the flannel shirt

Hers: Madewell, His: J. Crew

photo by: Christine Olson

 

I've decided flannel shirts are a staple in anybody's (guys and girls!) wardrobe.  There are always those weekends, and low key nights that call for the comfort of a flannel shirt.  Whenever we go up to a cabin or in the mountains I make sure I pack at least one, and I always end up wearing it.  They're so comfy, and I swear they're always in style! 

A good flannel shirt is also a fall trend staple!  I can't believe it is already August, and I'm excited to get some of the fall essentials rotated back in to my closet.  Do you have a favorite shirt?

lace and bf jeans.

What I'm Wearing: Shirt-Free People, BF Jeans-Banana Republic, Clogs-Uggs, Bag-LV

Anyone who reads this blog occasionally is probably wondering why the last 1982731987 posts I've had the exact same jeans on.  They're my favorite for starters, and they're fabulous weekend jeans.  And the majority of my pictures that I post on this blog are taken on the weekend.  So there you have my explanation.  I clearly understand why they are called boyfriend jeans, they're so comfortable.  

So this bag.  It's a real Louis Speedy bag. I love it, and I haven't worn it for the longest time.  I got this bag on a dreamy trip I took with a good friend in California.  I can't lie, this bag made me nervous for the first little bit.  But I love it and it's very roomy inside.  And favorite crossover purse is sometimes too small. 

Happy October!  My mom gave me some super fun Halloweeny gifts for our place.  And today while we were at TT's parents, his mom gave us some too!  Now our place won't look so dull during the Halloween holidays.  Also - please someone help me decide what TT and I should be for Halloween. I have no ideas. 

Let the month of candy begin. 

A Weekend In Seattle

 What originally started out as a girls trip (me, my mom, sister, and the babe) turned into a fabulous weekend getaway with the girls, my dad and twin brothers.  I can't believe we even considered originally being gone over my dad's birthday, and since the twins are moving back down to the Y this week for another semester of college, we were all able to meet down in the fabulous city of Seattle.  I've loved it ever since the movie. As you can see, I kept it casual.  Very casual.  It was great, because we walked lots and lots and heaps.

I kept it real....casual.
I can't even tell you how comfortable I was, and how much my feet never hurt. I love my tennis shoes.   I can't wait to share all of my favorite things we saw, and did, and shopped. 

Let's all go to Seattle. Now!

At the top of the Space Needle.

Skinnies and Boots

Our Saturday Sched

Slept in till 8:30 (TT, I could've slept longer)

 Ate Frosted Cheerios w/ sliced bananas (me)

Took Crew out for some training (TT)

Studied a lot (me)

Laundry, vacuum, organize, folded clothes (the second half and slightly even more annoying part of laundry) (mostly TT)

Showered and got ready (both)

Lunch: sandwiches and choc chip cookie (both)

Shopping for EVC's birthday present (both)

 TT's parents house to wrap gift (both)

EVCs 1year birthday bash (both)

Lots of pictures (me)

Three games of pool (TT)

UNC vs. DUKE basketball game (both)

Wings from Wingers, delivered to our door (mostly TT)

Trying to figure out what got in Crew's eye (both)

More studying (me)

A little online shopping (obviously me)

Alice & Wonderland the movie (both)

A little Sportscenter before bed (both)

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt: J. Crew - I am in love and if they make it any other color I just may have to go and get it

Jeans: J. Brand skinnys (also worn here)

Shoes: Steve Madden Cowboys (also worn here) (and here)

I was planning on washing the car, cleaning the inside, going to get stamps (TT hates spending money on stamps), restocking the fridge with caffeine, getting even more studying accomplished, and going through my closet to clear some space!  Eh, there's always next weekend right? Hope you all had a fantastic Saturday!! 

Boots and Scarves

I have this new found love for scarves.  I love how Andrea of the blonde bedhead wears them, and I love spring scarves too!  I want to wear this scarf everyday, but still not sure of others ways to wear it.

I've worn these boots three times in three years, and I'm falling in love with them more and more.

What I'm wearing:

Shirt: Stem T, from Nordstrom

Scarf: J. Crew, gifted

Jeans: J. Brand skinnies (also worn here)

Boots: ALDO

I love ALDO shoes, they're always so current and stylish, BUT like I mentioned, I've worn these boots 3 or 4 times and they are already falling apart (note first picture, left boot, missing button).  I have one other pair of shoes from ALDO and they too broke.  And I currently would love to have these, these, both from ALDO, even though I just bought these.

