Dream Date Night and Men's Style - Blogtober Day 8

A few weeks ago I found Tommy John and was inspired to do a "Dream Date Night Outfit" post for both men and women. It's an intriguing concept for me because I've been wanting to include Chris in some of my fashion posts. So while the full outfit post will be posted tomorrow for #FashionFriday, I thought it would also be fun to write a bit about my dream date night as well as mine and Chris's general style.

I've said it before, and I know how cheesy it sounds, but Chris is my soulmate, so any date night with him is my dream date. Chris and I are very laid back and sometimes lazy people. We don't often do big extravagant dates, especially considering how poor we are. We tend to do things that are free or cheap. While movies and dinner are a common date night for us, some of our more exciting dates include exploring nature or the city.

However, all that being said, if I could truly have my dream date night, it would start with a classy dinner at a nice restaurant that had big windows of some beautiful view. Then some window shopping and exploring through a big city that has a lot of character and history. And then rounding off the night with a walk on the beach.

All of these things are clearly unavailable in our current hometown in Cache Valley, but that's the dream.

In my fashion posts I'm sure you've noticed that I dress very casually. Even when I'm wearing dresses or heels, it's still a very comfortable look. Chris and I are very similar in that way. We know how to dress up, and enjoy doing so. We love going to weddings, putting on our best, and dancing like crazy people (honestly, we are such good dancers at weddings, everyone should invite us to their weddings). And while we like dressing up formally, a typical or even dream date apparel for us would be casual.

It is my personal opinion that while on a date you should be comfortable. A lot of guys seem to get too stressed out over dates and either overdress or underdress. It's very important to dress for the date. If you're doing dinner and a movie, it's okay to be casual, but not sloppy. But if your date is a wedding or a fancier restaurant, it's important to look well put together.

When I was reached out to about this post, I was asked to think about fashion-challenged men. And while I don't consider myself an expert on fashion, not even in the slightest, my personal style is something I enjoy creating and I think it's important for everyone to figure out their own style. But in also thinking of date nights, I figure I'll be a little more specific to help those looking for help on an upcoming date.

First off, autumn is the best time of year for dates. Corn mazes, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, leaves changing... you cannot ask for a more perfect time of year to find someone you like and start dating. Chris and I met in October and a lot of what started our relationship had to do with autumn and Halloween activities (especially considering our first kiss was on Halloween).

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Happy Independence Day everyone!!! Today I am bringing you another fashion post this week for the fun of it. It's a patriotic outfit including a flag scarf I bought last year. Remember, as I said yesterday, if you want to see my real outfit for today's holiday, you'll need to follow me on social media (here are the links to my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr). 

Today I wanted to talk a bit though about my love of America. Now I want to travel and I've loved the vacations and different places I have been, but I have never had the opportunity to leave the US. So me saying that I love America could be slightly biased because I've never been anywhere else, but there's much more to it than that. 

I think a lot about the blessings I've been given in my life. Lately you've seen a lot of it with my Happy Tuesday posts, and I love taking the time every Tuesday to really think about what has made me happy and blessed me most. Living in America has always been one of those blessing. While I have no doubt my life could be wonderful if I had been born anywhere else, I will never not be grateful for the blessings and opportunities living in America has given me. 

Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, the feeling of safety and protection, equality, the right to work and build a life for Chris, myself and our future family, and the freedom to publish my thoughts on this blog anytime I want are just a few of the blessings I have been given. But there's always more. 

I was born to the most amazing parents and have the most amazing family and then married the most incredible man in the world, all because my Father in Heaven knew exactly where to put me so that I could live my life the happiest. I've been given so much by my Father in Heaven and placing me in a country that I love is a big one. 

Yes, America has it's flaws and there will always be ideas of politicians and people that I don't agree with, but the country, it's mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, beaches, lakes, and cities are what I love the most. We live in such a beautiful place and I cannot wait to continue exploring all this country has to offer. I am truly proud to be an American and live in this wonderful, beautiful country full of incredible people and opportunities. 

I hope you all have a wonderful, and safe, 4th of July! 

Shirt: Old Navy (Exact match)

Pants: Walmart (Same brand)

Shoes: K-Mart (Exact match)

Flag Scarf: Target (Similar item)

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I've been obsessed with Old Navy recently. I love my latest top from them in the pictures above and here are a few other Old Navy tops that I'm in love with. Enjoy!

A Little Sparkle

Hello friends! With this post I am excited to announce Fashion Fridays are back!! Basically this means I plan on posting one fashion/personal style post a week and I'll make them go up on Fridays. I actually started this about a month ago but I skipped a week and didn't make it official, but now it's official, so you better pester me about it if I ever forget (kidding, because I probably will). Also, I would love to see your Fashion Friday posts too! Whether it's on your blog or just social media, please leave #FashionFriday on your post so I can look through and check those out.

This is a more casual outfit. This picture was actually taken on a Friday (weeks ago, mind you) and Fridays at work are casual days and we can wear jeans (well the actual rule is that you can wear jeans any day IF you're wearing a company logo-ed shirt or jacket, and I do have a jacket, but I honestly enjoy wearing my skirts, so I just take advantage of casual Fridays).

