HOLY COW.

It's been entirely too long.  

My life has literally been turned upside down.  Black is white, light is dark and all that sort of thing.  I got really great news, then really awful news and then even more awful news.  When it rains it pours I suppose.  In all the craziness that is currently my life, this blog just wasn't a priority.  I'm not sure that I'll be able to make it a priority again, but I'm going to try.  I need a project and I think this might be just the thing to keep me busy and focused and not obsessing over everything going on around me.  My camera still sucks, so I make no guarantee's on the quality of the photos, but I am going to try try try like hell to keep up and stay active.

I was going to upload a few pictures from before my unintentional sabbatical, but apparently my camera batteries are dead so that will have to wait til tomorrow. So instead I will leave you with the best picture I've ever had taken in my whole life.  Enjoy. :)

Future Fashion Icon

Due October 7th, 2011 

<3

While I am getting used to this new "casual" thing, I'm still not satisfied.  I'm in search of new casual looks that are still ultra chic.  I'm falling into this routine of t-shirts and jeans and my Puma's.  AND I AM NOT OK WITH IT.  My fashion bar has dropped beyond low and I've gotta do something to pick it up back up.  I need ideas guys!  So here's my question:

Post pictures, ideas, whatever!

Playing around on Polyvore.com, these are a few ideas running around my head...

Pink Please by kaleighdotcom featuring cardigan tops

Good Girl Gone Bad by kaleighdotcom featuring leather jewelry

I know it's been way too long.  I'm just too tired after work these days to even attempt to do any outfit shots.  So instead I put together a polyvore set to show what I've been buying and wearing these days.  I've picked up things I'd never normally pick up.  Tee shirts and hoodies and a pair of light wash flare jeans!  Strangly I'm enjoying this new style.  It's laid back and comfortable.  I sort of feel like "High School Kaleigh" circa 2000-2004 when I look in the mirror.  Haha. :)

Casual Shopping by kaleighdotcom featuring bootcut jeans

Ladies Marilyn Monroe Rainbow T-Shirt From American Classics :..., 23 GBP
JCPenney : juniors : tops, $9.99
Levi's® 524™ Bootcut Jean- Desert Sky, $40
JCPenney : juniors : jeans, $30
JCPenney : juniors : tops, $18
JCPenney : juniors : jeans, $25

You will be happy to know tho that on the weekends I have been making attempts at upping my fashion game.  New Years Eve I had a GREAT outfit that I will don again and get some photos.  I picked up a pair of combat style lace up boots.  I've been wearing the hell out of them! :)  I promise to get some photos up soon!  Hope all is well with everyone! <3

A lot has happened the last few days.  Ok not really a lot, mainly me starting a new job.  Which is super awesome, but sadly is really more of a jeans and tee shirt type of place, so my outfits haven't exactly been 'blog worthy.'  This also has put me in a position where I sadly have to bow out of my 30 for 30 challenge.  I'm in no mood to work all day and then come home, change my clothes and take photos on top of attempting to get my wifely duties done, like cleaning, laundry, dinner, etc.  So, though I hate to do it, because I was just starting to get back into the swing of things, I am bailing. :(

I will be updating the blog though as often as possible.  With this job, I'm going to have to explore the more casual side of fashion.  I work with sewing machines and such, so loose clothing is not really a good idea.  And heels are a 'hell no,' because I'm on my feet all day, running around.  So I'm literally entering territory I have no inhabited in quite a while.  Jeans, flats and casual tops... This could be the most interesting challenge yet!

 I am posting a few pics from last week that I never had the chance to.  Enjoy!

 (Cardi - Gift / Dress, Tights, Necklace - Target / Socks - tights converted to socks / Shoes - Payless)

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the winter weather.  I hope it's not as cold as it is here!

<3 Kaleigh Ann

Thanks to my new found love affair with Polyvore.com, I decided to take the time to put together my Winter Wishlists for some of my favorite stores.  Once again (pretty much as always) ModCloth takes the cake with the best and most 'wishes.'  I wish they weren't so expensive so that I might be able to actually make a few purchases this year!  I did speak to my husband though and any cash or checks I receive this year, I can spend on whatever and where ever I want so.  Hopefully they stay in stock for just a few more weeks!

