48. Leather Jacket

Leather Jacket: Diesel $5, Tee: Smart Set $12, Necklace: Vintage $7

Cargos: Joe Fresh $15, Shoes: Maurices $30

Project 100

I wasn't so sure about this outfit but I feel like it photographed very well. A Leather Jacket is so versatile, you can go super casual with it like I did or you can dress it up with a dress. I don't know how  this happened but I found this Diesel Leather Jacket for $5 BRAND NEW. I couldn't believe it. This is one piece that I plan on handing down to my grandkids. A nice Leather Jacket typically isn't cheap but I think that it is one of those investment pieces that once you shell out the dough for you are glad. Just make sure you get something that leans more toward classic rather than trendy and you will be glad!

xoxo, nb

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46. Knitted Scarf

Scarf: Zara $35, Sweater: Gap $20, Jacket: Diesel $5, Jeans: AEO $40

Shoes: Payless - gifted

You guys I think I might be addicted to knitted scarfs. We went home for four days and I packed four scarfs. They are so warm and comfy and I just can't get enough. The best part is they are being sold everywhere this fall. You can buy beautifully handmade scarfs online on etsy or you can get a cute, cheap one at Old Navy. Where ever you choose to get yours I guarantee you won't be sorry.

xoxo, nb

36. Flared Jeans

Jacket: Mine via TJ Maxx $30, Top: Gap $8, Jeans: AEO $40

Scarf: Gap $1 + gift card, Clutch: H&M $12, Shoes: Aldo $18

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I remember in middle school when "bell bottoms" became huge again, literally, they were massive. I had a pair of silver jeans that were probably 12 inches wide. Now that would actually be called a wide-legged pant. So a Flared jean is usually around 8 inches wide at the bottom. I think they have a nice relaxed feel to them but you can still dress them up a little. I especially love wearing mine with heels or wedges. It is important that flared jeans are hemmed properly because they are a wider leg, if they aren't hemmed for the right shoes they lay rather sloppy. I have warn these with flats and they just don't look as good. Also the in order for them to be flares and not wide-legged the flare should start just below the knee. If the flare starts before the knee it's really more of a wide-legged pant and if it starts mid calf you got yourself some true bell-bottoms!

I bought this scarf this weekend at Gap and I love it! For some reason I can't kick off my Christmas season without buying something knitted from Gap. Every year I have to get something and then it really feels like Christmas. It's a tradition I rather enjoy! You can find it here.

4. Aviators

Jacket: Mine via TJ Maxx $30, Pants: Gap $30, Top: Joe Fresh $10, Necklace: Forever 21 $4.80, Shoes: American Eagle $7.00, Sunglasses: AEO $3.00

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I took a fashion history class my last year in University and we learned about the origin of the bomber jacket and the aviators. They basically go hand-in-hand. They were popularized after WWI in part by the air force and young stars like James Dean. So respect your elders and get a pair of aviators and rock them just like they did 100 years ago!

xoxo, nb

Today I Adore Long Walks.

You know, in my mind this necklace looked really good with this outfit but I am no longer convinced... but that is what happens when you don't check the mirror before you leave. Lesson learned.

Well on Saturday I had a muscle spasm, said the chiropractor I saw today. {first visit in at least a decade} His name is Dr. Jones, Aqua anyone? Anyways, my back has been pretty sore which has caused me headaches. It is no bueno. So to solve my problem Kennedy and I went for a walk around the neighborhood we live by and it was so refreshing! Luckily enough it was a beautiful day in Rexburg, Idaho.

There were lots of snowmen to see and judge and I have to say I was pretty impressed. Rexburg you have outdone yourself!

Wearing:

Leather Jacket: Diesel - $5.00 {Brand new I might add}

Sweater: Gap - $29.97

Blouse: Old Navy - $6.99

Pants: Joe Fresh - $9.99

Shoes: Payless - $6.99

Necklace: Claires - $1.00

Watch: Aldo - $35.00

Bag: Aldo - $30.00

Hope you have a beautiful day where ever you are :)

xoxo, nb

P.S. What did you adore today?

Red = Love

Well it's Monday today and this weekend was DST and we lost an hour! Let me tell you, I dearly love that hour we lost and it was much missed this morning. Normally I wake up around eight which is wonderful because my class doesn't start until 11:30 but today I woke up at 10:30! I never sleep that late... I blame it on DST. But... it is almost 7:00 and it is still totally light outside! That makes me so happy.

So while I was rushing to get ready I could also hear the wind rushing so that is why my hair is way up. This morning it looked like I was wearing a Turban with feathers... it tamed down a bit as the day went thankfully. 

Wearing: Jacket: Diesel, top: Smart Set, Owl Necklace: Forever 21, Pants: AEO, and Shoes: AE Shoes.

So I know that I have now worn my Leather Jacket twice in a week but you don't understand. It sat in my closet all winter just waiting to be worn and it waited to patiently too. So I am just giving it love after it's lonely winter. See... I am so nice!

Okay... so I was being a nerd but you know how Jackets always have really cool interiors and NO ONE gets to see them so you walk around all day wanting to tell people "Yah, I have a cool jacket but you should see the inside!" Of course you don't actually ever say that and no one asks to see this inside, even if they did that might be awkward. Anyways so here, now you know my Jacket has a cool red inside.

your girl, nb

My Pride & Joy

Hello Everyone! I am so happy we half reached the halfway mark of the week. I love Wednesdays. Today I got a cleaning streak; I tidied up the house (which needed to be done desperately), I dusted, I swept the kitchen and entry-way, I vacuumed, I did the laundry, I organized our extra towels and linen closet, and I made a delicious dinner... Goodness can you say Housewife Day? Kennedy was happy, he was working on an essay all afternoon so he had a nice CLEAN surprise waiting for him when he was done.

Today I tried a new hairstyle. Last summer I finally learned how to braid my bangs. Well today I decided to braid the left side of my hair too. Oh My Goodness... it was sooo hard! I had to keep reminded myself that learning to braid on the right side was hard too. I finally got it, mostly. In my head my hairstyle looked a little different but as a first attempt I can't be to upset about it. I don't know why but I am just not that skilled when it comes to hair.. if any of you were blessed with that talent than you are very lucky!

Just a shout out to those who commented yesterday... I am very happy to hear I am not the only one that has had issues with hair removal, in the past or currently! haha. I so enjoy all your wonderful comments!

Wearing: Necklace: Forever 21, Belt: GAP, Tank: Old Navy, Jacket: Diesel, Pants: American Eagle Outfitters, Shoes: American Eagle

So this was my attempt to click my heels haha a little embarrassing AND I forgot to look at the camera because I was so focused on my "clicking". Well to address my blog title... okay this jacket is 100% leather and it's Diesel... it was regular like $500.00 or something, it was REALLY expensive whatever it was. Guess how much I got it for? $5.00... no I did not mess up my decimal it was really FIVE DOLLARS and it was not thrifted.. it was BRAND new. Anyways, every time I wear it it makes me so happy. Hope you all had a wonderful day and felt amazing!

your girl nb