tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23048049011247819142024-03-13T02:01:47.614-05:00The Original BrynnI'm Brynn. This is what I wear.Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-80019847800698522812013-08-15T18:02:00.003-05:002013-08-15T18:02:28.824-05:00New URL Reminder!Hello all!<br />
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I can't believe it's been a month since I changed my blog's name and URL to <b><a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/">brynnash</a></b>! If you haven't already changed the URL in your reader, please do! You can now find me at <b><a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/">brynnash.blogspot.com</a></b>.<br />
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Hope you're all having a great summer! :)Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-36196868796454059242013-07-16T07:11:00.001-05:002013-07-16T07:11:06.648-05:00New Blog URLHello everyone! I just wanted to write another friendly reminder that my blog has been moved to <a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/"><b>brynnash.blogspot.com</b></a>. If you still want to follow along, I would love to have you add my new<b> </b>URL to your reader :) I'm still doing the 30x30...yesterday's post can be seen <a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/2013/07/fifteen.html"><b>here</b></a>!!Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-63299748504710546042013-07-14T15:55:00.002-05:002013-07-14T15:55:40.268-05:00Fourteen + New Blog URL!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last time I wore my nude flats, Rooney decided they looked like a good chew toy. I was so bummed, and immediately went online to reorder another pair. They arrived just this week, so I'm really happy to be wearing them again. I was down a pair of shoes in my 30x30! Yikes!</div>
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I wanted to alert you all that I'm changing the name of my blog to <b>brynnash</b>. The URL will be changing to <b><a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/">brynnash.blogspot.com</a></b> as well. I just wanted to let you know to change my URL in your reader to my new address. I'm making the change for a few reasons. First, "brynnash" has been my email account for about 8 years now, and has been my username for many things. It feels like "me" and I'm really attached to it. When I first started blogging here, "brynnash" was already taken (it was my old college blog, had two posts, and I couldn't figure out how to access it again). I spent a lot of time today recovering old email addresses and freeing up the URL so that I could have it for this blog. I never felt attached to "The Original Brynn" and it has always bothered me that "brynnash" is not my blog's name. So, now that it's available, I'm making the switch!!</div>
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If you'd like to keep following along with my blog, please add <b><a href="http://brynnash.blogspot.com/">brynnash.blogspot.com</a> </b>to whatever reader you use, and feel free to follow me on Google Friend Connect at my new site as well. Thank you!</div>
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If anything funky is happening on the new site, please let me know as well - I would love to hear from you!</div>
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I had a completely different outfit planned for today, but we got close to 5 inches of rain last night, cooling down everything and turning our heavily air-conditioned apartment into a near ice box. Since I'm hanging around home working on homework today, I decided to dress a little more warmly than the shorts and tank top I was originally planning on wearing.<br />
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I mentioned that my family was coming over last night to see Spamalot with Kevin and me, and it was SO good. Seriously, if you haven't seen that show and enjoy British humor, it is fantastic. It was a great way to kick off our weekend!Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-65740712091401682662013-07-12T13:21:00.000-05:002013-07-12T13:21:09.929-05:00Twelve.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm pretty sure my camera is dying a slow, obnoxious death. On the one hand, it's fine, because it's a crappy camera and I have had it for almost 6 years. On the other hand, I'm bummed because...no camera?! Oy. Luckily, I found a self-timer app for my iPhone, and I wound up taking today's pictures on my phone! Believe it or not, it's easier for me to take a details shot (like the one above) with my phone than with my camera! I thought it was really slick to take photos today, so I'm going to try this out for a while. I'll play with the settings a little bit and editing, etc., but so far, I am a fan.<br />
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Tonight, my parents and brother are driving down to our place for dinner and to see our university's production of Spamalot! I'm so excited - I love musical theater, and Spamalot is so hilarious! Kevin and my mom haven't seen it before, and I can't wait to get their read on the show. Plus, our university's theater department is awesome. They do more shows in a school year than any other school in the country!<br />
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I hope you all have a great weekend! Who's doing something exciting?Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-2004066404272304862013-07-11T18:45:00.000-05:002013-07-11T18:45:28.575-05:00Eleven.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Shirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Shorts: </b>Old Navy <b>Sandals:</b> Target <b>Necklace:</b> Made by my friend!</div>
