Category Archives: Life

this week: 2.1.14

Valentines Day DIY Calendar

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This week, I …

• Bought this scalloped hem dress.  The boyfriend asks: “Did you cut those out with those craft scissors?”

• Hit my halfway mark of year 27 and I have barely completed anything that I set out to do this year.  Ugh, time to get my ass in gear!

• Am contemplating whether I need a pair of silver pumps this spring.  Yay or nay?

• Really started getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit.  Prepare for red, pink and heart-shaped everything!

• Was crushing on all things powder blue, but this pale pink beauty might be my new favorite color for spring.

• Have a good laugh every time someone says I should buy this Kate Spade plate because it has my blog name on it, but it’s actually this necklace that’s on my wish list!

• Set my eyes on this varsity jacket.  It’s not my usual style, but I really dig it.

• Tallied up this month’s shopping expenses.  I was under budget and saved over $500 in discounts.  I’d call that a win!

• Booked my ticket to North Carolina for the Fourth of July.  Feels so far away, but I can’t wait for a weekend at the lake house with my best friends!

Celebrated my last day of work at my old job.  Starting on Monday, I’m off on an exciting new journey with ANN INC.!

this week: 01.25.14

Peonies & Coffee Table BooksThis week I …

• Am prepping for a few upcoming adventures and invested in a new suitcase.  Crap — that doesn’t count as a clothing expense, does it?

• Got a little cray in Brooklyn.  Someone, please stop letting me mix bourbon and tequila.  It ain’t pretty.

• Was spotted on C. Wonder’s blog for a fashion faux pas that you have to try!

• Survived another snow storm, but I almost caved and bought a puffer coat.  I’m not a big fan of the bulkiness, but ugh, I’m getting desperate people.

• Finally pulled the trigger and ordered our very first piece of furniture from Society Social!  Eee! 

• Have my eye on full midi skirts for spring.  This one’s red hot.

• Decided to start growing my collection of coffee table books.  I need your recommendations!

• Am pining over these black and cognac heels.  They’re absolutely timeless.

• Plan on scooping up a few new work pieces from Ann Taylor.  Everything’s 50% off — happy shopping friends!

this week: 01.17.14

Weekly Recap: 01.17.14

This week I …

• Started reading No More Dirty Looks.  I’m only a few chapters into the organic beauty guide, but I’m convinced that I’m  going green and never looking back.

• Created a Valentine’s Day inspired Pinterest board, because everything’s cuter when it’s heart-shaped.

• Bought myself a dozen hot pink roses — because why not?

• Decided to spend this month’s shopping budget on a new bag.  Bag number one or bag number two?

• Had matzo instead of mimosas for Sunday brunch at Katz’s Deli.  I now see why it’s an NYC must!

• Really wish I had a reason/space for a hot pink ottoman.  Don’t know how the BF would feel about that one.

• Am really tempted to scoop up these leopard gloves from C. Wonder.  They’re an additional 50% off!

• Love that J.Crew, Madewell and Club Monaco’s additional 40% off sale sales are still going strong!  Shop to it!

Celebrated an exciting new milestone in my life and I can’t wait to share!