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Happy Wednesday everyone!  I'm linking up for another round of TBB Fall Fashion Frenzy with Andrea & The Blended Blog.

This week's theme is Graphic Tees & the super sweet Andrea sent me a birthday gift that was perfect for the occasion!

The accuracy of this shirt is dead on!  Now if only I could wear it to work so my students know what's up...  It'll definitely be coming with me on my birthday trip this weekend!

I would live in jeans & tees if I could.  Here are some other graphic tees I'm loving!

Good Boots Take You Good Places

It's Wednesday!  Not only does that mean we're halfway through the work week, it also means it's time for another round of TBB Fall Fashion Frenzy.  This week: Booties!

Linking up with Andrea!

I don't own booties.  I think they look super cute, & have been thinking about biting the bullet & looking at different pairs over the past couple of weeks.  I don't own any because I don't know how to wear them.  I don't own skinny jeans & I don't wear leggings as pants.  So I hopped on Pinterest for a little inspiration & here are some outfits I love that incorporate booties without having to wear skinny jeans or leggings!

How do you like to wear your booties?  Where do you like to buy yours?

What's Up Wednesday

Linking up with Mel @ The Larson Lingo for What's Up Wednesday & Andrea for TBB Fall Fashion Frenzy!

What I'm eating this week...

I'm finishing up my remaining Burrito Pie Casserole leftovers as well as cooking up some meals from Home Chef.  I don't regularly subscribe to any meal subscription boxes, but when I see a good deal I try them out.  If you click the link above we will each get $30 credit.  Getting 3 meals for 2 people is normally $60, which is the option I chose.  I live alone so 6 meals for $25 was a great deal to me.  I did the same thing with Hello Fresh back in March.  The 3 Home Chef Meals I chose were:

-Pork Chops w/Pine Nut & Parmesan Butter w/Garlic Swiss Chard

-Barbacoa Steak Tacos w/Queso Fresco & Pickled Vegetables

-One Sheet Pretzel Crusted Chicken w/Roasted Broccoli & Honey Mustard

What I'm reminiscing about...

The freedom of summer.  The kids have been back for 6 weeks, I've been back since the end of July, & I'm still not completely over the loss of my freedom.

What I'm loving...

That highs are no longer in the 90s or above on a regular basis.

What I've been up to...

September could pretty much be summed up as: at work, with Nash, or with The Boyfriend.

What I'm dreading...

I honestly can't think of anything.  This month, which has been less than stellar, is almost over, birthday month is coming, then it's short work months because of Thanksgiving & Christmas which also mean family.

What I'm working on...

I am forever lesson planning & grading.

What I'm excited about...

Two weekends away in October.  One to a fancy resort & one to a cabin for my birthday!

What I'm watching/reading...

I'm binge watching Heartland on Netflix.

What I'm listening to...

Spotify always

What I'm wearing...

Fall means plain/flannel & I am all about that!

More flannel/plaid inspiration:

What I'm doing this weekend...

I'm not doing a whole lot.  I'm hoping to go to a pumpkin patch on Sunday but that's about it.

What I'm looking forward to next month...

My birthday month!!

I'll be turning 30 at the end of next month & because it's a milestone birthday a few of my friends are coming along to help me celebrate.  Rather than do something really big, I oped to do a weekend at a cabin in Arkansas.  Paperless Post has some really cute invitations for just the occasion!

They have really fun invitations for all types of events as well as cards to send to your loved ones!

What else is new...

For those of you who have missed the very casual mention in my posts recently, I started seeing a guy at the beginning of this month.  AKA The Boyfriend, who someday may or may not get a more creative nickname for the blog.

Fall Kimono Fashion

Happy Wednesday!  Linking up with Andrea & The Blended Blog for the Fall Fashion Frenzy.

This week's prompt is Fall Kimono.  While kimonos have been in style for quite some time, it's a trend that I'm late to the party on.  I've always thought they were cute on other people, but I haven't always been the layering type.  As a matter of fact I'm still not most times.  Call it lazy or call it simple.  Whichever you so choose.  Depending on my mood I might call it either one.

