Yellow Inspo

I was feeling lazy on Friday morning, and I embraced my inner student and wore a college tee, jeans, and boat shoes to my Bar review class. Yes, I’m a normal person. Once in a while. But by Friday night I was back to my abnormal self and was itching to put on some real clothes to go out to dinner downtown.

But still being a mostly lazy person, I had absolutely no motivation to pick out something awesome to wear. While procrastinating getting ready, I caught up on some of my favorite blogs, and happened to see this post from Kimberly at Penny Pincher Fashion. Boom: Inspiration! Yellow tank, white skirt, block heeled sandals. Done, done, and done. Thanks, Kim. You rock.

Oh, and if these pictures look a little grainy, it’s because this genius forgot to bring her big girl camera so we had to use the good ol’ iPhone. After such a miraculously inspired outfit, I wasn’t about to miss out on the chance to document it!

Have a great Sunday – and HAPPY JUNE!

similar Top (under $20) // similar Skirt (on sale) // Shoes (on sale) // Bag (on sale) // similar Sunglasses* // Earrings // similar Necklace (under $10) // similar Bracelet (under $5)

*Sunglasses purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Asos.

I Take Pictures of Stuff

Did you know that you can follow your favorite blogger on Instagram?! You can!

And while you’re at it, you can also follow me.

If you’ve been reading Sarah’s Real Life for awhile, you might remember I used to do a post every week or two called “My Week in Over-Processed Photos” where I shared my Instagrams. Then I took a reader poll and found out that while a lot of people liked that series, the majority of readers could take it or leave it. So I stopped.

For those who miss seeing my quirky snapshots (or who never saw them in the first place), consider this your official invitation to follow me on Instagram (@sarahsreallife)! And I don’t mean to brag, but I’m a damn good Instagrammer. I’m not one of those people who will post a blurry, dark, drunk picture of me and five friends. Mostly because I don’t have five friends, but also because I’m a super classy iPhonographer.

Here are some examples of my work for your review:

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My [January] in Over-Processed Photos

We’re a twelfth of the way through the year already! Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from January. Enjoy your weekend, everyone. That’s an order.

These shoes just arrived from Sole Society! Naturally, it’s supposed to snow all weekend so these suede babies will be staying inside where it’s safe and dry for a few days.

The new semester is already in full swing. Here’s my super official intern ID, a couple scenes from my lap while studying, and my new travel mug (if law school doesn’t make you a coffee drinker, nothing will.)

This squirrel somehow got onto my balcony and couldn’t figure out how to get down. Coco was intrigued to say the least! The two of them stared each other down for a good five minutes.

This is a tasty chocolate mousse my friend Sam made for a dinner party (where I wore this outfit).

There’s Kristin enjoying her birthday fondu; a shot of the Sample Gates on my visit to Bloomington; delicious treats at See’s Candies; and a smiley face that magically appeared at the bottom of my soup!

Just got these sunnies from Madewell with a gift card I got for Christmas. Aren’t they so adorably retro? And mint…which is probably the main reason I love them.

My [Shopping] Week in Over-Processed Photos

When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me that money burned a hole in my pocket. Not much has changed. I got some cash for Christmas, and after a pre-holiday shopping fast, I was ready to rumble. For this installment of MWOPP, I thought I’d stick with a theme and show you some of my fabulous finds.

Scored these babies from J. Crew for less than half the original price! The gold heel is just too damn adorable.

Another sale find, this one from Ann Taylor. They’re classy and fun at the same time, and look pretty friggin cute with the new shoes too.

I finally found some flattering faux leather leggings for a reasonable price at Arden B. I’m thinking the leggings with this tunic from Macy’s will make for a nice combo for a casual dinner party I’m going to next weekend.

My winter wish list included a bold pencil skirt, and I’m thinking this bright green number with lace overlay is pretty bold. Mission complete.

And finally, these awesome pumps from Sole Society are somewhere on a UPS truck on their way to me! I’m starting an internship next week, so that’s my excuse for buying heels.

My Xmas in Over-Processed Photos

Hello there, friends! I don’t know about you guys, but this Christmas season is rocking my cat socks off. We left Indianapolis the day before a snow storm hit and are spending the week with my in-laws in blizzard-free South Carolina. I wanted to share a few photos from the past couple days. Enjoy!

A selection of my favorite Christmas gifts. Sweaters, a mint green bag, leopard print watch, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion on DVD, and a page-a-day shoe calendar? Clearly my family knows me well.

Even my father-in-law’s bounty dresses up for the season. Don’t worry…these aren’t reindeer, just regular deer.