Sneakers!

I love sneakers.  All types of sneakers.  And the best thing about a casual Friday night?  I can wear my grungiest of sneaks and it's acceptable.  This isn't what I wore to work today, but is definitely what I wore on our Friday night around town.  Perfect for running all of our little errands, and ending the night at a newish frozen yogurt joint where we stayed until they closed and asked us to leave.  Good times.

What I'm wearing:

Sweater: Anthropologie (also worn here)

Shirt: striped and one of my all time favorites, Anthropologie

Jeans: 7 for all Mankind (also worn here)

Shoes: sneaks!

Also, met up with Elaine after work for a bit.  Did some wonderful window shopping/ mostly talking about something we're getting SUPER excited about.  And, she brought this special sewing project to my attention, which I'll be working on later this afternoon.  Thanks for the heads up Elaine!  You should check out her latest giveaway too.  Going fabric shopping with my mom this afternoon.  This beautiful babe turns one in like a week.  I need to get her a present, and want it to be her favorite present, so I'm the cool aunt.  Ya know?  Any suggestions on what to get a one year old? Thanks for reading!

Blazing Blazers

What I'm Wearing:
Blazer: Nordstrom, by Trouve

T: Banana Republic, double layer

Belt: Urban Blues (also worn here)

Jeans: Rock & Republic

Shoes: Flats, gifted from TT (also worn here)

Lately I just haven't really had time to look at my clothes and think about how I could wear them, or  how I could create new outfits.  Whenever I'm not sure what to wear I always default to jeans, and a t-shirt of some sort.  That's exactly what's has happened today.  Speaking of jeans, I have a concern - now that I'm frequently wearing skinny jeans, I find myself cruelly judging my other jeans on me.  The ones on me are "straight leg" but I feel like they look super baggy, and unflattering on me.  It makes me want to always wear skinnys if I'm going to wear jeans.  The problem is, I have too many "boot cut" "high wasted" "wide leg" styles and I'm not interested in them.  What do I do?? How can I be more creative with the jeans I'm not loving? Or what should I do with them?

My other thought:  blazers are a must have for every wardrobe.  For example: I didn't quite feel dressy enough wearing this t and jeans, but I threw the blazer on and it totally dressed it up a notch.  That's why I want this one too.  You could have a graphic T and skinny jeans, and a sleek blazer  can give it a whole new and very chic look.  Blazers are my friend!

Give me the skinny on them jeans

Feeling better today!  The nose dripping and eye watering has successfully moved over to the right eye/nostril.  Maybe tomorrow it will just move out all together?  I'm so excited... Disneyland tomorrow.  What ride to do first? More importantly, what food to eat first?  Mine may just have to be a giant pickle, and Indiana Jones, or Peter Pan, or Space Mountain, forget it I can't decide.   My mom has this awesome book called "How to Live Like A Lady" and it has the perfect packing list for a "Quick Weekend Getaway" which is exactly what this trip is.  Finally, some direction on how to pack!  Usually I can't decide and end up taking a ginorm bag for two nights and I hardly use anything in it! 

What I'm wearing:

Blouse: Anthropologie (also worn here)

Sweater: Zara (also worn here)

Skinnys: J Brand YAY!!!

Shoes: gifted from TT (also worn here)

I can already tell I'm going to wear and wear and wear these pants to their death.  I am in love with them.  They are the perfect mix between denim and leggings.  Which for me is more denim.  What's your favorite thing to do at Disneyland? Or do you hate Disneyland (is that even an option??) I want to know!

Blacks+Grays=Comfort

You know those days where you want to be cute (like every day, duh) but you want to be comfortable? Do you know what I mean? Like no jeans digging into you (maybe that's just me), no scarf staring you back in the face, no high heels constantly reminding you you didn't cut your toe nails (too much information), etc?  This outfit was inspired to be one the exact opposite of one of those outfits.  And I loved it.

batman?i look like i'm about to take flight.

What I'm wearing:

Coat: North Face

Sweater: Gap (also worn here)

T: Wal-Mart $4 booyah

Leggings: Juicy

Boots: London £3

OH, and yes, those are my roots. Take a good look.  And please enjoy them.  

I really need NEED some skinnys because I want to be able to wear my boots with something other than these pants. Sometimes I'm a little self conscious they are too thin.

Thanks for reading Fresh!

Do you feel comfortable wearing leggings (like cotton leggings) as opposed to skinny jeans or something thicker?