boots: famous footwear, pants: F21, Top: Steve and Barry's, Blazer: Nordstroms, Cowl: Yarn Plus Yarn
Awkward:- Using my bottle of PAM cooking spray as a rolling pin. I think Martha Stewart would cry if she saw me in the kitchen sometimes.
- Being the weird chick in the car next to you at the intersection, having a mild conniption fit with her windshield wipers going a hundred miles an hour and not a rain drop in sight. Sometimes I hate driving other people's cars. I can't figure out how to work their stuff.
- A bathroom light switch that's in the hallway, instead of actually being in the bathroom. That light switch should know that I think it's a looser. And that I want to karate chop it.
- The hair we found growing out of the middle of Tyson's forehead. -- Super sexy as always.
- The bed head I had this morning. I swear I was killin' the break dance moves in my sleep last night.
- Forgetting to put my little ice scraper in my car. Thus it's replacement being my neighbor's giant green shovel.
- Sitting down on a warm toilet.
- People saying to me, "Hey. You're that one blog girl." I never know what to say to that. "Um... Yep" And then I nod my head 5 times to cover for the awkward silence.
- Stomping suddenly on my breaks, resulting in about 50 million pounds of snow avalanching from my roof onto my windshield. Actually this was more scary than awkward. And then someone honked at me. Which wasn't very nice.
- Husband being particularly loud today during pictures on campus. Work it baby! Yea! Let me see that hand on your head. Ooh. NICE. The camera loves you! Work it! Work it! He must like it when people give us the stink eye.
Awesome
- Spinning snow cookies in Husband's truck. Why are those always so fun?
- The real live Scotsman that came into my office the other day. I swear his accent was straight off the set of P.S. I love you. And I was smiling like an idiot.
- The fact that Husband still has my garter hanging up in his truck
- Making husband skip class and go to lunch with me. We ate Turkey BLT's with everything on it, and talked for 45 minutes straight. I love being a bad influence on him sometimes.
- The fact that my whole first two hours of work today included pizza eating, ornament sorting and Christmas decorating.
- Dropping this blog post and the emails I was supposed to be writing tonight, and having a BBQ with friends and a rowdy game of pool.
- The giveaway I'm having tomorrow morning with some lovely items from Yarn Plus Yarn. That's where that fabulous honey colored cowl is from, in case you were wondering.
Get. Excited.
112 Response to Awkward and Awesome Thursday!
ha ha been there done that with the rolling pin. Awkward moment I had: finding a gray hair in Sir Matt's eyebrow. Don't tell him I told you. So I see your blog has a new little sumpin' sumpin' going on. Want to give mine a face lift? Do ya? Do ya?
hoooray! already excited. sounds awesome.
the warm toilet comment made me crack up. so true, it is so awkward and makes my mind go "eeeeeewwwwwwwww".
and when i saw your outfit for this post i was like hey! i could maybe do that. i love it. happy thursday, friend!
Oh yeah, I've definitely used a balsamic vinegar bottle as a rolling pin.
Today's awkward moment: a curator at my museum asking me if I was celebrating Hanukkah, and my sheepishly admitting that I'm not Jewish too, I just know Yiddish words.
Awesome: The Beau geeking out about things in my field of study. I've brainwashed him!
love love love the cowl sweater wrap! such a lovely look. :)
i wander, i wonder
Love these awkward/awesome posts! And that cowl looks awesome on you!
xxAnisa
hilarious post! loooove the outfit, girl. the colors are awesome!
just found your blog. you're adorable!! as in gorgeous and your photos are so fun!!
That link to Yarn Plus Yarn was dangerous. I accidently bought myself a gift :)
Oh your awkward list just made me guffaw out loud. I can relate to several of those. And loving the outfit. I just realize I had 13, yes 13!, stripey tops in my wardrobe and you've given me inspiration of what I should do with them. :)
oh man, every week these just get better sydney! i love awkward and awesome thursdays. and can i add my own?? awesome: getting 6 boxes of cereal for $10 on sale. awkward: bringing them home, and then realizing 6 boxes of cereal don't fit in our little baby apartment. maybe next year? :)
Xoxo.
hi sydney. sorry i've been commenting like crazy lately, but i just had to tell you that i love awesome and awkward thursdays. they make thursdays worth it. also, i love trying to figure out where you are on campus through your photos. 5 years there...i miss it...
