Excuse me while I get my sass on...

{seriously you guys, I had my sassy pants on today...}

It's no secret that I have never been afraid of color. My mom always tells me if she could do it over again, {now that I have developed a personality} she would re-name me Joy. 

Color is one of the best ways to make others feel happiness or joy. I have no idea why, but our minds work that way! So when I found out the Coast to Coast Challenge for today was NEON, I was very excited! 

There is something so daring and taboo about neon colors. They immediately catch your attention. Much like these pants caught MY attention. {Okay fine, they are leggings... I like to be comfortable!} I honestly tried these on as a joke, but ended up absolutely loving them. They have such a nostalgic affect on me because they remind me of an old gymnast leotard I used to have. 

Anyways, I had tons of fun today wearing my neon. Also, Shania Twain's 1997 album "Come On Over" is the perfect soundtrack for a day of neon. Something about singing "Man I Feel Like A Woman" while wearing all neon made me feel so extremely powerful and untouchable. Somebody give me a reality/ego check! {haha just kidding ;)}

{the outfit deets:}

1. necklace: Stein Mart. I know.

2. peplum top: clearance rack at TJ Maxx

3. belt: forever 21 I think

4. pants/leggings: TJ Maxx

5. sapphire flats: Target

I'm just going to let this outfit count as my Frugal Friday post, too, since tomorrow I will be on my way to the BEACH. It's my Bachelorette Party weekend and I couldn't be more excited/nervous/scared/mostly excited. I hope you all have the loveliest of lovely weekends. I'm sure I will be full of funny stories when I return ;)

modular

I have never been a fan of sixties style until today. Coast to Coast's Mod Challenge was one of the first challenges that I just thought to myself, "no way."

I almost didn't even try. 

I googled "Mod Fashion" & "60's Style", and I began to form my own take on "Mod". 

Today made me realize; People in the 60's really knew what they were doing! Babydoll tops, A-line sihouettes, huge sunglasses, LOTS of color. My Twiggy-style makeup today made my eyes look bigger than they ever have. 

So, I commend you, Coast to Coast Challenge. You turned something so undesirable to me into a fun, new fashion interest of mine!

 

{The Outfit Nitty Gritty}

1. Jasmine earrings: mom's

2. crochet peplum: Lily White {TJ Maxx}

3. printed shorts: Forever 21

4. hot pink loafers: Target

I did my own Mod Makeup, and was quite proud of myself! Since most bold makeup trends seemed to be on fair-skinned women, I used browns to create a softer look.

Although it was rainy today, {I always seem to wear these loafers on days that start out pretty, then end up pouring} I was beyond comfortable all day. Sixties style has it going on, so don't be surprised if you see more Mod-inspired pieces sneaking into my outfit posts :)

I hope you all have a lovely Thursday. Tomorrow is Friday! Yippie!

-hannah

another outfit from the vault

Feel free to sing "another one from the vault" to the tune of "another one bites the dust" while reading this post.

So today's coast to coast challenge was boho braids, which was so much fun! I have bohemian blood in my veins, so I welcome any chance I get to embrace it with open arms! I was thoroughly busy today, so I didn't get a chance to document my entire outfit, so once again, here is another outfit from the Elvira Bleu Vault!

{but first, here are my boho braids}

This outfit I pulled from the vault may look familiar to you. It was the Statement Earrings challenge day. Here is the rest of the outfit I never posted!

{what you saw the day of the challenge}

I apologize for the grainy quality of these photos. I think it's because I waited until dusk to document the outfit of the day. {classic procrastinator, I know}

Outfit Breakdown:

1. grey asymmetrical cardigan: gifted {tj maxx}

2. tribal bandeau: Elvira Bleu Original

3. off-white flowy tank: target

4. heathered peach knee socks: target

5. leather riding boots: dolce vita {marshall's}

6. earrings: gifted from Kenya

I hope you have had a happy Tuesday! Tomorrow I hope to change things up a bit with some wedding-ness!

Thanks for stopping by the blog & looking at my face & listening to my brain.

- hannah