sooo, how did you all do with last week’s challenge? i was lousy at it! i realized i have very few floral items, and almost none of them worked with anything i have that is striped! instead i still pushed myself and paired up stripes with polka dots and a bloom belt – that’s floral, right?
cardi – old navy
dress & jeans – forever 21
sandals – wlamart
bloom belt – the pleated poppy
this is how i’ve been wearing my hair a lot, and i’m pretty happy with the look and the ease of styling it. 3 buns, secured with bobbies.
we had a random chilly day where the fog didn’t break through until the afternoon.
sweater – forever 21
top – target
tank under – forever 21
jeans – local shop
flops – rainbow
a little sumpin’ i picked up at the queen bee, made by miss emily sparks. check out her site – she also makes the cutest itty bitty baby crocheted headbands!
sunday sunday
top & sweater – banana republic
trouser jeans – target
sandals – mervyns
bracelet – gift
headband – allora handmade
petal drop necklace – the pleated poppy
sweater – target
tank – hand-me-down
jeans – hand-me-down
sandals – local shop
belt – ??? target?
i tried placing a belt higher up on my waist, but it didn’t look right. i am the same size from my chest to my hips, no curves, no variation, so adding a belt kind of emphasizes the lack of something to emphasize.
necklace – allora handmade
are you up for another challenge? i was thinking… how about pull out some items from your closet that you never wear. you should like them, of course, but you just haven’t figured out how to wear it. or wear something thats old and wear it in a new way. push yourself to try new things! i’m going to do my best to use what i’ve got and make it work (a la tim gunn)!
link up below. please only link up actual outfit posts and link back to me por favor! no randoms please!









I don’t think the linky tool is working?! But I would love to link up!? Check out what I wore: http://www.allthingslovelyblog.com/2011/08/where-did-you-get-that-wednesday.html
I wanna link up too. hehe http://www.ragstostitchesboutique.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-pony-tail-edition.html
am i late to the party? http://www.according-to-kelly.com/?p=1912
Hey lady! I love the outfits! I didn’t mix prints this week but I did last week. :) I had to laugh at your comment about the belt and being the same size up and down. I am too. Waist? What is that?? That blue looks amazing on you and you got in some great outfits! Xo
http://fashionistammc.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-day-to-night.html
Here’s mine, for the very first time :)
http://nickandcarina.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-very-first-what-i-wore-wednesday.html
I’ll check back in the (later!) morning, but for now…http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2011/08/wardrobe-wednesday-confession.html.
Lindsey, I love how you always give me something to stew on. For so long I’ve envied all the adorable styles that your cute little body could wear. It never ever dawned on me that your shape is so straight that belts are harder for you. Thank you for reminding me that the grass isn’t greener, just different. HUGS!
Woot woot! WIWW time! :)
Not sure about the linky so I’ll just include the link to my post down below.
And I completely forgot about the challenge you put out there last week.
But it’s probably for the best – I’m not good at mixing patterns :(
http://lifeinprogresstheblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-really-quick.html
I love that cream ruffle shirt! So pretty!!
I’d like to link up too :)
http://biblicalhomemaking.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-this-week-giveaway-edition.html
I love the ruffle shirt! :)
I mixed up patterns twice this week- florals and polka-dots too!
http://biblicalhomemaking.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-this-week-giveaway-edition.html
L, you always look adorable! So good to see you at Queen Bee Market.
http://www.angryjuliemonday.com/2011/08/17/wordless-wednesday-blogher11-fashion-part-2/
lovely outfits this week, lindsey!
http://ramonas-creations.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-and-cow-tipping.html
You are so cute, Linds! Love the first outfit especially and that floral belt! I totally understand the all one size stick figure dilemma– right there with you!
I like the idea of the challenges! Will have to search my closet for items I don’t wear! :) fun!
Here’s my post for the week— aloha style:: hello, awkward
http://aisletoaloha.blogspot.com/2011/08/aloha-style-hello-awkward.html
You are probably going to be pissed in the morning when you realize that your linky isn’t up…
But seriously, your outfits are adorable and it was great to see you at Queen Bee Market.
http://www.angryjuliemonday.com/2011/08/17/wordless-wednesday-blogher11-fashion-part-2/
Love all your hair things and necklace,woo I’m up for this challenge i will start tomorrow
i hope you haven’t had your linky taken away from you like i have just after i paid for the year too :(
http://clairejustineoxox.blogspot.com/2011/08/rainy-days-and-lazy-days.html my link :)
i have your button permanently on my sidebar instead of linked to each WIWW entry. here is this weeks WIWW outfit:
http://www.thestylishhousewife.com/2011/08/ootd-jeans-and-a-cape/
I’ll check back later to see if the linky tool is up but for now, here is my giraffe dress:
http://www.trailergypsy.net/2011/08/damsel-in-dress-giraffe-style.html
Hooray! Here’s my very first WIWW-
http://leslieruthpetree.blogspot.com/2011/08/something-new-what-i-wore-wednesday.html
{Waiting with bated breath for the Linky tool ;) }
I love the color combo in the last ourfit!
