Neutral

Sweater and Shoes Marshalls/ Shirt F21/ Necklace Aldo/ Jeans 7FAM/ Coat Express/ Watch Michael Kors

 

This look includes lots of layered neutrals. I have never really tried monochromatic looks, mostly because my favorite is black and I have always felt a bit gothic rocking all black. Not that this is exactly monochromatic :) Would you agree that neutral could be compared to the "grey area?" If you ask my sister she will tell you that I LIVE in the grey area. I don't like choosing sides for things, which she has found obnoxious over the years. I like to believe that I am a flexible thinker or open-minded. Yes, I am aware there are other words with a slightly more negative connotation that would apply. I hope ya'll have a great weekend!

Accessories

Just some quick shots of what I wore for a day of meetings. The jeans are "waxed" although it is kind of hard to see in the photos.  I have been meaning to do more of a substantial post this week, but things seem to keep coming up. Maybe tomorrow...

Pop of Color

Blazer and top Express/ Skirt Urban Outfitters/ Shoes Nine West

 

Flats were a necessity again today. Hopefully my legs/feet will be fully recovered tomorrow. Now that the pain of running the last couple of miles is starting to fade we are planning our next run! :) 

This skirt is quite old, but I love the print/shine.

Words of Kindness

Jeans Paige/ Sweater, Shirt Nordstrom/ Scarf Express/ Shoes Toms

 

This was my "I'm so sore I can barely walk" outfit. I literally hobbled around work all day. On another note...I made it a mission a while back to compliment people, especially strangers. I believe you can really make someones day by simply speaking the words that you are already thinking. Thanks for reading! 

We Survived

After 13 weeks of hard work and dedication the half marathon was a success! We ran the entire length of the course (minus the drinking/walking). We tried drinking while running and that didn't work out so well. I think it is safe to say that we were both a bit nervous, but once we got going the butterflies disappeared. The first five miles were our best and I can attribute that to the good songs blaring through my headphones via Pandora (can anybody say "Sexy and I know it" and "Gangnam Style"). Around mile 9.5 Melisa turned to me and said, "It feels like we will never get there...that's what she said."  :) We asked our husbands if they would hold up funny signs, but they both declined. I was just happy that they were willing to get up at 5:45 AM on a Sunday to cheer us on. By cheer us on I mean eat at Black Bear Diner in the warm and wait for 40 minutes at the finish line so that they could miss us going by! I was asked several times if a full marathon was in my future. The answer to that is HELL NO, but I never thought I would do a half marathon either :)

Help me pick...

Some of you may have been wondering why I usually don't have a purse in my photos. Right now I am using an old, dirty white tote bag for work and I am a bit embarrassed to photograph it. I am in desperate need of a new tote! I like the idea of something fun and fashionable, but there are so many bags to choose from. Please cast your vote...which one should I choose?

Count down...

Blouse BCBG/ Jeans Joe's/ Shoes Aldo/ Bracelets JCrew, Nordstrom

 

This is the beautiful top that my sissy got me for my birthday! My white shirt underneath peeked through a little too much...but lesson learned. Last night I had dinner with one of my most favorite people in the world, after picking up my race bib! I can't believe the half-marathon is tomorrow. Wish me luck!