The first step

The first step is admitting I have a problem.
At some point this year I sat down and decided that I was going to bring my blog back to life and not abandon it like I had been.
But here's the thing. Once you start a bad habit, it's a pretty intense process to brake it.
I'll sit down to write and realize that CRAP, I haven't checked my Pintrest for half a day. People can post a lot of things while you sleep.
Or I'll dress nice for once and decide I should take a picture but realize quickly that I don't know what to do with my hands. So I go to pinterest and check what the ladies are doing with their hands in their pictures and OOH, cookies! I'll make those.


We're seeing a pattern here, right? PINTEREST and ADD are taking over my life.
In a good way, for the most part. It gives me ideas and makes me want to cook delicious dinners for my family and copy fashion bloggers and their saucy outfits, but it has also made me neglect the blog.

So here's an outfit. Because I actually got dressed AND put makeup on. And my inlaws backyard makes me look like I'm a decent at taking weird pictures of myself. and my dress has pockets, so my hands are taken care of.

Lets try this whole writing a blog thing again, shall we?

scarf- Kohl's, dress- Shade thrifted, belt-Kenneth Cole-Plato's, tights- Ralph Lauren TJ Maxx, boots-Target

Heels Vs. Grossness

I wish I had the motivation some other women had to get ready.

I went to the park yesterday and there was a girl with two kids,

running everywhere... in a cute skirt and heels.

But here is the thing... there is a line.

And that line is crossed when you are running around in heels.

In a playground.

I, on the other hand, was on the complete opposite side of the spectrum.

In a very fashionable white tee and black sweat pants.

No make up and my hair on the very top of my head.

Because you guys, the class just POURS out of me.

Fancy Shmancy Saturday

My mom is RS president.
They planned a big "gala" night for the ladies Saturday night and needed my photographing assistance. (because I'm so good and stuff. not.)
I had to show up dressy but not as much as the other ladies.
So I finally got the chance to pull out this skirt (!).
It's kind of shiny and inappropriate for most day events.
and most nights I have a little throw up on my right shoulder.
So here goes to 2 years of waiting to get you out on the town.

Sweater- Tj Maxx
Necklace- from China (like they bought it there), gifted
Skirt- Banana Republic
tights- target
peep-toe booties- Dollhouse via TJ

If TJ were a person, I'd totally make out with it.

Ruffled Shirt

Sorry it took me so long.
And you guys may be disappointed
because tonight I'm only showing you one of my projects.
Why, you ask?
well sewing super soft and stretchy 100% organic cotton is...
a female dog.
Just ask my mother. She had to help me.. A LOT.
Thank goodness I only used these shirts for one of the projects or I would have called it quits.
Used this tutorial, which was super easy to follow.
I didnt do it exactly how she shows it, but I'm pretty happy with the results.

All you need is 2 t-shirts (which I got for a dollar each at walmart!), a sewing machine and some thread and you are good to go.
Enjoy!

Little Dress

I don't know if you know this or not but Shade is closing its stores and they are pretty much giving stuff away.
I went in there the other day and had to literally run away after grabbing only one thing so I wouldn't go crazy.
The one thing I got was this little dress. In green. Which by the way, I think looks much better in person.
Price tag?
After all the discounts, I paid 8 dollars. I patted myself on the back. Like ten times.
Moral of the story? Go there NOW and buy buy buy because they close at the end of the month.

On the search for the perfect boot

I haven't really accepted the fact that I'm not getting any bigger after 3 months of pregnancy. I thought by now I would at least be able to see a bump, but it only shows up at night when no one else can see it.

I have accepted though, that at some point in the next six months, I WILL be getting much much bigger and will have to adjust to that. Concidering 90% of shoes I own are all above 4 inches tall, I need to make some serious adjustments for the growing body.

I have been looking for flat boots that are good quality and stylish enough that I can wear them with jeans on a day I might not want to try too hard, or with a dress to church on sundays.
Here are the recent picks I've been looking at.