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Oops, sorry for yet another janky photo. I took this after a day full of work and class, so my pants are wrinkled, my hair looks pretty bad, and I'm sporting some super cute bags under my eyes. I wanted to make sure I got a post up for the 30x30, though!</div>
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Have you guys heard of this app called Helium Booth? Maybe I'm super late to the party, but my friend Megan just showed it to me and I'm absolutely hooked. Basically, the app takes videos, and it makes you sound like you've inhaled a ton of helium (mouse mode) or it lowers your voice in an opposite way (bear mode). I can't stop taking these videos and sending them to my friends and family or just laughing until I cry. Here are a few of my favorites:</div>
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My response to a video my cousin sent me - my ridiculous giggle!</div>
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And...since I'm 6 years old at heart, a story I told Kevin involving farts.</div>
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<b>Shirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Skirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Sandals:</b> Payless <b>Necklace:</b> Forever 21</div>
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Oof, sorry about the crappy iPhone photo and cheesy grin, you guys! My regular camera was being super funky today and not letting me upload any photos, so you're stuck with the old iPhone...</div>
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I did not have to work or go to class this morning, so I was able to sleep in a little bit (8:00! Woooo!) and work on some homework before hitting the gym. Ten minutes into my workout, an episode of What Not to Wear came on...so instead of spending the 30 minutes I intended to on the treadmill, I stayed on for the whole episode...I burned 700 calories, though, so that was awesome! I just love What Not to Wear, and I'm so sad it's going off the air! I really hope that TLC keeps playing it in syndication, because it's so entertaining. I've learned a lot about how to dress my body through the show as well, and how to become more confident in my skin. Plus, it's shows like this (and trashy reality TV) that make my workouts go super fast!! Please tell me I'm not the only one who watches trashy reality TV on the treadmill...</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-58024108328464454362013-07-09T18:29:00.001-05:002013-07-09T18:29:56.681-05:00Nine.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You guys, I'm not sure what the deal is, but the mosquitos and gnats where we live are <i>horrible</i> right now. Seriously, they are everywhere. Every time I walk outside I get at least one bite, and I've inhaled so many and gotten so many stuck between my glasses and my eyeballs that I could scream. They buzz in my ears incessantly. This morning, walking to my car, I had one trapped in my hair. ICK. They even are coming inside - I kill at least one mosquito each day in our apartment, and there was one in my office at work today when I was trying to get things done. A couple of nights ago, there was a mosquito in our bed...I only noticed it when I woke up with mosquito bites <i>all over my toes. </i>At that point, they don't even itch anymore...they just hurt.</div>
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Is it just us, or are any of you experiencing a disgustingly high amount of mosquitos and gnats where you live right now? I mean, we usually have a boatload of them (people in MN say that the mosquito is our state bird), but it is abnormally gross right now.</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-19738764642950631602013-07-08T11:06:00.001-05:002013-07-08T11:06:53.164-05:00Eight.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is the first day of my last summer class, and I'm actually really excited about it. My professor wrote the textbook that we're using, and he also happens to be my advisor <i>and</i> favorite professor, so it will be a great class! I also start back up with working again after a lovely week off, and while I'm bummed that my break is up, I'm really excited to see the staff I work with again. Supervising 18 college students is a challenge sometimes, but they make me laugh so much and I love watching them grow as leaders.</div>
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Today's outfit, believe it or not, is a little bit of a stretch for me. This skirt has no purple in it, so to be wearing a purple tee with it feels weird! I usually dress so literally and matchy. Part of what I wanted to get out of this challenge, however, is pushing myself to dress outside of my comfort zone a little bit, and I'm taking little baby steps along the way.</div>
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Another simple outfit for me! It's super hot outside today and I wanted something that would keep me cool and comfortable. We cleaned our apartment all morning so things are clean and tidy before my last summer class starts tomorrow, ran a few errands, and had a lunch date at Panera (Caesar salad = yum!). It was a great Sunday! I'm relaxing this afternoon watching Gilmore Girls while I get my school stuff organized, catch up on blogs, etc.</div>
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This week of vacation has been awesome - I'm back into the swing of things tomorrow!!</div>
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I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as well!</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-116569593167301472013-07-06T11:24:00.002-05:002013-07-06T11:24:56.233-05:00Six.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Tee:</b> Old Navy <b>Blazer:</b> Old Navy <b>Shorts:</b> Old Navy <b>Wedges:</b> Payless <b>Necklace:</b> Gift</div>