This post made me lol. I will echo the throng before me that's said this...
I love your blog! Your outfits are so inspiring and you are just too cute. Plus you can just feel the love for your husband oozing from your blog, and that's pretty cool too.:)
I can't remember if I have told you before but I love your blog and I love those Famous Footwear boots you always wear. So much even I went to try and buy me some online the other day and can I tell you that the brown colored ones are totally out of stock EVERYWHERE!!! I am just waiting to find a pair available so I can grab them. Have a great weekend!
I love awkward & awesome thursday! :)
Awkward:
-Not realizing that one of the library doors is stuck, and walking slam into it (it's supposed to swing), and it not budging. Especially when there's like 4 people behind you, trying to flee at the same time.
Awesome:
-Spending 3 out of the last 4 days with some of the cutest and best children ever.
I loveee that scarf you have, and I can't wait for the giveaway tomorrow!
Wicked outfit as always! And it everything looks so cozy and warm.
Shit happens for the embarrassing/annoying things!
kiss kiss bang bang
warm toilet seat... euf, you make me cringe! but love that you grinned like an idiot for the scotsman. im the same way! creepy even.
so, ho hum, my first contribution to a/a posts:
awkward: thinking husband had tracked mud inside on the floor, pick at it with my finger, and realize its dog poop. under my finger nail. then sniffing my finger.
awesome: the smell of my christmas tree every time i walk in the door.
clearly i'm a olfactory kinda gal.
xox, corinna
Awkward:
1. Running into your boyfriend for 3 years in middle school at ihop and him not remembering who you are.
2. Going to my 3rd period class instead of 2nd and being late at the same time.
3. Wearing 2 different earrings.
Awesome:
1. Running into my boyfriend for 3 years in middle school at ihop and him not remembering who you are(:
2. Realizing you decorated for Christmas 2 weeks ago and its just now December.
3. Forgetting to write a paper and realizing it's due not this thursday but next thursday!
P.S. I want to know how to wrap you scarf. or is it a cowl? I can't tell. Could you email me at kaseysisson1432@gmail.com please!
Eewwwwww on the whole toilet thing. That TOTALLY weirds me out when it happens.
Awkward: Chit-Chatting with some peeps for a while (who I don't know really well) then later realizing I have BIG pieces of pepper in between SEVERAL of my teeth.
Awesome: my mama mia and sister lady are coming to visit us TOMORROW! Hip-Hip!
Hey sweets.
Um P.S I love you was set in Ireland so although Gerard Butler is Scotish he was actually attempting an Irish accent in that one ;) Just imagine him in a loincloth yelling THIS IS SPAAAAAARRRTAAAAAAAAA! and everything'll be ok!
xx
I'm a new follower to your blog, and I must say I am disappointed I didn't hear about you earlier! LOVE that cowl by the way.
P.S. I rocked "the bun" to work today!
Stefanie
Haha, break dance moves :P
Great outfit! I wish you had red lipstick on though, I think it fits you better.
http://thestylevoyager.wordpress.com
awkward/awesome=spending 45 minutes in walmart trying to explain that my kid had pushed the cancel button and i'd paid for my groceries with the wrong card. having to repurchase all of my groceries. being called "ma'am" like fifty times by the OLD check out lady. i swear, i'ma ship this kid to hogwarts just so i can send him a howler! harry p geek. yep.
so so cool i love thursdays! :D
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/
http://blogcouture.bigcartel.com/
Your awkward/awesome posts always make me smile. The term "snow cookies" is a new one for me though--I've always called them "donuts" :)
As always you manage to make me laugh! That cowl (err I call them scarves haha) is SO adorable! CANNOT wait for the giveaway!
