Monday, December 2, 2013

Weekly Wardrobe and a Blog Design Update!

 Glasses: BonLook
Scarf: Homemade by yours truly!
Sweater: J.Crew/Similar
Dress: Anthropologie/Similar
Tights: Nordstrom
Shoes: ModCloth

Well, I don't know about you guys, but I had a lovely weekend! A long weekend, in fact, because I had four dreamy days off!

 Overall, it was a super solid long weekend. I spent Thanksgiving with my family on Thursday, and got together with them again on Friday to celebrate my mama's birthday. We went and saw Catching Fire together and loved it! Have any of you guys seen it yet?

 I also worked on some projects, hung out with some friends, and did some serious blog work this weekend. I got a chance to catch up on quite a few things I'd fallen behind on, including updating my blog design!

 I'm really thrilled with the way it all came out! I've been working with my friend and co-worker, Marisol, over the past couple of months and am SO happy I asked for her help with my blog redesign! She's super talented and really made my vision come together with her beautiful graphics and lettering. I love that things now have a cleaner look, but are still really fun and whimsical. I kind of can't believe I got on with the slap-dash look I managed to whip up for as long as I did!

 Fun aside, I'm kind of dreading the next few weeks. This week begins the holiday madness at my work, so there's going to be lots and lots of overtime. It will be great to have the extra cash, but man, I know I'm going to be beat by the time Christmas rolls around.

 Despite all of that, I'm still really excited about the holidays. I'm definitely getting into full on gifting mode, and also totally impulse bought the most adorable little pink tinsel Christmas tree from Target on Sunday. It was too cute to pass up! The cats seem to be big fans, too, since they keep gnawing on it. Sheesh.

Well, that's all for now! How was your weekend?

Til next time!

-Becca
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  1. Kalie December 2, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I love your hair! I've tried to do that to mine sooo many times, but it always seems to fail. Good luck with your overtime! Luckily we grocery stores don't get as hectic as other retailers, otherwise I might lose my mind before Christmas!

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks, Kalie! I'm kind of obsessed with wearing it this way right now since I finally figured it out. I've discovered that the key for me is just lots of bobby pins. I'm glad to hear things won't get to crazy for you! Hopefully they won't get too out of control for me!

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  2. nicole s.December 2, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    staaaahp with the being so cute (but really, don't stop)! i LOVE your redesign. it perfectly fits your style and your content. also, at first i thought your tights were ombre because your glasses are ombre. either way, you do monochromatic so well.

    xo nicole
    writeslikeagirlblog.com

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      Haha, thanks Nicole! I'm glad you like the new design! I'm pretty thrilled with it, myself! Ombre tights to match my glasses would be too cool! Must. Find. Now!

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  3. Megan ButcherDecember 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Love the colors in this outfit, and the new blog design is so great! :)

    <3 Megan
    http://www.garden-variety.net

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      Thank you much, Megan! I'm glad you like it!

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  4. Eccentric OwlDecember 2, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    This outfit is ADORABLE! And I LOVE your hair like this. And your new blog design is so cute and perfect! Of course, I liked your old one, too. I really should work with someone to actually design my blog, but I'm too... lazy? Haha!
    Ah, yeah, Christmas madness has started with my work, too; it's less stressful since I work from home, but oh my goodness the amount of coupon editing and emails we get now is ridiculous!
    I hope you have a good day!
    xo
    Kristina
    www.eccentricowl.com

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      Thank you so much, Kristina! I've been obsessed with wearing my hair like this lately. I'm glad you like the new design! I often get stubborn and want to figure everything out myself, but I'm really happy to have gotten help from my lovely friend, Marisol, on this new blog design. It's leaps and bounds better than anything I could have done on my own! Sorry to hear you're dealing with the Christmas madness, too! Hopefully it will pass quicker than we know it and all of a sudden we'll both be having nice relaxing holidays with our families!

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  5. SofieDecember 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Ooh, I absolutely love the new design of your blog, Becca! I really love the new bright happy colours.
    I'm glad to read that you had a fun holiday and a lovely long weekend. I'm sure you'll survive that Christmas madness! The dress you're wearing is stunning! Have a nice week!

    Sofie x
    Little green Sofie

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Thanks, Sofie! I'm so glad you like it! I also really appreciate your well-wishes, and hope they all come true. I hope you have a lovely week, too!

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  6. Sonya MannDecember 2, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Long weekends are sooo nice :) The blog redesign looks good! As do your comfy layers :)

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Agreed! Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!

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  7. IsabelleDecember 2, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I REALLY, really like the new blog look!
    And your outfit is super cute, I love your hair-do ;)

    Is really does sound like a great weekend you had. We celebrated my sister's birthday on Friday too, but I have never watched nor read any of the Hunger Games, I've heard that it's almost identical to the Running Man from the 80's...
    It'll be crazy busy at the bakery too during this holiday season. Good luck at work! :)

    Isabelle @ Head Red + Blondi

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Thanks, Isabelle! I'm glad to hear you had a lovely weekend, too! I haven't heard of the Running Man. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the well-wishes! I hope your busy season at the bakery goes swimmingly!

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  8. katie marie vDecember 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    The new blog design is awesome, Becca! I love the colors and the clean design-so so cute!
    Katie
    Katiemariev.blogspot.com

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Thanks, Katie! I'm pretty thrilled with it and am glad to hear you like it as much as I do!

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  9. Suzanne LDecember 2, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Becca, I LOVE your new blog design! Wonderful colors and so cheerful!

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  10. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}December 2, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Cute outfit and new blog design!! The colors are cheerful and the font is so fun!! Loving your hairdo!
    ~Sara
    Sincerely, Sara

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  11. badgergirlDecember 2, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    You look super cute! AND I love the new blog layout!
    Sarah xx

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you so much, Sarah! I'm glad you like it!

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  12. lisaDecember 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I love the new design- the colors are PERFECT!! It always feels good to have an internet face lift! Glad you enjoyed your weekend and hope these weeks go by smooth for you! Also- cute as ever ;)

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    1. BeccaDecember 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      Thanks, Lisa! I agree! It's always feels great getting things spruced up.

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  13. LisaDecember 3, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Love the new look! And you look super too! I love the maiden braids ^___^

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  14. hildeDecember 3, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    LOVE your new blog design! i've been meaning to spruce mine up a little, but i can never seem to find the time. especially these days with all the christmas maddness! love your outfit too, you've got such cute style!

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    1. BeccaDecember 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

      Thank you! It's definitely hard to find the time during the Christmas madness! Fortunately, this had been in the works for a while, so it was all about just uploading it and formatting everything. I'm glad to have the change in place in time for the holidays!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Love that cowl! Also, you tree sounds adorable - can't wait to see it!

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    1. BeccaDecember 3, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Thank you! It is pretty cute, but the cats are convinced it's a giant cat toy... Hopefully it will make an appearance on the blog or on instagram before they destroy it!

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  16. KariDecember 3, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love, love your outfit!! That pink tree sounds amazing!! I want one, too! Target always seems to have the best stuff:)

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    1. BeccaDecember 3, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Thanks, Kari! You should totally nab one! They really do. I don't go often enough.

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  17. KariDecember 3, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I forgot to say I love your new blog design! It's awesome, and the colors are perfect!

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  18. Marlene @ Jade and FernDecember 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Love the new blog design! The colors are great and all the graphics are so sweet!

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  19. bashashhazbazDecember 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    you look very happy! your blog looks great and you look awesome in that outfit!

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