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Ultimately, I am really happy with who I am. I am a good person who does the right thing, cares for others, but also places a lot of importance on caring for myself. I'm smart, friendly, and talented. I have a compassionate heart, particularly for children and animals.</div>
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The way that I had always pictured my life is not really what I want anymore. I want more from life - I want<i> purpose</i> and <i>excitement</i> and <i>meaningful relationships</i>. I won't be content to just keep on going through the motions.</div>
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I want to start living more for me, and not somebody else. My life is <i>my life</i> and as long as I keep on doing the right thing and treating others well, I am capable of making my own decisions. I am lucky to have a partner who feels similarly. We both make sacrifices so that each other can be happy as individuals and as a united couple.</div>
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I'm not 100% sure what is in the future for me, but I'm going to do my absolute best to make intentional decisions so I don't get bored with my safe, expected life.</div>
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We're back from Kevin's folks' house, and we had such a great time! Yesterday, we spent the afternoon in the pool, playing games, and watching all of our dogs play together in the big backyard. We played a lot of badminton in the evening after a delicious grill out dinner and trip to the dog park, and then went to go see fireworks all together. Today, we enjoyed more puppy playtime, a family walk with all the dogs (we love our dogs, can you tell??), and a movie. It was so much fun, and we're back home now with two really, <i>really</i> sleepy pups :)</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-29804792169926912312013-07-04T09:54:00.001-05:002013-07-04T09:54:33.744-05:00Four.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Tee:</b> Target <b>Shorts:</b> Tommy Hilfiger <b>Sandals:</b> Old Navy<b> Necklace:</b> Forever 21</div>
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Happy Independence Day, to all of you who celebrate! We are headed to Kevin's parent's house today for swimming, eating, and all-around merriment, and will be there through tomorrow, so I'll be "offline." I will still be wearing my 30x30 items and I'll take a picture of my outfit, but I may not blog it until the weekend. Time for celebration!!</div>
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<b>Dress:</b> Old Navy <b>Vest: </b>Old Navy <b>Sandals:</b> Old Navy <b>Belt:</b> Target <b>Necklace:</b> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EclecticWendyDesigns">Eclectic Wendy Designs</a></div>
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Today is Kevin's 26th birthday!! We have a pretty low-key day planned, since Kevin isn't one for big birthday fanfares or anything. All he wanted was to spend time together and get some ice cream, so that's what we're doing!<br />
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Yesterday, <b><a href="http://franish.blogspot.com/2013/07/i-know-what-boys-like.html">Fran</a></b> had an interesting discussion on her blog about dressing for yourself vs. dressing for others (in particular your partner). Almost 100% of the time, I dress for myself, but today, I dressed for Kevin. He has said before that he <a href="http://theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com/2013/04/productivity-and-purple.html" style="font-weight: bold;">loves seeing me in purple</a>, and I know he about dies whenever I wear anything that shows off my legs, so I thought this purple dress was the perfect way to make him smile on his birthday. He also tells me all the time that I don't need to wear makeup to look beautiful, so I went really simple today with just mascara. I still feel like me and am dressing true to myself, but this outfit is one that he really likes, too :)Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-73743533079729775042013-07-02T11:53:00.000-05:002013-07-02T11:53:12.195-05:00Two.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Tank:</b> Old Navy <b>Cardigan:</b> TJ Maxx <b>Jeans:</b> Old Navy <b>Flats:</b> Payless <b>Necklace: </b>Forever 21</div>
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Today's outfit is perfect for finishing my final paper, relaxing with my dogs, and going to play trivia at a local restaurant tonight. I am soaking in all of this free time!</div>
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So I've written about my <b><a href="http://theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com/2013/04/bodies.html">body struggles</a> </b>before...and things really haven't gotten easier for me. I still feel uncomfortable in my body and although I've been trying hard to lose (or at least maintain) weight, I have <i>gained</i> 7-8 lbs since January, putting me at my highest weight ever. GROSS. I went to the doctor yesterday for a check up, and finally have a reason for this! I was diagnosed with <b><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353">hypothyroidism</a></b> about 2.5 years ago, and after about a year of tweaking, I had found a dosage of medication that put my thyroid levels back within a normal range. Yesterday, though, my doctor told me that my levels had shot through the roof, which explains why I've been gaining weight, feeling depressed, and been much more tired than usual. I'm starting a higher dosage of my medication today and hoping that it will make losing weight easier for me, and make me feel better in general. Keeping my fingers crossed that things turn around for me soon!!</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-62206621989751596072013-07-01T08:14:00.001-05:002013-07-01T08:14:51.161-05:00One.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Chambray shirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Skirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Shoes:</b> Target <b>Belt:</b> Target <b>Necklace:</b> Gift</div>
