LifeSTYLE: Military

From Runway to Real World

is a mini-series focused on taking trends found on the runways at Fall Fashion Week 2012

and styling them for real world situations.

Let's be honest, not all runway styles are realistic in real world settings, but that doesn't mean we don't want to enjoy what is currently trending.  Instead, tweak the style so that it suits your life!

I came across this great post from Glamour showing the twelve "most wearable" fashion trends and thought you might be interested in taking a peak.

Throughout the mini-series, I will have several guests posting about their favorite trends from the Fall Fashion Week runway.  They will share ways to style their favorite trend in the real world.
Today, I have Angela from one of my favorite blogs sharing how she incorporates the military trend into her everyday wardrobe.  I love how she shows us that trends can be used for casual looks.

Hi, I'm Angela from Head to Toe Chic and I'm so happy to be guest posting for Lindsay today! Military is a big trend for fall and I love this military inspired jacket that I purchased from Old Navy a couple years ago. Other ways I've incorporated the military trend into my wardrobe are by wearing this vest and this dress. Will you be wearing the military trend?

Jacket: Old Navy (similar)

Jeans: Seven for all Mankind (similar)

Shirt: Ralph Lauren (love this option)

Bag: Clothes Hound (similar)

Shoes: Dolce Vita (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: Handpicked

Don't forget to stop by my blog and say hello!

Thank you so much, Angela for showing us how to incorporate this great trend into our every day attire!  Guys, check out her blog for more outfit inspiration.  She rocks some amazing accessories and even dons some glitter boots!  Adorbs!

Easy Stromboli

Each Sunday I sit down, go through my cookbooks/Pinterst/All Recipes app to make my menu for the week.  I try to make different things to keep it interesting, to please my hubby, and because I enjoy cooking.  There are always nights where I know we are going to be busy or I know I may be more tired than others so I try to pick easier meals to prepare those nights.  We rarely eat frozen foods like pizza or meals you warm up in the microwave. 

So when I came across this easy stromboli recipe I decided to try it this week!  Last week we spent extra time with family and had many late nights/busy days so I knew Monday would be rough.

Ingredients:

Pillsbury refridgerated French bread

Sliced (thin) deli ham

Shredded Mozzerella cheese

Parmesan cheese

1. Roll out the French bread on a lightly floured surface to make it one big square.
2. Spread as much mozzerella cheese as you like all over the bread.
3. Lay the ham on top of the cheese in a single layer.
4. Roll the bread up from a small side and pinch the seam closed.
5. Lightly brush with melted butter and shake parmesan cheese on top.
6. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
7. Let cool and enjoy!

 I served mine with some warmed up pasta sauce.  I think it would be good with pizza sauce as well.
The only thing I would do differently if time allowed is to make the dough from scratch.

Copy Cat Friday (a little late)

If you read my post last Thursday, you know that I took a short break from blogging to mourn, celebrate, and find comfort in the passing of my husband's Mamaw.

While breaking, I missed out on Copy Cat Friday with Sarah from Frills for Thrills and it just happens to be one of my favorite link ups each month so I decided to go ahead and participate still even if I am a little late.  Thanks for forgiving me.

I have a board on Pinterest titled: "CopyCat" specifically for looks I find that I would like to copycat. (Duh! :o) And I also have a board titled "The stuff in my closet could be styled this way..."  Between the 2 boards, I've gotten a lot of (p)inspiration here lately for remixing my wardrobe!

The picture I chose to copycat this week is:

I chose this one because I'm quickly realizing that this whole pattern mixing thing has gotten my attention.  Seriously, 80% of the pictures in my "Copy Cat" board are of pattern mixing.  I'm not quite yet ready for the mixing of polka dots and stripes so I thought I would give this a go first.

Here is my interpretation of the look:

Sweater: Ralph Lauren (thrifted), Shirt: LL Bean (thrifted), Jeans: AG (Goodwill), Shoes: Target, Bracelet, ASOS, Necklace: eBay

Had I posted this on Friday it would have been perfect for Frugalista Friday as well!

Outfit Deets:

Sweater: $3.00 thrifted

Shirt: $4.00 thrifted

Jeans: $5.00 Goodwill

Shoes: $14.99 Target

Bracelet: $9.99 ASOS

Necklace: $11.88 eBay

Total: $48.86

  My little photo bomber is Football.