Too Many Distractions OOTD

You're probably thinking it's been a while since my last OOTD. Well- you're right! Work has been crazy lately, but luckily I got home early tonight to post one at a reasonable time. The sun is even still out. Off to the grocery store with the hubs. You could definitely call me Old Mother Hubbard. We are officially drained of creativity making meals out of the randomness that we have. Real meals, here we come!

And now for an OOTD!

I got a phone call I couldn't miss in the middle of my photo shoot...

Then Sophie came along craving some "much needed" attention...

I caved in and gave her some love...

...but she still wouldn't go away!

"Mama, can I pleeease be in your OOTD?"

Gotta love pets!

The Lowdown...

Top: Scalloped Clip Dot Top (Forever 21)

Cardigan: (Nordstrom, not online) (similar here)

Jeans: Vigoss Brooklyn Skinny Jeans (Nordstrom)

Necklace: (Nordstrom, not on website) (similar here)

Shoes: Ecote Woven Skimmer in Opium (Urban Outfitters)

- The Pretty Pauper

Friday FAQ's

So yesterday, 3 readers contributed some questions to my first ever Friday FAQ column. You asked, now I will tell :)

Who is your favorite shoe designer? 
Hmm. My favorite designer is by far Christian Louboutin but I don't think I could ever afford a pair on my budget unless I won the lottery or got them as a gift (reading this out loud as I type so husband hears me). My favorite "affordable" shoes are Seychelles or NIne West. 

What is your one go to color when you just can't decide what to wear? What is a color you stay away from?

My go to color would either be black or purple. I organize my closet by color and those two colors are stocked pretty well! I loathe red. It looks a-w-f-u-l on me.  Yellow also washes me out quite a bit.

Do you have any easy hairstyles or updos you could share?

My favorite easy, quick "do" is to pull back my hair with bobby pins on both sides. Check it out in my OOTD today for a visual. I also will "poof" it occasionally. 

What are your favorite sandals/flip flops to wear for summer?

I love gladiators! I just bought some Mia sandals that I lurve!

That was fun! Post your questions for next week on this post :)

And now for an OOTD...

The Lowdown...

Top: (Charlotte Russe, not on website) (similar tank style here)

Jeans: Silver Aiko Jeans (The Buckle)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson "Edison" Flat (Nordstrom)

Necklace: (Francesca's Collections, not on website) 

Cuff: (Francesca's Collections, not on website) (similar here)

White Cat: (Denver Dumb Friends League) (similar here)

I know that this outfit isn't spectacular, but I just got home from my first cheer practice from the new team (hence me looking all haggard). I usually look a lot more presentable, I swear! 

I am so hungry and crabby right now. My husband and I are going to our local health fair tomorrow and getting our blood screening done and we have to fast for 12 hours. I HATE needles! I am not only anxious, but this fasting deal sucks. I can't wait to be done with it and eat a huge breakfast in the morning! 

- The Pretty Pauper

Let's give this another shot...

Today I played around with my new DSLR camera in hopes that I could get a decent OOTD picture. I succeeded- sorta.

Before I did my OOTD pictures, I did a "test" photo shoot with my cat Sophie. She has a new favorite toy- my Anthropologie birthday necklace (that they send with the 15% b-day discount). This morning, she brought it up to me when I was sleeping to play fetch (she thinks she is a dog). I had my camera on my nightstand and thought it was the perfect opportunity to get some pictures...

The necklace looks better on her than me!

That's my Anthropologie necklace!

That's 13 pounds of high maintenance staring at you!

This camera thing is fun! Hopefully I get better at it soon. But anywho, here is my OOTD!

The Lowdown...

Top: (Nordstrom) (similar here)

Jeans: Vigoss "New York" Skinny Jeans (Nordstrom)

Shoes: Steve Madden moccasins (bought these about 3 years ago)

Belt: (Nordstrom, but not on website) (similar here)

Bracelet: (Nordstrom, but not on website)

Necklace: (Nordstrom, but not on website)

Today's randomness...

I didn't even notice this until I uploaded it to my computer, but it looks like a little kitty wanted some love when I was too busy taking OOTD pictures. Poor kitty!

- The Pretty Pauper

Three wishes came true!

I was lucky enough to have today off from work, so I made a trip to the mall and did some shopping online. I ended up snagging 3 items off my Weekend Wishlist! I got the pink and ivory flower brooches from Newport News, the Charted Course Tank in grey from Anthropologie and (see my post from yesterday for pictures) and the Wide Studded Leather Bracelet in White from Nordstrom.

In addition (yes, there's more!), I finally got the camera of my dreams from Craigslist- the coveted Nikon D40! It will take me a while to learn to use it correctly, but I did manage to snap a few photos to share with everyone tonight.

This was my first shot ever:

Cheese!

This is my baby, Chloe. Despite the photo, she is a sweetheart (most of the time). I couldn't help but chuckle when I zoomed in on this on my view finder. Not bad for a first shot.

My OOTD photo isn't the greatest as I'm still learning. I may have to stick with the iPhone a few more weeks...

The Lowdown:

Top: Nordstrom (I bought this last fall, but can't find anything remotely close, sorry!)

Camisole: BP Stretch Camisole in Ballet (Nordstrom)

Jeans: Silver Aiko Stretch Jeans (The Buckle)

Belt: Nordstrom (similar here)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Edison Flats (Nordstrom)

And today's randomness...

Chloe and Sophie making there OOTD debut. Sophie is the white cat striking her most "lady-like" pose. Chloe is the "creeper". I am sure you will see a lot of them from here on out. They love the camera!

- The Pretty Pauper