Cold, hair cut, and a good friend

Hi.  You know when you have one of those days? The dark, cold, gloomy, and gray?  I don't know why but I woke up just really tired. So naturally I went with my mood and wore gray, black, and denim. My mother and I went to get our hair cut in an attempt to make a dreary day like today more cheerful but It didn't work because my hair was not happy that it got cut. It didn't like shorter bangs, more layers,  and curls.  Not having it. So I told it to get over it and put it up in a pony, put on some glasses to spare you my tired eyes and snapped these photos. The last two pictures above, however, did make me more cheerful. Although, it was 20* outside this little guy braved it with me and posed beside me for all of you shivering the whole time till I was done. Bless his little doggie heart. So I took him in with a smile on my face for hot chocolate for myself and the kiddos and a warm blanket and treat for him.  Have a good day today and I hope you appreciate your loyal little buddies like I did today.
Thanks for stopping by.
Briana

Outfit details:
Scarf-Walmart
Chambray: Old Navy (worn yesterday, like I said one of those days)
Jeans- Old Navy
Booties- Mudd

Layers and Instagram

Good Monday! This day was a beautiful sunny day! It was chilly but sunny, and that was enough for me. All I had to do was wear four layers of clothing and I was set! (tank, t-shirt, chambray, cardigan, and scarf) I count a scarf as a layer because it makes a big difference to my temperature. I think I take off my scarf and I shiver like crazy, put it back on and I am toasty warm. :)
Anyway, how was your week? How is this week looking for you? I know I am like 3 days behind but WOW, February already! I don't know about you but I kicked rear in January, getting all kinds of things done. Work wise and personal wise that is because as for this blog... Not so much. :( I posted 5 times in January. My goal was at least 10 because I knew I had other commitments. Oh well.  It is a new month and a new start. I have set more goals for myself and will work accordingly.  Thanks for stopping by today. Have I ever mentioned that I really appreciate the time you take to read my little space of internet? Well I do. Thank you again.
Have a great day today!
Briana
P.S I joined and became obsessed with Instagram last week! (@brislittlebiglife) No posts from me yet but I am currently IG stalking some of you! (Ginny from Mynewfavoriteoutfit she posts every single day!! :)

Outfit details:
Cardigan: Walmart
Chambray: Old Navy
Jeans: American Eagle
Scarf: American Eagle
Booties: Mudd (very old)

Link ups:
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Monday Bloom
Funday Monday
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Manic Monday

Flannel take two

 Hi! Hope your week has been warm and cozy! In my area we have been in the 20s for the most part. Spring will come soon so I will patiently wait for it and enjoy wearing warm socks and tall boots! These pictures were taken on a weekend when a huge coat isn't necessary. Flannel (previously worn here) and cardigan will also work in keeping this girl warm enough to play with mini horses!(See below)  Princess (grey) was too camera shy and Chiquita (in the background) was too busy. Aren't they cute? They are also super cozy in their natural winter wear. Well hope you have a lovely night and stay warm inside with a nice cup of something wonderful next to your laptop! :) See you soon!

Boyfriend Cardigan- American Eagle (old) (similar)
Flannel Shirt - JcPenney
Leather belt- American Eagle
Colored Jeans- Ecko (Yes! the rhino Ecko)
Riding Boots- American Eagle
Watch- Wal-mart (full story here)
Studs- American Eagle (yeah, yeah too much AE but when their stuff goes on 50% plus have a 20% off you have to get it!)

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New Year confusion

Hi there! How does the first day of 2014 feeling?? I don't know about you, but it will take me well into February to stop dating "2013" on the first try on every thing! Your hands just get used to it, that's all. :) Don't get me started on thinking that 2013 was last year! I have noticed that some people struggle with that just like me and others can switch their mind automatically to changes. Me? I need my time... I need plenty of time to adjust. For example, you don't know how badly days off during the week throws me off. Having three days off in the middle of the week was terrible for my mind! I was so confused! My mind thought only about work when I should have been resting and when it came time to return to work all I wanted to do was rest, and then the weekend came... Confused I tell you.
Anyway, I did however take these photos. This dress I bought for like $5.00 three years ago at Sears. I have planned so many times to incorporate it into a 7x7 remix I wanted to participate in. But every time the 7x7 was available, I never got around to it. So, I decided to do a few just for fun. I hope you enjoy. By the way, meet the door.  Door, meet the internet. You will probably be seeing this door in some indoor shots I will have to do once (and if ) the weather decides to turn. It is the only corner of the house that I can do them in. Thanks for stopping by!

