Skippy Says: Yes Woman (OOTD)

I really need to learn how to say "no." I think it's because I'm a people pleaser, but I've never been very good at it. Except for with Ryan. Poor guy, I feel more than comfortable saying no to him. And since I have a lot of wannabe nos to get off my chest, he gets far more than his fair share.

Even though I'm only working part-time right now, I feel far busier than when I used to work full time. Because I can't say no, I end up running around doing various things I've agreed to each day. Every week I think the next one will be less busy, but somehow it never is. Ryan keeps encouraging me to take just one day to sit in my PJs and read and watch TV all day (I know, he's a keeper). As nice as that sounds, that would require saying no, and that part doesn't sound so nice. At least my closet is being put to good use since I'm getting out all the time. There's always a silver lining.

Shop:
- Forever 21 dress (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Forever 21 jacket (circa 2004, no longer available)
- Anthropologie belt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie booties (bought on sale circa 2010. no longer available. Buy kind of similar here)
- Yellow cashmere ruffle socks (gift from my mother-in-law)
- Vintage earrings

Skippy Says: It's Time (OOTD)

I bet you're wondering why I've been wearing my hair up so much lately when I usually only wear it down. Come on, you know you have. You can't possibly have better things to do with your time other that sit around and ponder my hair styling decisions. Truth is, I need a haircut. Like, really really need one. I only cut my hair twice a year or so, but I've let it go far too long this time. Split ends abound. But I don't just want to cut it on any old day-- I hate getting a haircut and having it look all cute only to come home, sleep on it, and have it look blah again the next day without anyone seeing it in its full recently cut and styled glory. I don't know how much longer I can hold out though. Maybe Ryan will plan a surprise date night for the day I schedule the cut? Wink wink, nudge nudge.

Shop:
- Zara dress (no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie belt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale for $40! No longer available)
- Anthropologie earrings (circa 2010, no longer available)

Skippy Says: Stop The Presses (OOTD)

Internet, I have an announcement. I've decided to go vegetarian. I didn't think it'd be such a big deal, but apparently I was wrong. My family is, um, less than pleased. I believe somebody said something about my future baby dying if I "continued this with craziness." The only slight problem with that argument is that I'm not pregnant. Or breastfeeding. Or, you know, a mother. Someone else very seriously warned me that I "won't be fun anymore." That may be, but hopefully my bright pink shoes will fool people into thinking otherwise. Because everyone knows only fun people wear pink shoes.

Shop:
- Papaya dress (circa 2009, no longer available. Buy kind of similar here or here)
- Anthropologie denim jacket (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale for $40! No longer available)
- Target earrings (bought circa 2009, no longer available)

Skippy Says: Dressing Up For My Man (OOTD)

A couple of weeks ago I was bumming around online and stumbled upon an online personality test. Turns out I'm neurotic and "highly dependent." Um, yes.. Tell me something I didn't know.

Although I love travelling, I really miss my peeps at home while I'm gone. You know, probably because I'm "highly dependent" and all. This trip to Austin was the first time I've been away from Ryan for that long in years, and I really missed the daily squeezes he gives me. Though I do have to say, my friend's "big spoon" during our cuddle time was really comforting. Watch out Ryan, you've got some competition.

Ryan loves seeing me dress up (and I love him for that), but apparently sometimes my fashion choices are a little too out there for his liking. Oh, and too "Anthropologie-y." It's ok, he's just a boy and doesn't know any better. But since I'm still feeling lovey dovey after being away from him for nearly a week, I decided to put together an outfit I thought he would like. A tight little skirt should do the trick, right?

Shop:
- Anthropologie skirt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar on sale here or here)
- Anthropologie top (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Zara belt (buy here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Earrings borrowed from my mother-in-law