<3 kris&kel
www.krisandkel.com
You know what would be awesome...would you tell us how you do your hair???? :)
Awkward? Racing those other people to the check out line in Wal-Mart, knowinng you're racing, but pretending you're not. You're both totally doing it.
Awesome? You both get to empty lines in the end anyway. But then you may feel awkward anyone for doing the race. :)
You look fabulous Sydney! I love your layers and pairing always. And that cowl is perfect for you!
I WAS wondering about that scarf, so cute and LOVE the colour!
Your are adorable as always. I'm a newer follower of your blog and not sure if I've commented yet, but I look forward to all your posts :)
I love at least two things about you (I'm sure it would be more if we actually knew each other) I love your style and your writing. It seems like you have such a wonderful outlook on life, and that makes you so much fun to follow.
No Guilt Fashion
I'm new to your blog and I'm loving it! Love all your outfits, your blog has inspired me to look at my closet in a different way. Thank you!
keep these awkward/awesome posts a'coming! love them! and yes, martha stewart in my kitchen would be a nightmare... unless she volunteered to take over completely. then i say, go for it. because goodness' knows i'm useless in there.
I was holding my breath just HOPING you would do an "awkward and awesome" post. :) Adorable as always! Here's mine:
Awesome: Not having to go to work yesterday because my boss signed me up to go to an all day seminar.
Awesome #2: ALMOST not going to the seminar and taking advantage of my free day off!
Awkward: Deciding to go to the seminar, showing up, and seeing that MY BOSS WAS THERE TOO! Apparently we were going together, who knew?
Glad I went, otherwise I probably would've gotten fired!
my dear brother is probably one of those awkward "hey blog girl" people. he emailed me to tell me that you work in the office next to his. he was pretty proud of himself for the recognition. and he's my biggest blog promoter. such a stylish young man. your sister would LOVE him. do you think anyone has gotten married from a fashion blog based hook-up?
1. Every time I see you sporting those boots I think, "Man, I love those boots. Why haven't I gotten some of those yet?" One of these days I might actually take care of that... le sigh.
2. I can honestly say I've never heard of a snow cookie until just now. Of course, I live in Texas... we don't get much snow-anything around here.
3. Your hubs gets random super sexy hairs in the middle of his forehead too?! I thought my hubs was the only one with this super human trick!
:)
okay LOVE the scarf, soooo adorable!
"The fact that Husband still has my garter hanging up in his truck "
Day has been made. I can go back to sleep, now. Utterly in love with this outfit. You've got such a simple chic style! That cowl is just lovely.
Yes, A&A thursday! (Now friday, oops...)
Hmm, my awkward of the week would have to be test driving my first car. As I raced along trying to show the salesman my good driving skills, I realized that I was going to pass the exit for the dealership and had to make 3 lane changes in about 3 seconds (with like, 90 cars all around us). The salesman was so terrified that he was actually speechless for a couple minutes.
Awesome: reading your blog post this morning and laughing at work!
The warm toilet one always freaks me out!
Awkward: Searching like a mad woman for shoes that were 65% off in nordstrom rack.
Awkward 2: trying to shove my feet into those beautiful tiny shoes.
Awkward 3: trying on JOhn Lennon esque glasses in said Nordstrom rack with my boyfriend. accompanied by the singing of Beatles songs.
Awesome: walking out of the store with all my money.
LOVE your blog, keep it fantastic!
Molly
lifelovelaugh.blogspot.com
hi dear! love your blog! :)
Love your outfit for today!!
xoxo
Petchie
http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/
Your Awesome/Awkward posts are great!!
Awkward: showing up at work the exact.same.outfit. as a coworker
Awesome: Telling my daughter Happy Birthday this morning (even tho I'm depressed b/c she is 10). She is a great kid and deserves a great day!!
Thanks for having such an awesome blog. I look forward to reading it everyday.
http://theburnettlife.blogspot.com
I love every single outfit!! you look awesome!
I miss the snow in my pictures since I've lived in Nebraska, where the winter was sooo cold.
I miss buying in shops like f21, gap or american eagle.
