Long over long

Today's Layer Up challenge is Long over Long.  I had this specific outfit in mind as soon as I read the information for the challenge week.  I have been wanting to pair this sweater with a longer skirt for awhile now.  I like the result, though I still think I might look into have this skirt shortened.  It is super long and I think it would just change up the overall look a bit if I had it shortened just a wee bit.

In hindsight I don't know that my fun new electric blue tights from Target go with this all that well, but I gave it a go anyway!  They are a lot bluer than I was expecting.  Can't blame a girl for trying though!

Also chose to wear my scarf today that I bought in November.  I'm sure you've all seen the 25 ways to wear a scarf video on You Tube - crazy right?  I am so boring though, I stuck with the infinity style today!

In other news, we ordered a Kitchen Aid mixer and it was delivered yesterday!  I am so excited to try making my cupcakes with a better mixer than my hand held one!  The Pants Monkey bought the meat grinding attachment because he wants to attempt making homemade sausage.  I have wanted a mixer for so long, but couldn't justify buying one, not just for the money, but because I didn't feel we had the room in our kitchen.  We still really don't, but we're going to make it work!  And because I'm a nerd, here is a picture of my pretty new toy:

The color is "Persimmon".  I'm looking forward to baking some cupcakes for the Super Bowl on Sunday!

Halfway through the week already and halfway through the Layer Up challenge!  Don't forget to visit Megan or Keely's blogs to get links to the other participants blogs and see how everyone is mixing up their layers!

Outfit rundown:
T-shirt - Decree, JCPenney
Sweater - Decree, JCPenney
Scarf - Target
Skirt - Charter Club, Macy's
Tights - Target
Shoes - Rampage via DSW
Belt - Unknown
Earrings - F21

Cropped

Today's Layer Up is Cropped over Long.  So I chose a cropped cardigan over a long tank and long skirt.  I really like this skirt and I don't think I've worn it since the day the Pants Monkey broke his toes and that was way back in November.  I styled it similarly then too, but I just really like the way this sweater looks with this skirt, it just feels like they were meant to go together!

I don't mind that it's warmer outside again, even if it is making this challenge week even more challenging.  What I mind is the gross icky looking melted snow in our yards and on the street.  It just looks dirty outside. And if I had hope of seeing green grass and flowers after the melting is over, then that would be great, but it's  the last day of January so that is not possible.  So it's just going to look gross.  Now that I'm wishing for snow either.  I wish there was a happy medium!

And in the picture below, I was feeling a bit goofy today and tried to go for a dramatic pose, but could not stop giggling so you can see I'm smiling.  Kind of ruins the effect.  Yeah, I think I need more coffee.

 Have a great day!  Don't forget to head over to Megan Mae's blog to get the master list of bloggers participating in Layer Up and check out their looks too!

Outfit rundown:

Tank top - Old Navy

Sweater - American Rag via Macy's

Skirt - East 5th Avenue thrifted from Unique Thrift Store

Tights - Kohls

Shoes - Payless from years ago

Necklace - Vintage Pearl (gift from a friend)

Bag - Lillian's Shoppes

Inspiration Monday and Layer Up Day One

Double the fun on the blog today!  It's Inspiration Monday and it's day one of Megan Mae and Keely's Layer Up! Challenge.  And I cleverly managed to make both work for me today!

First up we have cutie Taylor Swift here.  I will admit to not loving her music as I'm not much of a country girl, but I do think she is a positive role model for today's young girls.  I hope she always stays true to her roots.  So anyway, here is Taylor's look:

I took the opportunity to share another of my winter coats.  We were laughing at the blogger meetup that you can justify having tons of cute coats to pick from in your closet when you live in MN and need to wear one nearly nine months out of the year!  So anyway, this one is actually older, I bought it in 2007.  I had to laugh when I was out picking up lunch one day a couple of weeks ago, this older lady at the sandwich shop was like following me around in an odd way like she knew me or something. I kind of looked at her and she finally said "I just had to ask where you got that coat, I want one."  I had to tell her that it's not exactly new!

My sister-in-law crocheted the hat.  It's stretchy and roomy which I just love, because my hair doesn't get quite so squished!.  Although I have to say, it's not really cold enough outside for a hat today, I more or less did this for the photo opportunity!

So now on to Layer Up day one!  Today is short sleeve over long sleeve.  I was going to do a short sleeved sweater over long sleeves, but then saw my cute little short sleeved blazer getting no love, I know I haven't worn it since this fall and I thought, I'm going to pull this guy out for today!  So really, this was a pretty easy outfit to put together.  Still loving these shorts I bought over Christmas too!  I opted for heels instead of boots today too because again, it's nearly 40 outside today.

The rest of the week will be interesting as it's going to be unseasonably warm all week. So, not a week that layers are all together necessary, but I'll do my best to play along anyway!

A little sassy leg shot for you here, ha.  I do have to say this outfit over all makes me feel pretty sassy!  It's Monday, gotta do what you can sometimes!

For more information on the Layer Up challenge, visit Megan's blog here or Keely's blog here.  And for more Inspiration Monday fun, head over to Two Birds!

And as if you didn't have enough links already, there are some photos up on Ruby Girl from the MN Blogger Meetup this weekend, so check them out here!

Finally, my outfit rundown for today:
Coat - Old Navy
Hat - handmade by sister-in-law
T-shirt - Threadless (design hidden by jacket, too casual for work, lol)
Jacket - Mossimo thrifted via Clothes Mentor
Shorts - Old Navy
Tights - Target
Shoes - Thrifted via Clothes Mentor
Necklace - Charming Charlie