Bridge of Light

When I was in 8th grade I got my braces off after a year and a half of having them off. After they were taken off I was given a retainer to wear until I turned 18. The reason for the retainer was because one of my front teeth never grew in, so it had a false attached to it. I got told that when I was 18, after my teeth had finally settled permanently, I could get an implant. 

Well, I turned 18 seven years ago and I have yet to get an implant. The reason is simply because its insanely expensive. Since I have yet to scrounge up $3,000 for a tooth I've had to stick to the retainer since 8th grade. 

That's twelve years.

Needless to say I've been very self conscious about it for those past twelve years. I don't look my age because all you see is metal when I smile. I hate it, but at the same time I won't go out in public without it because I don't have a tooth!

All I've ever heard about is the implant. In the last twelve years of wearing this stupid retainer nobody ever told me about a Maryland bridge.

Until I got my root canal.

When I spoke to this new dentist he gave me multiple options instead of the implant. For the first time I actually heard of something other than what I was stuck with.

We discussed the pros and cons of the bridge and came to the decision that it would be the best option for me until I can afford the actual permanent implant. 

For the remainder of my appointment he took a mold of my teeth and set up the time for me to come back. It was supposed to be a two week process for the bridge to be made so they scheduled me 3 weeks away so that it would be 100% ready for me.

Yesterday I got a phone call saying it was done early. I'm going in tomorrow to get in put in.

I don't know if anyone really understands what this is like but I am so unbelievably excited. This is something that has held me back and dented my confidence since I was 13 years old. I've hate smiling, I've hated telling people why I still wear a retainer, I've hated correcting people when they guess my age. It's been nothing but a pain and it's finally going to be gone tomorrow. 

 

Dress: Wet Seal
Hat: Wet Seal

Shoes: Forever Young

Shrunk

 Husband accidentally shrunk this shirt by drying it. I was pretty devastated because I love it {and it was only $5!}. Luckily I was able to tuck it into a skater skirt and you couldn't tell it was awkwardly shrunken.Taran learned his lesson with laundry and will no longer wash anything of mine unless it's underwear or sweats. Bless his heart, he felt really bad about the whole situation.

Hat: Wet Seal
Top: Cotton On
Skirt: Wet Seal
Shoes: Rue 21

natural

Dress: Bohme | Jacket: Charlotte Russe | Necklace: Wet Seal | Hat: Wet Seal

The best part of having my hair this long is that I literally don't have to style it some days. When I get out of the shower and don't have time to blow dry it I just put a bit of mousse in it, pop a hat on and I'm good to go! It dries into nice natural waves. Hopefully it keeps my hair a little bit healthier too, since there's no type of heat on it. My hair could use all the health treatment it can get.
Being a grown up now means I don't have much spare money to splurge on a haircut. It's been almost a year since I've had even a trim.
Here's hoping now it'll be easier for me to save up to get it maintained.

hey chambray

Dress/Belt/Cardigan/Boots: Wet Seal
Hat/Tights/Earrings: Charlotte Russe

One of my favorite trends right now is chambray! It's still pretty cold outside but I'm itching for Spring to come, so I decided to bust out the dress I bought myself for Christmas. I did have to put some tights underneath because of the unfortunate chilly weather. Even though I want to deny winter, it's still there. Boo.

While we wait for Spring to show it's face I'll enjoy the lovely trends that are popping up. Including all the chambray tops, skirts and dresses!
Check out these picks I've got my eye on!

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Dumbday, Monday, Tuesday

Sundays are the worst days to work.
For starters I have to get out of bed when I would rather snuggle with my handsome fiance. The days I have off we usually just hang out in sweats and relax together all day long. But unfortunately some days I have to go spend 8 hours at the mall where all the customers are mean and messy. {Seriously though, is there a general rule somewhere that says: "if you go shopping on a Sunday don't forget to be an ass hole"?}
Another reason: it's literally all day. My shift is from 11-7 and since it's winter time I'm coming out of the mall to darkness every time. It's not so bad in the summer, but it still feels like I'm there allll day.

I mean, it's my job and it comes with expectations, one of them being working that occasional Sunday. It's really not a huge deal, and I'm getting paid so I really can't complain.
They just suck.
I'm sure anyone in retail would agree.

Next week though, I'm all about sweat pants and food and Netflix with Taran.

Argyle Socks and my boring Friday

Dress: Ross
Chambray top: Wet Seal
Boots: Charlotte Russe
Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Hat: Charlotte Russe
Bracelet: Rue 21

Today I wore some argyle socks with my boots.

Actually I wore one red/black sock and one gray/orange sock. I was in a hurry.
If my mother saw she would not be pleased.

Yes, this is the most exciting thing I have to write about today ok? Don't judge me. Just laugh.

Today I also had a bad hair day. Apparently when I curl my hair a certain way I look like I'm wearing a wig. Neat!

To avoid too much frustration with it I just threw a hat on. Which I ended up liking better than the original outfit idea.

My back is sun-burnt from doing yard work yesterday. Ouch.

You guys, I'm boring, I know. But hey it's Friday!

Everyone enjoy their weekend and I'll probably have something funner to write about tomorrow! Or Sunday....or maybe Monday. {You know cause...weekend time = Taran time.}