Patterned Tights in Winter: A Primer

Believe it or not, it only really occurred to me to start layering my tights for winter last year. Before that, I thought I was SOL for dresses in cold weather. So I started layering my opaque tights over various pairs of sweater tights, but what about my patterned friends? Was I to abandon my most expensive treasured leg wear until the snow turned to mush? Nay, I wouldn't have it. Then, inspiration struck: I'd layer my white and/or flesh colored sweater tights under my patterned and crocheted numbers. Behold, a winter staple was born.

And there you have it, delayed intelligence at its finest.

Gavin & Uncle Matt

Some photos I took of Matt and his nephew over Thanksgiving. He's only three, but I can already tell that he looks up to his uncle so much. <3

Hometown Hero

First, I want to say thankyousomuch for all of the sweet replies to my last post. You guys are the best and I'm very thankful to have such kind friends & readers.
Anyway:
I love being back in Cape Girardeau. Perhaps it's knowing that anytime I'm there, it's because of some holiday or another, which, in turn, means amazing food is on it's way to my stomach. Or, perhaps it's the comfort found in familiar restaurants and shops filled to the brim with memories. And of course, being around Matt's (and now my) amazing family only brings peace and satisfaction. Any way you slice it, I am one happy camper while I'm there.

After hitting up our favorite (and sincerely missed) thrift shop, we headed across the street to the junior high school to explore and take outfit photos. However, after realizing that the bleachers we were standing on were little more than rickety wooden planks laying atop (hardly screwed into) a pole structure, we promptly bolted and headed home for leftovers.

Long-sleeved shirt: Maurices (several years ago); Beaded Shirt: JcP (also several years ago); Skirt: Thrifted; Tights: Target; Booties: Old Navy

I apologize for my absence last week, but it just felt right to take some time and bask in the high I was am on. Still smiling.
See you tomorrow! : )

Post Feast Surprise

I'm engaged! On Sunday night, after we returned from Thanksgiving at Matt's parents' (I have in-laws now!) house, he asked me to marry him! We're both waaay over the moon and can't stop smiling. And I love my gray and "champagne" diamonds to pieces.

This won't turn into a bridal blog, but I just wanted to share my good news! Thanks for reading! : )

Just...ugh.

Sweatshirt: DIY; Dress: Thrifted; Tights: Target; Boots: Old Navy (recent)

My hair is very red. I hate it, the end.