Polka Dot Dot Dots

 dress: asos (on sale here) // necklace: eclectic ornaments // booties: barefoot tess 

The weather was amazing on Sunday, like 60 degrees amazing!  It was definitely a welcome addition to this weekend, but I hate to say the warm front has left us alone once again.  This weekend was so much fun! I spent Friday night celebrating a close friend's 25th! Saturday, we visited a local brewery and celebrated my little boy dog's birthday (he's six and I cannot believe it!)  Sunday was spent catching up with old friends, playing darts and not watching the Grammys!  I seriously do not have the attention span for awards shows.  They waste so much time and I like pretty, sparkly dresses as much as the next girl out there, but COME ON.  Speeches are annoying and awkward and the live performances are very rarely worth writing home about...  I did enjoy following the shows unfolding on twitter while I drink my tea and watch Downton Abbey. 

 I will take Lady Mary over Lady Gaga any day.

LAST FEW DAYS to enter the 

leopard clutch giveaway from Enitdesign!

Foxcroft Collection Giveaway!

top: foxcroft collection // skirt: asos // leggings: dots // boots: ugg 

Happy Monday, my sweet little chickens!  If you are anything like me, you are clutching your coffee with all of your might and reading blog recaps of Golden Globes fashion!  Here is something to make your Monday as sweet at a Friday (or very, very close!)

The wonderful people at Foxcroft have offered to give away one of their wrinkle free, button up blouses to THREE different readers!  Those are good odds, trust me, I know what I'm doing.

Check out all the fabulous prints, solids, and lengths here or click on the picture below!

The tops are so comfortable and come in straight and plus sizes.  Let me know which one is your fave!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Black/White/White/Black

dress: ross // tights: we love colors // boots: nine west // coat: lane bryant // necklace: crack in the walk

As I was perusing Pinterest for the 56th time yesterday, I came across this idea where you write a letter to ten-years-older-than-yourself you.  (dear 35 year old Bekah....)  Inspired, really.  I attempted it.  Delete, delete, delete.  It sounded like a super sad, poorly written self-help diary entry.  

I don't really need to write a letter to myself in my mid-thirties to accomplish anything.  We all know that in the year 2023, Mrs. Bekah Gosling will be in her space house, wearing the most exquisite tutu on the moon drinking endless mango margaritas (you can't get hangovers in zero gravity, duh.)

In the mean time, I would rather write about sparkles & tutus & lipsticks.

Stay tuned for next week, when I share the MERRIEST of gifts on my Holiday Gift Guide.  I personally selected some fabulous presents perfect for each person on your list!  Also some fabulous discount codes and deals available just for M of M readers.

Double the Dots

 jeans: h&m // peter pan collar shirt: target // coat: lane bryant (old)

leopard flats: rocket dog // headband: ???

Good morning, little chickens! How was your weekend!!!!   Mine went by WAY too fast because I had to work on Saturday AND a little of Sunday.  I did pencil in some time for fun.  My BFF and I grabbed some brunch & Bloody Mary's, then we caught the musical West Side Story at the Orpheum.

Side note: When I was a little girl, there was a made for TV movie about Natalie Wood and I was so incredibly intrigued by it.  I rented her biography from the library & watched every movie she ever made.  So there was the birth of my West Side Story obsession.  Seeing this play in person was EVERYTHING I thought it would be.  I got to see it twice and I am so lucky and happy about that!

Sunday, I celebrated a special four year old's birthday and hit up a TJ Maxx (or two) and put those gorgeous Ugg's on layaway!  I love driving down the rural streets near my house in the fall time when all of the leaves are changing and falling.  Something about the fall weather just immediately energizes me and makes me very excited about the upcoming holidays! YAY!

I'm linking up with Sami's Shenanigans today.

Leather & Polka Dots

 dress: ross // leather look vest: c/o dots // necklace: versona accessories // 

clutch: target //  booties: lane bryant

I think it may be time for an intervention.

