30x30 Remix Challenge : Day 13 & Day 15

Half-way through the 30x30 Remix Challenge! I've got two days to show you, and then I'll be all caught up! Whoopee! Let's start with Day 13, Friday:

What I'm Wearing:

12) Black peplum shirt- Kohl's

15) Tribal print skirt- JC Penney

28) Yellow ballet flats- LOFT Outlet

LOFT Outlet necklace and Kohl's belt (This is actually the shirt it came with. I wear the belt all the time with everything except this shirt!)

Sometime I'll get a close-up of the shirt. It's not a true peplum, but it has the same flared shape at the hem, because it has a bunch of pleats at the hips. Let's make it clear: Peplums do not look good on me, but I got around it this time by tucking the shirt into this skirt!

Day 15:

What I'm Wearing:

10) Chambray shirt- LOFT Outlet

15) Tribal print skirt- JC Penney

28) Yellow ballet flats- LOFT Outlet

Kohl's cami, LOFT Outlet necklace, Kohl's necklace, and Kohl's belt

Very similar to what I wore Friday. When I stumble upon a look I like, I just don't see the point in wearing anything else! Both these outfits have a safari feel, don't they?

I did a count of everything I've worn so far to see what items need a little more love in the second half of the challenge:

1 : White ruffle blouse- Kohl's.................................................................................................................1

2 : White tee- Marshall's                                                                                                                          2

3 : Blush pink lace tee- LOFT Outlet.......................................................................................................2

4 : Red peasant tee- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                           2

5 : Burgandy tiered tee- LOFT Outlet......................................................................................................1

6 : Floral peasant tee- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                        1

7 : Orange crochet top- LOFT Outlet......................................................................................................1

8 : Green pinstripe shirt- Wal-Mart                                                                                                          1

9 : Green asymmetrical tunic- Made by me............................................................................................1

10 : Chambray shirt- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                          1

11 : Gray beaded tee- LOFT Outlet.........................................................................................................1

12 : Black peplum shirt- Kohl's                                                                                                                2

13 : Polished denim bermuda shorts- LOFT Outlet................................................................................1
14 : Blue pencil skirt- Made by me                                                                                                          1
15 : Tribal print skirt- JC Penney.............................................................................................................3
16 : Floral skirt- Kohl's                                                                                                                             1
17 : Zebra print skirt- Made by me...........................................................................................................2
18 : Knit denim skirt- Made by me                                                                                                           1
19 : Tiered brown skirt- Target................................................................................................................1
20 : Boyfriend jeans- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                          2
21 : Gray trousers- Kohl's.......................................................................................................................1

22 : Denim vest- ?                                                                                                                                   2
23 : White denim jacket- LOFT Outlet....................................................................................................2
24 : Lavender crochet cardigan- LOFT Outlet                                                                                        0
25 : Light blue cardigan- LOFT Outlet.....................................................................................................4
26 : Polka dot dress- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                          1
27 : Maxi dress- Made by me..................................................................................................................1

28 : Yellow flats- LOFT Outlet                                                                                                                 8
29 : Wedge sandals- Famous Footwear................................................................................................3
30 : Brown flats- Target                                                                                                                           4

30x30 Remix Challenge : Day 8

I hope you ladies had a wonderful, refreshing Sunday. I caught a few pictures of my outfit as the sun was going down. After church and lunch with my family, I had to go to work, so again, I wore something that could  carry me through the entire day. My church has a very casual atmosphere. I felt more dressed up than 95 % of the people in my congregation today.

I'm taking a class at church right now on how to assess how and where you should be serving God's people. We call it "SHAPE," which stands for "Spiritual Gifts - Heart - Abilities - Personality - Experiences." All of those things together are the resources God has given each of us to do the work He has planned for us. If you have the opportunity to take such a class, I suggest it!

Today, while we were discussing the different personality types (Choleric, Melancholy, Sanguine, Phlegmatic) the teacher mentioned that Christ displayed all of those personality types at one point or another. He didn't fit into the personality types as we think of them because He was perfect and did exactly what was necessary and appropriate at any given time. Then another person in the class said that we are told to become like Christ, and as our minds and hearts are transformed, we might display more and more of the positive elements of the different personalities- just like Christ- or less and less of the negative qualities of our natural personality. I thought that was a great insight. I can't wait for the day when Christ's work in me and all of us is finally completed and we can be exactly like He originally created us to be!

What I'm Wearing:

1) White ruffle blouse- Kohl's

17) Zebra print skirt- Made by me

28) Yellow flats- LOFT Outlet

Kohl's belt (accessories not included in the 30)

Haven't worn this one before either- that's 5 I think.

Lemon Zest : Part II

Here's a curated collection of my favorite yellow clothing and accessories this spring. Wish I could wear all of it! Do you have any favorites from this list?

Lemon Zest : Spring 2013 by emz5390 on polyvore.com

I Heart Thursday #1

Chain Mail Jewelry...


I have really come to like metal and geometry.

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A Black and White Twisty Top...


Delicate but not fussy. I wonder how hard this is to replicate.

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A Spring Dress...

Sleeves, neckline, midi length- it's got everything. What other fabrics would this look good in and still be modern?

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An Article...

Best Kept Beauty Secrets from the Mod Style Lounge- How to have a beautiful complexion, beautiful hands, beautiful arms... it's not what you think.

A Song...

Lecrae writes some amazing songs. He references or quotes Scripture a lot and combines the simple truth of the gospel with music that is so emotional it gives me shivers. This song is a reminder of how helpless we are without God.

Could someone please tell me how to make a heart shape in the post title?