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It's here! The 30x30 that <b><a href="http://thisevolvinglife.blogspot.com/">Inge</a> </b>and I are taking on together is finally here! I have been wanting to do this for a while, and it feels great to have a friend alongside me. Be sure to check out Inge's blog as well to follow along with her.</div>
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I love this skirt, but I feel like pencil skirts are often not flattering on my body, which makes them hard to style sometimes. My chambray shirt seemed to be a good fit, since it's a little looser and forgiving, but just the shirt and skirt together made me look a little boxy and plain. I tried tucking in my shirt, but it was bunchy and looked weird. Instead, I tried to define my waist a little more by adding a belt - it almost adds a peplum kind of silhouette...and I like it! I have always loved the look of a skinny belt around the waist on other people, but I'm kind of squishy and feel like it emphasizes that. However, I'm trying hard to step outside of my comfort zone and accept my body the way it is, so here you have it!</div>
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I hope you all had a great weekend! I finished two summer classes on Friday, so I was able to relax and "play" guilt-free all weekend long! It felt awesome. I caught up on blogs, watched Monsters Inc and then went to the theater to see Monsters University, and had time to cook some food instead of just grabbing whatever was in my fridge. This week is going to be awesome, with hardly any obligations. I've needed this break for a while, and I'm super happy to be getting it!!</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-80435805412439632512013-06-29T17:04:00.001-05:002013-06-29T17:04:42.338-05:00Budgeting Bloggers: June<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's time to link up with the budgeting bloggers again! Here is the damage for the month:</div>
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<li><b>Purple dress:</b> Old Navy, $10</li>
<li><b>Black dress:</b> Target, thrifted new, $5</li>
<li><b>Floral dress:</b> Target, thrifted new, $5</li>
<li><b>Striped dress:</b> Target, thrifted new, $5</li>
<li><b>Brown sweater:</b> Old Navy, $3</li>
<li><b>Striped tee:</b> Old Navy, $5</li>
<li><b>Striped sweater:</b> Old Navy, $8</li>
<li><b>Floral blouse:</b> Target, thrifted new, $4</li>
<li><b>Teal wedges:</b> Target, thrifted new, $4</li>
<li><b>Green flats:</b> Target, thrifted new, $4</li>
<li><b>Orange flats:</b> Target, thrifted new, $4</li>
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My grand total for June is $78. I originally had just planned to get the Goodwill items (so many awesome things, right?!). However, I wound up having some Super Cash at Old Navy so I picked up a few things. Many of them satisfy some holes in my closet (black/white striped tee, light chambray shirt, nude sandals), and I wound up picking up the jeans because my only other pair of skinny jeans shrunk and are now way too short for me to wear. I also picked up a new pair of black sandals at Target since my old black sandals were several years old and getting uncomfortable, worn, and stretched out. I have a ton of items that I am ready to take to Plato's Closet and/or Goodwill, so hopefully I'll add a little bit of money back into my pocket :)</div>
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I haven't worn many of these things yet, but many of them will be included in my <b><a href="http://theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-ive-been-wearing-lately-my-30-items.html">30x30</a> </b>items, so you'll see them soon!</div>
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I'm linking up with <b><a href="http://franish.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-budget.html">Franish</a></b> and the other budgeting bloggers! Check out everyone else linking up and see how they did in June.</div>
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Oh my goodness, you guys! I just finished two of my summer classes, before my final summer class begins July 8. I have been <i>swamped</i> this week with final exams, papers, group projects, and presentations. I have one more big paper due this Wednesday, but other than that, I'm freeee! I'm so happy - I don't know if I've been this busy before. 14 hours on campus between class and work leaves for very little time for the things I do to decompress, like blogging and interacting with you all! So I apologize for my silence this week, too. With all the work I've been doing lately (I work in college orientation), I haven't had exciting outfits either. This is what I look like pretty much every day, with a slight variation in shoes and bottoms:</div>
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Not exactly blog-worthy, right? Oh well. My job isn't glamorous, but it's super fun!</div>
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So <b><a href="http://thisevolvinglife.blogspot.com/">Inge</a> </b>and myself are doing our very first 30x30 challenge together, starting on Monday! I'm so, so excited about it, and wanted to show you all what my 30 items are before I get started with outfits on Monday. Here they are!</div>