I've mentioned it a million times before, but I seriously have a Netflix obsession.

I loooooove watching an entire season or series from start to finish.  Granted, we don't have cable anymore as it was a totally wasted expense.  It is so much more satisfying than waiting week after week, through commercials and whatnot.  When I saw this shirt the other day, I knew it was perfect to wear for one of my weekend Netflix binge sessions.  

Let's just coast through the series I have devoured in the past two months:

Parenthood | The Following | Hemlock Grove | The Vampire Diaries | Parks & Rec | 

Don't Trust The B in Apt 23 | Sons of Anarchy 

Come to think of it, I'm not even ashamed.  That's impressive.

Pep(lum) Up & a GIVEAWAY!

{peplum top: ASOS via Gwynnie Bee | jeans: TJ Maxx | belt: dots | wedges: payless | necklace: JNA}

I have loved the peplum trend since it first hit the mainstream a year or so ago, but finding a good option that I loved on me was difficult.  I tried dresses, jackets, and tops all peplum... none were great.  When Gwynnie Bee sent me this ASOS top, I was weary.. but I actually loved the Minnie Mouse vibe (so did my preschoolers) and it felt funky and fun!  Peplum, I have a feeling our love affair is just beginning. (Side note: these pics were taken pre-keratin treatment, so just imagine the hair 1400 times better, because it is)

{I am guest posting on Ten Feet Off Beale today! Go check out more merrymaking over there!}

With the big announcement by Google that they're getting rid of Google Reader, there has been a huge push to move towards Bloglovin', and it's such a fun way to follow and keep up with blogs.  So in order to help our followers move to that platform a bunch of us bloggers got together and have a HUGE giveaway to celebrate.  The response was intense, and so we ended up with 4 different gift cards at a $320 value!  Amazing!

In order to keep you from getting too intimidated by the rafflecopter we've broken it down into 4 different ones, go ahead and enter them all if you'd like! :) This also ensures you have a much higher chance of winning!  

Electric Blue & Polka Dots

{dress: coldwater creek via gwynnie bee | tights: we love colors | coat: lane bryant | shoes: payless | necklace: gifted | belt: torrid}

There is nothing like a super fancy dress and electric blue tights to really brighten up your day.  Even if you are just... let's say, teaching preschool.  One needs no excuse to wear clothes that makes the heart happy.  I think we can all agree that the tights speak for themselves, and this is what they are saying:

photo cred

Polka Dots Never Fail

 {dress: ross | necklace: target | shoes: payless | sunglasses: michael kors}

It's almost summer... I certainly don't envy people with year-round jobs.  I am finishing up my first year of teaching and now I know that teachers look forward to summer just as much as I did as a kid.

I am so ready to throw dress codes out of the window and style my favorite summer looks with my fun accessories! But until then I reach for the sturdy favorites- like my go-to polkas.

SEVEN DAYS until I am in New Orleans with some pretty awesome people!!!!!

Enter to win an item of your choice in my eShakti giveaway!

Dots & Stripes

Stripes and Dots.

Dots and Stripes.

Skirt refashioned from this dress: I wore HERE but permanently refashioned it last night so it is a skirt forever.

I really loved this outfit today. But, I think it was the good hair day that was the cherry on top.

MY! This week has flown by, it's already Thursday, chickens.  I mentioned on Twitter that I am seriously considering a FULL MONTH (October) of a SHOPPING BAN for myself.  Anyone want to be my sponsor?  I probably won't wake you up from sleep with urgent calls for the TJ Maxx clearance section.... Probably.

The thing is... I just need to take it easy because I don't think I really NEED any more clothes right now.

I am going to focus on refashioning items I already have for the upcoming season--like this dress!

  Easier said than done, howevs.

The one exception to said ban would be anything Halloween costume related... that's gotta happen.

I love Halloween, but I hate pumpkin pie.

Go figure.

{striped dress: old navy | polka dot skirt: refashioned rainbow dress | shoes: payless | belt:necklace: dots}