Today’s post is short and sweet for a couple of reasons. They may or may not include the following:
I thought I had a post scheduled for today and then watched too much trash tv to relax and then realized I didn’t have a post prepared so I’m writing it at 11:45 pm and blanking on how to use words properly.
I hate how I look in these photos but have decided to post them anyway. Maybe it’s just hormones talking to me.
I was having a good hair day and wasn’t about to let it go to waste.
I ate too many cinnamon bears (if you haven’t had these, stop everything and try them) while attempting to capture the perfect Instagram photo. I gave up, ate some and went into a coma.
Side note: these are all definitely real reasons.
I figured you would rather just enter to win a $100 giftcard on a Wednesday. You read my posts almost every day so I’ll give you a break and let you enter for something more fun.
Grace in Style
I don't know what you're talking about…You look absolutely adorable in these photos! And I love those heels!
Stopping by from the linkup! Would love if you stopped by and said hi! 🙂
Grace in Style
Alice Warren
You look stunning in these photos. I always love the mix of plaid & leopard together.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Rebecca
On the contrary, you look gorgeous & flawless!!!
Best!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Bree Aylwin
You look fabulous! Love these shoes
Elegance and Mommyhood
Those leopard heels are gorgeous and pair so well with the red plaid. Loving your hair like that also. Don't be hard on yourself Alissa – you are a stunner! Thanks for an awesome giveaway, also. =)
Rachelle Pinksole
I love any outfit with plaid and the print mix is genius.
xo
PinkSole
Taramixandmatch
This is such a great way to wear a denim jacket…so cute!
Inge Jane
I love this dressed down work look! And dang, yes you were having a great hair day!
Elle Sees
the link won't work for grain and glitter on the giveaway000or maybe it's my computer?? anyway, i need to try the bears–what!!!–and love the hair!
Laura B
These pictures are gorgeous! I would love to know how you twist your hair up like that. It's beautiful on you!
Karly @ Miss in the Midwest
You don't like how you look in these photos?! You're nuts! I love how you layered everything together.
The Real Arnolds
That purse is everything. Okay, maybe a bit dramatic, but it is awesome! Love the whole look. You are so good at putting things together.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Closet Fashionista
I like this outfit, you're crazy to not like how you look in these photos.
Those shoes and the bag – GORGEOUS!
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
Sabina B.
Love the plaid shirt!
http://jeansandroses.blogspot.com/
Jessica
I could buy so many donuts with $100 and I just might share with you….if that increases my chances of winning…even though I know it doesn't 😉
26 and Not Counting
Jasmin daily
Your hair in this post is perfection! You look gorgeous as always, thanks for the giveaway!
xo, Jasmin
http://www.jasmindaily.com
Shannon Jenkins
Um love!! The plaid and leopard is perfect!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Alecia Mariana
Well you look gorgeous and your hair is perfect! Totally know the dilemma though 😉
xx,
La Joie de Vivre
Libby G.
Loving your leopard accents! Have I told you lately you have perfect hair???
Libby
Stylin' Iowan Blog
Priya
I love your hair like this, I almost thought you cut it! I have been caught in the trap of trash TV lately too! My roommate has gotten me hooked on RuPaul's Drag Race. What's your poison?
♥ perfectly Priya
Darcy
Sooo cute! I love how your hair looks here!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Shannon Rice
Well there is certainly nothing wrong with the way you look in these pictures…your outfit is perfect and yes, your hair is definitely on point! Now…what are these cinnamon bears you are referring to because it sounds like something I would eat too many of as well.
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Erica Wells
You're too cute and crack me up! I think these pictures are great! And hey, sometimes things are best left kept simple and brief. 🙂
Erica
http://www.pumpsandpushups.com
Laura.
You look amazing. Loving everything you're wearing 🙂
Anything & Everything
The Average Girl's Guide
Love your posts, even ones at 11:45 pm! Adore this look and good call not letting a great hair day go to waste.
alyson
http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com
Nicole Layne
Lol, your reasons are too funny. I think you look great in these pictures and your hair does look amazing. I love the pattern mixing here!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
This is such a cute outfit, I'll have to keep it in mind.
Danielle Wallace
I don't see anything wrong with how you look in these pictures! We're all just too harsh on ourselves sometimes. I loveeee plaid and leopard together and you're wearing it just right! I'm going to have to pin this outfit so I can re-create it if I ever find the perfect plaid button up (I haven't had any luck with that yet).
willfullyelegant
I am glad you decided to post these photos because the outfit is so darn cute! Love the plaid with chambray and leopard combo!! And you are so adorable..you crack me up everytime, now I have to try the cinnamon bears!
