[callout]I love posting What I Wore *most* Wednesdays. This post, which dates back to my first blog back in 2011, is one of my most viewed posts. It may have been because my friend Nester shared it. Or, it may have been because you love What I Wore as much as I do. Either way, this post still gets lots of love.[/callout]

Last Wednesday, I mentioned that I had learned a lot since I started my What I Wore Wednesday posts a couple months ago. My friend Gretchen urged me to share more on that subject. So, I thought this week I would tell enquiring minds what they want to know!  Or at least my friend Gretchen…

Set a goal and just do it. In January, I made a decision to LOSE IT (the 4th baby extra cushion).  The picture on the left is the first picture I took for WIWW. The one on the right  is one I took last week.  Taking a picture every day of myself has given me great motivation to watch what I eat and get moving.

Left :: Indiana t-shirt, my fave Gap Jeans, White Long Sleeve T {JC Penny}.

Center :: Navy Blue Tank {Old Navy}, Tunic Blouse {H&M}, White Cardi {Old Navy}, The jeans.

Right :: Black V-neck Knotted T {Ann Taylor}, Boyfriend Cuffed Capri’s {Eddie Bauer}.

Layer. Layer. Layer. And use what you have. I do not have a huge budget to shop for clothing.  One of the things I have learned is to add a layer to change up a shirt that I’ve had for a while.  Now, this becomes a little bit harder for summer, because I live in the south and it is Hot. Hot. Hot.  So, working within that small budget I make a list of items I want to add to my wardrobe and keep my eyes open for them at all kinds of stores from Walmart to the Mall.

Left :: Coral Tank {Old Navy}, Blue button front T {Walmart}, The jeans {Gap}

Center :: Same Tunic from above but adding a Navy Blue 3/4 Sleeve Cardi {Walmart}

Right :: Bright Pink Cami {Walmart}, Grey V-neck T {Kohls}, Black 3/4 Sleeve Cardi {Walmart}

Color is your friend. I’m a mom.  I don’t always get the sleep I need and some days I don’t feel like wearing color.  But as soon as I put it on I look and feel better.  One of my goals now, is to put more color  in my wardrobe.

Left :: Bright Yellow T {Ann Taylor Loft}, Navy Blue Cozy Hoodie {CAbi}, Long & Lean Jeans {Gap}.

Center :: Red Blouse {Eddie Bauer}, Olive Green Tank {Target}, Boyfriend Cuffed Capri’s {Eddie Bauer}.

Right :: Red Jacket {ATL}, Grey V-neck T {Kohls}, Long & Lean Jeans {Gap}.

And the most important lesson I’ve learned.  Have fun.  Don’t take yourself too seriously. Get a makeover. Smile more. Grow your hair out at 40.   Take a risk…like posting WIWW every week.

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What about you?  What have you learned lately?  Let’s chat!  Check out the adorable Lindsey and the other WIWW gals over at:

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