Threads - Mustard + Teal + Orange >>>

First, lets start with these doors, because they are just about the raddest thing.  Since we have been in our new house, we had them by the front door, which was cool... but it just didnt really show them off.  And Ive always wanted to do outfit pics by them, and couldnt because of where they were placed.  Yesterday I got the idea to move them onto our back porch, against our railing... one for prettyness, and two for a little privacy fence of sorts for our porch... since we can see into our neighbors yard from it.  So, Im revamping my porch, yet again, and Im loving it.  I couldn't wait to do an outfit post as soon as they got up, so here we are!  And... my hubby is on a marathon of brownie awards this week...  He came home yesterday and I was sitting on the back porch eating my lunch... and said to him that I wanted to move the doors out there (knowing this might freak out his darling OCD mind not knowing where they were going or how they would look)... he went back inside, and I thought he was making himself lunch.  A few minutes later, I find him scooting the doors along the living room floor with a towel (these babies are megaaaa heavy).  It was the sweetest thing.  Then he proceeded to sweep and clean the whole front of the house where they were.  He has been quietly doing sweet things like this all week, or more.  

Speaking of sweet things he has done... see these adorable orange sandals below???  We were at Target the other day and I spotted them, and realized they were exactly like the sandals I have of my moms (that are kind of falling apart and too big for me, but I wear them anyway)... but of course, orange.  I fell in love... but walked away b/c I didn't want to spend the money.  He demanded that I go back and get them b/c they reminded me of my mom and he wanted me to have them.  So, of course, I listened.  A girl knows when to accept!  Although in the end, it was a win win situation, b/c I had a gift card (that I didnt know how much was on it), and it was just enough to get me these sandals and this cute top without spending a dime.  

Oh, and since I thought I was going out last night on a date with my bestie (got rescheduled), I did the twist my hair up while its wet thing early in the day and let it sit for hours... and my hair got so wavy!  I love it!!!  I think Im hooked on this super easy do.  Maybe next time Ill take pics of the process to show you just how easy it is.   And.... as I mentioned in my last post, I gave myself a mani-pedi yesterday.  I never paint my nails and toes the same color... honestly it feels kind of silly, but I loved all the color going on yesterday!  So different than my norm, but still felt so me.  I basically loved this outfit and felt so good in it.  So comfy.
<<< outfit details >>>
top + jeans + sandals // target
necklace // roots and feathers
ring // f21
bracelets // flourish leather

PEACE,
Laura

Threads - Crochet + Fringe + Feathers >>>

 Yesterday I had a sweet treat from my hubby.  He called me before he came home and said, go put on something cute, Id like to take your picture for you today!!!  I was like, whaaaaaat?????  I was already wearing this, so I didnt have to change!  We drove around town and found a nice little nature trail.  Always fun to still discover spots in a town you've lived in all your life. 

I also experimented with my hair a bit yesterday.  I saw a fun tutorial online somewhere the other day about making beach waves by twisting your hair up in knots after you get out of the shower and just letting it air dry.  It worked!  I sprayed just a little bit of hairspray on the curls before I unpinned them and it lasted the rest of the day.  Such an easy thing to do, if you have several hours before you are going out.  My bangs are getting to the point where I either need to cut them again or let them grow out.  Im leaning towards growing them out again.  I love both styles so much, its always hard to decide.

Oh, and the single feather earring was made for my shop, but I decided to keep it... Sorry!  But I love it so, Ill make some more.  Same for the feather tassel belt.  The necklace is in the shop though.
 <<< outfit details >>>
earring + necklace + feather belt + wooden cab ring //  roots and feathers
black tulip dress + silver knuckle ring // f21
crochet top // olivia royale
fringe purse // lost boys and lovers
native moccs // blowfish shoes

My boy is off work today!  And we might even do something as crazy as get out of the house, gasp!  Not sure yet. 

PEACE,
Laura

Threads - Inspired by a Messy Braid >>>

This morning as I was drinking my coffee and checking in on a few daily reads, I spotted Kinsey's beautiful locks in a messy braid on A Beautiful Mess. I instantly felt myself wanting to get ready for the day, it was so beautiful. I didnt think my hair was long enough to pull it off, after the teasing, but it was!  Pretty much my new favorite hair-do, so thank you girls!  It made feel a little girly, so I picked out an easy flowing sweet outfit to accessorize my hair.  Yes, today, my clothes accessorized my hair, b/c that is where it all began.  You might remember this shirt I made when I wore it here.  And the skirt is really a long maxi skirt that I pulled up like a tube dress under the shirt.  I think it was the perfect length to show off some cute wedges from Blowfish
*after I took the pics, I called my boy out to take some... yep, he's a cutie*

<<< outfit details >>>
top // handmade
skirt // forever 21
wedges // blowfish
necklace + bracelet // nanoutriko
clutch // bird trouble

Tonite I am doing a 30 before 31 list.  Ive never done one of these before, so this should be interesting!  I hope it keeps me inspired throughout this next year to stay creative in personal ways.  Im also going to create my own 30 day challenges for each month of my 30th year.  Ill pick a different something I want to try and do it for the entire month it is chosen for!  So far I have 8 out of 12 things on my list.  Knowing me, it will be quite a challenge, so Im a bit nervous, but excited!

PEACE,
Laura

Threads - Earthy Geometric >>>

 Yesterday was an exciting mail day!  I received this uh-mazing necklace from Moorea Seal.  She calls it the Trinity of Heart necklace.  Im so smitten.  And this adorable sheer top I snagged during Threadsence's memorial day sale!  My little heart was so in love, I immediately styled them up!  This dress tube dress and Blowfish shoes have just been waiting for the perfect components.  Ive worn the dress a few times so far, but this top just makes it perfect.  Some outfits just feel like home, and this one hits the nail for me.

 <<< outfit details >>>
sheer top // threadsence
tube dress + bird ring // f21
wedges // blowfish
necklace // moorea seal
earrings // christine domanic

 PEACE,
Laura