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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Awkward And Awesome Thursday

Before we get started with Awkward and Awesome Thursday let's talk about my challenge today for the 21 Day Challenge.  Today's challenge is color blocking.  Speaking of color blocking... Have you seen the new J.Crew Catalog.  A color blockers dream come true!

So here is my attempt at color blocking for today...

 Awkward:
  • 1st job interview in 20 years.  I was totally nervous and I am sure awkward. (no, haven't heard if I got the job yet)
  • Son1 packing up his car to head back to school. The weird argument that ensued over whether he had room for an ice chest of food or not.
  • Trying to decide whether or not to cut my hair short, mid-length or keep it long. ( as you can see my hair stylist talked me into mid-length, a think it was a wise choice)
  • Not one of the 3 male humans in my home noticed that I got 4 inches cut off of my hair!
  • Son2 deciding he is going to stay up for 24 hours to get into a regular sleeping pattern. ( yea, where did that idea come from??)  He was so punchy it was like he was a 5 year old kid again
Awesome:
  • Getting son2's senior pictures back.  Remember when I told you about the ugly shirt debacle?  Well, those pictures actually turned out really good.  GO Figure...
  • Spur of the moment dinner with a friend.  Thanks for thinking of me CT.
  • Pinterest...no need to say more
  • The nice mild weather we have been having here.  I know it won't last, but it sure is nice.
  • Getting my dining room back.  This has been son1's temporary storage unit for everything he was planning on taking back to school.
For my color blocking attempt, I decided on purple and red. 
 These are my red pants that I dyed myself. 
 What I hadn't thought about is that every time I wash these pants they become lighter in color. 
 I might have to re-dye them and darken them back up.
I added the green shoes for a little more color and fun. 
 Not the most original look, but it fulfils the challenge!
Do you love color blocking?
It is going to be oh so hot for the fall!

purple t- Loft
red jeans-DIY GAP
shoes-Isaac Mizrahi via Target
bracelet-Target
earrings-Handpicked

18 comments:

Rebecca said...

I'll need to check out the J. Crew catalog.  Mine never came in the mail!

Natalie said...

Love the hair!  Looks like a great length!  The males around here never notice anything!  I moved the mirror from one wall to the other in my bedroom on Sunday and my husband said, "Hey, you found that mirror you were looking for!"  (Yeah, that mirror that's been in our bedroom since March!)

silvrgurl said...

Omg Natalie. I am still laughing out loud at the mirror story
That is priceless!!!!

silvrgurl said...

I hate when I miss one of their catalogs!!

Shybiker said...

Great colors and pretty top.  You look terrific.

Toneycarla said...

Love this outfit--esp the shoes!  LOVE color blocking

silvrgurl said...

Thanks
Had those shoes forever, hardly ever
Wear them for some reason

silvrgurl said...

Thanks Ralph and again congrats on
Your anniversary!!

WendyB said...

The hair looks great!

Peggy said...

purple and red look great together! good luck on the job!

meredith said...

you look awesome!! love it all, way to rock the color block:)

Jodi at day2daywear said...

HOT STUFF!! not only do those colors look amazing with each other and on you--- YOU look amazing! I havent been over for a visit for a while so havent really seen you but holy skinny batman!! the outfit you are wearing is so flattering on you-- YOU have a great figure  that you should be flaunting alot more!!!  yabba dabba doooo!!  have an awesome day colorful lady :) xoxo J

Betty said...

Jodi is your new BFF!!!  You rock the look alright!

silvrgurl said...

Thanks so much

silvrgurl said...

Thanks Peggy

silvrgurl said...

Thanks Meredith
I need to study the J.Crew catalog a bit
More to get the look perfected!

silvrgurl said...

Great to hear from you Jodi!!
You are just too sweet
Hope all has been going well with you

silvrgurl said...

lol
Thanks Betty