Making me blush

Necklace-Bauble Bar $29.00

Shirt-Target $16.99
Skirt-The Limited, $60.00

Handbag-Shoedazzle $39.99

I have been on the hunt for the perfect blush colored handbag for the past 2 months.  I refused to spend a small fortune on the one that I have been drooling over so I frantically searched everywhere for something similar that would satisfy my craving.  Unfortunately, my searches were unsuccessful.  I ordered this studded beauty from Shoedazzle thinking it was a shade of nude.  So you can only imagine that when this bag arrived at my door step I was pleasantly surprised with the beautiful blush color.  The hunt for a blush handbag is officially over! Score!

Weekend realizations

Skirt-Target $19.99
Shirt-Francesca's $34.00

Handbag- DSW $5.00

Bracelet- J.Crew $35.00

Have you heard of the theory of Love Languages?  According to Gary Chapman, a relationship counselor and author, everyone has a love language, a specific way that they feel loved.  His secret to successful relationships is determining what love language an individual is most receptive to. Chapman breaks love in to five love languages which are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch.

For whatever reason, this theory was on my mind this weekend.  I tried to decipher what my love language was.  After categorizing all the things I value in my personal relationships, I quickly realized I value memories.   Even though Chapman's philosophy does not specifically include memories, I was able to determine that my love language is quality time. Spend time with me and I feel loved.  I can confirm this by the gifts I try to provide to my loved ones.  When I'm searching for the perfect gift to give someone I always try to make it a memorable moment. In my own marriage, my husband and I have made an effort to spend our Wedding Anniversary doing something together whether it's hiking, exploring a new city, or just a relaxing get-a-way.

So this weekend  I was able to realize the things that I value the most, my memories.  I find comfort in knowing that even though I have a slightly maniac obsessive collection of shoes my most valuable treasures can never be taken from me. How about you?? What’s your love language? What are the things you value most in life?

favorite spring color combo

I’ve fallen behind on a few outfits since I have been able to photograph myself thanks to this warm weather.  I hope that you have enjoyed my self-portrait posts because I can only imagine what my neighbors think of me standing outside photographing myself.  No! I don’t take myself that seriously.  I just want to be able to share my passion for fashion in the best way possible. I seriously envy other bloggers who have personal photographers to capture their looks.  Maybe someday Country Living in Heels will be on the same level.

I have been so excited to share actual photographs of my outfits with you all that I have completely neglected some of the adorable outfits that I’ve created especially for you! One of my favorite Spring color combination has become mint and orange.  It’s simply divine!

Boat neck summer cartigan- Loft
Skirt-JCP
Shoes- justfab.com
Belt-Target

seeing the world through cateyes

Shirt- H & M $12.00
Pants-JCP $16.00
Shoes- JCP $35.00

Bag-Shoedazzle.com $35

Today's featured accessory, sunglasses were purchased from Target for $16.99

I think we should talk about these fabulous shades of mine...

The first few times that I wore these darling shades, I felt kind of ridiculous and probably obnoxious. But then I imagined myself starring as a 1950’s housewife in a major motion picture and suddenly I was completely fine with rocking these babies around town.

The dark shades completed yesterday’s look, dressing has become so ridiculously easy when you can throw anything together and add a few strategically thought out accessories.  I’m not sure what I will do when pattern play is not “fashionable” anymore. 

Happy Memorial Day!!! 

Meant to Be

The other day while on a run I had some random thoughts. Since I have nothing inspiring and creative to share with you about today’s outfit and there’s really no one knocking at my door offering me a penny for my thoughts, why not share some of my random thoughts for FREEEEE? There’s got to be someone in the blogosphere that enjoys these random thoughts of mine, right?

Continuing with today’s theme.  You know how everything seems to have a devoted day of the week for the appropriate time to share something? (For example throwback Thursday) I’m thinking today’s randomness makes this day “Randomness Wednesday”!!!  Or maybe after reading this post you’ll think a more appropriate title is Rambling Wednesday, either way you prefer is perfectly fine with me.  

