Gobble Gobble

Happy almost Thanksgiving! I'm going home for food, shopping, and relaxation. Hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving and enjoys their 4-day weekend.

In an effort to not freeze in my cold office I've embraced the joys of tights - it's amazing how they keep me warm. Sure I have a bunch of pairs, but you just know I'm going to have to pick up some new pairs this weekend :)

From the Pages of a Magazine

Over the weekend I went through a bunch of magazines. In some of the pages I had torn out I found an adorable outfit that I recreated using a sweater I picked up at Kohl’s on Saturday for less than $10 and a skirt I’ve had in my closet for 10 years and have never worn. I just love when I manage to salvage an item of clothing that's been lingering so long.

The inspiration:


My version:


earrings - Kohl's
necklace - Target
sweater - Kohl's
tank - Costco
skirt - Old Navy
shoes - Nine West via Marshalls

So, yeah, I'm still waiting on a call. Am I supposed to call? Is he going to call? Should I just shut up already? So many questions...

Joy

Earlier this week I decided Friday the 13th was going to be a GOOD day. Thirteen is a lucky number, Friday is a good day, why not declare it a good luck day? And it was. My go-to color is usually pink, and today I combined my new favorite pink cardigan and what has become one of my favorite accessories - the pink flower pin.



cardigan - Costco
belt and flower - H&M
skirt - Kohl's
shoes - Michael Shannon via Shoe Pavilion

So, why was today such a good day? Well, I finally tapped into my inner brave self and marched over to cute boy, sat down and had a lovely long chat. Which led to us going to lunch. Come to find out today was his last day - which meant it was do or die time. After much consultation with one of the girls at work, I had a game plan. I was just going to march up and give him my number. Well, that would have worked but he wasn't at his desk. So I left him a note to come see me before he left. And he did. We chatted for a bit, and then I couldn't quite read the situation. Lunch went really well, and I knew I should just give him my number - nothing ventured nothing gained, right? Well, me being a total dork, I said to him after a long uncomfortable pause "I'm a total idiot, I'm sorry." Whereupon he reached into his wallet to hand me a card with his number just as I got the nerve to pick up the card I had with my number and had it to him. Numbers were exchanged, and victory was mine! He said something about having a nice time at lunch and gave me the most adorable smile and I just about melted. So yes, today was a very good day. That goofy smile in the picture - it's still on my face and I couldn't be happier to feel really happy again - it's been too long.

The Lure of On-Line Shopping

Today was a repeat outfit, so let's talk about what I bought on-line at lunch. Macy's had some really cute petite dresses on their website, and I was powerless to resist. Plus, there was free shipping and you can return at the store - extra awesome. Hopefully at least one of these will work out.

I Heart Purple

I can't tell you how excited I am that purple is an in-color this season. Usually fall clothes are full of rust and mustard yellow and other colors that I look like death in. But purple - purple likes me and I like it! This top is a new purchase from Kohl's. It is made out of thin t-shirt-y fabric and is so incredible comfortable and soft - just what a Monday calls for!



Anna wanted in on the action too!


top, earrings, necklace - Kohl's
skirt - Esprit
shoes - Nine West via Marshalls

Shopping as Therapy and a Road Trip

Yesterday was, for various reasons, a little disappointing. To soothe myself, I took an after work trip to Marshalls and found lots of good stuff. You wouldn't know it by this picture though - I look so sad and grumpy. I bought this pleated skirt probably 10 years ago and I don't think I've ever worn it. This is why I do not subscribe to the philosophy that says to get rid of anything you haven't worn in the last year. I think sometimes it just takes awhile for inspiration to strike, so you should hold on to things.



cardigan - August Silk via Marshalls
belt - Target
skirt - The Limited
shoes - Michael Shannon via Shoe Pavilion

This weekend I'm headed to Napa with some friends. Today is wine tasting and dinner out, tomorrow the spa and more wine tasting. My parents were nice enough to come up and dog-sit for me. I'm looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend.

In Good Company

Today was one of those days that I really liked my job - and all becuase of the nice people I work with. I work in a pretty small office, and everyone is so incredibly nice and helpful, it makes a very stressful job much easier to deal with. I was feeling very thankful today to have found a place to work where my co-workers really are a joy to work and socialize with.



necklace - Ross
earrings - Kohl's
sweater - Gap Outlet
skirt - Nordstrom Rack
shoes - BGBGirls via TJ Maxx