Confessions

jacket: old navy    top: loft     jeggings: walmart     boots: dsw

The other day I was returning something and it was taking awhile and I apologized to the woman behind me and her response was to roll her eyes.  I wanted to take back my apologize and was also annoyed because she was staring right at Addilyn and did not tell me how cute she was. 

After I came inside from taking pictures of this outfit, I bent over and ripped a part of the seam in the back of my blazer.  I can't even tell you what movie it's from or if I've seen it but all I could think of was Chris Farley singing fat man in a little suit.   
I'm not even sure I really love candy corn that much but I always buy it and always eat it all.  
I blame Addilyn for stealing a dog collar from Target the other day.  I found it in the bottom of the cart, under her carseat, after I had loaded her and all the groceries in the car and did not want to go back in.  I do intend to tell them next time I go and pay for it.  
You already know this but I'm a fan of pretty much all reality tv, including the new show Eric and Jessie on E. Pretty shallow, dumb and unrealistic, which means it's right up my alley. 

I feel like shopping with a baby gives you an excuse to look crazy and pretty much talk to yourself while you shop.   And I happily accept. 

Mood Boosters and Forever 21 Giveaway

I had a rough start to the day today, as I spent yet another morning at the doctor's office.
In a successful effort to improve my mood I went to Target.
(big surprise, right?)

I didn't last long in my efforts to hold off, and I bought a bag of candy corn.



AND got myself a skinny vanilla latte at Starbucks.
(The skinny part helps balance out the candy corn, right?)

Mood improved.

And to improve my mood even more, I get to have Kaylin on my blog today.
Her cute style, sweet blog, adorable puppy and giveaway to Forever 21 will improve your mood too!

Hi Gals,

I'm Kaylin and I have a little blog url over here, that I call Stay Blonde Ski Local.  My blogging 'career' if you will had a very impromptu start. My best friend told me she was starting a blog, because it seemed interesting and she'd been reading other peoples blogs for a while (which at the time sounded ridiculous, who has time to read peoples blog and write their own??)  

But looks who's talking now- the SBSL blogger herself, me.  

Anyways I'm writing here today to give you a brief glimpse into my life (this post reveals some embarrassing truths about me, don't be afraid to laugh out loud if you read it).

  I am Jegging LOVER (see proof below- Yes I also have them in red, charcoal, and black), avid runner, leopard obsessed, passionate skier (hence the blog name).
I have an affinity for anything sparkly, blingy, or  bejeweled and am overall goof a gal who recently entered the dreaded mid twenties.  Ugh....early twenties sounds WAY better, plus it gave me a get out of jail free card when I did irresponsible things. Guess things are a changin'.

Zoey, our furry little one, is our (my boyfriend and my) newest obsession, she's adorable...AND growing up way too fast.  She recently discovered her voice bark, which should prove to make our walks and evening TV watching rituals more musical. 

 The two of us girls on the day we bought her home.  Doesn't she look like an angel?? Read more about her here, and see how big she is now here. 

I've grown to really enjoy blogging, (often sharing random thoughts and trends like these) and think it's a great way to get inspired, stay honest with yourself and others, and discover that you're not the only one who always finds cute stuff at Target. Me personally, I've also discovered a better sense of style, or at least I'd like to think so.  All of you are just so darn cute. 

 Don't you just Love Katie's outfits and awesome tutorials??

So for the finale, if you haven't already heard: Target and F21 basically steal my money right out from under me. In light of that my give away is a F21 gift card.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

  

Fall Favorites and the Easiest DIY pillow ever

skirt: old navy  jacket: old navy  booties: target

Things I'm loving about Fall:

1. Maxi Dresses

I think maxi dresses are one of the most comfortable pieces of clothing there is. 

I acquired quite a few maxi dresses and skirts this last year and this purple skirt was one of them. 

In the past once the weather got cooler I thought it was time to put them away with my summer clothes. 

2. Boots
I'm pretty excited to start wearing some of my favorite pair of boots, like these ones.

3. Candy Corn
I'm not quite sure how long I can resist buying some of this:




4. My New Pillows

I'm sure this is nothing new to any of you real sewers out there but I can't believe I haven't made all my pillows like this!

A pillow was the first thing I learned to sew and while it was easy, this method is way better!

If you have never sewn anything, you should start with this.  

Lay your pillow on top of your fabric.  Make sure there is space on both sides to fold it and overlap it and then an inch or so on top and bottom.  

No need to measure!

Iron down both short ends and sew. 

Turn your fabric inside out and overlap the edges.  

Cut off any extra fabric you may have on the sides.  

Slide the pillow out and then sew straight up both sides. 

Turn inside out and put on your pillow!

Doesn't that sound easy?

Unlike many projects I've done that claim to be fast, this one really is. 

I made two pillows in about 40 minutes.  

Linking up to:
Fall Favorites

craft-o-maniac   the girl creative
sunday funday  CRAFT
mingle monday