New Additions: Animal Print

Hey my friends!

Y'all know how much I love shoes right? Of course you do, I can't get enough of them! Looking over my most recent purchases I cannot deny the love in my heart for a good animal print. I'm pretty sure I got this part of my style from my ever so stylish mom! I owe her so much. Here's what I got:

 Rampage Leopard Print Flats: I actually bought these from Poshmark! A perfect replacement for the flats I had worn to death.

Lucky Brand Leopard Print Booties:

This was an awesome find in a little second hand shop in Chattanooga. My hubs offered to pay for them as a birthday present. Who am I to turn down free (to me) shoes?

 Anne Michelle Snakeskin Pumps: Another birthday present! This time from my mom who offered to pay for them while we were shopping at Burlington Coat Factory. #blessed

Aldo Snakeskin Flats:

Ah these beauties are the result of a trip to Nordstrom Rack with two ladies who encouraged the splurge. Everyone needs good friends like that!

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My Bad Habit

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I thought I would share my most recent shoe haul because I realized that when I get in a shoe shopping mood, I buy all the shoes. Hence the post title. Here's what I picked up!

Call It Spring Chaella Flats in Peach

 These pink flats are perfect for spring! So bright and cheerful! I am having a bit of a challenge styling them, however. Wearing them with muted colors makes me look like an upside down highlighter. If I try to pair them with another color, the two colors compete. And don't even get me started on matchy matchy. (bleh) This is why it's never a good idea to buy something without knowing how you will be wearing it. Will I ever learn? Probably not. So, any suggestions?

Call It Spring Juliet Flats

Perfect quirky sneakers for spring and summer! I know I'll be getting a lot of good use out these babies. FYI, they're currently on clearance. Y'all know I love a good deal!

Old Navy Color-Block Sandals in Tan

 So I bought these sandals from Old Navy, thinking that they would be perfect for spring. Then I tried wearing them a few times and now I feel like I should save them for summer. Something about the color says beach/pool party/lakehouse rather than Easter Sunday. What do y'all think?

Michael Antonio Violet d'Orsay Pumps in Animal

These Pumps. 

Look. At. Them. 

Not ashamed to say that I regularly just gaze at them in my closet lovingly. So feminine. So powerful. This is shoe royalty. I found them while just browsing through Nordstrom Rack and I fell in love. And then I saw the price. $8.85. I LOVE A GOOD DEAL!! Unfortunately, I got the last pair so y'all can't share in the euphoria that owning these shoes bring. (Am I being dramatic? Nawwwww)

That's all for now my loves. Sorry for the abrupt ending but honestly how do you follow up after that?

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Favorite Irish Tings

Hey my friends!

I hope you are doing well on this St. Patrick's Day. I'm not Irish (not sure actually I have ancestors named Riley...) but there are several things (tings) that come from Ireland that I'm so grateful for!

1. The Boondock Saints (Yes, both of the actors are American but it's the thought that counts)

2. Smithwick's

3. Chris O' Dowd

4. Moone Boy

That's just to name a few! Anything in particular you're celebrating today?

Top: Forever 21 (old)

Jeans: Old Navy

Necklace: Charlotte Russe (old)

Bangle: Gift from my mommy

Crossbody/Shades: Primark

Booties: Poshmark

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Casual Friday

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I hope you have fun things planned for this weekend! Nothing yet for me, but the weekend holds promise. Today's look is inspired by Rosie the Riveter. Just a reminder to myself that I can whatever I want if I put my mind to it. Within reason obviously. Sometimes I need that now and again. 

Denim on denim can be a tricky look to pull off. You can either look really trendy or really stuck in the 80s. I think the key is break the look up a bit. I paired dark jeans with the lighter shade top just to keep from looking too monochrome. The leopard belt helps to break it up as well.  What do you think? Would you try this look? I love hearing from you as always!

Top: Marshalls

Jeans: Old Navy

Belt/Purse: Primark

Currently Craving: Shoesssssss

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This is not a sponsored post so don't turn away. Have you ever been on a diet and in the middle of said diet you start to crave the worst things possible to consume? Like fried ice cream dripping with chocolate sauce? (uhh hungry right now). I'm kind of going through that right now. I'm not dieting but I am setting some financial goals for the near future that have me in a spot that feels tight. I know it's not really. I know where my money is going...... it's just not going to the things I need want right now. That my wonderful readers is why I am posting about all the shoes that I want and do not yet have in my closet. Maybe this will help with the pain. Or maybe it will exacerbate it, who knows?

First up!

Black Wedges:

The staple that should be in every girl's closet is alas not in mine. Since summer is nearly over (when did this happen??) I'm keeping an eye out for some on deep discount. No luck so far.

Next:

Leopard print pumps:

This is shameful. Leopard print is my absolute favorite print and yet I have no leopard print pumps. I've been able to get away with some very well loved flats in this print but would love to broaden my outfits with some cute pumps. 

Next:

The Shootie:

Despite the silly name (I mean really shootie? Sounds violent if you ask me) I'm really craving some of these as they seem perfect to pair with rolled up jeans, midi skirts, skater dresses, etc. Basically all the things I love to wear. I may have to make an exception on this one as these are currently on sale for $15. Uggghhhh, the temptation!

Last:

Louboutins:

Ok. So not really. This is so far out of my price range it might as well be a space shuttle. But it's nice to look at it isn't it?

That's it for now. I think I did find this to be a bit cathartic. Even though none of these shoes are in my shopping bag, it was great sharing them with you. By the way, each shoe title is a link to the website if you like anything you see. And again this is not a sponsored post, I just like to share.

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Ink and Elm and Snow Leopard Spots

Hey my friends!

I hope you had a glorious weekend with those you love. I have a confession to make. I meant to make it all the way until September without spending any money on clothes. But what had happened was....it was the hubs' birthday and I didn't have anything to wear. You can see my dilemma. So I bought this skirt and Rocked it for a night out with my man. We went to the cutest restaurant named Ink and Elm. Such fun! Such food! We had a great time trying new things and enjoying one another's company. I would definitely recommend if you are in the Atlanta/Emory Village area (Just make sure you are prepared to eat at McDonald's for awhile after. It can get a bit pricey).

The skirt was yet another find from Marshalls. I was sifting through the rack and fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it. I mean, who wouldn't? Look at that pattern! So again, you understand why I needed it. I thought you would. You guys are the best. 

Entire Look: Marshalls

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