Now, back to Spain, everything is different! :(
Blogs like yours bring me to USA again and remember those happy months there. THanks!!
awkward: local television commercials. i look away because i'm embarrassed for them.
awesome: getting to rock my wedding dress again for a stylized photo shoot today!
i love your outfit!
Yay, I've been waiting for Awkward and Awesome, its my favorite!
Awkward: Being the only wife at Bible Study without a husband last night because hes working a ton of hours.
Awesome: My 4yr and 2yr old both sitting quietly and still through two (TWO!) hours of Bible Study and prayer without husband's help. Where did that come from?? Whos kids are these???
I've just been getting into fashion blogs, and this is the first giveaway I'm kinda excited about!
Hahahahaha, warm toilet. Woof.
wonderful post!! your husband sounds too funny and i would've loved to see him telling you to work it! and i love this beautiful honey-colored scarf. looks so warm and cozy!!
cuteandlittle.com
That's so funny about your husband. Mine is the same way, instead it's more like "You call that a smile?!" "You can do better, Give it to me!"......what we do for our blogs :)
Awkward: testing out the whole spray tan thing before my wedding and looking like I've been in Mexico for a week while all of my co-workers are ghostly pale.
Awesome: my boss surprising my fiance & I with a weekend honeymoon to his vacation home in Miami... airfare included. Best job ever?! YEP!
I absolutely love the color of that scarf! And I use an assortment of items for a rolling pin, too! :)
you are adorable! Have a blessed weekend :)
Awkward: Having a migraine for the past two days and spending close to 20 hours in bed whining about it.
Awesome: Boyfriend bringing me soup and cookies from Panera Bread.
Awesome #2: Waking up this morning with no remnants of a headache. Glad to be back to life. :)
I love your outfit today -- especially that honey-colored cowl. I can't wait to check out your giveaway!!! :)
Lisa
These look SO amazing!! I'm going to make a cowl for my mom and sister for Christmas!:) I just did a post on you over at my blog
www.twaofabusycatholicgirl.blogspot.com
Love your blog!! Rock on!
ah my gawd! your ackward moments made me LAUGH out loud... especially the photo shoot--hoothoot- one with the hubby. too funny. my bf likes to embarass me in public too.
and wowzahs i totally remember having a snow avalanche collide onto my windshield when i used to drive = terrifying!! i was just too lazy/cold to ever scrape the whole car down!
xoxo jcd
http://cornflakedreams.blogspot.com/
I love those boots you always wear. Did you get them from Famous Footwear recently? Hmmm... early Christmas present for me!
LOL so much over the PAM curler! ... doesn´t matter if Mrs.Stewart would cry your hair looks fab! Love loose waves on you! ... btw cute detail rolling up your sleeves! ;)
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Can't wait for the giveaway!! The cowl is so pretty! I love that last picture of you and all your awkward and awesome moments are AMAZING!
The warm toilet scenario is definitely awkward...been there! I love the new header, Sydney! So cute!
P.S. Can't wait for tomorrow's giveaway, the cowl is soooo adorable!
you are so cute! I love that scarf, everything looks great together!
xxJackie
follow my blog at www.alittlemorebadass.com
Haha! I use ANY thing as a rolling pin. If it's cylindrical, it's on, man!
I'm from Jersey, and one of my friends managed to make his way over to your school a few yrs back. I'm gonna ask him if he knows who the "blog girl" is, now that you're all famous on the school paper, heh.
Awkward: The stare of death you know EVERYONE on the elevator gives you on those especially lazy days when you take the elevator to the 2nd floor. (What? Sometimes the elevator happens to be opening right as you approach it, and I think that's the elevator inviting me to relax for a minute. So, sue me.)
Awesome: The buffet of chocolate covered strawberries at my boyfriend's Scholarship awards dinner last night. He was up there, being all smart and I was walking around, stuffing my face. Good day.
Tooo funny!! Your husband at your photo-shoot cracked me UP :) And each of your awesome moments made me go "awww" :)
Oh and super cute outfit!! I love that cowl/scarf - it is so bright and cheery!!