I own exactly one kimono.  I got it a few years ago at the San Antonio Rodeo & wore it for the first time at the beginning of this month.

While I got mine at a shop at the San Antonio Rodeo, you can get both this one, & ones really similar lots of other places such as Amazon.  I even saw it at the Dallas Farmer's Market.

I really do like the look of kimonos, especially paired with boots & jeans.  Perhaps I'll fully jump on the bandwagon & start wearing them more often.

Here are some other outfit ideas that I love:

Calling All Camo

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I'm back at it for another week of the Fall Fashion Frenzy with Andrea & the Blended Blog.  This week: camo!

It's not exactly what I would call fashion camo but it's definitely my style!

Shirt: Gander Mountain (no longer exists)

Jacket: Cabela's - Similar

Hat 1: Justin Boots

Hate 2: Tractor Supply

Hoodie: Gander Mountain (no longer exists

Other camo outfits I love:

Fall Is Coming

I am not even close to a fashion blogger.  In fact most days I wouldn't even be what most would call fashionable.  As I type this I'm wearing a school t-shirt & athletic pants.  However, while I was trying to be proactive with my blogging & create a schedule when I decided it could be fun to post some outfits from time to time.  Linking up with Andrea!

This week's theme: Summer to Fall Outfits.  Unfortunately in true non-fashion blogger form, most of these clothes are at least a year old, if not older, so I can't link to them.

Boots: Target - Similar
Dress: The Mint Julep - Similar
Belt: Forever 21 or Papaya... it came on a top

This is what happens when your dog tries to photo bomb you.  Good thing he's cute.

Boots: Target - Similar
Dress: Target - Similar
Belt: No idea... Kohls or JcPenny's most likely

While it's fall in my mind because September, and according to Starbucks it started on August 28th, Texas hasn't gotten the memo & it won't be anytime soon.  Beyond the obvious family & friends, real fall is what I miss the most about Minnesota.

Other summer to fall outfits I love:

Look As Good As You Feel, Feel As Good As You Look

Back in October I was contacted by Eshakti about working with them.  I had worked with them back in July 2014 so I immediately knew I wanted to do so again.

When I started searching through the pieces I knew I wanted three things to be true.
1. I wanted a dress
2. It HAD to have pockets
3. It needed to be long enough that I could wear it to work.

There were 2 or 3 dresses I really liked but ultimately chose the one that screamed fall/winter to me the most knowing that it would be late October before I got the dress

I once again chose to go with the custom measurements rather than standard sizes because if you're going to order something that has the option of being customized, customize it.  Am I right?

To my surprise & delight my measurements were the exact same has they had been 3 years ago.

The dress came in on October 30 which was perfect.  I got it just in time to wear to our first volleyball playoff game the following day.

Sadly for you, unlike last time I didn't have a photographer to do some crazy fun photo shoot for me so there's no outtakes & weird faces this time around.

I am so in love with this dress.  When I wore it to school & the game I put a white cami on underneath it because cleavage.  However, it has the perfect amount of cleavage for if I wanted to wear it out on a date or to a wedding.

The brown leather buckles on the black actually played a big role in my deciding to purchase it.  The dress is the perfect length to wear with flats, heels, or boots, and I have A LOT of brown boots.  The detailing helps pull that all together.

And of course, pockets.  I would have pockets on every piece of clothing I own if I could.

If you haven't heard of Eshakti before you need to check them out!  They have more than just dresses & you can't beat the fact that you can completely customize the dress right down to your measurements, sleeves, length, neckline, pockets/no pockets.  Seriously, it's pretty much designing your own clothes!  You can head right to their website or check them out on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, & Twitter.

They currently are also having a 40% off sale with some really cute pieces that would be perfect for the holidays!

**This post is sponsored by Eshakti but all opinions are my own**

Linking up with:

Jo-Lynne for Fashion Friday

Rachel for Passion For Fashion

Cheryl for Style Wise