#30DaysofDresses

I own alot of dresses. Casual, sundresses, date night dresses, fancy dresses....dresses with tags on them. So, I set a goal for myself. 30 days. 30 dresses. Could it be done? Well, we are half way there! Here's what I've been wearing! And join me on Instagram (flpflpsncmbtbts) for the next 15 days.


Also, today I'm celebrating my 1000th post! How awesome is that?!

6/22 - Cookout!

6/23 - Mullet Dress for date night!

6/24 - Wine & BLTs on the back porch

6/25 - Lazy day in a dress

6/26 - Kicking Monopoly butt!

6/27 - Cover up at the pool

6/28 - Something a little different

6/29 - Downtown Wilmington!

6/30 - Back porch beers

7/1 - You caught me...it's a skirt!

7/2 - After a long roadtrip!

7/3 - Party with my sister

7/4 - Happy 4th of July!

7/5 - Golfing!

7/6 - I swear I'm wearing one!

236th USMC Birthday Ball

Thursday night we celebrated the United States Marine Corps' 236th birthday. We got all dressed up and celebrated with some amazing Marines.

Before we made the two hour trek to Myrtle Beach, we stopped at Mrs. P's house so I could get all dolled up. I always feel dressed up when my hair and makeup is done...and she did such a fabulous job!

We checked into our hotel room and got all dressed up! If I do say so myself, we are a mighty fine couple!

Our first stop was cocktail hour and professional pictures. We mingled with some friends. I wanted it to be a wine night, but at $5 a pop (plastic cup!) I opted for the free bud light. Soon we were called into the ball room and took our seats for the ceremony. We watched the commandants message and cut the cake for the oldest and youngest Marines. I was a little surprised when I heard the oldest Marine in attendance was born in 1963, that seems so young. And the youngest in 1992 (....and now I feel ancient!)

Then it was time to eat! We had steak, potatoes and veggies. It was very yummy and everyone ate everything...and more. One of the guys at our table jokingly said it wasn't very good, so they brought him another dinner. Danny said he'd like another too. I never thought they would bring him another one....but they did! Way too funny!

After dinner the dance floor opened up. Leave it to my Hubby to request Cupids Shuffle. And for the second year in a row, SgtMaj danced with us. That's always the highlight of my night!

After some dancing we took some group pictures. My favorite is of me and the guys!

We had so much fun at this years ball. I saw some pretty risque dresses this year - lots of side boob and legs. And a tutu. Why did I not get a picture of that?!

I am so proud to be part of the Marine family. I am so proud to call these guys my friends, and even more proud of my husband. And, as always, Marines really do know how to throw a great party!

The Mustard Cardi

The only piece of clothing I wanted this season was a mustard cardigan. I searched and searched and searched for the perfect one. Some of them were more yellow than mustard, too short, too tight, too expensive. Then I found it! Thank you to Urban Outfitters (and Mom) for making my mustard cardigan dreams come true!

The Pinterest version:

My version:

Mustard Cardigan: Urban Outfitters. Dress: Old Navy. Boots: Target. Fabulous Photo Location: Payless.

I really love that outfit! It was so comfortable and perfect for the Northern fall weather! I hope you like the cardigan as much as I do, because you'll be seeing it a lot this season!

Denim and Boots

Autumn is here! Actually, I couldn't wait any longer for cool, crisp weather....so I went to autumn. In two days I've had enough pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin pie, and perfect weather to last until autumn is finally in Jacksonville. The weather has been awesome this weekend....perfect for jeans, long sleeves....and boots.

When I saw this outfit on Pinterest, I fell in love. I don't think I've ever owned a denim shirt, but now that I do I think it's going to be a season favorite! And these boots.....I don't ever want to take them off!

The Pinterest version:



My version:

Denim Button-Up: Target. White Tank: Old Navy. Skinny Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch. Boots: Target. Sunglasses: Target. Accessory: MY MOM!

I wish I opted for the lighter button up, but I thought it would be too light. The outfit looks so dark in this picture, but I'll just blame it on the picture itself!

I'm having so much fun recreating these outfits....and so excited that I'm finally getting to wear my boots and denim!

All Dressed Up: Glitter

I love my mirror.

Why?

Well, it makes my 5'1 and 3/4" body look much taller

and much skinnier than it actually is!

I've never once worn this sequined shirt...

Where do you wear it?

What do you wear it with?

And how do you get past the pain the sequins near the armpits cause!?

Sequined Shirt: Wet Seal circa 2009

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Payless - Stolen from Mom the last time I was home

Hair: fresh out of bed bedhead.

All Dressed Up: Back to School?

I never dressed like this when I was in college. But yesterday I started looking into Masters programs...and I can assure you, this is how I plan to dress when I go to class. Even if it's just online classes.

Shirt and Sweater: Forever 21

Jeans: Kohls (I think? They are old!)

Boots: Bakers (and I wear them with everything!)

All Dressed Up: Snow Bunny

A little snow won't stop me from dressing up! Even if it's just to take pictures. It was way too cold to be doing this...but hey, looking pretty comes with it's share of risks! So, without further ado, this is my version of a snow bunny!

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 Dress and Sweater: Forever 21

Tights: Old Navy

Shoes: DSW

Earrings: Claires

All Dressed Up: Lumberjack

When I first moved to Chapel Hill in June of 2009 I was so excited. Everyone wore dresses...every single day. I was finally getting use out of my many many many dresses! It was amazing! But then...nine months later I moved to Jacksonville. No-one-dresses-up. EVER. I'm appalled every single time I go to Walmart. What possess people to wear pajamas in public? More importantly...why would someone go into Walmart looking like this??

Whenever we leave the house I always say "I'm too dressed up." But thank goodness...Danny likes to dress up too..so I'm never alone! Even when we went to the winery for New Years....we were the most dressed up people there (not to mention the youngest by atleast 30 years)

So, when Lady blogged about being All Dressed Up once a week. I was ecstatic! Yesterday I pulled on a pair of tights, a dress and boots...and cleaned the house, made dinner, and played fetch with the dog. If I had worn pearls I would have made Danny call me Mrs. Cleaver.

I didn't want to ruin my super dressy clothes while I cleaned (and heck, no one would see it..so why dirty it?) so, I stuck with a simple dress this week. And something you see very often in Jacksonville. Plaid. If I were a lumberjack I would wear this everyday.

 All clothes from Forever 21. Boots from Bakers.

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