Jesse Coulter

Top: Forever 21 (similar)
Skirt: Express
Shoes: Dolce Vita

Overalls: Cotton On (Find the shortall version here)
Top: Gap
Shoes: Target

I enjoy a good challenge, and when my friend Kelsey decided to not shop for 90 days I made the decision to join her.  I know I've been shopping too much recently. My problem is that stores will have major sales, and the items will be so cheap that I feel like I can't NOT buy them.  I mean serious sales. I'm getting clothing 70-80% off it's original price.  I walk a way with a steal, but in the end I never needed it in the first place.  I love a good deal, but at a certain point I need to realize that I don't have to buy every item on sale. Shopping is addictive, I know.  I am tired of always wanting more.  I'm hoping this challenge will give me some peace, so I can focus on the more important things in life.  When I was in college, I challenged myself to only shop second hand for 1 year, and I did it. I know I can complete this challenge, but I hope to gain a good lesson that will stick with me when I do begin to shop again.  Walk away from the sale Jesse, walk away.

With that being said, I will not be shopping for clothing for myself for 90 days.  March 31 is the last day of the challenge. I'll still be posting outfits, that is if I can continue to talk Alex in to taking photos of me.  He grunts a little less now when I ask since we only have to take a few steps to our deck.

Shirt: Gap
Vest: Belk
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Vintage

Yes, it is COLD here!

Cardigan: Old Navy
Tee: Madewelll
Pants: Jcrew Factory
Belt: Jcrew Factory


P.S. - Congrats to Emily Newcome for winning the Empress Stationary Stamp Giveaway! I'll be emailing you with details soon.

It was the perfect storm last weekend for me to bust out my wool shorts, weather above 60 degrees and a basket full of dirty clothes.  Sunday, Alex, Turner and I ventured out to Georgetown to walk around the square, pop in a few antique shops and have lunch at an amazing mexican restaurant.  As we were walking I looked down at my legs and was reminded of how pale I am, I asked Alex, "Does my paleness scare you?" Of course he looked at me like I was crazy.  I ask a lot of questions where he gives me that face.  It had been a while since I'd seen my legs in broad day light, and they kind of threw me off guard for a minute. "Whoa, I feel like Powder right now. Seriously." I think Alex was just happy the shorts gave me an excuse to shave.  In all seriousness, I don't mind my fair skin.  I tried a tanning bed once in high school, and I burned in 4 minutes. Then, I decided I would try to get a quick spray tan to even out my sunburn, and I got confused with the directions and accidentally put the special lotion (which I later found out you're only supposed to but in the creases of your hands and on your elbows/knees) all over my body.  I popped out and sure enough I looked worse than before. Sun burned with splotchy dark spots.  Just what I wanted the day before PROM!  Needless to say, I do not tan.  In the summer, I wear as many layers as possible.  "Laying out" is a foreign term to me.  I love the sun, and enjoy it's warmth, but I try my hardest to protect my skin from it.


Top/Cardigan: Gap
Shorts: Urban Outfitters
Belt: Thrifted
Boots: Nine West

Dress: Gap
Boots: Nine West - I highly recommend these boots! The skinny calf is perfect for my fellow chicken leg ladies.
Scarf: Luxe No. 7
Coat: Tulle via Nordstrom

Cardigan: Ross
Top: Urban Outfitters (Men's basic tee)
Jeans: Fossil
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Purse: Bought @ a small boutique in Abilene

This is my attempt at taking outfit photos in the morning.  I don't know how you do it Kendi.  I am a morning person, usually up by 6:15 with Turner, but when I looked at these photos my eyes were uber puffy and I did not look like a happy camper.  Reminded me of the first day of school pictures my mom used to take.  So, I cropped my head out of these pics as well as my boring shoe choice.

This vest has been fun to wear, because every time I wear it I sing "Vest with the fffuuurrrr!" over and over again.  My co-workers really enjoy it ; )

Top: Gap Outlet
Cardigan: Forever 21
Skirt: Jcrew Factory
Shoes: BC Footwear
Watch: Fossil

I've decided Mondays should be the new casual Friday.  I feel much more enthusiastic about dressing up on Friday compared to Monday. Monday, I roll out of bed mourning my weekend is over, therefore all I want to wear are jeans.  So today that is exactly what I did.  I dressed them up with my favorite pair of oxfords and a fun pair of socks. 

Top: Gap Outlet
Jacket: Gap
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Socks: Target

These might be the last few mirror selfies I take in Turner's nursery before moving in to our house!  I told Alex we need to purchase a good size selfie mirror for our new home. He rolled his eyes.

Top: Madewell. Skirt: TJ Maxx. Necklace: Jcrew Factory

Top: Gap. Jeans: Fossil. Shoes: Old Navy.

Dress: BCBG via Dillards. Shoes: DV Dolce Vita via Nordstrom.

Top/Jeans: Gap. Shoes: Aldo. Watch: Fossil.

I got all dressed up in my new Lulu's dress for a Thursday night happy hour with some fellow moms.  Unfortunately,  by the time I got there we had to reschedule due to babies being sick, but that comes with the territory and I completely understand.  So I took a stroll to a few shops at the Domain.  A new store, Bevello, was having their grand opening so I was able to shop, snack on some good food, and I got my make up done.  I was hoping for a casual makeover, because I struggle with my everyday look, but the make up artist said, "Sorry, we're doing high fashion make-up tonight." So, he went to town.  I kind of felt like a peacock afterwards, or some sort of bright bird, but it did bring out my eyes.  I'll stick to my basic eyeshadow for now, but it is fun getting dolled up every now and then.

Dress: Lulus. Shoes: Aldo. Sunglasses: Gap. Bracelets: Ruche

Here's another addition of nursery outfit snapshots.  I can never think of what to title these posts because they are very random, but I think Mirror Mirror fits. Lately I feel my closet has gotten really boring.  I feel the need to throw a ton out and start from scratch, but financially I've got to stick with what I've got.  I was thinking about doing Kendi's 30x30 challenge, but then I realized I pretty much do that without trying.  How do you mix up your outfits on a budget?

Shirt: Jcrew Factory. Pullover/Pants: Gap. Shoes: TJ Maxx

Shirt: Jcrew Factory. Skirt: Thrifted. Shoes: Steve Maddent. Necklace: Jcrew Factory

Shirt: Anthropologie. Shorts: Gap Outlet. Shoes: Sperry's

Shirt: Forever 21. Skirt: Jcrew Factory. Shoes: Steve Madden.