Here’s my link: http://www.twinkietotmom.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-29.html
trying to link up!
Wow, your color combos are so pretty!
Here’s my return to the WIWW:
http://www.mailiving.net/2011/08/what-we-wore-wednesday-1.html
Lovely as usual ;-)
http://www.lifeonleroy.blogspot.com
Here’s my link!
http://ang4332.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-week-18.html
The color on that blue cardigan is gorgeous. And I love that ruffle top. Here’s my link: http://anniehpilon.blogspot.com/2011/08/life-in-lee.html
Here is my fashionista daughter! She dresses way better than me:)
http://www.everyscrapcountz.blogspot.com
You look fantastic in each outfit! I haven’t plucked up the courage to post photos of me in my outifits yet! Maybe one day. I’m having a giveaway on my blog for the Cath Kidston book “Sew!” Pop on over if you fancy entering. Em x
http://www.everyscrapcountz.blogspot.com
My fashionista daughter!!!
My post for WIWW
http://creativecaincabin.blogspot.com/2011/08/wednesdays-outfit_17.html
I love the first outfit, the bloom belt is darling. I love all your colourful cardigans.
http://aniaspassion-lifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_17.html
Hi lindsey! Im slowly but surly getting the courage for WIWW, lol. Once I link up theres no going back to frummpy mommy! lol.
Oh yes and talk about cold day, Sunday and Monday morn. here (Ontario, we live a mile off lake Huron) We were in hoodies and coats. I guess we are not the only ones with strange weather.
You look Great! Loving what you wear!!! Happy WIWW!!!
Here’s my link: http://wildruffle.com/2011/08/17/mis-matched/
Thanks:)
I am working on more color in my wardrobe…let alone patterns!!!
http://delcopamoms.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesdayvaca-edition.html
Oooh! I want to link up too! I’m linking up with a perfect summer outfit, plus a tutorial! Thanks Lindsey!
OK…here is my link:
http://georgiatarheel.blogspot.com/
:)
paige
As always I love your outfits and your accessories…especially the last one with the green rosette necklace and the aqua cardigan. I’m wearing the same sweater in green today! I branched out last week and wore a belt over a cardigan for the first time and I loved it! Here is my link:
http://mandyford.blogspot.com/2011/08/playing-dress-up_16.html
Hope you have a great day!
Mandy
LOVE your challenge for this week– will definitely be doing this! Thanks so much :)
Here’s my (what I wore Wednesday) confession :/
http://sweetcarolinebumbumbum.blogspot.com/2011/08/really-honest-what-i-wore-wednesday.html?m=0
I’m in on the challenge! That is why I started doing WIWW. I pushes me to try something new and different! I love it!
I love your color combinations! I’m on the hunt for a cardigan the color of your Banana Republic one. I loved the flower you combined with it last week!
http://guyerfamilyblog.com/2011/08/16/what-i-wore-wednesday-week-7/
Thanks for the link party!
I did a striped top with a posy pin…that was about as floraly and stripey as I could get :)
http://simplesillylife.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-81711.html
So cute! I love that white striped cardi. I wasn’t great about mixing patterns this week (or taking pics).
http://thebeardedfamily.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww_17.html
This is my first week linking up, so I hope I did this right!!
http://carolinegbows-blog.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-week-1.html
All of your accessories are too cute! Great week of outifts. I’m a little jealous of the cool weather. We’re still in a brutal heatwave and my clothes reflect that–lots of tank tops and shorts.
http://imperfectlywonderfulworld.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-winner-and-wiww-81711.html
Uh oh, Linky isn’t working? Here’s my 34th week of maternity WIWW. I go through your challenge every day of finding something in my closet that I need to figure out how to wear. :)
http://mattabiandeleanor.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-34-weeks.html
I’m not seeing the linky party, but here is my link anyway!
http://theprettybee.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-does-this-dress-make-me-look.html
Hi! Here’s mine too! http://lifebytheskein.blogspot.com/2011/08/some-new-clothes.html
I don’t own very many florals or stripes so I failed at the challenge. But I wore some new outfits and it was a good week.
Love the blue sweater with the green necklace! Too cute!
