7/4/1776

As I head out for a mini vacation to celebrate our nation's birth, I'll leave you with a clip that made my week:
 It's a perfect example of one of the rights our forefathers fought so hard to give us - the freedom to blurt out whatever the hell we please all over national television.

{Mike Tyson answers why he went vegan.}

 

 There are some funny bits along the way,  but the real gem happens at minute 3:30.

Oh. My. God. See you on Monday!

Urban Safari

{tee: gap  |  skirt: old navy  |  vest: hand-me-down  |  wedges: target (similar)  |  necklace: diy  |  watch: boyfriend's  |  rings: c/o oasap}

 In this outfit, I feel like I'm ready to go on safari. 

You know, the kind where you wear high heels, sit in a hatchback, marvel at the birds & squirrels in your yard, and maybe go out for Mexican with your boyfriend afterward.

On another note, my hair is poufed out to Mrs. Garrett-like proportions.
Call me crazy, but I kinda think I like it.

I'm linking up with Joyce today.  And as usual, these lovely ladies as well.

Easy Breezy

 {top, shorts: f21  |  hat: old navy  |  necklaces: gift & vintage (similar)}

Yesterday was a nice, lazy, summer day.  And as such, shoes were out of the question for the most part.  Sometimes it's just nice to walk barefoot in the grass.

Linkin' around.

I Got it Covered

{chambray: old navy  |  dress: target (similar)  |  boots: steve madden  |  necklace: vintage}

It's around that time of year again when the mosquitoes of Lincoln Park come out in full force and seem particularly hungry for my blood.  (Or maybe everyone's blood equally.  I don't know; the large amounts of deet I've been inadvertently inhaling while arming myself with a protective coating of bug spray could be causing slight paranoia). 

That being said, sometimes the only way to outsmart those suckers is to just cover up.  Luckily it was cool enough yesterday to shield myself with knee high boots, a long dress, and a 3/4 sleeve top.  Oh, and a necklace.  Because if Wu-Tang Clan taught us anything, it's to protect ya neck.

I'm pretty sure this is exactly what Method Man had in mind.

Want to join the party?

I Like Big Buns and I Cannot Lie

{top: gap  |  skirt, rings: c/o oasap  |  wedges: payless (similar)  |  belt: target}

It's true.  I love to put my hair in a big ol' bun.  In fact, the bigger the better.   Forget the sock bun (which I've accepted is pretty much beyond both my mental and physical capacity to achieve, anyway).  Give me lots of hair, teased into a huge, swirly, cotton candy confection to sit atop my head, reaching the kinds of heights sock buns can only dream about.

Admittedly, when I take it down I bear a mild resemblance to a crazy cat lady, but only hunny bunny gets to revel in that lovely look.  And luckily enough for me, he's a Simpsons fan.  I haven't asked, but the way he smiles at my rat's nest of hair makes me confident that there's a soft spot in his heart for an Eleanor Abernathy lookalike.

I'm linking up over here today.

ShopYourWay ~ An (even more) Fun Way to Shop

{This post brought to you by ShopYourWay Program. All opinions are 100% mine.}

It's no secret that I love to shop.  I mean, I have a style blog, hello.  These clothes don't just magically appear in my closet (but it would be sort of amazing if they did).

So when I got the opportunity to become a part of a new, innovative, and rather unique shopping program, I was more than excited to give it a try!  (Just mention the word shop and my ears instantly perk up).  This program allows me - nay - encourages me to do one of the things I love most - shop (or shopping's less guilt-inducing sister - browse).  Using the new (totally free) ShopYourWay program, I can earn points when I make purchases at stores like Sears and Kmart.  And let's face it, between these two stores alone, you can find just about everything you need!  Earning points redeemable for discounts while buying things like patio furniture, clothing, shoes, tools (for my boyfriend, of course), and even oil changes?  Yes, please.

  But the best part?  I get to be a personal shopper for my friends and family, choosing and suggesting products I think they'd like.  And I even earn a commission every time they make a purchase!

Interested?  It's so easy to join.  Just click here: Request an Invite to ShopYourWay and follow the 5 quick steps to register.

Signing up was a snap - it literally took me under 5 minutes (I decided to add my W9 information later to save time).

And when you're done, here's what it looks like:

I've already started making wish lists for myself, and am having a blast putting together suggestions of products that I know my friends & family will love.  You can even live chat with your "clients" as you shop for them.  What could be better than that? 

Oh yeah; making money while you do it.

p.s. - Want me to be your personal shopper?  Click here and let's go (virtual) shopping!

Martyr

{top, jeans: gap  |  wedges: payless (similar)  |  scarf: old navy  |  watch: sprout}

It was 100 degrees and humid when I wore this, but I still rocked the scarf and jeans when all I really wanted was to strip down to my skivvies and plunge into the nearest, coldest body of water.

But this isn't that kind of blog, and so I endured this sweat-suit instead, just for your sartorial pleasure.

Whoever said I wasn't dedicated to my readers?

Today I'm linking up here.