New in My Closet

On Friday, six girlfriends and I spent three hours shopping in our brand new Forever 21 finally.  We were celebrating a birthday and getting a little bit of retail therapy together.  It was a complete and total blast. But even with all that time, I still feel like I haven't gotten my fill of the enormous new store.  I plan to spend a little bit of time there to tomorrow on my own... I tend to be a more productive shopper when I'm shopping solo.  But there's no way I'll have near the fun I had with my girlies on Friday.

Here's what I brought home.

I found this top in taupe, and plan to tie the sash in much less of a bow-in-my-belly-button kind of way.

I had to get on the peacock bandwagon with these lovelies.

I actually bought this top in "nude" which is an ultra pale pink.  It's beautiful but it might get returned because I'm not sure it works the rest of my closet.

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In other news... da, de, da, da, da, daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

And the winner is:

Congratulations, Olivia!

Be sure to check out Miss Olivia's fantastic Fashion Wednesday Feature!  Who knows, you may see the prize featured around there sometime soon??

To Model The Giveaway Goods

After the bloggy blah that settled in during the late stages of this last 30x30, I've decided to take a bit of an outfit-post hiatus.

But, I thought I'd leave you with one last post (you're welcome) mainly because I've got something to give away!
Yellow Striped T (Old Navy); Lilac Cardi (Old Navy)Denim Mini (Express); White Knee Socks (Target)Boots (Victoria's Secret); Scarf (Courtesy of The Vintage Scarf)Rhinestone Flower Earrings (gifted)
When The Vintage Scarf offered to provide one of their scarves for me test drive and then give to you, I was very flattered and very grateful.I was a bit worried though when I wasn't given the chance to choose the scarf for myself.  EEEKKK!!!What if they sent me something that I couldn't style?

As you can imagine, I was thrilled when this adorable, polka dotted little number arrived in my mailbox.  Its yellow, purple and navy dots were exactly what I needed to accessorize my new yellow striped Tshirt. Perfect.
Want to make it yours?

To Qualify:You must be a follower of Leaving The House in THIS?!?andYou must visit The Vintage Scarf and report back with your favorite scarf

I'm going to be honest with you.  I would love to keep this pretty pretty for myself.But, I promise to give it to one of you lucky readers next Friday, March 25th. 

On an unrelated note: 

What do you think, how old is too old for a mini skirt??

Shortsleeve Tops by Forever 21

100th!!!!!!!!

Right. At. This. Very. Moment. You, along with 100{!!} followers are reading the 100th post on Leaving the House in THIS?!?

Woo Hoo! Celebration Time!

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*This picture in no way indicates that I endorse smoking cigarettes. {Unless you're 100 years old, and then I say, "smoke 'em if you got 'em!"}  It is just further evidence that I have a silly sense of humor*

I'm sure you aren't as excited about all these "100" milestones as I am... soooooo, I thought I'd give you your own reason to celebrate.

As promised I'm commemorating all the fun this blog has brought into my life by hosting a giveaway for you!

I chose this delicate and chic Silver Hammered Heart Necklace from The Chartreuse Room because this lovely little shop was where I made my first ever Etsy purchase. 

Awwww. Nostalgic.

Isn't it pretty?

Don't you just want to wear it right now?

Me TOO!

That's how I knew it was the perfect way to say, "Thank You."

After all, without you the reader, there is no blog.

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Here's the lowdown on how to "enter":

 This Giveaway is open to all Google followers (new & old) of Leaving The House in THIS?!?

All you have to do is drop me a little comment below letting me know that you'd like to be included in the celebration.  Make sure to include your email if it isn't available on your "follower" profile.  And just to add some randomness fun, you should tell me your favorite number between 1-100 too.

I'll close it all up at 11pm EST {because that's when we usually go to bed} on Sunday, February 20th.  The winner will be picked using random.org and announced Monday, February 21st.

Easy peasy, right?

Good Luck and may the most stylish reader win!!!

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Congratulations to the beautiful and talented Killer B of Killer B Ramblings.

Go ahead, stop by and tell her how fabulous and fun she is...

Whatcha Whatcha Watcha Want?

Happy Friday!

Today I'm in the mood to celebrate and I'm looking to you for some assistance.

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Lately I've noticed lots of little things that make me want to throw a little bloggy party.

1. Yesterday was the four month anniversary of Leaving the House in THIS?!?

That's like a 1/3 birthday, right? Cause to Celebrate.

2. I'm inching closer and closer toward my 100th post. Cause to Celebrate.
3. Leaving the House in THIS?!? just passed 100 followers. Cause to Celebrate.
4. This blog has opened my eyes (and my google & bloglovin' readers) to so many amazing new blogs!   So many of which I've fallen in love.  I'm talking head over heels.  Take this pretty girl for instance.  Or this fabulous fashionista.  And don't forget this lovely lady. Cause to Celebrate.
5. Comments like this one, "gosh, you look wonderful," just plain make my day. I mean how can you not love that?  Cause to Celebrate.

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For those reasons and many, many more I've decided to host a giveaway!
And since it is YOU, the beautiful and faithful readers here, who have provided all those "causes to celebrate," I want your input.
I've come up with a couple ideas but I'd like YOU to make the final decision.

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Option 1: CSN has generously offered to provide some shopping stimulus

Option 2: A 1 Year Subscription to InStyle (my go-to fashion bible)

Option 3: A pretty piece of jewelry from one of my favorite Etsy stores

I've put a little poll up on the sidebar and I'd love for you to chime in with your opinion.

I'll leave the poll open for a few days and then announce the giveaway in my 100th post.

Thanks a bajillion (in advance) for your input!!

Hope your weekend is full of celebration.

**UPDATE**
Thank you for all of your votes!
The decision has been made and will be announced in my 100th post.