{wb}h [remix] 6/30 (The One With The Giveaway)

Today's remix inspired by another remixer's khaki on white from earlier in the week.

It was another chilly day. My bro wanted help picking out a winter coat so R&I met him for lunch and then headed to the mall. After my recent battles with my own winter coat's zipper issues, I was in the market as well. So in the name of full disclosure- I purchased something today. In my defense..... coats don't count as part of the 30 items and I did a favor for anyone that would ever have to be around me in the even that it was cold and I was outside. Without a workable winter coat. So yes. I purchased a coat today.
Thanks. I knew you wouldn't mind! And yes. I'll post pictures oneofthesedays.

So. Here's {worn by} heidi [the remix] version 6.0
On a Saturday afternoon. What can be much better than that?

Well... I'm glad you asked.
What could be much better than a Saturday afternoon?
A cute, warm scarf that only cost $3!
Yup. You heard me right. It was only $3. Of course I thought of you when I bought it. I knew if you were shopping with me that day that you would have purchased the same one. And we could be all twinkies like. Or not.
Either way- you definitely would have bought the scarf.

So you know what I did? I bought it for you! (Well... one of you anyway...)
Leave me some comment love today (or you know, when you read this). I'll give one of you this scarf. Well not this exact one. But the one I bought that still has the $3 marked price tag on it.

Shirt dress: American Apparel
Sweater: NY&Co
Belt: NY&Co (yes, again)
Jeans: Gap Skinny
Boots: Madden Girl (yes, again)
Earrings: Target (I was holding my hair like that so you could see them....) ;)
Scarf: Kohl's- $3!!

wbh remix 5/30

It's raining. and cold. But thankfully not cold enough for it to be snowing! :)
We were out and about today but only long enough to run from the car to the buildings and back to the car again (did I tell you it was cold?).

Inside pictures it is.

We headed to the basement studio for photos.

I could stop there and pretend that we planned a 'studio shot' trying for a fancy schmancy shot but the truth is we had company and our house is a mess. A wreck. A really. really. really bad one. This was the only clean corner of my house. And even it needs vacuumed. (Seriously- anyone found good recommendations for a house cleaner for me yet?)

And with that.
{worn by}heidi [the remix] #5!


Boyfriend sweater: Target
Shirt: Fossil
Necklace: Wet Seal (impulse $3 at the counter in line while Christmas shopping last year....)
Jeans: Express
Boots: Madden Girl (yes.... again)

What's your weather like? Is it sweaters and boots or dresses (sans jeans style)? I'm completely jealous of a lot of the remixer's weather situations right now but I really cant complain. It could be way worse for us this time of year.

{WB}h remix 4 of 30

Do you keep the same outfit on from sunrise to sunset?
(Okay.... normally I do. Unless I've already changed into sweats for the night before the sunsets...)
But not today.
Conferences this morning (done. and DONE.). Photo sessions this afternoon. Dinner this evening.
Conferences and rolling on the ground with babies don't really call for quite the same outfit.... so do I get to count this as remix #4 AND #5?

I didn't think so.


Anyway. #4!

Basketball Lessons 4

And from John Wooden (one of R's favorites!!):

"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best you are capable of becoming."

"Don't worry about being better than somebody else, but never cease trying to be the best you can be. You have control over that, not the other."

7 Point Creed:

1. Be true to yourself.

2. Help others.

3. Make each day your masterpiece.

4. Drink deeply from good books, including the Good Book.

5. Make friendship a fine art.

6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.

7. Pray for guidance, count and give thanks for your blessings each day.

2 sets of 3s:

1. Never lie.

2. Never cheat.

3. Never steal.

1. Don't whine.

2. Don't complain.

3. Don't make excuses.

{WB}h remix 3 of 30

I got more coworker comments today. Not all of them bad this time. :)


Dress: Gap
Sweater: Gap
Necklace 1: Wet Seal (but I put forever 21. I was wrong. And I'm too lazy to change it.)
Necklace 2: Premier
Belt: NY&C
Leggings: Express
Socks: Target
Boots: Madden Girl

Here's the nitty gritty on #3:
The Good: Pockets in the dress. Who doesn't love that?
The Bad: Pockets in the dress. AND the sweater. My hands had too many choices today.
The Ugly: The bags under the eyes. I blame conference week. (But don't worry, we're almost done... jeans here I come!!!)