Small Time Style
You are simply adorable, and I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog!!! Loving your look and those fabulous boot! Have a Wonderful Weekend ahead!
Liesl :)
This outfits is one of my favs!! The scarf is perfect!
Awesome: I was reading your blog last night and fiance was sitting next to me. He says "Is that Tyson Poulton?" and I say "Yes I think so." and he says "I served my mission with him." and I say "Well isn't that lovely!" Small world :) Nate Falslev ring a bell? Check out my blog if you don't remember the name and need to see his pic. ANYWAY you guys are cute and I love your blog Sydney (duh). :)
Sitting down on a warm toilet...that made me laugh.
Warm toilets are only grosser if they're also wet warm toilets. *(shudder). Anyway, when I was little I read a book about a kid who made his brother warm up the toilet before he sat on it. Sick.
Awkward- husband not wanting to go to a couple's dinner with me at church yesterday. (granted, he did work like ten hours that day) So I went alone b/c I had to play the piano. ha.
Awesome- my sister now reads your blog! (I just spotted her comment) They live near DC. You guys should hang out.
Awesome- more than half way done sewing up Christmas presents.
Happy weekend!!
Awkward: Lady in the aisle next to me singing very loudly with the Christmas music and singing all the wrong words.....definitely not on purpose. I was trying hard not to laugh
Awesome: Husband's last exam is today and he graduates college TOMORROW!!!!!!
Awkward: Sleeping on the floor in a house that smells intensely like dog pee.
Awesome: Sleeping on the floor in a house that smells like dog pee five feet away from one of the best sisters in the whole world (:
you two are really having tons of fun :)
and your outfit is really nice :) nice indeed ... cute I'd say
http://urbanprettygirl.blogspot.com/
Hey!
I just discovered your blog and I think you're adorable! I also had to comment because this picture is eerily close to what i'm wearing right now. Replace stripped top with white top and it's almost the same. Craziness I say ;)
Melissa
Awkward: People you don't know enthusiastically saying hi to you in the public restroom. "HI!" "Oh hi, are you here to pee? Yeah, me too."
Awesome: The fact that I will be going to get Mexican and margaritas with some of my favorite people tonight :)
I'm completely in love with your blog by the way! I check it at least twice a day!
Awkward: A full drink and shake from the Chickfila I was bringing into work for my boyf for a late dinner falling because the carrier broke and spilling everywhere in the hallway. To make it worse, I rescued most of the shake by putting the cup upright, but then when I lifted it up the bottom came open. FAIL.
Awesome: Even though I came into the bf's lab with an expression somewhere between crying and laughing, I feel instantly calmer and more inclined to look on the funny side than the awful side of things.
I just found your blog and I just wanted to say that you have an amazing sense of style, I`m so jealous!
Also - you have snow! Here in Montreal there`s still no snow!
Now I can't wait for tomorrow!!!
~Madeline
p.s. Check out our Christmas giveaway: http://flameinthedarkness.com/fabulous-flower-bracelet-giveaway/
love this outfit and i always love your awkward and awesome posts. So amusing.
Love this outfit & love the scarf especially! Gorgeous!
Oh love the outfit. The boots are awesome.
My Heart Blogged
I want the cowl! And I really think you should send it to me for a little vacation.
Love this Thursday feature and I'm sure Tyson appreciates you sharing the random hair growth with all of us :)
super cute outfit!! I love the lining of that blazer and the wash on those boots!!
love this look and the boots!! You cite them as from Famous Footwear, but what brand are they?
LOVE THIS OUTFIT! Adorably chic and stylish. Just stumbled upon your blog and have loved getting to "know" you through it!
http://thesadlows.blogspot.com
it's my favourite when you post awesome/ akward things!!! love love your blog, you are so cute!
Miyan
www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com
it's my favourite when you post awesome/ akward things!!! love love your blog, you are so cute!
Miyan
www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com
Hahah, I LOVED this post! So funny :) It's the best Awkward/Awesome list yet.
I love this outfit. :) The orange and blue look great together!
