MIA and Harry Potter - sorry no clever song title this time!

So I've rewritten this post about a million times (well maybe a few less than that, but you get the idea) and each time it changes drastically. Given that it takes days for a rewrite, that's understandable, but still.  I know it's been quite a while since my last post, honestly I got a little burnt out on the 30 for 30 challenge and needed a break. I also have been somewhat distracted the last few weeks, and I couldn't be happier with my little distraction. These last few weeks have been a whirlwind in the best possible way. It's weird how things can be so amazing, yet be tough as hell--I've cried more happy tears than I can count and feel absolutely blissful even if these next few weeks (5 to be exact!) are going to be a battle. I know I sound completely obscure but for now I'm playing this one pretty close to the chest as to not jinx myself and screw it up.

So here is something I worked on WEEKS ago--but since it was during the 30 for 30 challenge, it got thrown by the wayside a bit. Yes, I'll admit to it--I'm a Harry Potter Freak, and I totally went to the midnight premier a few weeks ago and had a BLAST! I also took the opportunity to do a little "day to night" change up in honor of the night. Here's the change-a-roo and also a few highlights of the evening. This is gonna be a long one...

Day: Yeah I wore a HP shirt to work. And I'm THAT excited.
Top: Hot Topic, Skirt: Anthropologie, Shoes: Payless
Bracelet: Forever 21, Ring: Modcloth

Night: Even more excited now that's it's closer!
Time to wait in line for HOURS!
The Change: Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Payless,
Belt: Thrifted, Necklace: Two's Co

Yeah... I made vegan Hallows cookies. I'm dope like that.

And... The Premier!

Prof. Trelawney

Umbridge & a Beauxbatons student

Umbridge & ladies impersonating Harry and Lucius

The Malfoy Family--too bad Draco is looking a little goobery 

How cute! A Hedwig!

The hippest couple Hogwarts has ever seen

My niece and I were shirt twinsies

How the hell did my mom get Hermione's bag?!

Expecto Patronum!

The Malfoys 2, an emo Snape, oh and the Dark Lord

Mischief Managed. Knox.

Spring and by Summer Fall - 31x30 Recap

Blonde Redhead. Fitting title, don't you think?

So here is my 30 for 30 (well 31 for 30 for those keeping score) and I have a few notes on the challenge this time around.

- I built casual clothes into my wardrobe, and I'm glad that I did, but I only wore what I thought was going to be my "go-to" dress once. I guess I thought I was going to get some more use out of it, but the last month was filled with lazy weekends and this dress while perfect for le weekend, was not befitting lounging.

- I need more shirts.

- I probably DON'T need 7 pairs of shoes over 30 days, no matter how tempting. maybe.

- I look to the right a lot in my photos. I have no idea why and now it's bothering me.

-I love combining weird color/pattern colors (okay I already knew that, but this reaffirms it)

-It's hard going back to the rest of my closet after only having 30 pieces for a month. It feels sooo weird! Also, pretty much the only skirts that I like are the ones I had in the challenge, and now I have no other skirts that I want to wear, and I'm tired of wearing those same ones... conundrum!

[Thirty] One for You, [Thirty] One for Me

Going full circle with the title--back to good ole Bright Eyes!

See, I keep my promises, I did 31 outfits! Never mind that I totally didn't even realize that I did 31, we can just keep that little secret between you and me! This outfit also didn't happen on day 31, it happened somewhere between 25-29 but I can't recall when. And I'm not sure what the color situation is here, but I kinda like it! Best we keep that little tidbit under wraps too. Recap coming soon I swear.

Shirt & Skirt: Anthropologie, Shoes: Blowfish, Belt: Windsor
Ring: Modcloth, Bracelet: Urban Outfitters,
Necklace: Nordstrom?

30 Gallon Tank

Spoon. Love!

So this is outfit #30. Crazy that this is the last one. Or is it?

Top & Skirt: Anthropologie, Shoes: Target,
Necklace & Ring: Modcloth

Twenty [Nine] Years of Snow

I like about 8% of Regina Spektor songs. And some of the others I like about 60% of the song, but then she ruins the remaining 40% with way too much weirdness. So here's 29, oh and my top 5!

I'm glad that

-unlimited texting
-Storytellers (DCFC)
-lint rollers
-memory foam
-tall boys

exist.

#30 and wrap up tomorrow!

Blazer & Earrings: H & M, Shirt: Anthropologie,
Jeans: James Jeans, Shoes: Payless, Watch: Target
Owl Ring: Forever 21

Couldn't help myself, even though I look ridiculous

[Twenty] Eight Day Hell

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

Longest band name ever. And this title is so effing appropriate right now. I wouldn't call it hell I'll be in for twenty eight days (actually quite a bit longer) but it's definitely going to be a more lousy than I want it to be. More to come in a later post, right now I'm tired and just trying to get through my last few days of the 30 for 30!!

Shirt: LOFT, Skirt: JC Penny, Shoes: Blowfish,
Belt: Modcloth, Necklace: Forever 21

Age [Twenty] Six Racer

Dashboard Confessional. So emo.

I know, I know, get to it get to it! There hasn't been a post in daaays!

Dress: Forever 21, Cardi & Earrings: Target,
Shoes: Payless, Belt: JC Penny

[Twenty] Five Easy Pieces

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

A great band and a great activity!

So I didn't realize that this song title was actually the title of a 70s movie with Jack Nicholson. You learn something everyday! Looks like one of those I'll have to put on the ol' Netflix queue!

The moment I put this dress on in the dressing room over a year ago, I was in love. Basically since then, I have compared every dress that I try on to this one. It's perfect. In every way. The cut is like it was made for me. Or at least it was. I've lost a few since I bought it and it's the tiniest bit too big now, but I still love it. I'd even go as far as saying that if and when I ever tie the knot, my dress will be this same cut. Oh yeah, I went there.

Dress: Anthropologie, Shoes: Blowfish, Ring: Two's Co.
Earrings: Target

[Twenty] Seven Nation Army

It's been a while since I've heard this song--totally putting me in a great mood! (White Stripes)

So I'm obviously cheating, because I actually wore this today, but I'm behind on posting, hence the 24 jump to 27... I'll figure it out, don't worry! I had to post this today since it's the July EBEW and it's YELLOW! My favorite at the moment! There's something about the combination of teal, yellow, and pink that I love, but then again I'm a big fan of odd color combinations, so this really isn't a surprise!

Blazer: H & M, Yellow Top: Anthropologie, Jeans: James Jeans,
Teal Top & Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Payless,
Watch: Target