What'd you wear today?!?!

Basketball Lessons 3

The Simple Faith

The Fruit of Silence is Prayer

THe Fruit of Prayer is Faith

The Fruit of Faith is Love

The Fruit of Love is Service

The Fruit of Service is Peace of Mind

{wb}h remix 2 of 30

Day Two.

Still conference week. (read: still no jeans)

R told me I looked like a school girl getting pictures taken before the first day of school.

A teacher that shall remain nameless said "Well that's quite the look."

My ISU student kept track of the number of my colleagues that stared at my socks as they talked to me today.

I got them (the socks, not the coworkers) to wear with my boots but I liked the pattern enough to wear them without. Apparently I'm the only one that liked them.

Wait. Apparently I'm the only one under 50 in my building.

Just kidding. I'm not really the only one under 50. And I really do like the ones over 50. Really. I do. Really!

And no. I don't grab my face for every photo. This time I'm pulling my bangs out of the face. My husband has more of a photojournalistic approach....

{worn by} heidi remix 2 of 30:

Shirt: Gap
Necklace: {created by} heidi (that's me)
Belt: NY&Co
Skirt: Target!
Socks: Target
Shoes: Buckle

Talk To Me! x3

TTMT V3.0

This week's question comes from Smith Family Blog:

If you could tell your teenage self anything, what would it be?

I love this one!

My answer this week:

Hey, 14yo Heids (you don't recognize that nickname now, but one day a man that loves you very much will call you that)-

I know you don't believe me, but life is great. YOU are God's child. He loves you just because. It's okay that you don't have it all figured out right now- 15 years from now, you still wont. But you are loved. And you matter. And the best way to help yourself right now is to help others. It's gonna be hard but it's going to be so worth it. Keep at it. Spend more time with grandma. Bake with her. Listen to her stories. Write them down. Remember these moments. Take pictures. And don't forget I love you.

PS. Pay attention in Spanish. You may think it's worthless now but one day you'll wish you knew it.

Okay. Your turn!

Basketball Lessons 2

Who am I?

I am a child of God (Romans 8:16)

I am an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17)

I am a temple of God and God's spirit lives in me (I Corinthians 3:16)

I am a new creation (II Corinthians 5:20)

I am God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)

I am a saint in Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:1)

I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)

I am one of God's chosen people..dearly loved (Colossians 3:12)

I am a stranger in the world (I Peter 2:11)

I am an enemy of the devil (I Peter 5:8)

{WB}H 1/30

I did mention accessories and the such don't count as part of the 30, right? That is such a good thing because leggings are going to get me through conference week this week! And yes, I re-wore the blue shirtdress already. Don't worry- we didn't have students today. Just parents. And they didn't see the blue shirt dress last week so it was new to them. (And thanks to needing clean laundry to pick my 30 items, laundry actually did get done and it was clean. This time.)

{WB}H (that's {worn by} heidi in case you are new around these parts*) (I'm starting a new count) 1 of 30.

*in case you are new around these parts- welcome!

Shirt Dress: Old Navy $8 (Yes, I'm telling you again!) :)

Belt: From a Forever 21 dress that was less than $15. I'm not sure how much but I'm sure it was less than that because I never spend more than $15 on something from Forever 21. (What? It's cute, I know. But seriously- how many times can you wear/wash something from there before it falls apart?)

Shoes: Gap flats (probably the outlet- I can't remember for sure)

Leggings: Lauren Conrad by Kohls. I actually ran in "right quick" to grab some leggings to get me through conference week. These knit ones were on the clearance rack for $9. You know that feeling like you are going to get in trouble for wearing your pajama pants to work? That was so me today. LOVE them. I don't normally wear black but I may have to start just for these (I couldn't find them in any other colors). These are Uh Maze Ing. Really. Just go get a pair. Unless of course you are here for the 30 for 30. In that case- no shopping. (I'm just kidding. I wont tell on you.)

Happy Monday!

PS- YES that was taken this morning!!! It may get dark out early but at least it's light as I'm leaving the house now! Yay!!!