"mom, I found an owie for my bandaid!!" phew. I was worried.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUODdw52yOCdhlF56283nXW5Khf7Df3BY76EiG9zHgv7Q7JVayl1xz_Lo32d9fU991TuhCTnXQXbljD9VEPh8U_o0-Zj8Csw_UF4vs_QjAjynmElZob2AA7SzE_0md32XwEz7ccUDC2Mz/s1600/R1britt2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">shoes: thrifted. shorts: gap (and, ahem, modified). shirt: american eagle. earrings: gift/handmade. makeup: NONE.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSVylfOleLthn6cZM2Sasts6I_N-vzdyaVtIvJIDNqEz7RKAdCjPwP6HOD6rgzsyiWiDh2xeLtlwTaBFf7OaRVhHmQyzhiz7-6nhfXXg5Uhkiha4MdS8q5ks6v0VXT7yNySCqsQjKI5Tk/s1600/R1britt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3S1DvlzCHg-NlhN89XMboje3FF4fv4S0aKSt0VdZy-1ZS9ncifBfOpVE6PAgl1n9-5Vl001PlMvf32Lnky5PRsl5otgqelJuBcsfsqjbsKivMX3UjqPrckoZrVrsieldy2C1qNL23KWu/s1600/R1britt3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><div align="center">I spent all day yesterday in the throes of domesticity. Meaning I sewed together some denim squares (that my mom cut out) into quiltishness. Meaning I made dinner from scratch (bacon and eggs and toast). Meaning I transferred one load of laundry from washer to dryer (not folded yet, but still.). Meaning that when the kids and I built awesomeness out of blocks in the basement I thought about enforcing a pick-up time (but then didn't). Meaning I showered (at 3 p.m.).</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Not to brag, but I think this proves that I've got the whole keep-house-and-raise-children thing down pat. Next thing you know, I'll be vacuuming the stairs <em>and </em>combing my girls' hair on the same day. I know, I know. <em>Easy there, tiger.</em> But a girl's got to have goals.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">In the meantime, you'll find me honing my how-to-get-your-kid-to-take-naps skills. Which isn't as hard as some child-development experts make it seem. I've found that it merely involves: Me. Taking a nap.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Happy Thursday!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Want this look? Click on stuff below...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="position:relative; border:1px solid #bfbfbf; background:white; width:430px;display:block;"><iframe width="430" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6676-2041974-73&look=3480427&size=Small&width=6&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0"></iframe><div style="position:absolute; left:0; bottom:2px; height:18px; line-height:12px; width:100%;"><div style="position:absolute; left:0; padding:2px 0 0 6px"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Ed-Hardy#pid=uid6676-2041974-73" style="font:11px verdana,sans-serif;text-decoration:underline;border:0;background-color:transparent;color:#606060">More Ed Hardy...</a></div><div style="position:absolute; right:0; padding:3px 4px 3px 0"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com#pid=uid6676-2041974-73" style="border:0"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_small.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0"></img></a></div></div></div></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div>

"mom, I found an owie for my bandaid!!" phew. I was worried.

  shoes: thrifted. shorts: gap (and, ahem, modified). shirt: american eagle. earrings: gift/handmade. makeup: NONE. I spent all day yesterda...

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this challenge brought to you by the number "23"

<div align="center">Sooo...remember how I only had 23 items in my 30x30? Remember how I'm getting lazy? (Or, rather, remember how I was born lazy?) Remember how I never claimed to be an all-star overachiever? (unless a lifetime supply of pnut m&ms is at stake, which naturally changes everything...) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Good. Then it will come as no surprise to you that I'm going to call and fold the 30x30 here and now. Mine just happens to be its lesser-known and wart-nosed cousin, 23x23. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">For your viewing pleasure and/or nostalgic tendencies:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL678SeIq_6uIlfBdEuZxCSyURvy-rgSlIPKWK1AtYNDS2mrtb2GeRhCPg5bXX9udR5tBHJ-5NmEt6H8mFgLrHXs7GfwLiN2mas5nP23p1-qXd9CgyDqdw-0SgKjr0gBB6INnrPpaqF7IS/s1600/Days1_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREJQu3fchHYjXB2uMbgD3j953EbOm6Ef1yQIovrYTMJanE0IwgXcEY8eZSCzXcdvrKwME1tkhp_uOjcnGlNFtzwIB3_MsdIpFzis4KBGozp43SgsCpREvkJngGJgl3WYaPbpMuziPGGU1/s1600/Days6_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRBG9cYp-zFyDwPryH0Eh-ui0eSt2B_qn1J2alt5PM-Fquo3eX6GcDk2CLtqBkRgsW8WHEgpuE-dAN9Kvva-CSN1l6hwI1pNTY1DWcDXGnLdzA6nf9j8tbprnMNCAHLwwWk-v8iJL_nZi/s1600/Days11_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrEHPigJEb50EYiOO-BuP7fDcX5HZ-2FGLVvs7w8Svqm4eUPu_lQTMOVCrIZkDI_b41azB8CK8GnvH9xvOs7LZIiIxbbDnu84sDg1_4qWXj2U1Gt5WjAhQv9nrVgftzU5J6aIRcRqlmSz/s1600/Days16_20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaY5FEjfYEtQfhdKQc1951IKSSFh3pw4jkRl8BdaofGh_XZdHXGehewdWslX2jyiZmdqeiRGKghFq_TIOIud_Veb5p63Mbsg0s7lbNNvEYxe5XY-Hoh6gA2D5BOJnquL8S0z0YO4uzGacC/s1600/Days21_23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" /></a></div><div align="center">The best part about this challenge, in my opinion, is seeing all the ensembles together in one chunk. You can definitely tell what items were easy (and difficult) to remix, for one reason or another. Here's what I learned this go-round:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">- I own lots and lots of solid tops. Which, when worn over and over, gets redundant.</div><div align="center">- It's harder for me than I thought it would be to remix certain detailed tops (such as the brown embroidered top in this challenge) because I feel like they need fairly neutral bottoms.</div><div align="center">- I love love LOVE to mix prints and patterns. It makes me happy.</div><div align="center">-  The super-potential of frumpiness of knee-length shorts can usually be abated with a pair of heels and some kind of interesting detail in the ensemble.</div><div align="center">- Red makes a fabulous accent color.</div><div align="center">- Skinny jeans and tweed jackets are not all that appealing to wear in the summer. For me.</div><div align="center">- Interesting, unique detail(s) -- even if it's just one -- makes all the difference in the "success" of an ensemble. Without something unique, I feel like the entire thing falls flat. Like day 22. Blugh.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">My favorite emsenbles to wear were on days 3, 12, and 19. Those strappy sandals and my khaki shorts earned their keep and definitely fall into the higher tax bracket here.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Thoughts? Comments? Snide remarks? Let's hear 'em.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Happy Wednesday.</div>