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<b>Green flats:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Black wedges:</b> Payless <b>Nude flats:</b> Payless <b>Black sandals:</b> Target <b>Nude sandals:</b> Old Navy <b>Pewter sandals:</b> Target </div>
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<b>Gray/white striped tank:</b> Old Navy <b>Black/white striped tee:</b> Old Navy <b>Coral tee:</b> Target <b>Purple tee:</b> Target <b>White ruffle tee:</b> Target <b>Black 3/4 sleeve shirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Khaki/white striped sweater:</b> Old Navy <b>Floral blouse:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Chambray shirt:</b> Old Navy </div>
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<b>Denim jacket: </b>Levi's <b>Black blazer:</b> Old Navy <b>Coral cardigan:</b> TJ Maxx <b>Green vest:</b> Old Navy </div>
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<b>Purple dress:</b> Old Navy <b>Black dress:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Striped dress:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Yellow lace dress:</b> Target </div>
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<b>Black jeans: </b>NY&C <b>Skinny jeans:</b> Old Navy <b>Coral shorts:</b> Tommy Hilfiger <b>Khaki shorts:</b> Old Navy <b>Black shorts:</b> Old Navy </div>
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So there you have my 30 items! I can't wait to get started! I'm going to wear my other favorite items that didn't make the cut this weekend before the rest of my closet is off limits for a month :)</div>
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<b>Dress:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Blazer:</b> Gap <b>Sandals:</b> Old Navy</div>
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Happy Monday! What a weekend! We were hit hard with storms in Minnesota this weekend. Up in the Twin Cities, where my family lives, there were trees down all over the place, and some people are still out of power (from Friday evening!). A <i>huge</i> tree fell on my grandpa's house, but thankfully, he wasn't home when it happened and the tree didn't fall through the roof. An hour southwest, which is where I live, we didn't have as much damage, but we did have some ginormous hail. Seriously, there was one chunk outside our door that was bigger than a ping pong ball!</div>
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I went to the wedding of a very good family friend this weekend. It's her second marriage - her husband died back in 2005. I used to nanny her daughters, who are now 18 and 21, and are like my little sisters, and it was so much fun to see them again. The wedding was held at their friend's house: a 100-year-old mansion with a carriage house and gorgeous gardens. It was so beautiful! Unfortunately, the house was out of power due to the storms the night before, but the candlelit wedding was still so pretty. I really love weddings :)</div>
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I'm super excited to share with you that <b><a href="http://thisevolvinglife.blogspot.com/">Inge</a></b> and I are going to be undertaking the <b><a href="http://www.kendieveryday.com/p/30x30-remix.html">30 for 30</a></b> remix challenge that <b><a href="http://www.kendieveryday.com/">Kendi</a></b> started several years ago (essentially, you pick out 30 items of clothing and wear them for 30 days)! We've both been considering it for a while, and decided we'd just go for it :) We'll be starting July 1, and we want to encourage you all to join us if you're interested - just be sure to tell us that you want to join along. I'll be posting my 30 items later this week, so stay tuned!</div>
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I hope you all had a great weekend!</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-61693782821744272982013-06-22T08:00:00.000-05:002013-06-22T08:00:00.613-05:00Liebster Award!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ah! I'm super excited, you guys! I have been nominated by both <b><a href="http://thisevolvinglife.blogspot.com/">Inge</a></b> and <b><a href="http://littlebitofwowe.blogspot.com/">Danielle</a></b> for a Liebster award!<br />
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The Liebster award is passed along from blogger to blogger in a kind of pay-it-forward manner. You have to have under 200 followers to be eligible. The rules are as follows:<br />
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It's a great way to spread the blog love :)</div>
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<b>Here are my 5 random things:</b></div>
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1. I'm a really good speller. When I was in 5th grade, I won our school district's spelling bee and went onto the regional spelling bee. I thought I was really cool at the time (also because I was on the 5th grade math team and we won 1st place in a regional competition. I'm a nerd, okay?). Just this week, someone asked me how to spell "pterodactyl," and everyone was impressed/weirded out that I knew how to spell it.</div>
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2. My favorite place to sing is and always has been in the bathroom (although stairwells and parking garages are also wonderful). When I was little (like 3 years old), I would refuse to get out of the bathroom stall until I was done singing every verse and chorus of the song. In college, I would purposefully walk to a different floor in my residence hall to shower because there weren't many people who lived on that floor and their bathroom was always empty and had awesome acoustics. I would sing, sing, sing in that bathroom every day. To this day, I still start every morning by singing in the shower and then having a dance party for one while I'm getting ready. It wakes me up and puts me in a great mood!</div>
