Last Sunday I met Jessica with Here & Now. Her and I have been long time blog buds and she was in town for her bachelorette party. We knew we had to figure out a way to finally hug in real life. We started our sites around the same time and have cheered one another along the whole way. I wasn't nervous in the slightest to meet her face-to-face because literally I felt like we were long time friends reuniting after many years. It blows my mind the connections and friendships that bloggers make. In the past year I have been blessed to have met several women that I "follow" on a daily basis and have become great friends with so many.
Jessica and I chatted it up like I knew we would and there was absolutely zero awkward moments. I took some photos of her, but still felt a wee bit shy for her to snap some of me. I need to step out of my shell and feel more at ease with others taking my pics. Later in the day, I had my husband take a few of what I wore. I kept it casual, relaxed with a few added layers.
Target Chambray (option here and here) // Forever 21 Maxi Dress (option here and here) // The Home T Tee c/o // Chuck Taylor Converse (coupon code) // Forever 21 Tote // Costa Sunglasses (option here) // Wrenn Jewelry Rings c/o // Michael Kors Watch c/o The Jeweler's Wife // Ettika Bracelet c/o
This is the third or fourth time I have worn this floral maxi dress (originally seen in this post). This time I decided to transform it into a maxi skirt by layering it under my The Home T, My y'all is authentic, shirt (one of my all time faves). The weather was slowly starting to change from super warm and sunny, to breezy and cloudy, so I added my light wash chambray just to be safe. I cannot get enough of my Chuck Taylor Converse. I typically would never pair them with a dress, but for some reason I felt a little quirky with my style and went with it. It was something I felt comfortable in from 10:00 AM to the end of the day. I live for these type outfits.
In other news, I am off to my daughter's kindergarten field trip. A few parents and teachers will be corralling about a hundred five and six-year-old nuggets. This day should be interesting. Wish us luck!
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67 comments:
Very cool outfit!
darling skirt!
ladies in navy
So awesome that you got to meet Jess! Love this outfit paired with the Converse...how do you keep them white? I own a pair of grey ones because I could never keep them clean.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
I adore this outfit! So weekend chic! :) The converses were a nice touch!
xo, Erica
Casually Styled
I have the same top from target! Love that you layered a tshirt over the maxi, I'll have to keep that in mind!
www.madeintheshadeblog.com
That skirt is so cute, I need more maxis in my life.
xo
PinkSole
that skirt is gorgeous and I love how you sported it up with your tied up tee, chambray and the chucks. I cannot stop wearing mine, aren't they so comfy?
I'm also very grateful for this blogging community and am repeatedly astounded at the loyalty and friendships you can make via the internet. It's amazing. I'm glad you had fun with Jess, she's seems like such a fun chick!
xo, Nina
afterthe40barfinish
How fun that you guys met up! I love your floral :)
I love everything about this outfit! Floral skirt, denim top, fun tee... pretty much everything on my spring "to buy" list!
I really love this casual look! The tee and skirt work really well together and I think the converse were a nice addition! Have fun on the field trip!
Love this combo instantly and that shirt!!! I would never think to put those all together but it works!
Some of my best friends are women I met through blogging. It's amazing the bonds you can form.
L,
Vicky
themummychronicles.com
Really love this - looks so cute and comfy. Happy to see you in People SW! Have a great day!
Lulu
simplylulustyle.com
I love turning dressed into skirts and vice versa! I never would have figured that out if it were not for fabulous bloggers like you!! And I wear my Chucks almost every day. They are a staple! You are one of the most authentic ladies I know. That is why I adore you(: I linked up today with my Stitch Fix!! Susan
This look is great and that short is too cute! Very creative way to turn a maxi dress into a skirt. love it!
xo,
http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/
I love how you turned your maxi dress into a skirt with the tee and converse! Such a fun outfit!
Jill
dousedinpink.blogspot.com
So fun that you and Jessica got to meet in real life! I always feel like I would be completely awkward meeting a blog friend face-to-face, but you're giving me hope that I wouldn't be! Also, loving this maxi dress-turned-skirt!
Kaitlin
www.teaandsequins.com
Love the idea of a maxi skirt dressed down with sneakers...this is SO cute!!
www.pennypincherfashion.com
I STILL want that dress, but our store didn't have it either.
GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!!!!!!! This teacher wishes you a fun time!
I would have never thought to pair all of these pieces together! They culminate in a fabulous look! I love it! Your skirt is gorgeous!
www.loveandclothing.com
I NEED this shirt! So fun!
Love that you met Jessica! How awesome is that?!
I LOVE this outfit. It's so totally you - if that makes any sense. You're just gorgeous all the time - dressed up or down.
xoxx
I didn't realize you and Jessica started blogs around the same time. I started following y'all about the same time though and love both of your sites! It's cool to see how much your sites have grown over time too
Love this outfit - and I need that shirt! You are still (always will be) the cutest!
There are just so many pieces to this that I am loving. 1. The casual sneaker with a floral skirt and 2. A graphic tee dressed up with the skirt but kept in check with the casual chambray over. So cute!
http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/
absolutely love this look!
Irene
www.thedailylace.com
This look is great! That t-shirt is cute. As you can imagine, my y'all is NOT authentic. When I say it I'm channeling Tammy Taylor from FNL. I adore her.
