I was so tired on Monday. I really had zero motivation to get dressed but eventually decided on my go to striped tee with my super old green polka dot Old Navy shorts. My necklace is from my most recent Rocksbox set; you can sign up and receive your first month free of charge with code: whatnicoleworexoxo.

I’m feeling kind of weird about sleeveless things now that I’m allowed to wear them at work. It’s been a true sauna like experience in Kentucky recently. It’s been more of a minimal clothing vibe lately. But, I feel like I really need to work on toning my arms a little more to be 100 percent comfortable with “suns out, guns out.”

I found these shorts at Goodwill and always get so many, “where did you find them?”‘s when I wear them. I’m sad to report after much searching I haven’t found anything similar out there. Sigh. I know.

I like how these shorts look paired with a white tee, but chose to go with the red stripes for something a little more daring. Also, I’m very sad to report that…my shorts are suddenly all becoming too big. Society says we should be happy when we lose weight, but I am just really sad at the thought of my clothes not fitting.

While I was in Chi last weekend, I got to meet up with tons of fashionistas and also some major thriftinistas! I left inspired and ready to hit the ‘Will when I got back. I had some time on Wednesday so after getting my car washed I walked into my closest Goodwill. I was super excited that it had been reorganized! Everything is sorted by size finally #yaaaaassssssss

I snagged this shirt and wasn’t sure about it on the hanger, but loved the colors. Once I got to the dressing room and tried it on I was in love! It’s super cute tucked in or left loose and I’m already thinking about all the fun things I can pair it with.

Guys. This turquoise bracelet on the right. Please. Plus it’s only $12, holla! Still loving all things druzy and this arm party just felt like it belonged with this shirt.

I had the hardest workout this week. It was very yikes but I ended up putting in an extra fifteen minutes and felt great at the end. I desperately wanted to take the next day off (especially after eating a burrito bowl at Chipotle), but felt bad about making excuses.

Lately, I’ve started noticing little differences in my body — more energy, better mood, a trimmer waist, little muscles starting to form on my arms and thighs. It’s not necessarily about losing weight for me, but feeling good about myself and getting into better shape.

xo, Nicole