Project Self Teamed Up With Styling maurices: Modal

Today's a double whammy, kiddos. Can you take the heat? I couldn't break my Styling maurices week because I still have two outfits to share with you and, well... It's Friday! So I'm jam packing this post with another sweet steal from my newest favorite store and the weekly weigh-in that I know you all wait for on the edge of your seats. Next week, we'll back on par with discussing healthy stuff. For today, let me just focus on whatever weight loss I've had and how it makes my boobs stand out from my stomach for the first time since before I had Little S. Yes, it's an accomplishment. There was about a 2-ish year span around here where everything kind of meshed into one big... blob. And now? Voila. Boobs. I've always had 'em, but now they can take the cake, again. Yes, I just went there.

If you love layering, comfort, color, and basics, you have got to try this Solid Scoop Neck Tank from maurices! My suggestion is if you like your layering tanks to be fitted, size down one from the size you wear in the rest of maurices tops. Kristie chose this for me to try on under some other things, and it hugs my body perfect, adds just the right amount of color, covers my bra straps, and stays put. I hate when camis ride up while you're wearing them! While the tank can be used as a layering piece, don't be afraid to let it stand on its own, either. The fit and colors are so great, so why not?!

I paired this maroon tank with an orange skirt and brown and green accessories for a fresh autumn look that's also perfect for HOKIE FOOTBALL! I love the idea of tucking these tanks into skirts because they show off my curves.

I wear a tank under almost everything. What about you? And do you ever let your layering tanks take the stage?

And the stats for this week are...

last week's weight: 182.4

current weight: 181.0

down: 1.4

lbs. to go: 61

LINK UP with yo' healthy self, girlfriend!

p.s. my bum still hurts from getting stung by a bee yesterday morning. 

Styling maurices: Ditsy

A while back I wrote about meeting with a Brand Marketing Lead, Kristie, from maurices. This blog series is long overdue, mostly because I was trying to do the experience justices. maurices provided me with a $100 gift card and the evening I met with Kristie, she also introduced me to the brand, the different lines within it, and spent a few hours styling me at our new Greenville store. It was so much fun! I'm usually the one styling people, so it was really cool to be on the other end for once. This week, I will post an outfit including one or more of the items I bought from maurices, either with the gift card or with my own money. It was about halfsies including tax, just to give you an idea. Every day except tomorrow (Trendy Tots Tuesday!), I'll show you these pieces, talk about why I chose them, and on Sunday, I'll review the brand and my entire experience!

Today, I'm featuring the Belted Floral Chiffon Dress in "Earth Red Combo." It has a beautiful ditsy flower print in perfect fall colors, a smocked natural waistline, and comes with a skinny brown belt. I've worn it to church already and had plenty of compliments, but I'm most excited to style it with chunky sweaters and boots when the weather cools off a bit! I paired this flowy piece with taupe Harem Wedge Slingbacks, also from maurices. These babies are SO comfortable and so on cue with the wedge trend. I also love how they sort of change depending on what you're wearing. Sometimes they look more tan and sometimes they look more green.

Ahem, please excuse my chipped toenail polish. Rest assured, Little S. has gorgeous toes, painted with Ulta's "mint condition." I'm following suit very soon.

Kristie chose this dress for me because I was drooling over it on the display. I pretty much love everything floral and everything dress. The shoes were a pick I wouldn't have chosen for myself, but I'm so glad Kristie grabbed them for me because I'm in love! I'd love to hear your ideas for styling this dress in the coming season! I plan to wear it all.the.time because of its insane comfort and perfect colors!

Please pray for my mommy. She went into surgery early this morning, hopefully to get rid of the VERY LAST BIT of thyroid cancer!

Dreaded Shorts

Last Saturday, I went shopping with Hubs, Little S. and my MIL. I was on the hunt for my new New Balance running shoes. You know, since I'm all fitness-y and whatnot. I have been trying to figure out how to style this plain tee for a while. The color is gorgeous and of course, I want to tuck it into every a-line skirt I own. But the fact of the matter is that I also really want to learn how to wear these shorts more.

I really hate shorts.

top: LOFT

shorts: Old Navy

wedges: Lower East Side

necklace: I can't remember

earrings: Charlotte Russe

I was definitely comfortable while shopping in the heat and humidity. It was really nice to be able to pull my hair back and still look a bit dressed up. My usual hair up days include spandex pants, sports bra and a tank top. The wedges made me hate the shorts just a bit less, but I'm still not sold.

I've discovered I'm infinitely powerless when it comes to a plain tee. What would you have done to spruce this outfit up just a bit more?