Thursday, January 31, 2013

Teal & Red

We Live Upstairs Teal & Red Outfit
Wore this last weekend for a birthday party and then, as you can see, a Lola (my dog) party. Despite my attempts to procure another intriguing color combination for you all, she very typically stole the show, and I do not blame you for paying more attention to her; she does have that sweet bow tie, after all....
Also, I apologize for the grainy photos. Just focus on the floppy ears and let it happen.
We Live Upstairs Teal & Red OutfitWe Live Upstairs Teal & Red Outfit
We Live Upstairs Teal & Red OutfitWe Live Upstairs Teal & Red Outfit
We Live Upstairs Teal & Red Outfit
Dress: Local Honey

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Home of the Beanie

We Live Upstairs Home of the Beanie Outfit
By now, it shouldn't be a secret that I tend to wear a beanie any chance I get- especially when it's so very difficult to get out of my warm bed in enough time to fix my hair properly before work. I realize it is redundant and perhaps a bit boring, but please humor me for now (as in, this post and the next one : )) as I blame the weather for this hair rut of mine.

In other news: stripes, polkas dots, and jeans...I think if I had to create my own uniform for everyday, this might be it.
We Live Upstairs Home of the Beanie Outfit
We Live Upstairs Home of the Beanie Outfit
We Live Upstairs Home of the Beanie OutfitWe Live Upstairs Home of the Beanie Outfit
Happy mid-week! I'm going to have fun celebrating a friend's birthday tonight. What are you up to?

Monday, January 28, 2013

Breakfast in a Hurry

We Live Upstairs Breakfast in a Hurry Recipe
Hey y'all! Today I wanted to share a super easy breakfast idea that I've been digging lately. Take a couple of large pretzel sticks, dip them in some peanut butter, and roll in flax seeds. I usually pair this with fruit of some kind, and with the carbs and protein involved, I feel full enough to make it til lunch. I realize this may not be up everyone's alley, but it's been fulfilling my need for crunch and gets the job done : ). See you tomorrow!
We Live Upstairs Breakfast in a Hurry Recipe
We Live Upstairs Breakfast in a Hurry RecipeWe Live Upstairs Breakfast in a Hurry Recipe

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Field Wear

We Live Upstairs Field Wear Outfit
Please don't be fooled; I did not spend a day filling my lungs full of bitterly cold fresh air in Matt's both rustic and environmentally appropriate plaid, but rather spent this day filling my grocery cart (and thus, my cabinets) full of much needed/avoided sustenance...only to briefly stop by the park entrance once the sun began to set. Now, I'm not saying that we avoid food around here- that's the opposite of what happens. But we (I) avoid the grocery store like it's my job because, I've decided, my subconscious knows that each time I go, I end up handing over many more shares of my bank account stock than what I'd like. But really, what else is new when you're trying to save money?
We Live Upstairs Field Wear Outfit
We Live Upstairs Field Wear Outfit
We Live Upstairs Field Wear Outfit
We Live Upstairs Field Wear OutfitWe Live Upstairs Field Wear Outfit
Happy Monday, everyone!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Snow Day

We Live Upstairs Snow Day Outfit
There was absolutely no way I was taking my coat off for these photos. In my head, I'd had this dream-like spread full of lazily drifting snowflakes all planned out, and me showing of my clever (ha!) patterns, but after walking home from the coffee shop in the 10 degree weather, I'd almost had enough. Almost. Hopefully, though, you'll get the idea from the five seconds I kept my coat open.
We Live Upstairs Snow Day Outfit
We Live Upstairs Snow Day OutfitWe Live Upstairs Snow Day Outfit
We Live Upstairs Snow Day Outfit
Happy weekend!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Golden Roses

We Live Upstairs Golden Roses Outfit
This is what I wore when Matt and I joined several of our friends to see Silver Linings Playbook. While the movie played its own part in helping me to forget about the dreariness outside, the richness of the colors in this outfit also lifted my spirits. Clothing is a way to express yourself (blah, blah, blah), yes, but it's also a useful tool when it comes to avoiding the harsh winter reality in front of you : ).
We Live Upstairs Golden Roses Outfit
We Live Upstairs Golden Roses Outfit
We Live Upstairs Golden Roses OutfitWe Live Upstairs Golden Roses Outfit
I have a short week this week, and am already practically looking the weekend in the face. Hope y'all are having a great week!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Accessorize the Dreary Away

We Live Upstiars Accessorize the Dreary Away Outfit
Last weekend was easily the coldest weekend of the season, so far. So what do I do? Bare my midriff, of course. I love doing the opposite of what's expected, and this bit of skin along with my necklace-as-a-headband and my actual necklace allowed me to toe a line in just the way I like to. And, along with adding some rebellion to my life in some way, the whimsicality of the accessories I chose also aided me in pretending it's not gray and frigid outside all. the. time. What are your favorite ways to escape from reality winter?
We Live Upstiars Accessorize the Dreary Away Outfit
We Live Upstiars Accessorize the Dreary Away Outfit
We Live Upstiars Accessorize the Dreary Away OutfitWe Live Upstiars Accessorize the Dreary Away Outfit
Have a great weekend! Make time to relax!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Quick Hello

Hey friends! Just wanted to say a quick hello, and that I'll be back later this week...wedding plans are beginning to take over quite a bit of my non-work time. See you Friday!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Key Lime Cranberry

We Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry Outfit
I'm a big color palette person when it comes to clothing. I'll see an inspiring combination somewhere and interpret it my own way. But, more often than not, it's color rather than the shape or other individual elements of the clothing that strikes me and makes me feel something. Also, in case your weren't aware, I'm very much a food person; so when I find two items in my closet that resemble things I have in my refrigerator and they go well together, it's kind of a done deal : ).
We Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry OutfitWe Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry Outfit
We Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry OutfitWe Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry Outfit
We Live Upstairs Key Lime Cranberry Outfit
Have a great Monday! I'll be battling snow and ice on my way to work. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Cream & White

We Live Upstairs Cream and White Outfit
I love playing with different shades of white; it's a sophisticated way of procuring acceptable results after fumbling around in my closet in the morning. But really, I love a monochromatic scheme in general; and while the pants I'm wearing are full of color rather than void of it, I do believe you and I both would prefer to see these thighs in something subtle, rather than ostentatious. I do, however, own a pair of white, high-waisted, denim shorts that I've worn a whole two times- so be prepared for that this summer. Hopefully the #mileaday works its magic.
We Live Upstairs Cream and White OutfitWe Live Upstairs Cream and White Outfit
We Live Upstairs Cream and White Outfit
We Live Upstairs Cream and White OutfitWe Live Upstairs Cream and White Outfit
In other news, I'd really like to start doing more DIYs again now that the holidays are over. Anything you'd like to see? 

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Tomboy

We Live Upstairs Tomboy Outfit
After waking at 7am on a Sunday for my occasional barista duties, I headed home and into the backyard to stand in frolic in the last bits of the snow remaining from Christmas; clothed, of course, in the masculine elements of a blazer and bowtie. While I do  sporadically remember to pack my femininity in my bag for the day, I do believe that tomboyish-ness is in muh blood. What can I say? I love a pleated pant and a collar. If you have them, what are your tomboy essentials?
Description of PhotoWe Live Upstairs Tomboy Outfit
We Live Upstairs Tomboy Outfit
We Live Upstairs Tomboy Outfit
We Live Upstairs Tomboy OutfitWe Live Upstairs Tomboy Outfit
P.S.- If you haven't yet, go check out my guest post over at Lark & Lace...then stick around awhile- there are many pretty things to see! : )

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