 It's not the classiest store ever, but more often than night I find really good buys for really cheap!  So if you are sale shopper or penny pincher like me, you should for sure check them out.  Word of caution though, there are a lot more options in store than online.

Forever 21 Winter Wishlist by kaleighdotcom featuring tiered skirts

Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2078336421, $18
Tiered Lace Skirt, $18
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2058635771, $33
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 1000006686, $11
Forever21 Fabric and Pearl Bow Hair Clips, $1.50
Forever21 Speckle Stripes Dress, $20
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2084795451, $20
Forever21 Raglan Pullover, $18
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2079784575, $48

I always have a hard time with this store.  Their size range all over the place and being a larger girl, it's usually hit or miss.  But these are styles I'm loving right now.  I never order online with them, always an in-store purchase if any.

Urban Outfitters Winter Wishlist by kaleighdotcom featuring a pointelle sweater

Kimchi Blue Chiffon Strapless High/Low Smocked Dress, $69
Kaleidoscope Waisted Detail Tunic, $42
Silence & Noise Pointelle Sweater, $35
UrbanOutfitters.com > Urban Renewal Wool Plaid Mini Skirt, $48
Kimchi Blue Wooden Heel Oxford, $78
Deena & Ozzy Treaded Lace-Up Boot, $68
Kimchi Blue Two-Tone Wingtip Skimmer, $34
Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses, $14
Classic Leather Gloves, $34
UrbanOutfitters.com > Women's Accessories, $14
UrbanOutfitters.com > Pins and Needles Velvet Trim Blouse, $54
UrbanOutfitters.com > Dresses, $69

I was pleasantly surprised at Urban this year.  Normally I find very few things that I'm in love with enough to even consider purchasing.  Everything on this list I would buy in a heart beat if the $$ was available.

Ruche

Ruche Winter Wishlist by kaleighdotcom featuring cowl neck dresses

tokyo travels eco-friendly removable turtleneck dress by Synergy, $96
Gisele peche flower top, $33
charming the regiments vest, $33
my sunshine on a cloudy day wool blend coat by Pink Martini, $143
oak ridge brown lace up boots, $63
worn with love oxford shoes in brown, $48
Floral Fantasy, $42
raised adorability knee high socks in gray, $18

Strangely enough, I usually always find a billion things here that I want and this year, not so much.  Not to say they don't have really appealing things, but just not very much I was in love with.  Although, the yellow coat is definatly on my list for favorite outerwear pieces so far.

And last, but most definatly not least....

ModCloth Winter Wishlist by kaleighdotcom featuring vintage shoes

Navigating the Canals Dress, $48
The Literal Shirtdress, $95
Shortbread and Sweet Top, $40
Nouveau Noir Top, $53
Hidden Getaway Jacket, $170
Bow'n Places Heel in White, $130
When Doves Cry Ring, $7.99
Necklace in Wonderland, $25
Triple Thrill Belt | Mod Retro Vintage Belts | ModCloth.com, $70
Bows My Mind Tights | Mod Retro Vintage Tights | ModCloth.com, $15

I love everything on this list.  EVERYTHING.  I will for sure be purchasing the tights and the ring, if someone (*hint hint Jacob!*) doesn't buy them for me first.  If only everything wasn't so expensive...  But the striped dress is for sure on my list.  My husband's grand parents usually give us cash for christmas so I'm thinking that that is where it will be going. :)

Green Eyed Monster by kaleighdotcom featuring stiletto heel shoes

I've become completely obsessed with Polyvore.com lately.  If I could find a job that paid me to do this everyday, I'd be pretty much the happiest kid on the planet.  These are a couple of things I've whipped up in the last few weeks.  I had no idea this site was so much fun!  It does, sadly, make me want to shop like crazy!

 

 

 

Let me know what you think guys!