Early morning, lunchtime and a bad habit

First off, I woke up at 3AM this morning.
Try as I might, I couldn't go back to sleep. My brain automatically starting running through the routine that I had to teach this morning to get ready for homecoming.
I had to be up at 4 anyway to get ready for practice, but I was still bugged. I so could've used that extra hour of sleep.

Despite the early morning, my day has ended up being splendid. The boots that I ordered from Gojane.com arrived today. It made me actually excited for the cooler weather that we're scheduled to have this weekend. Troy brought in these delicious cookies that his sweet wife made. Also, Marrdy stopped by today so we got to chat before I left for lunch.

At lunch, I went to the office where my sister and one of my brothers work. I visited with the two of them for a bit before heading back to work.

Steph took this photo and I really liked the composition of it. Go Steph!


Here, Adam and I are posing like a bunch of fools!



Here is Steph sporting the skirt that I made her. Look at her cute pregnant belly.


Today I am wearing a dress I picked up from Target a few weeks ago. Their current Go International collection is super cute!








I got these shoes back when I hosted a shoe party. I got all kinds of discounts on top of the already low prices so they were super cheap!


Now lets talk about a bad habit I've picked up sometime over the last few months.

Take a peak in the upper left hand corner at my finger nails.

Ugly, right?

Every time I paint my nails, the next day I start to pick at the polish. It is not something that I conciously do, I just look down and notice I've chipped off half the polish. I really hate that I do this because I'm constantly having to repaint my nails.

Any suggestions on how to quit this bad habit?

Shooting stars

This morning, I saw a shooting star for the fourth day in a row. It reminded me of something Wendy said to me last week when she saw one. She said, that because she saw that star, it was going to be a good day. Well shouldn't that mean that I'm having a good week?

Well, it's not been a bad week...
I guess that's good, right?

but...
How can you not have a good day when you're wearing one of Richard Chai's creations for Target?

dress - Richard Chai for Target, cardigan - Old Navy, shoes - Nine West, bag - Gryson for Target

Water works

It's the debut of one of the Richard Chai dresses I purchased from Target's Go International collection! I'm still in love with my Nine West shoes and I thought they worked great with the dress.

It was Roady's idea to go to this fountain so props to him for the great location and for the photography.






Photos by Roadystyle

Dress - Target, Shoes - Nine West, Ring - Forever 21
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Random Thoughts

First off, I want to address the lack of daily outfit posts. I've quite loved my outfits so far this week, but I've not really been inspired to take any photos. I'm guessing it is because I haven't been sleeping very well this week or exercising so I'm feeling very blah, not in a photogenic mood. I've debated recreating each of the outfits and taking photos of each all in one session. We'll see...

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I've recently re-discovered ebay. It's not that I've ever really forgotten it was there, I've just not felt the urge to search and discover treasures on there. Sure I visit various vintage clothing stores on there, but I have placed a bid on there in years.

Randomly perusing the site last week, I came across a really cute colorblock dress. I quite liked it, placed a bid and won it at a very reasonable price.
I knew when bidding that it would probably be a touch too big for me, but I couldn't resist. However, it never occurred to me that it would be too long for me. The dress, as seen in the picture the seller took, goes a few inches below my knees. I didn't love that.

I've been wanting to get into sewing, doing my own alterations and making my own clothes for quite some time. I've been looking into purchasing a sewing machine as well. I very nearly impulsively purchased one last night at Target. My problem is I'm not sure what sorts of features I should be looking for when I purchase one. I'll have to keep researching I guess. For now, if I want to wear this dress, some serious alterations need to take place. The Clothes Horse has inspired me to go ahead and do it.

Last night, I took a seam ripper to the seam at the waist line and deconstructed the dress. I cut off several inches and begun reshaping it. I ran out of time to put it back together however so it's lying in pieces on my floor. As soon as I have time, I'm going to borrow Traci's sewing machine and put it back together.

If you have any tips for gathering the fabric to attach it to an elastic band, let me know. That is the only part of this project I can't visualize in my head and that worries me.

Wish me luck!

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Last night when I was at Target, I also purchased a Kimono Dress from the GO International line.


I fell in love with the detailed pleats on the shoulder. I didn't love the way my body lost any semblance of a womanly shape in it though. I know I could accessorize it with some sort of belt or something at the waist. I bought it because I have one belt that may work, but I want more options. How would you accentuate this dress with accessories. Do tell.

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That's all for now. Sorry it was so long!

Daily Outfit

I picked this dress up on the clearance rack at Urban Outfitters without even trying it on. The color just drew me to it like a moth to a flame. It also has the cutest criss-cross back. Why oh why did I forget to capture a picture of the back of it? I love the light, airy fabric with the tiny floral print on it.

I loving this belt too! Its a men's size 38 so I have to twist it around itself and I love the looks this creates.

I know I wear these shoes entirely too much, but they're pretty much my favorite one right now.

I happened to by carrying around my new bag as well, so I kept it with me for the pictures.

Dress: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: gojane.com, Belt: thrifted, Bag: urbanoutfitters.com

Obsessions: I want it all

I want, I want, I want.
Why must there always be something that I want?
I sound like Veruca off of Willy Wonka!