Here’s my post this week! http://www.ahastylife.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-professors-in-pigtails.html
I don’t have any stripes or floral yet for the challenge but I did step out of my comfort zone and did something new and I thought it looked good!
http://lifesjewelrybox.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_16.html
couldn’t link up :(
http://onerowblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-this-is-so-much-fun.html
I managed to do 7 whole outfits this week. These WIWW really help keep me on track. Here’s my link for the week!
http://mommyblogger-myownlittlecorner.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday.html
Hi there – I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I featured one of your poppy pins on my blog this week. Love your Wednesday-wear! Always inspiring! Now it’s off-to-school for me… :-)
http://stubborndog.blogspot.com
you are entirely too cute
i love the banana republic top especially! :)
Love the bold color combos!
http://www.funfindsforfamilies.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-817/
http://www.thewiegands.com/2011/08/what-i-wore.html
http://lovinggodthemost.com/polka-dots-and-tots/
Great challenges!I will be working on coming up with something fun :)
Here’s mine!
What I Wore to Work – Yellow My Michelle Sundress with floral pin
http://workinghomekeeper.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-to-work-mellow-yellow-my.html
I usually wear a floral pin in my hair or on my dress. People really take notice! I’ve gotten lots of compliments since I’ve started wearing them :)
Mary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
here;s my deals for WIWW: http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2011/08/wiww-story-of-deal.html
Here is my link for this week:
http://avagracescloset.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-we-wore-wednesday-last-days-of.html
xo
Susan
Ava Grace’s Closet
Here’s my link for WIWW! Hope the linky tool is working soon :)
http://totalbassetcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-week-4.html
http://www.tamerabeardsley.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_16.html
Here’s my link for this week!
http://www.gracefilledblog.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-rings.html
You look lovely, as always! This week, I failed with the mixed patterns – but I was a total thrift store WINNER!!
http://boobooville.blogspot.com/2011/08/thrifty.html
Love the mixing and matching! I’m always too much of a chicken to do it!
http://catjulian.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday.html
I love the pops of color in your outfits! Here’s my link for the week: http://littlemeaggs.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_17.html
With the Linky Tool down, it looks like we’re linking up in comments. :-)
http://kristinwithani.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/wiww-43/
Love your stripe/bloom belt combo. I’d never do it either but it totally works!
ohhh, i need to get back on the WIWW bandwagon; seeing all your outfits inspire me!
Guess there isn’t a link up tool… so here’s my link
http://crinkleyourcloset.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday.html
I love your necklaces, so cute!
I love the blue outfit the floral belt makes it perfect.
Here is my date night link up
http://brightforest.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-date-night.html
I love the big floral belt super cute!
Here is my link for this week
http://createwithchristina.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_17.html
I myself have done the “shop your own closet” challenge and actually turned a romper into a pair of shorts and a top! It’s fun :) Here’s my outfit
http://fourflightsoffancy.blogspot.com/2011/08/playgrounds-lollipops-inspire-me.html
we celebrated our 5th (dating) anniversary!
and yes, i feel like my outfit isn’t complete without a cute belt!
http://www.amaryllistruth.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-10_17.html
Here is my link….and as usual, you are completely precious. I keep telling myself I’m going to try the three bun thing…..maybe next Wednesday is the day!
Also? I went crazy with the florals, head-to-toe ;)
http://lovesarasophia.com/2011/08/im-absolutely-hopeful-for-always/
I want to link up! Boo to linky tools for not working! I will just attach my outfit like everyone else did :)
http://www.highheels2flipflops.com/2011/08/wiww-11.html
I will check back later, but for now… http://shannaconstantine.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_17.html
cute outfits!
oh I always love all your outfits. I especially and digging your first one this week. :) I only remembered pictures one day but it happened to be a day I stretched myself to do something I wouldn’t normally wear along with mixing a bit of pattern. :) http://woollypetals.com/?p=572 Check it out if you can. :)
theandrewsupdate.blogspot.com
You are so stylish Lindsey!
Love your ideas! ( Hope you don’t mind if I steal them ;) )
I’m the same way with my belts! I cant’ ever decide where they go!
http://moreygirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww_17.html
I still love the dots and the stripes and the bloom belt. That counts in my mind!!!
I started the 21 Day Challenge (via Freckles in April) and today’s challenge is just that…to mix patterns. I am having a heck of a time. Maybe not so much if it was fall or winter, but when its 80, I am not about to layer. And I don’t have any of those gorgeous floral skirts and striped skirts that you see all over pinterest. Sigh. I guess I need to branch out when I shop?
