30 for 30: Countdown- 3...2...

Old Navy White long Sleeve Shirt and Sweater, Express Jeans, Target Boots, H&M Brooch

Hello all you LOVELY bloggers out there!

I hope you all are having a nice week so far :) I have a fun question for you guys...what is the best present you have ever received? Was it for Christmas? Just because?

My mom and I were talking today and somehow it came up that my brother ALWAYS gives me the best presents. He is so thoughtful and tends to really think outside the box. But the best gift I have ever gotten by far is the present my brother gave me when I graduated college.

I really like this band called Say Anything...in fact I was pretty much obsessed with them my last two years of college. Anywho, my bro contacted the lead singer of this band, Max Bemis, and asked him to write a song for me. Max agreed and had a few email conversations with my bro to figure out what he should write the song about- and that's how the song "Katelyn" was created :) How freakin sweet is that?!?!?

So now it's your turn, what is the best present you have ever received?

30 for 30: Countdown- 3...

Old Navy White Long-Sleeve Shirt, Gap Sweater, Sway Belt, Gap Pants, NineWest Shoes, and Scarf I got at a little Indian shop in Berkeley, CA. Sorry not sure of the name but you can find scarves everywhere!

Here's to you Liz! Belted scarf :)

Finally, an outdoor picture! I was so excited I didn't know what to do so I squatted...

Hello Friends!

This past weekend really put me in the Christmas spirit :) First, I watched It's a Wonderful Life with my parents and then I went Christmas shopping with my mom.

I actually have a confession to make...this was the first time I have ever watched It's a Wonderful Life all the way through. After watching it, I understand that this should actually be a crime, and I have no idea why it has taken me 24 years to figure this out! I HIGHLY recommend watching this movie if you have never seen it before- I promise you will feel all warm and mushy inside :)

What movies do you guys like to watch around Christmas time?

30 for 30: Blah!

BP Top, Gap Pants NineWest Shoes

I'm embarrassed to post this outfit because it is just so "blah"...but not every outfit can be what you want it to be (especially when you are limited on options) and I did wear this...unfortunately :)

Hello Friends! 

Guys, I'm bored. I'm bored with my limited selection of clothes (can you tell from the outfit above? I'm sorry, I won't make another flop like this again :) I'm bored with the weather, and I'm bored with this stinkin cough (going on week seven...)! 

But all of this boredom is about to change because after this outfit I only have 3 more outfits left to create in the challenge (yay!), the weather is supposedly getting nicer for the next couple days, and I got some medicine for my cough. PLUS my mom and I went Christmas shopping for my family and it was a blast!

What did you guys do this weekend?

30 for 30: Rain and Work

BP Jacket, LOFT Tank, Express Shorts and Jewelry, NineWest Shoes

Again, I apologize for the awful resolution on the pictures but it has been pouring rain again in the SF Bay Area so nighttime bedroom lighting is all I have for my photo shoots :(

Hello Bloggy Friends!

I am so sorry I have been absent the last few days. My company attended one of the biggest software conferences ever and I was in charge of all of the events- holy crap it was so stinkin busy! I have to admit, I was not able to wear any of my 30 For 30 clothes because we had a dress code that didn't include my pieces- sad panda, I know...but my remixing days were just on hold and I will finish out my last few outfits starting tomorrow!

I have to say, I miss blogging! I miss reading all your guys' blogs and your sweet comments too. I decided to recreate an outfit I wore a few weeks ago- but never posted because it was only for a few hours- just so I could get a post in this week :)

How are all of you lovely ladies and gentlemen doing? Have you all had a nice week? I hope so!!!

30 for 30: Workin' on the Weekend

Ambiance Blouse, Express Shorts, Costco Tights, NineWest Shoes

I know I wore this shirt in the last picture...don't judge :)

Happy Sunday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend. Saturday I was a total bum and only got out of bed to eat...but I made up for that today because I had to go to work....poopy! My company is attending the biggest software event of the year and so I had to meet with my marketing department to finish setting up.