I'm glad you guys had a great visit!
How fun that you got to meet a blogger friend- I can't wait to meet mine. :) I'm also really amused/fascinated that you were "too shy" to let her take your pictures!! Who in the what now?!? That's actually kind of shocking! I would not have guessed you'd be camera shy! You learn something new & random every Wednesday here. :)
Gina
On the Daily Express
LOVE your top! I moved to Pitt, PA from Memphis, TN 20 years ago and I still say y'all. And I still get funny looks haha. I may have to get this!
Cheers,
Alyson
Absolutely love your outfit! How did you get your t-shirt knotted so perfectly? :)
Awww yay! I love when other bloggers meet each other in real life! It's so awesome when you're able to make a genuine human connection with someone afar. Have fun on your field trip! Hope the kiddos don't wear you down haha ;)
What a cute easy breezy look.....and love the fun graphics on the Tee!
Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I adore the styling of your maxi dress, I love my chucks but they are nowhere near as white as yours ( but they are 10 years old so maybe it is time for some new white ones)
Great tshirt. and best of luck herding (taking care of) all the little ones
I love Jessica and that's so great that you got to meet her! And I love the way you re-styled the maxi! The tee is awesome!
Loving the My y'all is authentic shirt. Just got the Chuck Taylor Converse after seeing them on your blog with another outfit. Been loving them, and trying to find things to wear them with lol. Good luck with the field trip.
Love this outfit Shanna. I say y'all at work and my co-workers laugh at me, considering I'm not southern at all. Love it!!!!!!
Thank you for the link up.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
God bless you on that field trip....my life is a daily field trip, hah! And I LOVE this shirt.
So true, blogging world is amazing! I "met" so many incredible people and wish we could all meet someday! Your look and beautiful as always!
http://dcinstyle.com
This outfit looks so comfy and still fun & feminine! I love linking up with you on Wednesdays!!
www.floralandfudge.blogspot.com
That tee is so adorable and funny! Really neat that you and Jessica got the chance to meet up! It is so nice making real life blog friends :)
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
I want to say y'all and have it be authentic! Except I'm not from Texas. OR the south. Sigh.
xox
Love the outfit! Aren't the tees from The Home T so soft and comfy? Just love my Ohio one :)
Loving your adorable t shirt.
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Can I still say Y'all even though I'm not from Texas???? Cute post! Love that tee.
PinkandNavystripes.com
This may be one of my all time favorite looks on you! Loving how you layered it with the tee and sneakers, it is perfection. Good luck on the field trip, you may need a beverage when you get home;)
LOVE the home t! I have the regular texas one and it's one of my faves! so soft!
love it, will have to remember that I can put a shirt over my maxi dresses to make them maxi skirts, twice as many outfit ideas...:)
Gorgeous darling, love this look!
Great outfit!! I love the saying on that skirt!
Nicole
www.nicoletothenines.blogspot.com
What a cute outfit! :) Love that shirt.
Cool tee and I love the maxi skirt with the chucks. :-)
Mo
That tee is perfect! I have the TX home tee, but I think I need this one too!
That shirt totally resonates with me :) I have such a love/hate relationship with Texas, but I'll always, always have a soft spot for it. Wonderful outfit, lady!
I love that tee. My ya'll is authentic too! B/C I work in Cincinnati and I have no accent (SE OH, NKY and SE Indiana have absolutely no accent. It's weird.)people will weird out when I say Hi ya'll! It's naturqal for me though. I'm from Kentucky!
-Ash
wwww.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com
I love that tee, and I love how you styled it!
~Whitney
www.whitneynicjames.com
Layering is so fun! And that graphic tee is so cute and quirky!
xo Adri
www.adrilately.blogspot.com
I absolutely love this look, Shana! The floral skirt with the graphic tee is perfection!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
I love the t-shirt! I must have it! Thanks for hosting the link up!
I'm surprised you were shy in front of Jessica! You always seem so comfortable in front of the camera :-)
-AJ
OccasionallyAJ.com
Can't get the Nordstrom coupon code to work! It's saying it's expired (SUNNY25M)! Is that right? Wanted to use it to get those shoes!
I love how you styled the tee, it looks great paired with florals.
LADY! If I would have known you were just being shy, I would have tried to push you harder… sorry! Honestly, your husband probably takes better photos than me!! You are so beautiful inside & out, happy to have you as a friend. And yes, the y'all is authentic :)
xx
Love the home tees! This one is AWESOME!! It looks fab with the floral maxi. Hope you survived that field trip!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Cute tee! Love how you paired it with the floral skirt and chambray shirt-- one of my fav combos!
1. this shirt is adorable!!
2. glad to hear you had a nice time meeting a blogger buddy in person! i'm just starting to develop these blogging relationships and i can finally see what you mean about them being so rewarding!!
xoxo, Elena Michelle
www.anewyorkloveaffair.com
Bonita falda!!
Saludos
Ahh I love this so much! Every bit of it!
xo Amy
www.urbanfrill.com
Cute tee! That tote is gorgeous... faux leather is becoming so much more leather-like nowadays. Hope you survived the field trip!
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