I love this shirt!! My sister gave it to me a few years ago, so sorry, no links to buy it, but I do have exact links to the cardigan and shoes. As you know I don't wear bright colors often, but I am okay with white, and I LOVE a little sparkle. I grew up in the dance world and the fact that this shirt has literal sequins on it is the greatest thing of my life. While it is much brighter than my normal attire, I'm in love with this shirt because it has a little sparkle, a little color, but for me, it's not too much or over the top.

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: K-Mart

For fun, here are some sequined tops under $75 that I would love to have:

St. George Trip

So it's apparently a tradition now that we go to St. George for President's Day weekend. Which is cool because for the past two years it means Valentine's Day and Chris's birthday as well. I absolutely love St. George, it's gorgeous and warm and for a long time I wanted to live there. The red rocks are gorgeous and amazing and I'm super upset I didn't get more/better pictures. 

But here are the pictures I do have as well as a short fashion photo shoot at the end of what I wore on Valentine's Day. It wasn't a big deal for us, so I was super casual.

This picture was taken on the ride home. The line on the top right is a crack in the windshield. I'm the worst for forgetting to take a picture like this until we were leaving. I love red rock. 

Our condo/hotel thing is in the weirdest place. You have to drive through a neighborhood and apartments to get there and the view from the balcony is this picture. A dry boring field. Where children like to shoot BB guns at each other. Apparently.  

But the condo has basketball courts, two swimming pools, hot tubs, and fun games to play. We were able to swim, which made me super excited because I love swimming so much! We also played ping pong and pool with my in-laws and it was tons of fun.

This is our beautiful condo/hotel/timeshare thing. I forget what to call it. I love that there are palm trees. Palm trees are the coolest.

My incredible mother-in-law gave me two super cute Valentines. She is the sweetest as were the treats she gave me. 

Chris and I didn't do much for Valentine's Day or his birthday. Later in the week after we were home I took Chris out to eat at one of his favorite restaurants in Logan, Indian Oven (which everyone should go to. It was really sad because we were the only ones in there and it's honestly so good and the people who work there are so nice, so if you live in Logan just go there!!!), and I gave him his birthday present:

Yep, I gave him an iPod. I spoil him. But he deserves it. 

I spent most of the trip reading and finished my book a bit too fast, considering I only brought one. I was reading Eleanor & Park for my February Book Club book which if you haven't joined in already, you have one week left to read any love story of your choosing. I have a book planned for next month as well, which is a book my mom gave me months ago and I'm just getting around to reading it, so be prepared for Book Club again next month! Yay! 

Now onto my fashion post!

Shirt: ???

Jeans: Walmart

Shoes: Kmart

Playgrounds are awesome. This was at the hotel and I had fun taking pictures and playing on it. My hair turned out super curly and awesome on Valentine's Day and I wish I had better pictures of it because even Chris said it was amazing. 

I'll have my normal widget of same or similar items at the very bottom of this post. But I have one last picture. 

Being with my in-laws means seeing my favorite dog Max. While staying at the in-law's the night before going to St. George, Chris put a soccer jersey on Max and it was adorable... and barely fit him. But he's the cutest and best dog in the world. 

Marvel Superheros!

I have spent the whole duration of this blog being as honest to you as possible. I tell you almost everything about my life and I tell in truthfully. I never want to lie or give you a false perspective of me and my life. Which is what brings us to this "fashion" post.

I am not a fashion icon nor do I ever aspire to be. I wear what I want to wear. I wear what makes me comfortable and happy. Giving you fashion posts on this blog is something that I truly love doing because I love clothes and shopping and dressing up. But I also like dressing down and it feels wrong for me to hide that from you.

I want to continue doing fashion posts, but this is the start of everyday wear, the clothes you won't see on other blogs. This is who I am and the way I dress and there is no use in hiding it.

Today's outfit is for a lazy Saturday. I'm in love with these leggings and my t-shirt. I watched The Amazing Spiderman the other day and I'm truly in love with him and most other Marvel superheroes. Sure Batman is incredible, but I think overall Marvel is my favorite. But it's not like I read comic books or anything, my opinion is purely based on movies.

For this and future blog posts I'm going to try a bit harder to find links to the exact articles of clothing shown. This has always been a problem because most of my wardrobe I've had for years, but I've gotten rid of a lot of my older stuff and I'm trying to restart my wardrobe. It's been fun.

So anyways, here is a lazy Saturday outfit with leggings and Uggs, and seeing just how much gray and black I could wear. Also, I was taking pictures outside in the morning in this outfit and I wasn't cold, which is highly irregular for the beginning of February in Northern Utah. This has honestly been the weirdest winter of my life.

Also, I apologize for the sun in my face and my squinted eyes. 

Purse: Nordstrom Rack

Cardigan: Target

Shirt: JC Penny's

Leggings: June & Daisy

Socks: K.Bell

Boots: Costco

More Fun Marvel Shirts:

 THANKS FOR READING!!