a skirt, but not THE skirt

So I won't pretend to be a fashion blogger but on Monday I posted a small peek at the skirt I made last weekend and had a couple people who wanted to see the finished skirt.  I've been in need of a black skirt for a while but haven't been able to find what I really wanted so I decided to make one following this tutorial. Have I mentioned that I love those thoughtful people around the blogosphere who share their skills with the rest of us via tutorials? Love!

 

Anyway...here it is. I hope you have a great weekend!

dresses

Happy friday! Did you have a good week? Mine was full of studying for school finals and potty training. Super fun right? I'm afraid that is what my weekend will consist of as well.

Congrats to Prince William and Kate, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Can we talk about her dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen? Such a gorgeous and timeless princess dress in my opinion. What did/do you think of it?

In other dress "news", if you are a lover of Shabby Apple but can't bite the full-price bullet you might be pleased to know that they now have a section on their website for practically perfect dresses. These dresses are discounted usually because they have like a missing belt, missing button(s), a small spot, small tear in seam, or a mismarked size tag. I say get out your sewing needle!

Have a lovely weekend friends and I'll see you back here in May!!!

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friday's fancies

Happy Friday dear readers! Today I thought I'd participate in {av} of {long distance loving}'s friday's fancies, where you basically create an outfit you'd love to be wearing. My friday today isn't too fancy, the kids and I are meeting friends at the zoo and also running errands, but I'd love to be wearing a great outfit while doing it all.

Short-sleeve hideaway dress : Dance in Curacao Headband : metallic thora sandal : break the ice idiom bangle

What are you up to this weekend? I will see you back here on Monday, I have a great guest blogger lined up that I am excited about. Have a wonderful weekend!

have a sweet weekend

From the Ruche Spring '11 Look Book

overhaulin'

I am in the midst of a post-pregnancy wardrobe overhaul and am trying to pin down a few things.  1. Just what my style is and 2. What really works for me and my body type. My clothes from high school just aren't cutting it after having two babies. I may have developed some hips. Just sayin'.

lands end canvas

j.crew

banana republic

To help with my closet overhaul, it has been really useful to read Kendi's posts on creating a working closet. I have purged my closet and written a shopping list, now I just need to do the actual shopping (and try remixing). My goal is to create a solid wardrobe with basic but classic pieces that I can build upon.

For me, the price tag has always carried more weight rather than the article of clothing so I usually end up buying clothes because they were cheap/on sale. There is nothing wrong with getting a good deal, I'm all for it but there is getting a good deal and then there is getting a good deal on a not so good product. This brings me to goal #2: buy more quality items that will last me through more than three to five washes. I have a feeling it is going to take some patience on my part to not do any impulse buying but if I persist, I know I will be a happy girl with a closet full of clothes I'm in love with.

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I hope that ya'll have a lovely weekend! Rumor has it the weather is supposed to get better this weekend. Maybe spring is on her way? I certainly hope so! Also, if you didn't get a chance to fill out my survey, I'd appreciate if you'd take a minute to do so. Pretty please? K. Thanks! See you Monday friends!

EmersonMade.

Wowsers! Have you seen the goods coming out of EmersonMade. lately? That girl Emerson is on fire designing some very, very pretty clothes.



on the wishlist...

Ooh I can't tell you how excited I am to be threeish weeks away from not wearing maternity clothes. That and fall weather have me itching to pull out those jeans and sweaters I haven't worn for months and pairing them with some cute boots.

Speaking of boots...I have been on the hunt for the perfect boot for honestly years now but I'm thinking I might've found a pair of flat boots I could live with. I've seen these Steve Madden boots around the web and think they might be worth a try.

I hope that ya'll have a great holiday weekend! 

baby moccasins

I adore these super sweet little moccasins by Freshly Picked.

autumn in session : ruche fall lookbook

The temperatures have somewhat cooled here in North Texas and it makes me a wee bit excited for fall. I was browsing the Ruche fall lookbook and it only made my desire for earthy tones and knitted fabrics increase.

What is one of your fall wardrobe favorites? Me? I can't get enough of cardigans!

on my wishlist...

I am in desparate need of post-baby clothes and although I won't be able to wear them for a couple more months, I would like to add these pieces from Shade to my closet (that dress in particular).

1. striped button tee  2. skinny leather belt  3. ruffle dress 

4. short sleeve cardi  5. printed scarf  6. dolman cardi

On the subject of Shade clothing, I was sad to hear that they will be closing soon. I've loved my clothes from them. If you see anything you like, better get while the gettings good i suppose.

Oh and lastly! I wish you a happy and hopefully long, free from laboring, holiday. See you back here on Monday Tuesday!

on my wishlist...

I haven't shopped at the GAP in quite a while but browsing through their website I found a couple things that I'd like for fall.

1. Suede tote  2. Plaid cap-sleeve dress  3. The city flat  4. Moto knit blazer

friday fashion : dinner date

{sources: dress, shoes, necklace}

If I were to be wisked off to a dinner date tonight {hint, hint. husband!}, I'd want to be wearing something like this.

I hope you have a great weekend! We have family coming for a quick visit so we'll be playing tour guide but hopefully not melting in the hot Texas sun. See ya Monday!

5 things...

that are (hopefully) going to get me through my first Texas summer.

1. old navy roll-over jersey skirts - i live in these! they are so comfortable.

2. havaianas slim flip flops - my faves

3. lemonade

4. swimwear (and the pool!) - this one isn't too shabby

  

5. grilling - any excuse not to use my oven!

what's going to get you through the heat of the summer?

Dear J.Crew breezy dot tie-front swimsuit,

 

I think you're pretty. Please come live with me so we can have fun in the sun this summer!

Thanks,

Heather

too long?

how long can something be on your wishlist before it either has to be bought or booted from the list?

this little number has been on my list for oh, i don't know the last three years. you'd think by now i would've bought it or something. i'm thinking it's not quite practical as a diaper bag so i'll stick with my canvas j.crew (diaper) bag for now. oh, well...i'll continue to drool over it's lovelyness.

has anything stayed forever long on your list? do share. i can't be alone in this can i?

what i'm currently loving on fashion friday

i have a love affair with chevron stripes so when i saw this Black and White Mod Chevron Dress i, of course, fell in love. this is at the top of my DIY list for Olivia. now i just need to find the fabric!

i'm glad it's the weekend. hopefully we can relax and getting feeling better. i hope you have a great weekend!

fashion friday : looking towards spring

whenever spring decides to show her pretty face, i want to be wearing something like this.

{sources : dress, wedges, necklace, bag}

happy friday!

it's the weekend. hooray! we don't have much on the docket this weekend except for a birthday dinner, lots of homework, and hopefully some sunshine.  have any fun plans? do tell.

on a fashion-y note... i'm loving these looks from Ann Taylor LOFT.
so pretty.

dear santa...

i'm pretty sure i've been a good girl this year.

i'd love to find this coat wrapped up under the christmas tree.

thanks!

love heather

current wishlist...

can i just say that downeast basics just keeps getting better. i got their holiday catalog in the mail the other day and found a couple pieces i want in my closet. here are just a few...

what's on your current wishlist?