Have you ever tried to do something nice  for someone and then it totally just doesn't work out? Today, before going to work, I went to go get some coffee from Noah's Bagels. It was pouring rain and I saw these two homeless men who looked to be about my age- I felt terrible because it was freezing outside. While buying my coffee I got the idea to order two more for the two homeless men outside....but when I came out with the extra coffee they were no longer there. Darn  it!

Well no big deal, I thought, I will bring the two extra coffee's to my two co-workers I was meeting with in a few minutes. Good idea right? Nope, one of the two co-workers doesn't drink caffeine, and I totally forgot! AHHHHH!

30 for 30: Mixing Patterns

Ambiance Blouse, EmersonMade Flower, ModCloth Skirt, Costco Tights, NineWest Shoes

Hello Friends!

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes!!! It truly made my birthday special :) I love getting to know all of you and hearing your thoughts and stories!

Sorry for the grainy pictures- it was raining this weekend so I wasn't able to take pictures outside :(  I'm not sure if this works or not...but I love it! I'm not one to mix a lot of patterns or wear really bold outfits but I guess turning 24 has made me a bit more daring! What do you think? I promise I will not be offended if you do not like it!

30 for 30: Birthday Post

H&M Sweater, Loft Tank, Old Navy Jewelry, Express Shorts, NineWest Pumps

BP Coat, Burberry Umbrella (gifted), EmersonMade Flower Pin (gifted)

Happy Friday Friends!

It's my 24th birthday today :) I hope you all are having as good of a day as I am!!! I wish you all a fantastic weekend... Any fun plans?

30 for 30: What I Need

H&M Purse, BP Dress, Target Tights, NineWest Pumps

Hello Blog Friends!

So now that I am coming up on the end of this challenge, I have realized there are a few things in my closet that I need. Well, maybe not need but definitely want! The first on my list: colored tights.

After moving to San Francisco I discovered the awesomeness (I know this is not a word but I skipped the coffee today and my brain is slow...) of black tights. However, I have not yet upgraded to colored tights and after looking at all the other remix posts I realized that a lot of outfits look 1,000 times better with a pop of color. Don't you think burgundy tights would look so much better with this dress?

The other things I feel like I could use a bit more of are belts and jewelry. I am terrible at picking both out, hence the reason for having very few of each in my closet.

What do you guys feel like you could use more of in your closets?

30 for 30: Are You There God?

LOFT Sweater and Tank, F21 Purse, Anthropologie Necklace, Express Jeans, Target Boots

Hello Blog Friends!

Today is a good day because it's my dad's b-day and then mine is tomorrow. I was NOT looking forward to having my 24th birthday until the last few days. It's funny, I just thought my life would be so much different than it is now. I never imagined that I would have to move back home with my parents after living on my own in San Francisco, that I would not at least be in the process of getting married, and working at my current company/position. It's not that these things are bad- they just weren't in the plans...at all.

I read a blog post that really made me feel better about getting another year older and not having my life work out that way I thought it should after college. If you have time, you should read it. It talks about how sometimes we feel like God isn't listening but that He is and this is what he's saying (quoted from the post):

“I know, my son, I know. I know, my daughter, I know. That thing you wanted is not going to happen. Not the way you’ve always dreamed. I know this hurts. I know this stings. I know you feel like I am distant or not aware of where you are and who hurt you and what you think life was supposed to be like. I know in moments like this you doubt that I can count the hairs on your head or have your best in mind. But please, I am not done. I have barely started to reveal your life to you. I am the God who satisfies your desires with good things. That is me! And when it comes to your hopes and your fears and your dreams, I know, my son, I know.”

Being reminded that God IS listening and actually making my life better than I ever would have been able to plan, makes me grateful for another year of life and all that God is going to bring.

30 for 30: Outfit 20!!!

H&M Sweater, BP Blouse, Sway Belt, American Eagle Jeans, Target Shoes