Oh I adore that hair! Love love love.
http://www.tothinkistocreate.com/2011/08/17/what-i-wore-35-weeks/
Hey! LOVE your wiww this week! You are adorable as always!!! Love the triple buns in your hair! Wish I could do that! Here is my link, hoping the linky tool gets up and running!! love checking them all out!!
http://marblesfromheaven.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-in-between.html
Here’s my link:
http://simplystylishmom.com/2011/08/17/what-i-wore-wednesday-wistful-portraits/
here’s my outfit for the week!!
http://www.sandyalamode.com/2011/08/15/life-in-lee-jeans/
here’s mine for the week! :) http://www.rubygirlblog.com/2011/08/turbania.html
Color color everywhere – I LOVE it! You are so adorable!
Here is mine: http://homewiththeboys.net/what-i-wore-wednesday-30/
I love the outfit with the blue cardigan. Here’s my link up!
http://leahmbeamon.blogspot.com/2011/08/outfit-of-day-60s-chic.html
Love the outfits. My fave is the first ~ love the polka dots and stripes together. Too cute. I just purchased my first floral print shirt this week but don’t have any other prints I can mix it with soooo….
Here’s my link: http://livingoutsidethestacks.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-16/
uh oh, the link isn’t working. Well, here’s my link :) I’ve been really enjoying this challenge!
http://onerowblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/wiww-this-is-so-much-fun.html
I really like the cream ruffled top…super cute!
Here’s my link…http://sweetsugarygoodness.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-wednesday-week-6.html
Hi Lindsay! Hope you are well! You look adorable… as always. :)
You are so adorable! I LOVE your hair!
Here’s my WIW post:
http://www.mamalovespapa.com/2011/08/ready-for-fall-fashion.html
I tried, I really did- to do the pattern mixing challenge. This week was such a bust for photos and cute outfits. I’m definitely reaching to the back of my closet for some inspiration for next week! PS I love how simple and beautiful your outfits always are! You ROCK!
So sorry. I linked my WW post like a dingaling. Feel free to delete. I clicked from another WW and was on the phone when I entered it. lol. Just wanted to tell you that you are a doll. Wish I was half as stylish. Glad I dumbed my way over here.
In the summer I try to do a messy side bun that I hold together with a pony tail elastic. I can never get hair pins of any sort to actually stay in my hair. Loved the green flower necklace.
Love your three little baby buns!
LOVE your headbands and your necklaces. Your accessories are almost always my favorite things about your posts. But I also loved the outfit with the grey sweater/cardigan!
And your hairdo is very cute!
Jeanine
totally adore the first outfit (all of them are fab but that one’s my favorite) and your hair looks too cute in the three buns! i’ve tried it and i feel like my hair is too long and always ends up looking messy, but you rock it!
I have the same gray sweater from Forever 21-love it! I found a pretty blue one almost like it so I snagged it too. Love how they look good with jeans or dresses and keep you warm when the Northwest weather is chilly. You always look cute! Thanks for your blog-maybe I’ll actually take pics and take part someday soon…
So I apologize this doesn’t have really anything to do with WIWW (I’m kind of a fashion disaster these days But you sure do give me inspiration!!) But I was just wondering when you think you’ll be posting more Bloom Bags & Belts?? My bday is coming up in September and I going to try and convince my husband to get me one!! (Or both would be nice!)
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m loving your outfits – I think the belt looks great! LOVE that crochet hair piece!!
I like your 3-bun-hairdo. I may give that a try, cause it is HOT here, and the hair has got to be up everyday all the time. And, I think I need some headbands!
You look adorable!! I may have to link up next week…shocker, but I love a good challenge!!
Love this post and all the great outfits! I’m totally going to participate soon!
Ruffles really help a straight figured girl – especially a little ruffle at the chest area or tiers at the chest area (tiers are really in right now it seems). Some cute ideas! Not sure about the outfit with the rather shapeless, large gray sweather from f21 – makes you look huge and you are tiny. I’d swap that for a cute shorter cardi in a raspberry or other bright color. Love to visit your posts.
I love this party, and I’m happy to finally get it together enough to participate :)
I’m loving your ruffled top from Banana Republic – so cute!
Excited about the challenge for next week…Make it work!
Thanks for hostessing :)
Opps so sorry for the multiple linkups… I was having computer problems something obviously went wrong. My apologizes, feel free to delete the duplications, I tried but I couldn’t figure it out.
I’ve been eying {that looks funny… is it “eyeing”??} one of those headbands by emily sparks ever since i saw them on etsy. LOVE them. Was going to attempt to make one, but they’ll be out of style when I get to it at 60. Guess I’ll be getting one of hers!