My place at the table for Christmas dinner; A collection of Christmas cards we got from friends and family (we’re clearly pretty popular); A giant tree with gifts for 7 spoiled adults; Some of my mother-in-law’s lovely decorations

Probably the best decoration: this major award! And yes, it’s in the front window of their house.

And finally, the present I asked Santa for and the only reason I tried to stay on the nice list this year…the pavé link bracelet from J. Crew. Yay!

My Week in Over-Processed Photos

Despite spending most of my time studying for finals, I’ve actually snuck in a good amount of fun, mostly of the Christmas cheer variety. Here’s what’s been going on in my life the past week or so…

Making Christmas cookies; Lurking behind the mistletoe; Our Christmas tree; Coco being a creepster while I’m trying to study

Me and my woman at a Christmas party; Wrapping presents; Coco keeping me company while I work; Studying at Starbucks (and they spelled my name right!)

My [Month] in Over-Processed Photos

Hard to believe it’s the last day of November, huh? No, not really. November started 29 days ago, so this seems like the most obvious outcome. I didn’t do a weekly photo round up this month, so I’m cramming all the over-processed cliched pictures from November into one post. Let’s see what I was up to the past month, shall we?

I bought a pair of fancy rainboots and then it never rained again; I ate blueberry pancakes; I went to the art museum; I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc at Black Market

I hung out with my adorable cat who is not good at opening her eyes; I had a margarita on laundry night; I watched my two favorite teams play basketball; I watched my wife make me breakfast

I pointed at a baby

I looked at another baby (these were just 2 of the 3 that were born to my friends in a span of 4 days…craziness)

I fought a cold with hot chocolate (and I won); I saw some pretty lights; I saw some big snowflakes; and I admired the Christmas tree that is now up and twinkling in my apartment!

Have a great December, everyone!

MWOPP: Baby Shower Edition

For some reason, all my friends got knocked up at the same time. I went to a baby shower yesterday, and another one the Sunday before that. As a general rule, I don’t like baby showers because I have no interest in (a) babies or (b) being in a room full of women talking about babies. But because I am such a good friend, I go to these damn parties and do my best to have a good time. Honestly, these two weren’t so bad. Shower #1 had a cool theme (and booze), and shower #2 had great food (and booze). So without further ado, an ode to my favorite pregnant people:

Katie’s Shower

Katie’s shower had a celebrity magazine theme, so the tables were decorated with baby-related magazine articles, and there was a red carpet and backdrop set up so Katie could take pictures with everyone. Then everyone got a framed copy of their photo as a little souvenir…Here’s ours:

Lydia’s Shower

Lydia’s shower was small and also included brunch with some amazing food: fruit salad, mini cheesecakes, egg souffle, cheesy potato casserole, and mimosas. The highlight of this party was the cake decorating fail. It was supposed to say “Hooray Lydia!” but instead the grocery store bakery employee wrote “Hurry! Lydia” But really, the sentiment is still appropriate. I think Lydia more than anyone is in a hurry to get that baby out of her.

Oh yeah, and then there were baby presents and stuff. Yada yada.

Finally, let me just point out how super smokin’ hot these pregnant ladies are, and I’d like to state for the record that – even though I think babies are pointless, unproductive members of society – I am happy for my friends. I look forward to meeting the little ones…when they start high school.

My Week in Over-Processed Photos

The view on my way home from vacation last weekend

…but coming home’s not so bad.

Pretty yellow leaves on campus; Busting out the slippers…it got chilly in my apartment!; Window art on my balcony door; “Baking” Halloween cookies

Friday manicure: sparkly mint statement nail

Pumpkins at our front door!

Hope everyone had a great week. If you didn’t, well…do better next time. You know what might help? Following me on Bloglovin’.

My (Vacation) Week in Over-Processed Photos

I have lots of fun photos this week from vacation! Today I’m headed back to reality (a.k.a. Indianapolis). Let’s reminisce, shall we?

A mosaic at the Orlando airport; Double Rainbow! (which appeared in my honor, of course); Learning the local laws; A fountain dyed pink for breast cancer awareness

Lots of Spanish moss – so pretty!

Kristin’s grandpa setting up a game of pool; Golf carts parked along the street (that’s how the old folks roll in the Villages, FL); Shopping for bamboo jewelry; Kristin and her grandma playing pickle ball

Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom

Metal palm trees in Tomorrowland

Beginning of the polo match; Me stomping the divots (like in Pretty Woman!); Sipping my vodka cran, watching the game; A beautiful day for watching polo (or anything outside)

A teeny tiny adorable little frog I found! I love the Florida wildlife.

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