As most of you know, we live in the DC area. And I assume most of you also know about the earthquake and hurricane that we experienced last week. Conveniently we were driving out of town during the earthquake and didn't feel a thing. Then, we were scheduled to come back into town on Saturday, the day of the hurricane.

In June my sister got married. We had so much fun getting together and celebrating. I love my family. We always have a great time together. I made my dress, added the pink sash and made Calder a real bow tie. Of course, when the time came to put it on we couldn't find it. So, I quickly made another one out of ribbon.

There it is. Layered necklaces. This was a bit of a challenge to photograph but it was really easy to do. Most of my necklaces are chunky and really stand along. I don't have a lot of delicate jewelery. I like the way this looks and want to explore this trend a bit more.

So, this is what I wore yesterday. The challenge was to use something in a unique way and I chose to wear this scarf as a belt. I happen to find one of those awesome plastic scarf/t-shirt things from the 80's. You know, you thread your oversized t-shirt through it on one side and you looked amazingly cool?

I totally played it safe today. I wear belts most days, so it wasn't very hard to put a belt on. I was so comfortable today I totally forgot to take a picture. So, husband was out with work friends tonight and resident 2 year old was sleeping, so I was left to take my own pictures. I promise better pictures in the future!

Oh color blocking. I think highly of this trend, but not this outfit. I am using the 21 Day Challenge as an opportunity to try things I've never tried before or to push myself when getting dressed. This outfit definitely did that. I have on an orange tank (Target), a magenta cardigan (Shade), persimmon pants (made by me) and thrifted Dr. Scholls.

Oh what a fun clothes day! I am totally into this pattern mixing thing. I have a heavily patterned button up shirt that I don't wear very often because it is a bit loud. But with a yellow and white striped sweater over the top, it was perfect.

I am doing yet another challenge. Kayla of Freckles in April is hosting a 21 day outfit challenge and I am really excited to give it a go. Every week Kayla will give an outfit prompt for each day of the coming week. So you will create an outfit using a prompt or suggestion. You don't have to make anything or do much, just get dressed.

I was featured on The Name Game today! Check it out at Live A Colorful Life.