this challenge brought to you by the number "23"

Sooo...remember how I only had 23 items in my 30x30? Remember how I'm getting lazy? (Or, rather, remember how I was born lazy?) Remembe...

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smells like Middle-aged Spirit...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtgO-k9kWCnx_iagFvcfBU3EEwZzSlgE0Uk3wUrbifxpnXjqphoGe9JTesw1WVH8HOw9r9nR8pTVPNmLAV9oW2afjf1Tx9zOpWCG5RbNb0E3Vajnga03rSrh7Bd5pIeuOq9hQdjHtoYU7/s1600/S1britt3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWytqHToqwkse_ZSnBUTuEQgKc6zlZrQaL3B4qNBZsvVNE1xxxZxIpt8fZ_FC65WPLzKx2GEa8M_OH5cePueHT8VEGh2EaGA6GHloawsfOKZc1e9nA5HyqpjuM4soKnck9oBi8-TMDwRd/s1600/S1britt2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">shoes: converse brand. skirt: american eagle. shirt: old navy. necklace: forever21. hair flower barrettes: gift. bracelet: hawaii. belt: son's old Halloween pirate costume (thrifted).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhlbTM3UpcxOWC3Ya91ti8w4GoW9K3ns6fjxhctGS_TihiGi0aM3-TrQZ8TPDhO5H8yrGFkaMPJhK2DfF6jhla1YSJkaG6bDZIZJaA5DUfCvxQLt6kDA6ro0vqTqmoZp8Pqb25p_SQYLd/s1600/S1britt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" /></a></div><div align="center">It's that time of the month again, ladies. No, not <em>that </em>time of the month. I mean the time for <a href="http://www.everybodyeverywear.com/challenges/view/yellow" target="blank">Everybody, Everywhere</a> to wear yellow. And so I did. Do. Will. Five miles uphill both ways in snow that was waist-deep with nothing but holey socks for shoes...<br /><br />I'm getting old, friends. Here's proof: (a) I turned off the radio in the car because it was "too much racket." (b) I used the phrase "too much racket." (c) I can't eat as many cinnamon bears as I used to. (d) I don't even want to. (e) I go to bed before the summer sun does. (f) I spied some off-white geriatric shoes the other day and thought of ways I could style them because they looked soooooo comfy. (g) My hip pops and creaks when I get up from the couch... (h) ...a process that takes about 14 minutes and involves a lot of huffing and puffing and heaving and rocking back to propel myself up-and-off. (i) I went for comfy over styled for this yellow challenge. I know what you're thinking <em>("well, floss my dentures and chew my flaxseeds!")</em> because that's what I thought, too.<br /><br />Also...Remember back when I started the 30x30? Somehow, I only ended up with 23 items. I don't know if the others were in the wash, or if I just lost them altogether and forgot about them or what...but I realized yesterday that, no, my aging eyes were not deceiving me and that, yes, I was staring at the same things over and over. And over. And those things numbered only 23. Alzheimers ahoy.<br /><br />So. It's almost 4:00. Time to think about eating some dinner. Preferably something involving bran and greens. (Could I make any more stereotypical old-people references in this post? Doubtful...)<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.everybodyeverywear.com/challenges/view/yellow"><img height="50" src="http://www.everybodyeverywear.com/photos/iwwcAAA.png" width="200" /></a><br /><br />Want this look? </div>

smells like Middle-aged Spirit...

  shoes: converse brand. skirt: american eagle. shirt: old navy. necklace: forever21. hair flower barrettes: gift. bracelet: hawaii. belt: s...

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