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!