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3. I absolutely <i>love</i> Harry Potter. Yep, I said it. I think that JK Rowling is an incredible woman and inspiration, and I feel very connected to the series. I feel like I grew up with Harry, Hermione, and Ron, and the books were such important pieces of my childhood and adolescence. Hermione was an excellent role model for me, as a smart, high-achieving, confident young woman, which was so crucial in a society in which these traits are not necessarily valued for women.</div>
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4. On a somewhat related note, I'm a proud feminist. I am passionate about equal rights for women. The tattoo on my foot is the female symbol, and six months after getting it, I'm still as in love with it as I was the day I got it. I'm also a huge advocate for equal rights for LGBT individuals. Some of my best friends growing up were gay males, and I have a couple of friends who are transgender. Their experiences in life are heartbreaking, but also inspirational. I want to get another tattoo of an equal sign to show that I am committed to equality for all. <i>(I don't like to get political/preachy on my blog, but this is one of the things in life that I am SUPER passionate about - along with dog rescue and proper sex education - and it directs my life every day.)</i></div>
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5. I really love stupid and funny YouTube videos. I'm currently obsessed with Miranda Sings (<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghjmid6rGcw">this video</a></b> is one of my all-time favorites of hers), but I also love <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HttF5HVYtlQ">this video</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2xzWbRwOio">this video</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtX8nswnUKU">this video</a> </b>(all are oldies but goodies). They never fail to make me laugh and can cure any bad day.</div>
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<b>Inge's Questions</b></div>
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1. What's the best thing to come out of blogging, besides meeting new people?</div>
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Oooh, that's a great question! I think the best thing about it is that it has helped me to think about purchasing clothing with more intention. I used to see cute things on the sale rack and buy them just because they were cute and affordable instead of thinking about how versatile it would be in my wardrobe or for my current lifestyle. I have gotten so much more thoughtful when shopping, and it is easier for me to leave things at the store, even if they looked good on me and had an affordable price.</div>
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2. What trends have you tried that you might not have before you started blogging?</div>
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Hmm. I'm not particularly a trendy person, so it's hard to think about. While I have almost always really liked lace, I am not sure I would have had the courage to buy a lace dress if it wasn't for seeing how pretty and versatile they were on other bloggers. And I'm really glad I didn't look back - I <i>love</i> my lace dresses!</div>
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3. What popular trend is everyone wearing that you are still hesitant about?</div>
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I'm <i>not</i> a fan of tribal prints. As a white woman, I feel like wearing tribal prints is disrespectful to the native populations to which those tribes belong. I don't think that someone's native culture should be "trendy" for others. But maybe that's just me...</div>
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4. What's the most exciting thing you have planned for the summer?</div>
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Oh, goodness, who knows?! I've been so swamped with class and work lately that I can't even think about what's coming up this summer! I'm not going on any vacations or anything...I think we've already had our exciting moment in adopting our puppy!! :)</div>
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5. What was the last movie you saw?</div>
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In the movie theater, I saw The Purge. It was pretty ridiculous, to be honest. I love movies that scare me (as long as they're not gory), and The Purge definitely messed with my head a little bit. However, it was definitely not a "good" movie...just entertaining, I suppose. I really want to see Monsters University!!!</div>
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<b>Danielle's Questions</b></div>
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1. What is your most embarrassing childhood memory?</div>
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When I was in first grade, we had a new student join our class. I wanted to be welcoming to her and be her friend, so during "circle time" in the afternoon on her first day of class, I decided to come sit by her. As I sat down, I farted. It was mortifying at the time (I used to be <i>really</i> uncomfortable with bodily function humor...but now I think farts are funny. Yes, I'm like 12 years old on the inside...). I think it's hilarious now.</div>
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2. What is the best book you've ever read and why?</div>
