ON THE RUN

Ok, so today's pictures aren't super great. I worked 9-5 and had a clothing swap (yippee!) to attend in the evening. Therefore, the picture-taking only got about 3 minutes of attention moments before is started down-pouring and while I had an egg on the stove. 'Nuff said.

However, I really liked my outfit, so I wanted to share.
(Side note: Some days I swear that I have the most non-photogenic hair. Is that possible?)



This skirt is yet another item rescued from the to-be-altered pile. I bought it at Ross for about $8 or $9 a couple of months ago. It was much longer with a fitted waist, but it was a smidge too big and hung a little too low. And to be honest, I just really wanted a poufy eyelet skirt. Well, now I have one. I even took step-by-step pictures that I'll put together in a DIY. Dust of those sewing machines, folks!

I kept the colors pretty muted with a grey tank (Target, $6) and my awesome thrifted belt ($1). I love the contrast of the sleevless jacket (Sears, $25) against the sugary sweet skirt and added even more of an edge with my snake skin flats (Madden Girl, $23). Gotta say, I was pretty happy with the results. (And trust that it really did look better in person.)

ALSO, have you guys noticed that I've been painting my nails lately? I've painted them more in the last 3 weeks than I have in the last 5 years (which would have been for my wedding and that's pretty much it). I've just never had the time or patience to sit around and let them dry. On top of that, my efforts were immediately ruined with the things I would get into at my old job. Blech!

Not only am I painting them and loving it, but I'm even playing with colors I've never tried before like this dark brown. It literally looks like hot fudge on my nails. At first, I wasn't sure if it was me, but once I finished, I was in love. Can't wait to get some more colors!