Forever 21

If you know me, you know I love Forever 21! Sometimes I feel a little embarrassed that I still love that place and I'm 29. Also because about a year ago the manager said "we haven't seen you in awhile". Seriously this happened. With all the people that shop there, they recognize me and noticed I hadn't been there in a few weeks. Shit!

Ever since then, I have frequented that store less often, but I do still love it! I know it takes a special shopper to handle the racks and racks of clothes all unorganized and shoved together with cheap looking stuff. But I always manage to find the quality pieces. I particularly like the Love 21 line, which tends to fit better and have better quality (even wear to work) pieces.

 

I checked out the website today and found some really cute pieces. Above. I prefer to shop in store, so I can see the quality, so I might try to hit it up soon

 

Floral Pencil Skirt

Hey! Guess what? I finally finished something. I finished this skirt last night. I know I say this all the time, but whenever I think a project will be really easy, it ends up being difficult. I have made plenty of dresses, but not that many skirts. This was the first time I made a kick pleat and put in a regular zipper. I have always sewn invisible zippers. I had to find instructions online because the pattern didn't explain the zipper steps well enough.

I think it turned out pretty well! It's a little bit big on me and once something is made I'm terrible at alterations. Believe me, I tried.  I used  New Look 6003 pattern. In the future I would like to line the skirt and add pockets.

 

This is how I'm wearing it today.

Projects

I'm in the middle of SO many projects right now. Like everyone else I just don't have enough time! I have to be honest I have struggled with my new job. I love the job and I know it's a great opportunity, but I am definitely missing my outside sales hours and freedom. I just don't have the time I used to and rely heavily on the weekends now to get everything done.

I have so many projects I am dying to share with you all, but can't seem to finish them.

This is what I'm working on...

Black and White clutch purse with neon lining.

Floral pencil skirt.

strappy dress patterns I just bought.

Spray painting this cart neon. I've already used 4 cans.

 

How great are these linen and neon napkins from Anthro? I'm thinking about making some!

 

 

Friday

Happy Friday everyone! I had so many things on my to-do list this week and anticipated blogging about them all, but didn't finish a damn thing! Hopefully I'll get a lot done this weekend and have lots to show you next week!

Tonight is the Bigger Picture Show, an event the Indy Film fest hosts every year. Dan has been asked the last several years to be apart of this show designing movie posters. It's a really fun event and I'm looking forward to going tonight. Of course, I'm a super proud wife! Check out this video. Dan's movie poster, Moon, is a favorite this year!

Indy Film Fest "50 Degrees of Greg Kinnear"



Have a great weekend!! Cya next week!

Summer Sandals

Have you seen the new Sam and Libby line for Target shoes? They have some cute summer styles!

 Some other cute sandals I'm eyeing!

 

 

Steve Madden / Sam Edelman / Sol Sana leather shoes / Ecote strappy sandals / Report glitter shoes / Kelsi Dagger wedge heels / Steve Madden leather shoes / Deena & Ozzy leather shoes

Mini Key Lime Pies

One of my friends has made this recipe a few times for parties and it is absolutely delicious! It's a combination of recipes she tweaked to perfect. I asked her for the recipe to take to a derby party this past weekend and it went over really well! (Thanks Alaina!) This is one of those recipes that while making it I told myself I would never make it again because it was somewhat tedious, yet it turns out so delicious I know I will put the time in again. Read my note below before hitting the grocery store.

Mini Key Lime Pies
makes 22-24 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted.
3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (takes about 1 bag of key limes and 5 regular limes)
3 tablespoons grated key lime zest (also used regular limes)
2 fresh key limes thinly sliced
1 can of whipped cream topping

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Double line your cupcake pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter in a small bowl. Once mixed, press a spoonful into the bottom of the cupcake liner. Bake for 5-8 minutes until darkened. Let cool.

In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest until smooth. Pour the filling on top of cooled graham cracker crusts. Fill to the top.

Bake key limes for 8-10 minutes until it does not jiggle. Cool in refrigerator for at least an hour. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Enjoy!

**Notes** Squeezing key limes is ridiculously time consuming and does not produce that much juice, which is why I used regular limes as well. Same goes for zesting.  Wait until right before serving to add whipped topping. Mine deflated on the car ride to the party.

Last week

What I Wore. 

These are not in day order, so don't be confused if you saw me last week. I didn't actually wear #5 out of the house, but just tried it on because it's new! I'm always hesitant to post outfit pictures especially since I don't have the time to do real photo shoots. Every time I post outfits I have positive feedback.  I'm not a huge fan of the "selfie" but I feel like everyone else is doing it, so why not jump on board!

1. Polka dot chambray-TJ Maxx

    Skirt- Target

    Boyfriend Cardigan- Forever 21

2. Dress- Forever 21

3. Trench- Forever 21

    Polka dot pants- JCPenney

4. Blazer- Forever 21

    Lace top- J.Crew Factory

    Necklace- H&M

    Pants- TJ Maxx

5. Top- Forever 21

    Shorts- ASOS

6. Cardigan- TJ Maxx

    Necklace J.Crew Factory

    Skirt J.Crew Factory

As you can tell, I recently hit up Forever 21 and J.Crew Factory! :) I'm also going through a polka dot phase. 

Bulldog tee- Jcrew factory