Dress- Apostrophe

Dress as a skirt: Black T- Jcpenney: Belt- forever 21

 Dress; Cardigan-American Eagle: Belt- Forever21

Dress as a shirt; Cardigan-Ross; Skirt-Cynthia Rowley;Booties; Mom's
Picture Below: (My cursor was not cooperating)
Jacket- tjmaxx; Leggings- tjmaxx; Booties- Mom's
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Casual Brown

For the second or third weekend in a row my area has had rain. After the rain my nine your old and I ventured into the woods behind our house for photos. He volunteered as my bodyguard (he was armed to defend me with a Nerf axe and a watchful eye) however, he ended up being my assistant. He would tell me I was out of frame, (Mom!, your heads cut off!), fix my poses, (Mom, you look like your about to fall over.), instruct me where to look (Mom if you are taking pictures of yourself, why don't you look at the camera??)  He just could not wrap his head around the fact that the outfit and the background was to be the focus of the pictures. All in all, we had an amazing time. He even told me to let him know next time I went out to shoot...but, to bring snacks...

I should bring him along more often.

Thanks for joining me today.

 

 

Everything Except the Belt from Ross

Belt: American Eagle

 

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Woods

I highly enjoy admiring the pictures of you ladies. Strolling in the park, cute poses in your front yard, and applaud those braver than me that make the bold statement of their awesomeness right in the middle of the street. (I'm not quite there yet). However, if you look back throughout the photos in this little ole blog of mine you will see that most of my photos are taken in the country.  I don't offer you a stroll down a sidewalk with nice shrubs and flowers in the background because I simply don't have that. I live in the country. My own home and my parents are a mile from each other and the photos I take are taken from the views of my two homes. Our homes are surrounded with dense woods, clear creeks, rolling hills, and most importantly peacefulness.

 

Today I thought I would share with you a small part of my beloved woods. Although during this time the trees are bare and it seems I live in a sea of leaves, there is something special about them. I love that you can wake up, peer out the window and see deer right outside. You see birds making their homes and starting their little families right beside yours. During the spring and summer the trees talk to you. They sway back and forth enjoying with you a cool day and they warn you immediately of windy storm. When fall comes the leaves come down to your level, playing with the wind for a little while before they say goodbye. Icicles take their place on the limbs they left behind.

I look forward to the ever changing scenery and I hope that you will visit often to enjoy it with me. Thanks for joining me today.

Jacket: Tjmaxx

Olive pants: Jcpenney

Boots: American Eagle

 

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Back to Black

Deja vu? No. I just happened to post two black outfits in a row. Im' not sorry, because this necklace needed to be front and center and what better way to do that than with black! One of my favorite link up parties has a statement necklace theme this week and I pulled out this lovely gift from my mom a few years ago.

 

Honestly, I don't think the picture does it any justice.:-)

Blazer: Tjmaxx

Shirt: A.N.A

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: gift

Necklace: gift

 

Have a great day!

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A walk in the park

 

Happy Sunday! Some states are still covered in snow and ice, and I hope that you are keeping safe and warm. The best thing about being snowed in is that you get to spend time with your family. I think that sometimes we get so caught up in the daily grind that we forget to slow down and really give our loved ones our undivided attention. I hope that you make memories out of these moments.

Have a great one!

Blazer: Ann Taylor

Top: The Limited

Jeans: Levis

Boots: Kohls

Purse: Tommy Hilfiger patterned

 

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Monday Bloom

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Its Friday!!!

Hi! Hope you have a Fantastic Friday! I put the heels on just for fun, but sandals and flats are my thing! Too bad the secret that I am short is out! :)

Be same today!

Take care!

Bri