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In The Sweltering Heat

What have you been wearing during this heat wave in the United States this week? Me, I have opted for long sleeves and jeans. I think I am in denial. I have also been breaking out my boots. I think it is because I am too cheap to go get a pedicure. This is what I have pulled together last week:

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I adore this dress. It was a purchase I made in the spring. I originally blogged about it here. I wanted to pair it this time with my hair up and a turquoise necklace. The dress had been sold out for months, but they just reissued it. It is Free People’s First Kiss Maxi. The turquoise necklace is from Simply Livly on Etsy.

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This was another purchase at the beginning of the year. My At Sea Mini Dress by Tracy Reese via Anthropologie. This is one of my favorites that I turn to again and again. The necklace is from Anthropologie. I believe it is sold out. But I am giving two necklaces away for my giveaway starting September 10th!

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Gosh, how boring am I with my hair lately? I just have wanted it off of my neck. This little hair style does the trick. I consider this outfit my “free” outfit, as it was purchased entirely with gift cards and birthday money. The chambray top is Anthropologie’s Day Drifter Tee. Heather of The Peacock Fairy found hers for a fraction of the cost at TJ Maxx. The skirt is Anthropologie’s Waverly Skirt. The necklace is the same as above. The belt is Calvin Klein via Nordstrom Rack.

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I purchased this Nora Peplum Top from Anthropologie and have worn it two times this week. It is my favorite throw on with jeans. The jeans were a sale purchase from Anthropologie. They are Mothers Brand (my new favorite) and they were $40 marked down from $198.
Again, the necklace is the same as above. Can you tell I like it? And the boots are vintage from the flea market.

So, have you been in denial like me? Sweating in the heat? Or have you opted for a more sensible choice? Please tell!

P.S. I shared this on The Pleated Poppy!

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Summer Loungin’

I am being good this month and not making any big purchases. I have only bought the
Paisley Trails blouse in white from Anthropologie for the $30 sale price. I have not received it yet, so I do not know how it will work. My sister gave me a $50 gift card to Anthropologie for Mother’s Day. Thanks Mandi! I bought the Geocut Patent Sandals with it in red. They are awesome!

We just put so much money into our house, I need to show self restraint. And I am.

So sad to be an adult.

July is my birthday month. But I am holding out for a good sale on some items I want. I might be boring then, as well. Of course, it is Comic Con in July, so it should be five days of fun outfits! I have them all planned out. I do not dress up in a costume. But I dress up in fun. Yes, I said, “in fun.”

So, I am loungin’. Summer has started. My in-laws are here. I took these pictures last week, because there is no way my mother-in-law is catching me taking photos of myself. I would look like a crazy person.

Yeah, I know.

Anyhoo, this week, I am showing the dresses I wear around the house or for quick trips to the grocery store. I adore Anthropologie’s lounge section. I always wear their chemises out of the house.

I am naughty that way.

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In this picture, I am wearing Anthropologie Tilda Chemise. I bought this a couple of months ago. I think it is sold out now. Here is the link, but I think it is dead.

It is so comfy. It has the brightest blue stripes. It washes and dries well.

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This is a chemise I have left over from my heavier days. It is Anthropologie Cinch & Flow Maxi Chemise. I used to wear this as pool cover up, because it was see through in my larger size. But now the extra fabric acts as a barrier. I think.

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This is not a chemise. It is a Johnny Was dress I purchased at Christmastime. I believe it was called Cassie Short Sleeved Maxi. It is no longer being sold. Johnny Was has so many cute things right now, but I am being a good girl. Here is a link to their website.

I love the grey with the colorful embroidery. It is casual and pretty.

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The necklace I am wearing in the pictures was gifted to me from Simply Livly on Etsy. It is called Yellow Linen Wood Necklace With Cream Ribbed Organic Cotton. I LOVE it. I am wearing it with a Target clearance dress from awhile back, in the picture above. It makes even the most casual outfit pop. Thank you Pam!

Are you lounging around this summer? What is your favorite piece to wear?

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Woo Hoo! Blog Giveaway Winner

Hi Everyone!

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I wanted to write and say Congratulations to Erin from Pastelhell. You won the Simply Livly Turquoise necklace! I mailed it out to you yesterday. Enjoy!

To check the results of the contest, simply click the link below. Your entrant identifier is the name you used to comment (case sensitive).

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Thank you all who entered! I am so appreciative of the sweet comments. I received some amazing styling ideas. Thanks!

A fun little post will be up at noon today.

Have a great one!

Jenni

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This Week In Outfits

This week has been crazy.

We are still sorting through our mess. We should get the house back together by tonight. Maybe tomorrow morning. I am so very grateful to be able to get these projects done. So grateful. But I am exhausted! I have gotten very little sleep. I keep waking up expecting to hear my kids falling over a ladder on the way to the kitchen or something crashing in another room.

It is done. Well, almost. I still have to get the Otomi design stenciled in the bathroom. And rehang the embroidery.

But close enough…

I attempted to recreate outfits I wore in the last few days. Because we just now found the camera! But my eyes could barely open. My hair has not been washed in three days. Pretty times around here! So bare with me. I still want to show I was not running around naked! I am wearing a medium in the skirts and tops in the following pictures:

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I wore this outfit to go to dinner and a movie on Sunday night with some girlfriends. We were celebrating Amy’s birthday. Happy Birthday Amy! We saw “The Great Gatsby.” It was very good. But now that song they play continuously throughout the movie is stuck in my head.

Still.

For the last couple of days.

But I love it!…

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I am wearing an Anthropologie top I purchased last year, because it has dogs on it. Dogs! They are right up there with horses! But I actually own a dog. Or two. It is called Animal Kingdom Blouse. I paired it with a skirt I patiently waited for a great sale price on. It is called Sanoh Gauze Skirt. It was priced at $168, but I just purchased it for $39.95.

The necklace was a wonderful gift from Simply Livly on Etsy (I am giving away a similar necklace this week! Do not forget to enter!). I love the necklace. It goes with everything I own. Thank you Pam! The skirt runs large. I forgot this and purchased the medium. It is fine with a belt.

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Recently, I purchased the Doily Skirt in blue from Anthropologie. It was on sale for $39.95. I could not pass it up. I do not know if it is still available in stores. It is sold out online. The link shows no longer available. But you can get the style number from it. I have it in cream, as well. The vibrant blue was mesmerizing. I like using it as a fun slip. This is how I wore it on a night I went out with my husband. This picture was actually taken almost three weeks ago. Before the chaos started. I am wearing it under an older dress from Anthropologie.

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I rarely wear jeans. And I NEVER wear shorts. But these in-between capris are the ones that hold my heart. I have had them for ten years. When I can fit in them, it makes me a happy girl. I purchased the Anthropologie Abstractions Tunic on a recent sale. I am also wearing the Simply Livly Milky Opaque White Icicle necklace in this picture. ‘Cause I love it!

Have you scored any good deals recently? Are you holding out for a big sale?

Have a great day!