Fabulously Average
You were having a good hair day! And I hate when that happens, when you think you've got a post ready and realize that no, you don't and now you have to scramble to get something together.
Cheers,
Joanne
FabulouslyAverage
awhite
It's the hormones- because you're lovely here, girlfriend.
I spy some killer shoes. Love how you wore 'em! 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Daily Express
That plaid shirt is too cute, and I love it with the leopard pumps. I'm also LOL-ing at your reasons for not having a "proper post." Followed by….a proper post with a fabulous outfit. 🙂
Gina – On the Daily Express
Keit
Woohoo, that's a big ass giveaway!!! O_O
Loving the outfit and the photos, why the hell don't you like them? You look amazing and so pretty here!
Liz | Shopping My Closet
Great outfit! Too bad we didn't get to see your cinnamon bears – now it's an excuse to get some more so you can photograph them!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Krysten Quiles
You look gorgeous,I especially love your hair!
Marie
that print pattern is adorbs.
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Anna Baun
I think you look fantastic! Plaid and leopard are one of my favorite combinations! Happy Wednesday! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
baublestobubbles.com
Umm, I need to know ASAP what cinnamon bears are! They sound addicting and amazing. And you look amazing in these pictures! I love the dressed up flannel look. I seriously hate how I look in all my pictures after I take them. You go into it thinking "damn I look cute today" and then it's like…no. At least for me. I don't think I photograph well in the winter haha
Lisa
I think these are great photos and you look so pretty… I love your hair!
Lisa @ Daily Style Finds
Rachel Lynne
Gorgeous outfit lady! Love the plaid and leopard together!
Allie
I love this look – especially those shoes! The most effective (and important) neutral, in my opinion 🙂
xo,
Al
http://www.sparklesandstilettos.com
Nicole Cors
I have those heels and am in love! What an awesome look, I haven't thought to style them with red plaid, but will have to try it out now :).
Thanks,
Nicole, keepcalmandcocoon.com
Breenah A
I know you weren't fishing for compliments, sometimes you just don't like how pictures of yourself look, but I think you look great 🙂
Kristina
Ooo girllll, you really were having a good hair day! You really never should let those go to waste 😉
Kristina does the Internets
lil_lady_dz
I am so Loving the plaid with the denim jacket! Awesome style!!!
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I know this is about the outfit (which is phenomenal by the way) but I LOVE your makeup!
xoxo
http://www.randiwithani.com
Ladies in Navy
you look ultra gorgeous and your hair!!! so beautiful!
ladies in navy
LyddieGal
Is there anything worse than when a good hair day goes to waste?? Lately I've been the 11:45 pm post writer, or the 7:30 am trying to get it done while also getting ready for work poster…
Chic on the Cheap
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
Cute outfit! Perfect mix of casual and professional!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
Bogi RedReticule
Perfect casual chic outfit! That clutch is adorable.
Red Reticule
Head to Toe Chic
I think you look gorgeous in these pictures!! and I love your plaid top!
xo,
Angela
Alyssa
You look stunning…can't believe you (and your hormones) weren't going to post these!
Jen Dang
Girl, you cray — you look gorgeous here! Also, need to get my hands on these cinnamon bears …
xo Jen
Skirt The Rules
Pat
Hon, you must have dirt in your eyes because you look adorable! You are def having a great hair day and love love your outfit! Never would have thought to wear those shoes! Such a grand idea! I know how you mean though, sometimes you just aren't sure, but it's done so post it anyway! Looks like you had good reason to, as always you look gorgest! <3
ourthreesons
I can't believe there's someone else out there that loves Cinnamon Bears as much as I do! They are impossible to find in my area, but I do pick them up when ever I am in the US (which is only 15 minutes away) If you haven't heard of them, there is also such a thing as a chocolate covered cinnamon bear, (imported from England I think) which is available at the cutest little old fashioned candy store in my town. They are amazing! Great pics, we are our own worst critics though, right?
Wishes & Reality
Love, love your hair like this! You look so pretty.
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Meghan @ Hayes Days
Here here for posting anyway!! The outfit is too cute to not post. Your hair is looking fantastic and I totally understand having word formulation issues. Especially at 11:45pm. I've already been asleep for an hour at that point. Now I need to find cinnamon bears.
Caitlyn S.
Love the leopard heels!
Just so you are aware- grain and glitter bloglovin wasn't working bc there's a http before the http://www.bloglovin….I fixed it on me end. But the IG for them isn't working either …..
Ty!