Warby Parker Waterway Collection

You guys might not be familiar with Warby Parker, which is why I'm happy to introduce you.  I first learned about Warby Parker glasses through social media, and then my friends started buying their glasses.  Warby Parker offers affordable eyeglasses and sunglasses, and they are socially conscious with their Do Good program.  Their glasses are stylish and hip, but don't associate them with only being geek chic.  They have numerous styles in different colors, and I'm confident you could find something that suits you.   I visited the Warby Parker store in Dallas last week and picked out my first pair of glasses.  I fell in love with the Sims (in Violet Magnolia color, in case you were wondering).  The only problem I had was limiting myself to one pair, and that's a good problem to have, right?

 I have my eyes on the Piper sunglasses from the Waterway Collection that's being released today.  This collection will give you even more options from their already excellent selection.

Here's the official word from Warby Parker:

We took five favorites for a quick dip, and 

they’re more refreshing than ever. 
A few favorite silhouettes—Welty, Bensen, Piper, 

Griffin, and Percey—get a kick in the pants 

(temples?) with shoreline shades like Sand 

Castle and Marine Pebble.

Introducing the Waterway Collection—

inspired by warm coastal travels and 

landlocked staycations by the pool. Because 

summer is for relaxing.

The Waterway Collection is available August 5 

online at www.warbyparker.com/waterway 

and in stores and showrooms.

Well said, Warby Parker.

The Waterway Collection made clever changes--think standard Warby Parker style with a summer vibe.

My favorite pair of sunglasses--Piper.

Piper sunglasses in Sand Castle

When Warby Parker sent over the images for me to share with you, this one immediately stood out as a favorite.
The Griffin sunglasses are as fun as this photo.

Griffin sunglasses in Whiskey Tortoise

Bensen in Blue Slate Fade
I'm a big fan of the fade at the bottom.  The change of color is a nice touch.

Percy in Crystal--how very modern chic.

Percy sunglasses

If the blue waters of the Caribbean and traditional tortoise had a baby, it would be the good-looking Welty glasses in Marine Pebble. 

No compensation was received for this review.

Trend Spin Linkup, Chambray

It's been a long time since I posted anything about clothes on the ol' blog.  I once was a faithful blogger who shared every week What I Wore outfits.  Those days seem long gone, not that anyone misses them anyway. ;)

Today on Instagram my friend Cameron shared this fun linkup.  It's focused on a specific trend--this week chambray.  When I saw the focus I remembered that I'd taken a few photos with my phone of two outfits wearing chambray.  I'm sure my DSLR would have taken much better photos, but this will have to do.  Sorry for the poor quality.  

Outfit #1

Pink shorts: Gap outlet

Sandals: Kenneth Cole Reaction purchased at DSW

Belt: Nordstrom Rack

Chambray shirt: Old Navy

Outfit #2

Skirt: Banana Republic outlet (new this year)

Layering tank: Old Navy

Chambray shirt is same from above.

*Question for anyone who reads this.  What other type of shirt or top would you wear with this skirt?  I love the skirt, but can't think of any other combo to wear it with.  Thanks!

Get Pin-Spired #2

Get Pin-Spired #2

Dress: Old Navy

Cardi: J Crew outlet

Tights: Gap

Suede Wedges: Target

Who doesn't love Reese?!?  She's awesome!

Source: peoplestylewatch.com via Michele on Pinterest

Black jeggings: Gap outlet

Tunic: Gap

Cardi: Target

Brown boots: DSW

I didn't add a scarf, but these outfits inspired the one above.

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Skinny jeans and flannel: Target

Boots: DSW

This photo doesn't show an entire outfit, but this image made me want to move to a lake house and wear flannel all the time.  In reality, I don't live near a lake and this is the only flannel shirt I own.  A girl can dream, right?

And, I can never pull off the messy bun look, but I still try!

Source: dailycrushes.blogspot.com via Michele on Pinterest

Linking up to 

The Larson Lingo Get Pin-Spired #2

Get Pin-spired {Black + Brown}

I probably should have used Mel's photo from a couple of weeks ago when she wore a similar outfit.  

Her cute outfit with the black dress was "pin-spired" from an image I'd saved on my "My Style" board, too.  

I would have never worn the belt, dress and boots together if I hadn't seen others do it first.  I ended up getting a lot of compliments, go figure!

Sharing our pinterest inspired outfits is a fun challenge.  I'm not sure how many I can pull off, but it will be a fun to try.

 

dress: Old Navy

Belt: Charming Charlie

Boots: DSW

Source: blog.lescomposantes.com via Michele on Pinterest

What I Wore Wednesday {September 2012}

What I Wore Wednesday {September 2012}

 

The weather in Texas did not get the memo that fall is here.  In most of the photos I'm wearing clothes that I wear during the summer.  We had just a couple of days of cooler weather.  It usually doesn't get cold in Texas until November.  I'd love to wear cardigans and more layers, but that's impossible with the temperatures around here.

