Red Lips

With my recent surge in interest with makeup last year, I was determined to attempt the ever iconic "red lip" look.  Two problems.  One, I have thin lips; and two, finding the right color.

Finally, I found the right shade while I was in San Diego in January and have just been trying to convince myself to actually do it.

Well, mission accomplished!

*lipstick - Mac Ruby Woo

I think it might grow on me.

Tired...

Last night I was tired....  feeling groggy sitting on the couch at 7:30.  So I did what I usually do on a week night....  I let Samson in and we went up to bed.

I laid in bed and watched TV until 9 and then decided I had made myself stay up long enough.

An hour later, I was still staring at the ceiling, unable to find a comfortable position and struggling to quiet my mind.  So I read for another hour before I gave up and tried sleeping again.

Today is going to be a long day.  I am tired.  This outfit (and actual makeup application...it's been over a week since I bothered) is my attempt to fake my body into a state of restfulness.

I'm not sure it's entirely working.

*sweater - Express (old), scarf - Old Navy, skirt - Nordstrom Rack, tights - Welovecolor (same baggy quality as the pink ones), shoes - Nine West

The Jason Wu Disappointment

I'm not sure how many of you were aware of this, but designer Jason Wu (of the First Lady fame) had a line at Target.

This is one of Target's continued programs to have a well-known designer create a brand line for Target.  Most recently it was Missoni, which sold out IN MINUTES after hitting the shelves.

Personally, I was really excited for the Jason Wu line because he designs really classic inspired pieces with a bit of retro flare.  So I got up early, walked Samson, showered and made it to Target 5 minutes after it opened.

I beelined right to the Jason Wu pieces (along with several other ladies) and was really disappointed.  I had looked at all the pieces online before hand and was looking forward to a few in particular.  My target had NONE of them that I was looking for.

So I grabbed a few things to try on anyways and see how they fit.  

I should've known, this was not my first shopping attempt, that all the pieces would be cute - just not for me.  A cute chiffon dress was that awkward "it's a mini, no... it's just too short for her" length.  The same thing goes for the rest of the skirts/dresses.  So I tried a few blouses.  Blouses that were unnaturally boxy, and not in a good way.

Needless to say, I left extremely disappointed (though my wallet was happy).  I did pick up a few toiletry items I needed, along with this adorable scarf and a skinny neon pink belt.

Who doesn't love a chartreuse green polka dot?

It's Friday!

This morning, I seriously regretted my decision to test myself by wearing purple for the rest of the week.  Thankfully, it's Friday... so that little expedition is over.

*Cardigan & shirt - Express, jeans - Rock & Republic, shoes - Nordstrom rack

I'm wearing my new jeans today.  Since these are technically my first designer brand jeans, I'm definitely realizing the difference.  While they are significantly more expensive than jeans from Express (during the sale) and Gap....  man, are they way more comfortable.  The denim is better, they fit better, and these jeans are LONG.

No joke.  These are the shoes I am wearing today and the jeans are still dragging along the ground. (total side note - I'm feeling kind of awesome wearing these shoes to work.)

Now, I'm definitely not complaining.  I'm actually THRILLED that this little happy accident happened when I first tried these jeans on.  But how do normal sized adults wear these?  They have to have them hemmed which I think sort of ruins the shape of the jean, right?

Well, anyways.... here's to Friday and jeans that are long enough. :)

Day #4

*sweater - jcrew, shirt - Simply Vera (kohls), pants - Macys, shoes - DSW

I love these pants... no, really... LOVE them.  Though I really do need to have the waist band taken in.  I bought them bigger because they were the only size they had AND I didn't feel like I was wearing spandex around my thighs.  But the waist band is way too wide and they slip down all day.

Aside from that, I've already worn them enough times to be worth what they cost.  AND, I'm starting to see ways in which I can wear them outside of the office (a novel concept). :)

On a totally unrelated note, I'm supposed to get an update on the house any day now.  My title attorney seems to be confident that we will get approved.  I am probably going to hold him to that.

Goals Update: January

Where the heck did January go??  


Sorry for the late update.  I had left myself a mental note to complete this update last week, and completely forgot.  My mental reminder calendar is completely unreliable!


So here we go.

1. WORK ON MY 101 IN 1,001 LIST - Technically yes.  :)  As I mentioned before, I accidentally completed something on the list while I was in San Diego.  I've noted a few more things I want to try to accomplish so hopefully February will be productive.

2. SAY "YES" MORE OFTEN - Haven't really had much to test this one with.  Let's just call January a complete wash.

3. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE - Got started!  YEAH!  I restarted my automatic transfer for each pay period.  I will be filing for my tax return this weekend and that money is going directly into the savings.  (I'm not even going to buy myself a "happy tax return" gift.... well, most likely I won't).  Also, I'm waiting to hear from work about a potential increase in my salary (yeah compensation counselor).  If I get an increase, it will be retroactive to January 1 and that extra lump of cash is going right into savings.  

So, all things considered, not bad really.  I'm hoping for lots of movement in February, especially since I hope to hear about the house any day now.

Purple Day #3

* sweater - Nordstrom, shirt & belt - JCrew, Skirt - Macys, shoes - Target

You know... there is a significant difference in dressing for your mood, and dressing because you want/have to.

It was almost annoying that I gave myself the challenge to finish the week in purple.  :)  Thank God it's Wednesday.

P.s.  Still love the sock bun!