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I love <u>Animal Dreams</u> by Barbara Kingsolver and <u>The Kite Runner</u> by Khaled Hosseini, but I think my all-time favorite book (aside from anything Harry Potter) is <u>The Giver</u> by Lois Lowry. Yes, it is a book for children, but I find it to be so poignant and striking. I loved it as a child, but have a much deeper love for it now. The plot is fascinating, and the characters are rich and powerful.</div>
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3. Which one of your family members are you the most like?</div>
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I'm not really sure. I don't think I'm like many people in my family - not in a bad way, though. I used to be a lot like my mom, but not as much as I've become an adult. I think I have pieces of all my family members, as well as things that are uniquely mine. For instance, I'm musical and smart like my dad, I'm caring and compassionate like my mom, and I'm passionate and feisty like my brother.</div>
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4. What's the best trip you've ever taken?</div>
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This is a tough one! I think the best trip I've ever taken was this past summer, to Yellowstone. I went with Kevin's mom, dad, and one of his three brothers. Now, I'm a self-proclaimed "inside girl," and spending lots of time outdoors is reallllly not my thing, so when we had the opportunity to go camping in Yellowstone, I was a little hesitant. However, I decided to go for it (plus, I <i>love</i> Kevin's family and have always wanted to go on a trip with them!) and be a trooper. It wound up being the coolest trip. We drove from Minnesota to Yellowstone in an RV all together, and then traveled around the park for a week. It was so amazing to see all of the geological features and the wildlife. I learned so much on the trip and we all had such an amazing time together. Also, I developed this "persona" while we were in Yellowstone, called Junior Ranger Brynn, and I would describe in my own way what all the wildlife and geographical features were about. It started out as a mockery of the Neature videos, and was pretty ridiculous, but Kevin recorded me while we were out touring the park and I made a Junior Ranger Brynn video when we got home. It's become a bit of a joke in the family since then :) [I uploaded it in case you want to see me making a fool of myself and talking in my silly Junior Ranger Brynn way. It's super crappy quality, too...]</div>
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5. Worst fashion trend? Best fashion trend?</div>
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I think I've answered these before in Inge's questions. My least favorite fashion trend right now is tribal prints (followed by super short shorts that show butt cheeks, crop tops, and high-low hems). My favorite fashion trend currently is probably lace, but I also really like colorful blazers and popover shirts.</div>
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<b>I'm nominating...</b></div>
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Andi from <b><a href="http://just-another-smith.blogspot.com/">Just Another Smith</a></b></div>
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Kristina from <b><a href="http://kristina-in-retroworter.blogspot.com/">Kristina in Retroworter</a></b></div>
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Heidi from <b><a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/">Literate & Stylish</a></b></div>
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Lynette from <b><a href="http://lynettemarieh.blogspot.com/">Lynette Marie</a></b></div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-27872643088754937032013-06-20T19:37:00.001-05:002013-06-20T19:37:53.960-05:00Comfy Dresses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Dress: </b>Old Navy <b>Flats:</b> Target, thrifted new <b>Belt:</b> Old Navy <b>Necklace: </b>Gift </div>
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Thank you all for your sweet comments on my anniversary post! Kevin and I were able to spend some good quality time together. We had lunch and dinner together, ran errands, and watched our wedding video (like we do every anniversary). It was so great to reflect on our past three years of marriage, and set some goals for our fourth year!</div>
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It's been yet another busy week, y'all. I'm pretty exhausted, but I'm still managing to plug away at school, work, and spending time with Kevin and the pups. I only have a week left of the two summer classes I'm taking right now, and then I have a week off before my July class starts. It's going to be wonderful when classes get done!</div>
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These are two of the outfits I wore this week. Both were worn on some of my long days of work and school (14 hours on campus...oof!), and were perfectly comfortable for such long days of sitting in a desk in a chilly, air-conditioned classroom. Like I mentioned last week, I really prefer wearing classier, less casual clothing. I'm all about the comfortable, easy dresses. When I'm as tired as I have been lately, these kinds of outfits are perfect! What do you like to wear when you're too tired to think?</div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">My dad wrote and sang a song for our wedding. The song is all about our love story. Dad and I recorded ourselves singing it together about two years ago, and I listen to it all the time. It's such a special song, and it is one of my favorite parts about our whole wedding.
