First world problems

I feel like I have no right to whine given all that's going on over on the East Coast, but I'm going to whine just a little bit anyway.  So I am just going to put that disclaimer out there and apologize now for a very trivial post.

Remember that ModCloth surprise I mentioned I broke part of my shopping ban for?  Well I was super excited towards the end of the day yesterday when I checked tracking status and saw it was out for delivery.  That meant it should be waiting for me when I got home.  And it was!  Cute perfect little box holding a fun surprise.  I opened it right away when I got inside my house and was thrilled to discover a gorgeous looking party dress.  It was not a style I would have picked out for myself normally, but I figured, hey this is part of the fun.  I immediately Instagramed (is that a word?) and Tweeted a picture of it, which you can see in my Instagram feed at the right of the blog here.  I probably should have waited to do so, because then I went to actually put it on.

I couldn't even pull it past my hips.  This curvy girl is just a bit too curvy for the dress.  Sad Bethie.  I had ordered a size based on the sizes that fit me of several other items I have previously purchased from ModCloth, so I just assumed I'd be fine with whatever they sent.  I guess I was wrong.  It's not ModCloth's fault.  And I am not saying I'd never do one of these surprises again, I think I'd order up a size next time and make necessary alterations if it ended up too big.  Lesson learned.

So, one of my good friends who is close to the same size as me but a little differently shaped is going to give it a try next and if it doesn't work for her I just might be sending it off to one of you.  I want someone to enjoy this dress, darn it!

To soften the blow and cheer myself up today I decided to wear my favorite thrifted Anthropologie pants.  They make everything better.  Thanks for reading my petty little rant!  Continued good thoughts to all my friends out East - I hope you are all doing OK today!

Shirt - Decree, JCPenney

Sweater - Old Navy

Pants - Anthropologie, thrifted

Shoes and necklace - thrifted

Earrings - via swap with CC

Happy bloggy-versary to me

So I know I already more or less commenced the celebration yesterday of my one year blogging anniversary, but that was just the giveaway and thank yous, I had to commemorate today with an outfit post too, even though I usually take Saturdays off here.

I had planned to be sharing an outfit for our annual trek to an outdoor concert, but the weather was rainy this morning and being that Mr. Monkey was already fairly passive about this year's lineup, we chose to sell off our tickets early in the day.... and then of course the sun came back, even if it's a bit steamy now.  I'm sad to miss the event and even more sad that I disappointed friends who were still going, but I'm glad we at least got our money back.  We sat through a rainy event last year and just didn't want to do it again.  I'm glad in the end it's not raining on the people I know that are there!  Oh that ole Karma, she makes life so difficult sometimes, don't she?

I still put on a fun outfit today.  I haven't had a chance to wear this new to me vintage tank top.  And our day is looking up a bit in last minute dinner plans with some friends, so the day isn't a total flop.  I also took my money from selling off the tickets and celebrated/cheered myself up by going to a vintage shop near me I haven't been to before.  I bought two more new shirts for summer that I can't wait to share.

I had the Pants Monkey take my pictures today and he was more than happy to oblige, in fact, I had to eventually tell him he got enough!  In all my thankfulness yesterday I didn't remember to thank him, and I really should.  He is so supportive of my blogging endeavors, he takes my pictures when he can and he doesn't complain too loudly about my shopping habits.  So he deserves a big huge THANK YOU.  Love you babe. 

Thanks again to all of you for your support over the last year, I really can't say it enough.  Make sure you check out my giveaway here.   Hope you are all having wonderful weekends!

Outfit rundown:

Tank top - Band of Thrifters (Salvaged Strawberry)

Jeans - Old Navy

Sandals - Target

Necklace - Butterfly Boutique

Bracelet - Thrifted