Sharks!

I know this picture of my car isn't what you were looking for...but that's what you get when I'm rushing to get a few decent pictures.

This outfit was worn Monday when I realized that I really am obsessed with colored jeans.  I blame all those people who gave away their sweet, colored jeans to the thrift store.  

I also love mixing patterns, if you can't tell.  

Ok, that's all for now.

Oh and YES I'm absolutely bummed that I'm not going to be at TxSC, but I got a sweet gal to take my ticket and I know I'll have another shot at going next year.  Oh well, tis' life.

Ani

{Jeans: Thrifted ($5.49), Tank: Thrifted ($1.20), Cardigan: Thrifted ($2.60), Shoes: H&M ($12.95)}

Fair Warning

I'm just giving fair warning here, but this blog post is filled with awkward poses. 

Favorite awkward face ever.

So you gotta give me a break.  It's been almost two weeks since I've taken pictures of myself and I was reminded of how truly odd it is to take pictures of yourself, especially when you're in fairly populated places.  I think it actually shows in some of these pictures.  I'm just more uncomfortable than usual.  Truth is, I'd much rather not have to take my own pictures, especially since husband, sister and sister in law have often spoiled me by taking good pictures of my outfits, however my husband is the only one close by and we don't normally get to see each other in daylight during the week.

Anyhow, I'm disappointed to say that I will not be attending Texas Style Council due to a work commitment that came up.  I'm super bummed, but my focus right now is school and work so my hobby can't take priority over the two.  I'm sure I'll regret it, but it just wasn't the right time.

On my way to school last week I saw a sign that said "Thrift Shop" in a shopping center that I pass by every day and immediately got giddy at the thought of yet ANOTHER thrift store in my area.  So I checked it out on Tuesday and while the place was definitely newly opened and still slightly unorganized, I scored a couple of great items.  They actually had quite a few vintage dresses that I seriously had to tell myself that I could not buy because I've accumulated so many that I don't wear.  I think eventually I'll sell them once I take my Etsy shop seriously, but for now. I don't really have the time.  

Anyhow, just trying my best to keep my head above water.  Thankfully, I have an unending source of help and a great support system.  Two more months and I'll be done with this madness! 

Also, I cannot wait to see Gungor tonight.  It will, no doubt, be amazing. 

Ani

{Shirt: Thrifted ($1.99) Skirt: Thrifted ($2.40), Shoes: Thrifted ($3.99)}

Sulphur Springs

This is my second time this week flying with Austin and this time we took our good friend Chris with us on a short flight to Sulphur Springs.  Austin is an incredibly good pilot and I trust him with my life in general, so flying with him isn't nearly as scary as one might think.

Chris and I both spotted this heart shaped pond at the same time.  

If you look closely, you can see our shadow. 

We stopped at a cute diner for lunch called Red Barn Cafe.  

I promise I'm jumping back on the diet wagon tomorrow...well the healthier eating and exercise wagon anyhow, but I figured I'd have one more ridiculously stupid, fat, burger that had bacon AND ham on it.  Terrible, I know.

Austin and Chris snapped a few photos of me too.

All in all it was a pretty amazing day.  I got to go to church, take a quick trip and then come back home and relax for a bit.  Like I said yesterday, it's all about balance.  

So on that note, I'm going to go to chill with the husband and go to bed early...I know...I'm livin la vida loca!

{Jeans: Target ($17.99), Shirt: Thrifted ($2.40), Jacket: Thrifted [Gap] ($5.00), Boots: Payless ($40.00), Socks: American Apparel ($18.00) but bought with a $25 for $50 Groupon, Earrings: Thrifted ($1.91), Necklace: Thrifted ($1.99)}

Who's that Girl?!

It's ANI!

Yup, this is the first blog post I've made in a what feels like forever.  School and work have taken over my life and unfortunately, hobbies such as taking pictures of what you wear everyday take a backseat to being a responsible adult.  Tis sad, I know. 

But I've done my best to balance having a good time so that I don't burn out completely. In fact, I had two girls nights this weekend and both were so fun and I really did need them just to feel sane again.  So I'm just trying my best to balance it all.

So this outfit was a totally attempt at a look I saw on New Girl which is, like many other fashion bloggers, my new favorite show.  I mean what fashion nerd wouldn't love the show?! It's a perfect balance of cute outfits, awkward Zooey Deschanel humor and SCHMIDT. Haha. Anyhow the V-day episode this week inspired me. 

She's so adorable it makes me sick.

When I asked my husband if he liked my outfit, he nodded his head and then said, "How come you get to wear a brown belt with back shorts?"  And of course I said, "Because I wear what I want."  Truly, all I felt like wearing was a leotard, tights, shorts and my new brown belt. 

Anyhow, I've still be able to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a week and as of late I've bought not one, not two...no, not just three, but FIVE pairs of colored jeans and all of em fit me so well.  I'm thinking that people bought their colored jeans on a whim and then had no idea how to wear them and so they threw them out because they're all in amazing shape.  So I now own teal, coral, purple, red and pastel purple jeans.  I've already worn the coral jeans twice this week so get ready for it. 

Hope you are having a great weekend.  I truly hope I can make more time for this hobby.  We shall see!

Ani

{Leotard: Thrifted ($1.99), Shorts: old (?), Shoes: Thrifted ($5.99), Belt: ($1.99), Necklace: Fallas Paredes ($2.49), Tights: Gift from my madre, Jacket: Target ($19.99)}

Pink Roses

 Awkward smile anyone?  Don't mind if I do.

I'm keeping things so short tonight.  My day pretty much went as follows:

Class

Chapel

Break

Class

Break

Class

So I spent all day at school, except for when I took these pictures in the neighborhood right by campus. I'm so wiped out.  Loved all the pictures I took today though.  The lighting was just perfect.

Ok goodnight.

Ani

{Dress/Shirt: Plato's Closet [Forever 21] ($6.00), Jeans: Thrifted [Forever 21] ($3.59), Cardigan: old (?), Shoes: DD's Discounts ($9.99)}