After moving, it took some time for the Victoria's Secret catalog to catch up with me. By the time that it did, it was all clearance stuff, nothing new. Boring.
Well yesterday I got my fall preview catalog. As usual, I want pretty much everything in it. Blazer, skirt, dress, tops; what should I get?
Go figure.


After buying the AA Bandeau Dress and finding out how much I loved it, I've been wanting more colors in it and in the pencil skirt version as well. How will I decide which of the many colors to get and which version first?


After seeing two great scarf outfits online by inspiration and SLC Socialite, I'm officially on the hunt for a great scarf. I spent all day looking and I couldn't decide on anything. I'm much too indecisive.

I think my obsession with these shoes started after seeing them on Taghrid. I want them ever so bad!


I've officially fallen for the romper trend. I have no idea if I can pull it off, but I'm will to try with this romper. So yeah, I want it!


I have been obsessing over this skirt for a while now so I went into American Apparel to try it on. Yeah, it didn't look as hot on me and I have no idea what I'd wear with it so I left the store without it. The trouble is I still want it. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe I'd like this other skirt more.
Or, maybe I want them both...


In general, I've been obsessed with adding blazers, skirts and jackets to my wardrobe. I've got ideas in my head of what I want, but I'm not sure if these ideas exist in the real world. I really just need to get a sewing machine ASAP and start making my own clothes. I've been down this road before and it ended with me giving up because I have no idea what I need to be looking for in a sewing machine. Any tips?

.Adiel's Wish List. by triplyksis

So those are my current wants/obsessions.
What will I get? I may have three jobs, but I can't buy them all!

Help me choose!

I'm not sure if I'll actually buy anything, but just in case, Help me choose!
*Hint* On each poll, make your selection by clicking on the image and then clicking submit.

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A tiny little favor

As you may remember, I've entered a contest on a website that I love Kaboodle.com. Marie Claire editors have selected the 20 semi-finalists, and I am one of them. I really need your votes to help boost my entry up. I'm really hoping that I can win a chance to get the $1000 shopping spree and the trip to NYC.

You will have to sign up on the website to vote if you're not already on there, I don't remember it being a hassle to sign up and I really love this website. I hope you can take a few minutes to sign up and vote 3 hearts or adore!

	Vote On My Photo! A great dress for me! by triplyksis

I really thank you all for your support!
Wish me luck!

*edit*
Voting runs until June 26 at 11:59pm (Eastern)

*edit, again*
I wanted to thanks SITS for talking about this contest in the Sunday Shout Outs and thanks to all the SITS ladies that are voting for me!

What I'm wearing - In protest

Today it is really cold, rainy and even snowy in higher elevations. Its June so I’m going to dress like its June weather. In protest of the cold weather, its bare legs and sandals for me!

I just got this dress and I’m amazed at all the different ways that you can wear it. I either need to order more dresses like this or start washing it nightly because I want to wear it every day in a different way.

This is the way I decided to wear it first, as a skirt...

Shirt: Aero
Skirt: American Apparel
Shoes: gojane.com
Bracelet: forever21
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Things that made my day.

Its Tuesday people. Look out!

-Goofing around with Wendy at practice. That woman sure can cheer me up!

-Wendy reminding me of when she met my sister at my 7th grade birthday party. I guess my sister was acting like a cat so Wendy went home and told her sister that I had a had a sister the same age, but that she acted like a cat. Good times.

-Rick was trying to ask Marrdy a question, but she wasn't listening so Rick told me to turn on the speaker phone and buzz her line so that she would listen. It worked.

-Getting my new skirt/dress/shirt. Now I just need to decide which way to wear it first!

-My new gray jeans!

-Getting called skinny minnie. I'm pretty sure that I've never been called that in my life.

Help me choose a color!

I love basically all the colors that this dress comes in. Help me choose one. I'm brunette, have brown eyes and olive skin. Which color would go best with my coloring? If you don't see the color you think works best, just send me a quick message telling me which color you like.

Thanks!


Black
Orchid
White
Eggplant
Crème
Purple
Nude T
Navy
Brown
Royal Blue
Cranberry
Aqua
Coral
Light Blue
Red
Evergreen
Lemon
Forest
Mauve
Heather Grey

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I also have a blogazine on Kaboodle now. Check out the entry I wrote regarding this dress.

Vote On My Photo

Another entry for the Kaboodle Spring Dress Contest needs your votes.

	Vote On My Photo! From streetside to poolside by triplyksis

Other entries to check out:
Lightweight cotton dress
Oh-yeeeah
Criss-cross

Another entry - Please Vote!

Please vote for me in the Kaboodle Favorite Spring Dress Contest! This is my latest entry.

	Vote On My Photo! Ray of Sunshine by triplyksis

Don't forget to vote for my other entries if you haven't already.

My Favorite Spring Dress Photo Contest

On one of my favorite websites Kaboodle.com, they started a new contest this morning through June 12th. This is probably my favorite contest so far. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to New York and a $1,000 shopping spree. Its really easy to enter, all you have to do is take a picture of yourself in your favorite spring dress and write up a short description on why its your favorite, then submit it. Fellow Kaboodlers will then have a chance to vote and comment on your dress/picture.

If you're not already on Kaboodle, now is the perfect time to join.
Hurry and get your pictures submitted!

Vote on my pictures here please!

Vote On My Photo

	Vote On My Photo! A great dress for me! by triplyksis

	Vote On My Photo! Polka-dot Shirtdress by triplyksis