We don't drink. Someone gave my drill sergeant husband Puerto Rican Rum. It was my rolling pin this year! Most years it's worsteshire or campbell's soup cans! Don't feel bad!
awkward: hanging out in the apartment of the boy i like with his roommate.. and having him come home and have to tell his roommate to kick me out because he's making dinner for some other girl.
awesome: having dinner with all of my friends, many of whom i've only seen once this quarter.
AND discovering this blog, via sandy a la mode!
Awesome:
Being almost done xmas shopping!!
I've used an old, washed wine bottle to make my gingerbread cookies as thin as possible :-)
ur teeth look awesome in this post.
oh wait.
those are my teeth too. so basically i just complimented myself. awesome.
i love that i'm not the only one to use odd things as a rolling pin!! my mom threw a fit when i had told her i had to use a giant vase as a rolling pin since i didn't have one! i like your idea of using a PAM can instead; lots smaller and not as awkward! :)
You are now my FAVORITE fashion blogger, I love that your sense of style is casual yet very chic. And not only are you fashionable your are so witty. Great Blog!
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I've used an old, washed wine bottle to make my gingerbread cookies as thin as possible :-)
I love this outfit. :) The orange and blue look great together!
You are simply adorable, and I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog!!! Loving your look and those fabulous boot! Have a Wonderful Weekend ahead!
Liesl :)
you are so cute! I love that scarf, everything looks great together!
xxJackie
follow my blog at www.alittlemorebadass.com
Can't wait for the giveaway!! The cowl is so pretty! I love that last picture of you and all your awkward and awesome moments are AMAZING!
I love those boots you always wear. Did you get them from Famous Footwear recently? Hmmm... early Christmas present for me!
you are adorable! Have a blessed weekend :)
Awkward: testing out the whole spray tan thing before my wedding and looking like I've been in Mexico for a week while all of my co-workers are ghostly pale.
Awesome: my boss surprising my fiance & I with a weekend honeymoon to his vacation home in Miami... airfare included. Best job ever?! YEP!
awkward: local television commercials. i look away because i'm embarrassed for them.
awesome: getting to rock my wedding dress again for a stylized photo shoot today!
i love your outfit!
Your Awesome/Awkward posts are great!!
Awkward: showing up at work the exact.same.outfit. as a coworker
Awesome: Telling my daughter Happy Birthday this morning (even tho I'm depressed b/c she is 10). She is a great kid and deserves a great day!!
Thanks for having such an awesome blog. I look forward to reading it everyday.
http://theburnettlife.blogspot.com
hi dear! love your blog! :)
okay LOVE the scarf, soooo adorable!
my dear brother is probably one of those awkward "hey blog girl" people. he emailed me to tell me that you work in the office next to his. he was pretty proud of himself for the recognition. and he's my biggest blog promoter. such a stylish young man. your sister would LOVE him. do you think anyone has gotten married from a fashion blog based hook-up?
I love at least two things about you (I'm sure it would be more if we actually knew each other) I love your style and your writing. It seems like you have such a wonderful outlook on life, and that makes you so much fun to follow.
No Guilt Fashion
You know what would be awesome...would you tell us how you do your hair???? :)
so so cool i love thursdays! :D
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/
http://blogcouture.bigcartel.com/
Haha, break dance moves :P
Great outfit! I wish you had red lipstick on though, I think it fits you better.
http://thestylevoyager.wordpress.com
warm toilet seat... euf, you make me cringe! but love that you grinned like an idiot for the scotsman. im the same way! creepy even.
so, ho hum, my first contribution to a/a posts:
awkward: thinking husband had tracked mud inside on the floor, pick at it with my finger, and realize its dog poop. under my finger nail. then sniffing my finger.
awesome: the smell of my christmas tree every time i walk in the door.
clearly i'm a olfactory kinda gal.
xox, corinna
Oh your awkward list just made me guffaw out loud. I can relate to several of those. And loving the outfit. I just realize I had 13, yes 13!, stripey tops in my wardrobe and you've given me inspiration of what I should do with them. :)
just found your blog. you're adorable!! as in gorgeous and your photos are so fun!!
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