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our wedding was one of the best days of my life. It was so fun and meaningful and beautiful. It captured our love perfectly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(Yep, Kevin had a ponytail the first two years we were together. He has been shaving his head for two years now!)</span></span></span></div>
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Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-78358208796786403202013-06-14T14:50:00.000-05:002013-06-14T14:50:08.253-05:00Casual Friday<br />
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<b>Top:</b> Target <b>Jeans:</b> Old Navy <b>Sandals:</b> Target <b>Long necklace:</b> F21 <b>Heart necklace:</b> My grandma's</div>
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There is really nothing to say about this outfit - it's essentially jeans and a tee, but it's comfortable and cute and it totally works for a Friday :)</div>
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We have a fun weekend planned. Tonight, we're going to a dinner theater in the Twin Cities to celebrate my dad's birthday. I'm a huge musical theater lover, so I'm pretty excited to get to see a musical tonight...plus, I get some good family time! Remember a month ago when I said we were going to foster a puppy? Well...we absolutely fell in love with her, and have decided to adopt her. Tomorrow, we finalize the adoption and we couldn't be more excited to have her join our family permanently! Her name is now Rooney, so follow me on Instagram (brynn_mcconnell) if you want some Pippin + Rooney pictures!</div>
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Rooney and me this afternoon. She was watching ants crawl around on the sidewalk...</div>
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<b>Top:</b> TJ Maxx <b>Cardigan:</b> Target <b>Shorts:</b> Old Navy <b>Shoes:</b> Target</div>
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So, I don't love this photo (ew, legs), but I'm all about being real on my blog...so this is what I wore today! It's another pretty simple shorts + cardigan outfit, but when you wake up at 5:00 am and forgot to plan an outfit, it's tried and true, you know?</div>
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While most of my classmates are showing up to our summer classes in a t-shirt with yoga pants, athletic shorts, or jeans, I feel really weird doing that. Maybe that worked in undergrad classes, but I feel like I need to look at least somewhat put together when I'm at class. I concentrate better and am more productive when I look nice. Thus, I wear outfits like this, and stand out like a sore thumb. Oh well. Is that just me?</div>
Brynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304804901124781914.post-34561179620628583692013-06-12T09:03:00.001-05:002013-06-12T09:03:16.700-05:00I Miss You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Tee:</b> Target <b>Skirt:</b> Old Navy <b>Scarf:</b> Old Navy <b>Shoes:</b> Payless</div>
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I've been trying my best to keep up with blogging despite my crazy class and work schedule, but it's been a little tricky, so please bear with me! I've been missing it a lot (including reading and commenting on your blogs, too!!), but I haven't had the time to really sit down and catch up yet. I really wanted to participate in <b><a href="http://www.puttingmetogether.com/">Audrey's</a> </b>7x7 remix this week, but I didn't have time to prep for it :( That kind of thing is right up my alley (showing the versatility of your wardrobe!) so I'm bummed that I missed out. I have been really toying with the idea of doing some kind of 30x30 remix a la <b><a href="http://www.kendieveryday.com/">Kendi</a></b>, and even have my 30 pieces picked out...what do you think? Should I go for it?? I could also create some kind of linky party (even though I really, <i>really</i> hate that term) if any of you want to join.</div>
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As for today's outfit, I love it! I tried on about 4 or 5 different things today until I landed on this. I really love this skirt, but sometimes I struggle with styling it. I'm slowly warming up to pattern mixing (but it has to be a little more subtle...I wouldn't wear a polka dot blouse with this skirt!) and I like how the stripes and leopard print look together. And, you guys, I'm wearing wedges again! They're pretty comfortable, and totally do-able for a full day of classes.</div>
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Thanks again for bearing with me and my sporadic posting/commenting. I miss you all and hope to get into my summer routine soon!!!</div>
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