Aye Matey!

While taking pictures today, Savannah kept referring to my blouse as "your pirate shirt"...wonder why it's my next misfit?

Blouse:Old Navy/Crop Pants:Ross/Shoes:The Shoe Dept./Earrings,Bracelet, Necklace: Lia Sophia

Not only does this blouse have a multitude of ruffles, but it also has a tie front...holy multiple trends combined batman! I actually like it...but it kinda reminds of that Seinfeld episode...ya know, the one with the shirt? Meanwhile, I think I want to wear these shoes everywhere everyday! I can't even stop at the gas station without getting buckets of compliments!

Don't forget to visit Megan!

Misfit #8:You can see right through me

So, I can't say I don't like misfit #8. In fact I really like it, which is why I bought it this past summer, but I've only worn it once since that time because I'm not sure what to do with it.

I slipped the shirt on today with jeans and I have worn it once before. (see here), but because it is so sheer and has a boxy shape, I'm never quite certain what to do with it, so I avoid it. I'm not sure I should toss it, but I need to stop avoiding it and just get to styling it!

Meanwhile, this evening was Ashton's open house...so we made the rounds and she excitedly introduced me to every room in the school building as if it were the first time I had been there! (This is her third year at the same school)But if she's excited about anything school related, then I'm all about it. The most excitement I can get out of my 15 year old regarding school is the occasional grunt at the question "how was your day?"

hehe...see Ashton's arm?

On me-Blouse(remix):H&M/Jeans and Beaded Necklace:Target/Ring: Ruche/Shine Necklace:The Shine Project/Shoes:The Shoe Dept.

On Ashton-Dress: Hollister/Shoes:Adidas

Misfit #7:Shawty

Number 7 in my misfit collection is this dress.

Now, don't get me wrong...I love the dress, but it is really, really short! In fact, you may notice that my cardigan actually hangs lower than the dress itself.

It really is a shame, because it's such a sweet little dress and it really is very "me," but flashing my thong as I walk to school to pick up my youngest isn't so "me". (Stop picturing my underwear thank you! haha)

Styling the dress in the summer is difficult, because it's too warm to pair with tights (although I did pair with a skirt seen here), but fall has brought more options for wearing this dress, whether with tights, leggings or even jeans. So, thankfully I can enjoy some wear out of it without the fear of flashing everyone!

Dress(remix), Belt (Came with another cardigan) and Cuff:Ruche/Tights and Necklace:Target/Booties:Kohl's/Purse:Coach/Cardigan:NY&Co.

I don't think I'll be tossing this misfit, I'll just be wearing it more like a tunic and keeping all the "bits" under wraps!

And how about we are almost done with the 10 and 2 challenge! Wow...only 3 more pieces to go and then there will be some restyling of the ones I've decided to keep! 

With regard to the 100 day Stretch, thank you so much for all your supportive comments, it really means a lot to me to know you're all behind me...especially since everyone close to me is pretty insistent that I won't be able to do it! Glad I can count on all of you!

Birds of a Feather

Well...my next installment in the 10 and 2 is this lovely little eco friendly top. I don't know why I don't wear it! I rather like it after all!

I still feel yucky today, but I forced myself to get dressed at least. The upside to this maxi is that it's more like wearing pajamas and I have to say this top is also comfy...again, no idea why I don't wear it?

Maxi Skirt, Flip Flops, Wooden Bead Bracelet and Bangle:Target/Top, Necklace and Earrings:Ruche/Ring:LOFT

So...please don't tell me you want me to toss this one, because I've decided I rather love it! It's this sweet plummy (yes I made up a word) kind of color, and has the great birds on it, and it's an eco friendly shirt so I also did my part for the environment! Cool beans!

Meanwhile, I'm off on my adventure of the 100 day stretch...no shopping in all those days? Thank goodness, I'm not in it alone! Misty and Company will also be along on the adventure, so we can stick together-like birds of a feather! haha, birds on my shirt and now using the expression in another way, yes, you may marvel at my genius!

Hopefully, this no shopping thing will turn me into a financial genius as well...that's what I'm hoping for! I'm planning on sticking to the rule of no shopping for 100 days. I may have to make 1 exception because we are going to a benefit in October, but I'd like to try to make do with a cocktail dress I already have. I really should huh? otherwise, we just wear those things once. But I'm not ready to commit to saying that I definitely won't buy a new dress for that. Otherwise, nothing new for 100 days! Oh, and I'm including the little extras, like nail polish that I pick up every time I get groceries, I have tons, why do I feel compelled to buy more? No, don't need it, so I'm cutting that out as well!

When I mentioned no shopping for 100 days to my lovely partner James last night, I imagined a response like, "Woman, are you mad?! you should never have to sacrifice in such a way...don't do it! You're a hero!" The response I got was much less grandiose and kind of involved a grunt and an "oh?" Yes, he was completely unimpressed. So, I'm counting on all you "birds of a feather" to cheer me on...wait I hear the applause in my head! You're right, I am a hero! feel free to take pictures, I'll sign autographs too...