 

I only took photos for 10 outfits.  As usual, I'm a month behind in getting my WIWW posted. 

 

#1

Black capris: Gap outlet

Fuchsia top: J Crew outlet

Leopard flats: Target

Black teardrop Earrings: Ike & Co

 

#2

You can't see it in the photo, but the pants have a thin, navy stripe.

Cropped pants: Joe's bought at Nordstrom Rack

Navy top: J Crew outlet

Necklace: Lisa Leonard Family tree

Sandals: Shi

 

#3

Black capris: Old Navy

Top: BCBG Nordstrom Rack

Bracelet: Premiere Designs

Earrings: Ike & Co

Black Flats: DSW (Steve Madden)

 

I love this top!

 

#4

I should probably put my linen pants away, but with the warm weather they still get a lot of use after labor day. 

Brown linen pants and white top: Gap

Necklace: Wal-Mart

Bracelet: Old Navy

Sandals: Shi

 

#5

Gray Pants: J Brand bought at Nordstrom Rack

Striped top: Milk & Honey

Black Flats: DSW

 

#6

Navy dress: Banana Republic outlet

Flats: DSW (Steve Madden color cognac)

Necklace: Personalized gold discs with W & B,  gift from Mark & the boys for my birthday

 

#7

Denim trousers, white top and scarf: Old Navy

Same flats as #6

Earrings: Ike & Co

Wave Ring: Sundance

 

 

#8

Dress: Mad Men Collection Banana Republic

Heels: Nordstrom Rack

 

#9

Skirt: J Crew outlet

Tank & yellow flats: Target

Yellow bead Necklace: Old Navy

Gold and Silver Ring: Sundance

 

#10

Pants: Nordstrom Rack

Gray top: J Crew outlet

Scarf: Charming Charlie

Black flats: DSW

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at my WIWW :)

 

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What I Wore Wednesday {August 2012}

What I Wore Wednesday {August 2012}

 

It's been so long since I've done a WIWW post that I had a difficult time remembering how I usually do these posts. 

 

I'm so behind on blogging!  I still have vacation photos from July to post.  I will eventually get to blog about everything I want to, but the beginning of the school year is hectic with little time for blogging.  It may be Christmas break when I finally get around to it, but I will blog about all of our road trip to New Mexico!

 

In keeping with the  theme that I'm very behind, I thought I'd do a WIWW post with photos of my outfits from August NOT September.

 

That's my excuse for still wearing white.  It was BEFORE Labor Day!

 

*Disclaimer

I'm definitely not a fashionista.  I'm a mom who dresses like a mom :)

I like to shop. I buy most, if not all, of my clothes on sale.

I dress in clothes that make me happy.  Not to impress :)

 

One more thing...I'm ready for cooler weather and fall temps.  I've had enough of the summer heat and humidity.  Enough!

 

 

#1

Top: Loft

Shorts: J Crew outlet

Necklace: Lisa Leonard family tree

Espadrilles: Saludos at J Crew

 

#2

Crappy photo taken in a hotel room.  We went on a mini-vacation to College Station to end the summer.  We love Aggieland.  Whoop!

Skinny chinos: J Brand at Nordstrom Rack

Top: Milk & Honey

Black Flats: DSW 

Ring: Sundance

 

#3

Visit to the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory in Brenham, TX

Top: Banana Republic

Shorts: J Crew outlet

Sandals: Shi 

 

#4

We're at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University

Shorts: J Crew outlet

Top: Nordstrom Rack

Sandals: Shi 

Purse: Kate Spade

 

 

#5

Dress: Loft

Heels: Nordstrom Rack

 

#6

Look at Ben's face in these photos--priceless!

White Linen Pants: Old Navy

Denim top: Gap (old from 1998!)

Silver cuff: Francesca's

Earrings: Charlotte Russe 

Ring: Sundance

 

#7

Cuffed Jeans: Banana Republic

Top: Anthro

Necklace: Old Navy

Sandals: Shi 

 

#8

Jeans: Hudson

Top: J Crew outlet

Bracelet: Ember Arts jewelry made in Uganda

Shoes: TOMS

(my socially conscious outfit)

 

#9

Skirt: Ann Taylor

Top and Cardi: Loft

Sandals: Gap

Ring: Sundance 

 

#10

White pants: Old Navy

Black ruffle top: Gap outlet

Bracelet: Missionaries to India visited our church and I purchased it.  Bead bracelet is from Francesca's.

Earring: Ike & Co (love her shop on etsy!)

Sandals: Loft 

close up of the jewelry

 

 

#11

Dress: Francesca's

Cardi: Gap outlet

Bird Necklace: Forever 21

Sandals: Gap

 

#12

Dress: Banana Republic outlet

Sandals: Shi

Necklace: Early birthday gift from Mark and the boys 

 

two gold discs with an engraved W and B

 

#13

Jeans: Hudson

Flower Top and Gray cardi: J Crew outlet

Flip flops: Loft 

 

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