Blazer- Forever 21 $29.50
Tank-Target $9.00
Skirt- Target $13.00

Belt- Target $16.99
Shoes-JCP $35

Since I have been on a mini summer vaca from graduate school lately all I have had time to do is think!   Too much thinking can often lead to over thinking which tends to spiral into something disastrous.  Fortunately for me, and well let’s be honest, all my fabulous loved ones that have to put up with me (love them dearly) running clears my mind and on this particular day sent me down memory lane.  

My husband and I have been dating since I was 16, we have loads of memories together but I can never seem to recall them.  We are always joking about how he has a better memory than me which happens to be an unfortunate advantage during disagreements.  I’ve decided that it’s not that I have a terrible memory, I just have had a lot to think about over the past 2 years.

Running down our country back roads brought me back to when we were about 17.  I would always tell him that I was headed for the big city.  I really thought that I was meant to be a city girl and my parents mistakenly moved me to the country. I had convinced myself that I hated living in the country.  Wade would often reply to my city loving statements with “we’ll see about that” or “Nah.  You’re a country girl whether you like it or not.” Fast forward about 6 years, we’re looking to purchase our first home and I can’t stand the thought of leaving the country. 

As I was running down the street, I found myself silently admiring the beauty of the country.  The sights are simply stunning, the sounds are soothing, and right now the air smells of fresh lilacs.  All I could think is you wanted to leave this for what?  I thought how funny it is that even then my husband knew me better than I knew myself.  He knew my heart and the place it calls home.  He knew these heels were meant to travel these country roads…

Crazy about dots

Us Buffalo, New Yorkers are experiencing that awkward time of the year when it’s not a blizzard but it's still not quite warm enough to rock naked legs.  It can be a really difficult time of year because all of us are eager to shed our winter layers but unpredictable weather behavior could leave you quite frigid.  Like a true Buffaloian, I’ve managed to adapt to Mother Nature’s extreme mood swings by mixing playful tights with my bright spring colors...

Dress-Target $24.99
Tights-Rainbow $5

Black Blouse-Old Navy $19

Necklace- JCP $7
Bow Bracelet-Groodealz.com $3.00

Leopard Ye or Neh?

I recently had a gentlemen friend of mine express his feelings about leopard print.  In his opinion, leopard was a less than elegant pattern choice for women and he preferred when women didn’t wear it. His thoughts were that the pattern looked cheap and unsophisticated.  Well… that’s not exactly how he phased his statement but regardless he didn’t appreciate leopard. This got me thinking, is leopard really an “unattractive” pattern choice?

After some thought, I had to agree with my friend on some level.  Leopard can appear very scandalous but when applied appropriately leopard can be incredibly gorgeous and fun! Today’s outfit is the perfect example…

Leopard Shirt- H & M $19
Sweater- J.Crew on sale for $24.80

Belt- Target $16.99
Watch- Michael Kors-Gift

Cold Dose of Reality

Boy do I have perfect timing, I successfully managed to post all my winter outfits just in time for SPRING! It’s finally here!! Can you believe it? Actually. It's kind of hard to believe because in Buffalo there is still snow on the ground and the sky is rather gloomy-and it's cold! I'm not sure where this came from since I have been born and raised in Buffalo, NY but for whatever reason, I had this bizarre belief that I would wake up on the first day of Spring and magically Winter would be behind us.  Man-oh-man was I wrong! What a cold disappointing reality that was yesterday morning! 

Necklace-H & M $12.50

Sweater- Forever 21 $19.50

plndr.com 2 for $40.00

Dare to wear?

You probably remember a very similar outfit that I posted a few months back.  I just couldn’t help myself from mixing it up again.  I love the preppy look of a button up shirt layered under my leather peplum. 

Truth be told, I discovered another fashion blog that inspired me to be a little more daring with my style.  This outfit literally has it all studs, leather, leopard, and of course color.  In retrospect, I am not a huge fan of the purple tights with this outfit but fashion is all about being daring, right?  

Rose Blouse-JCP $20
Peplum-JCP $20
Skirt-Loft $65

Too cute not to share!