Lent + Colorado = Brrr

Hello, lovely readers!
    Long time, I know.  Life in Colorado has been gradually getting busier and busier, and I'm happy to say I finally made the time for another blog post.  Should I have finished my paper that's due tomorrow?  Probably.  But I got the sudden inspiration for a quick mind break from both school and wedding planning.
   As mentioned in the previous post , we at 1918 Miles are doing our best to have a "no pants Lent." Given the recent snowstorms and crazy-cold weather in CO, it has definitely taken some inner convincing to stick with the idea. I tried it out last year, and I must say I had no idea how little thought it takes to put together a typical pants outfit. This goes, that's warm, the end.
   Although it takes a bit more planning than I'm used to, I think I'm liking it so far. I feel so much more motivated when I'm out and about in a cute outfit, and double points for feeling as though I actually look like a lady! Of course, there have been the inevitable "you look so nice! Where are you going?" comments, but what's Lent without explanations of why you're doing something? ;)  Frankly, I think it's sad that we've gotten to the point of dressing nicely being so unusual for daily behavior, but that's another matter entirely.  Besides that, modesty is a bit of a passion of mine, although I'm not proud to say I usually fall quite short of my goals.  Granted, I'm not the biggest fan of waking up and realizing it's 15º outside and knowing I have to find a way to stay warm. Once you get used to the idea, though, it's really not so hard to figure out what does and doesn't look good with multiple layers of tights. All that being said, I was quite fortunate to have a day right off the bat that was about 60º (no tights!).

shirt: Target | skirt: JW | shoes: Target

(FYI, my hair isn't actually asymmetrical)

(ignore the less-than-appealing background; I was in a hurry)

How awesome are these shoes?!  They were handed down to me recently by one of the other sistahs, and they've quickly become a favorite part of my wardrobe.  Do they hurt like I've been standing on sharply sloped stilts all day?  Yes.  But I refuse to wear them now if I have a considerable amount of standing or walking to do (I was on my way to the airport that day to pick up my fiancé).  So worth it.