Farmer's Market and ModCloth

This is what I wore today.  I've been pretty much living in this outfit 24/7.  I love how it's comfortable, yet I still look stylish, and not like some schlep bumming around all day.  Let's be honest during this time of year that's all I want to do.  Sit on the couch, curl up to a good book, and a warm cup of coffee.  Though while we're being honest, replace the good book with a terrible TV series.  I've been getting into Pretty Little Liars.  That show is insanely addictive.  I want to cram as many episodes as humanly possible into one day.  Who's A?! And who killed Allison?!?  What's Jenna hiding?!!?  I'm only on episode 6 of season 2, so no spoilers, please.  

Scarf -- ModCloth

Jacket --  Target

Shear Plaid Top -- ModCloth

Tank Top -- Target

Jeans -- Levi's from Kohl's

Boots --  Farmer's Market

I realized as I was typing up where I got everything, that saying I got the boots from a farmer's market sounds ludicrous.  Though I honestly did.  Yay for Amish people!  Well the people that own the shoe store aren't Amish, but the shoe store is in a predominantly Amish farmer's market that's only open on Fridays and Saturdays.  It's called Booth's Corner.  It's been around forever, and it is a fantastic little treasure trove.  It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside you can find all sorts of delightful goodies.  I forget how much these boots cost, but I'm fairly certain they were less then forty bucks.  I love sneakers, so I don't wear these much.  I mostly own them for wet wintery days, and cause everyone needs a knee high black boot.  

My mom gave me the scarf for Christmas.  I was so happy to see that she did, cause I noticed a few days ago that this scarf went out of stock on ModCloth.  I knew my mom had bought me something from them before Christmas Day, because I spied one of their boxes stashed away at their house.  Of course I didn't know what she had gotten, and I was worried I might have missed out on getting this scarf.  A pretty scarf is essential for keeping warm during the winter months.  I love nuzzling my face into a good scarf.  

Well I have some friends coming over later on, and I was going to make some cheese dip, so I better get on that!  Have a great Saturday, chris!

Christmas Tree Shopping

I had the day off on Thursday, so Aaron and I took that time to buy our Christmas Tree.  We thought it would be a good idea to do it during the week to beat the weekend crowds.  It was a great decision, there weren't too many people there, and we didn't waste any time waiting inline.  Which also meant there weren't tons of people everywhere, so it was easy to snap a few photos, and I only felt awkward about it once.  At one point we took a break from checking out the trees to photograph the experience (and my outfit), and then mid-photo this nice guy came over to check if we needed help, and that made me super uncomfortable.  I didn't want him to think we just came to take pictures, and not actually buy anything.  

This is where we got our Christmas tree from, Linvilla Orchards.  We could have cut our own, but we were feeling lazy, so we just picked from the precut trees.  Though, while we were checking out the cashier said the precut trees were a little better looking then the cut-your-own trees this year.  Which made me feel better about being a bit of a slacker.  I love their giant poinsettia made of red cloth and wire.  DIY inspiring!

I usually always make the hubby pose for a photo for me, before I hand the camera off to him.  I don't always show the pictures, but he's got such a cute smile, I had to share.  

The jacket is Aaron's early Christmas present to me.  I absolutely love it.  When I tried it on I knew I would be going home with it.  It fits so well, like it was tailored just for me.  The rest of the outfit is my go to look for this season.  A plaid flannel, and jeans just scream fall/early winter.  I have a rather long torso so I always pair my tops with a long tank top, and I enjoy playing with the combo of colors together.  I love a good pair of jeans, and this is the pair I measure all other jeans against.  I bought them from the Levi's store in Manhattan on our honeymoon.  They are from their Bold Curves line, which is so perfect for my body shape.  I usually have a problem with jeans having too much material in the waist, and then the back always gaps open, but that is not a problem with this pair.  

Jacket--  Land's End from Sears

Flannel Top--  Delia's

Tank Top--  Target

Jeans--  Levi's

Shoes--  DSW

Belt--  Target

Sunglasses--  Flea Market in Los Angeles

Hope ya'll are having a great weekend.  I spent today getting the rest of our Christmas decorations up, including dressing our freshly bought Christmas tree.  I plan on sharing photos of all the fun festivities tomorrow.  Happy DIYing, chris!

Packing Outfit

So busy with packing!  Most of the little stuff is over at our house now.  Tomorrow we are going to rent a Uhaul and move all the big stuff, like the bed and dressers, and couch.  Tonight I'm trying to pack some of the final stuff.

Jeans -- Urban Outfitters Levi's

Cardigan -- Forever21

Top -- Kohl's

Tank Top -- Old Navy (bleach dip dyed)

I pretty much wear this pair of jeans every weekend.  They are so comfy.  Yet I don't feel like a bum in them, which is something comfy clothing tends to do.  In the fall I am almost always wearing a light cardigan.  Right now this one if my favorite, because I love the print on it.  I'd love some cardigans to compete with my love for this one.  

Well I should think more about how this whole move is going to go down tomorrow.  Have a lovely night, happy DIYing, chris!

Casual Fall Day

Jacket --  Heritage 1981

Top -- Target

Jeans --  Levi's at Urban Outfitters

Sneakers -- Converse Chuck Taylors

This outfit is perfect for a laid back fall day.  I love this pair of jeans, I wish I had twenty pairs of them, so I wouldn't run out of them ever.  

My favorite part about these jeans is the cute hem going down the back of the jeans.  The fit so well, and I feel attractive in them too.  Who doesn't want that from a pair of jeans?  

I also love these shoes.  They are lined with lambs wool, and I love the color.  I've had these since 2003, but I try not to wear them too often, because I don't want to ever have to throw them away.  

This outfit is all around comfortable and stylish.  The jacket is made of cotton jersey, but it's thick, and lined so it's extra warm.  I love the subtle sailor vibe to it.  

I hope you're having a great saturday, happy DIYing, chris!