Know that I am admiring the STYLE not the price. So if anyone sees something similar for a fraction of the price, it would be really appreciated if you let a sista know.

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4.5.

If you can't beat'em, Join'em

For my birthday, James gave me a little extra money

to get myself something I could pick out.

and if you know me, you know that means shopping.

and if you know how shopping makes me feel,

you also know it makes me giddy and warm inside.

You should try it.

Anyway, I gave in. I caved and bought a pair of shoes

that look very similar to the ones I so openly make fun of.

BUT, dang it, there's always a but.

I at least didn't go with some flat nastiness of this or this nature.

Plus, you should really see nice they look on.

and it's not too often you find a pair of 4' heels

that you feel comfortable enough to walk in them all day.

So you can go ahead and tell me I told you so,

or you could buy yourself a pair and save us all from the shame.

AAND, in case you were wondering,

I found mine for $10 less.

SCORE.

This is What Happens When I am in a Good Mood

So maybe I just purchased this.

And maybe I am really giddy about it.

I mean look at it. And PLEASE look at the price tag.

It might make you jump up and down.

Or a desire to copy my findings might overtake you.

Just get it in a different color. They have a few.

I want it. All of it.

Yes, please.

Seen Thursday Fashion-Mishaps

I saw a girl today with two different colored shoes.

And I think she meant it.

I saw a woman today wearing red.

As in her shoes, her tights, her pants, her shirt, her headband.

She was also around 60.

I wore high gray socks to the gym.

James laughed at me.

I thought I looked cool.

It was a day of beauty.

Whether it was appreciated or not.

Confessions

Ok, I think I am ready to tell the world.

Hi, My name is Jessica and I am addicted to Shoes.

The first step is admitting there is something wrong.

Check.

You Now Have Permission to Laugh at Me

We were at Sears the other day, when we spotted what they like to call a SLANKET.
It is a blankets with arms that you can wear around your home. You would be happy to know that it comes in a variety of colors from zebra print to a sage green like below.
When we spotted it, James couldnt stop laughing at this shame of a creation. I laughed at it a little, then realized whoever created this was a GENIOUS. And then James proceeded to look at me with disgust.

I dont know about you guys but my husband doesnt see the point of a heater until january or so when it is just unbareable to live without it. So as soon as I get home, I usually change into sweat pants and a sweat shirt (James likes to call it my gray suit) to keep me warm.
On top of that, I usually wear one or two blankets. What can I say, I have a problem at keeping warm.
So without further explanationg...I am adding it to my Christmas WISH list.

Emphasis on WISH, because as James would say, there is just a little bit more dignity in the fact that my Gray Suit has a top and bottoms.

Go ahead, laugh.

Christmas Wish List

Emphasis on WISH, since these are worth a BAZILLION dollars. EACH.

Boots
Heels

Dress

Coat

Blouse

P.S. In case you were wondering, here is a definition for you.

BAZILLION- Otherwise known as smaller than or equal to a GAZILLION.

J Crew

You really never cease to impress me.

Now all I need is size 2 thighs and this little number would be amazing.
Oh yeah, and not living in Utah so I dont look like the weirdo with the yellow pants.

Copy Cat

Totally droolings over this skirt and all the possibilities I could have with it.
That color is speaking to me.
If only it didnt cost me a leg and an arm.

Anyone know where I could find a copy cat for MUCH less?

Totally bought this little number yesterday.

Fits like a glove.

and would NEVER wear them with Jeans that ugly (sorry, Target).

Dear Behind,

I know you have a life of your own so I am here to ask you for a favor. If you happen to find some jeans that speak to you that I havent noticed, please make sure to inform me.
Though I don't mind dealing with all of your greatness most of the time, sometimes it becomes hard to dress you without looking like I own Mom Jeans, or like I am some type of hooker.

Love,
Me

Jealous? What?

There is something about short Jeans that angers me.

I may just be jealous I don't have the legs to pull off flats.

But that's beside the point.