Reston Style: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

I'm 'self caught' on Hello, Monkeyface!

I am so happy to be featured on Monkeyface's blog as a self caught style blogger! Please check out the post and her blog. It's super cute, I mean, how can you not just LOVE amazing style and a cartoon Monkeyface!

May favorites!

I have really be struggling to stay on top of my photo editing (though I have been shooting more regularly!), so I thought I would share my favorite outfits from May!

Click the pictures and they will take you to the posts that they are from!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

who wears short shorts!?

Apparently the answer is "I wear short shorts." Sometimes I'm not sure if its that my shorts are really short or my legs are really long, at least sometimes. This time, I am sure its that the shorts are really short! I got these a couple of summers ago when I was a little lighter and they fit a little loser, so they looked a little longer. I said a little ;). I really don't mind wearing short shorts sometimes. Though, most of the time I like them to be a little roomier and a little longer.

I really love the pairing of this bluey-purple with the coral. I just threw it together because I knew that even though it was in the upper 80's outside, I would be chilly in Starbucks air conditioning! I actually wore this while writing a lot of the posts that I posted last week. I love working on posts all at once, though sometimes there just isn't a large enough block of time to get it done!

When and Where:

Sunday, June 19th, 2011
to starbucks

What I'm Wearing:

sunglasses - RayBan
necklace - Jess LC
top - Target
cardi - Gap
shorts - American Eagle
shoes - Bandolino via Ross

Monday, June 27, 2011

taste of Reston

I wore this out to the taste of Reston on Friday night with the addition of my jean jacket after wearing it like this to work. I tweeted while wearing it that everyone noticed and complimented me on this skirt! Not only do I love the skirt, I'm not gonna lie, I also like that other people like it on me. It makes you feel good when people tell you that you look nice. The crazy thing is, this skirt has gotten more compliments than any other item in my entire wardrobe, and I have only worn it twice! Just goes to show you that Miss Megan knows what's going on :)!

So it's Monday morning, aka over a week after I wore this, and it has me thinking that maybe I should still write my posts the day (or even day after) I am wearing something. Even if I don't plan to post for a week. What do you think? This whole blog thing is totally a learning experience! :)

When and Where:

Friday, June 17th, 2011
to work and to the taste of Reston

What I'm Wearing:

top - Target
skirt - Megan Nielsen
belt - Gap
shoes - Seychelles via Ross
watch - LouLou
necklaces - Tiffany (gift), Givenchy

Friday, June 24, 2011

not even trying

There are a couple of things that I am not even trying at going on here. First, I am not even trying to be creative with my outfit. I mean, come on, I am wearing my staple jean jacket and white top combo. Second, I am not even trying to make sure that my clothes fit. I don't know why, but the fact that these shorts are too big was kinda what drew me to them. Let's call them my summer time eating pants. Third, I am not never trying to cover my belly. Eh, sometimes life just happens this way!

I got these shorts during my most recent trip (about two weeks ago now) to plato's closet. I really love that they are just comfy and baggy. Sometimes comfort is king. This weekend I have another trip planned to plato's closet with Michelle. Since meeting back in March, she has become one of my favorite friends to chat with about food, boys and blogging! In fact, I made her bacon chocolate chip cookies and scored points in both the food and boys categories! In case you haven't picked up on it from all the links, I totally suggest you go check out Michelle's blog, That's So Michelle.

As far as trying where my blog is concerned, I am really struggling getting a)caught up with outfit pictures, b)caught up on writing when I actually remember what I was doing/where I wore the outfit, and c)finding some motivation. (Maybe I should have done the 30 for 30 this go around). I am hoping that my closet clean up tonight and thrifting trips tomorrow renew my inspiration! Got any other tips for me?

When and Where:

Thursday, June 16th, 2011 (thank goodness for EXIF data)
to work

What I'm Wearing:

necklace - Jess LC
top - Banana Republic
jean jacket - Earl Jeans via Loehmann's 2005
shorts - Abercrombie and Fitch via Plato's Closet
flops - Seychelle's via Ross

Thursday, June 23, 2011

fit style: short run

I'm a runner. Did you know that? Yeah, you did know that since I just posted about running in my guest post for Colleen and I mention running with Jenny (and Josh and Reid) all the time. It's probably one of my favorite things about myself. It gives me an easy thing to share when I am asked to describe myself, "me? oh, I'm a runner." So for the second installment of fit style I am sharing what I wear on a short run in the summer.

I wore this for 4 easy miles alone on a Saturday morning. I'm not shy about running in just a sports bra, so when its hot, that becomes my top of choice. Just make sure that whatever you wear on top is made of a technical material (ie - poly blend) that is designed to wick the moisture (sweat) away from your skin and that your girls are supported. Seriously, support is paramount! (Read this for info)

I LOVE running shorts. When I first started running I would wear underwear with them, then one day I didn't and I realized that is why they have built in underwear! They are so much more comfortable worn alone! Is this an over share? Maybe, but I wish someone had given me that advice when I first started running! Other short run necessities: sunblock, visor or hat, spibelt (for your phone, keys, and starbucks card - just in case), and a watch.