Glutton For Punishment

I'm still here, I promise. I know I have skipped a few days, but I'm sick. In fact, today I'm cheating and my latest installment in the 10 and 2 is from a few weeks ago. I am dressed today in leggings and a sweater, and I'm all snotty and probably smelly...sexy image right?

Sorry for the grainy image, when we took these pics we didn't focus on the shoes, but they are in fact what I'm writing about today. Several years ago, I bought a wonderful pair of little ballet flats at Gap. They were so comfy and I wore them all over despite my affection for heels. I wore them so much that they fell apart and finally I had to retire them. I loved them so dearly that I immediately wanted a replacement, and ran to Target to see what I could find. I picked up these flats because they were black and flat, even though at the time I didn't care for the odd bow.

And even though I wear them every once in a while, I'm still not sure about the bow, but I long for those flats  that are now buried in the backyard!

Tee, Shoes and Cardigan:Target/Skinnies:H&M/Scarf:D&Y via Ross/Necklace: Lia Sophia/Silver Bangles:H&M/Respect Bracelet:Special Olympics/Cut it Out Bracelet:Clarion Venango Arc/Ring:Ruche

Now, you may be asking yourself why I am a glutton for punishment? Silly me, on top of doing the 10 and 2 challenge, I'm also going to participate in the 100 day stretch.

What is wrong with me? As I'm wearing items I avoid and will probably be tossing, I am pledging to not shop for 100 days when I should be buying replacements for the items I toss? Truth is, the day Misty posted her plans to stretch  her closet for 100 days without shopping, I had been praying for wisdom in managing finances for my family. Paying back grad school loans, supporting 3 kids and eating can't all be done with bad shopping habits! So here goes...I'm already twitching!

P.S. Keep the shoes or toss them?

Taxicab Confessions

My 4th misfit, this black and white dress, was a little dull on it's own, but I didn't want to pair it with a black cardigan or blazer, so I went with my mustard cardi. The result of which has left me looking a little too much like a checkered cab!

So, why is this thrifted find my next installment in the 10 and 2? It is extremely tight...which is OK, but it is also extremely low cut. Without my olive scarf tucked into the neckline, my little tater tots would be popping out all over the place! Frequent readers may recall my aversion to flaunting the funbags, and this dress flaunts them and then some!

So, for a woman who enjoys some good ol' fashioned mammary flashing moments, this dress is well suited, but for this pancake breasted woman, it doesn't work. I'd love to tuck a white button down beneath the dress, but sadly, it's tight enough that trying to tuck a shirt into it this morning was a definite no go and I couldn't leave the house with exposed tots, so I grabbed my favorite scarf and convinced myself that it totally worked!

This dress also has some rather interesting(?) details. Such as the flower on the front and these ruffles in the rear, because if you're not impressed enough with breasts that go taytay in a win(swaying in the wind, thanks "Nell"), then how about a flower? And, if that doesn't do it for you, just watch my heini ruffles as I walk away...oh yeah!

Dress:Thrifted/Cardigan and Scarf:Target/Patterned Tights:Anne Klein/Jewelry:Lia Sophia/Shoes:Kohl's

I'm not sure...The jury is still out on this one. I may be able to do some styling tweaking and hang on to it, but do I feel that strongly about it? eh...no.

What do you think?

Another Misfit...Mystery Pants!

The mystery you ask? Am I or am I not wearing a diaper under these puppies? No offense to anyone who use diapers...some day, I'm sure I'll rock me some depends. I've had three kids, and my bladder isn't what it used to be...but aside from the occasional unexpected sneeze I don't wet myself yet. Just kidding about the sneeze, maybe? I'll leave it to your imagination, you know, keep the mystery alive in our relationship...kinda like the mystery of these pants. HAHA, see I made it full circle to the mystery pants!

See how they are all saggy and strange in the area of precious bits? C'mon, take a close look, I'll wait.

See! I COULD be wearing a diaper under there! I suppose I could also be smuggling something in there too? oooh more mystery! Hence I chose these as my third misfit in the 10 and 2 Challenge. (Don't forget to go see Megan!)I picked them up several years ago and no, I didn't try them on! Sadly they are very comfortable corduroys, but I can't really leave the house in them. I did today, I actually wore these to do a presentation on bullying. I even asked participants why they thought I got bullied-a perfect opportunity for someone to point out that I appear to wear diapers, yet everyone was too gracious to mention it! To be fair, these pants are actually a size or two big now (I have mentioned that I hoard clothes right? doesn't matter if they fit or not!)

Blouse:Old Navy/Tank:Target/Mystery Pants:Jimmy'Z/Shoes:The Shoe Dept./Ring:Trendz The Salon Spa/Elephant Necklace:Ruche/Silver Bangles:H&M/Gold Bankles and Wooden Bracelet:Target/Watch:Eddie Bauer/Belt:Thrifted

Yup, even princess saggy pants here can't make these puppies work. They're outta here!