About that time, eh Folks?

It's about time for an outfit post I think, don't you?

I've been so lazy in the mornings, barely crawling out of bed a half hour before I have to leave for work, so between getting ready and taking the dog out for her morning walk, outfit photos have fallen to the wayside. I'd take some after work, but who wants to see a sweaty, frizzy photo? It's best to hide the evidence of how awful I look come 5 o'clock!

This was taken over a week ago. I'm slightly ashamed, haha.





dress - Urban Behaviour (2009); belt - Smart Set (2010);
cardigan - Dynamite (2011); clogs - Aldo (2011)

Also, has anyone been watching the Glee Project? I'd love to hear your thoughts! I don't have a musical bone in my body, but wouldn't it be amazing to be a part of that group of misfits?

Confessions & Outfit 8 of 30

The lovely & talented Ashelle tagged me in her "7 Confessions," so now it's my turn! And as per protocol I will tag 7 bloggers as well!

1. I am an "adult" cartoon addict. I have EVERY episode of The Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Futurama, (and lesser knowns like Undergrads & Clone High) on my hard drive.
2. I plan on turning the 3rd bedroom in my new town house into a closet, and every time I tell J, I say it in a teasing voice so he thinks I'm joking..... I'm not.
3. I HATED cats for the longest time. They smelled and scratched and I just wasn't interested. Then my best friend & roommate adopted a stray & I fell in love... Shortly after I adopted Milo from the Humane Society.
4. I'm a smoker. Ew, gross, I know. I keep saying I'm going to quit, but its hard! And its better than smoking the stuff I used to on a regular basis...
   
5. I watch far too much reality TV. Pretty much anything that has to do with fashion, modeling, cooking, weight loss, hoarding, weddings... anything really. Maybe my confession should be that I watch too much TV, period?
6. I'm 24 and I'm still looking for that one hobby that gets me all excited and that I look forward to spending my free time doing... any ideas?
7. I regularly blog stalk while I'm at work and should be doing productive things... like right now.
   

The 7 bloggers I'm tagging are:

Megan of Daily Waifu Snapshot
Viktoria of Viktoria with a K
Lisa of Stilettos and Diaper Bags
Lorena of Lorena's Every Day Wear
Tiffany of Fashion Ammo
Tiffany of A Reason to be Fabulous
Ashley of A Fashion Fixation

Can't wait to read all of your dirty little secrets!

And now back to my 30x30!

4. lace tee - Suzy Shier (2010)
11. cardigan - Urban Behaviour (2010)
19. trousers - Gap (2010)
29. wedges - Aldo (2010)

Too Much TV & My Weekly Money Check-Up!

It's premiere week! I'm such a TV junkie it's ridiculous. While my favorites are all the reality tv shows, I have a weakness for sitcoms... but can you blame me? I'm a child of the 90s! I can't wait for Cougar Town and Modern Family, and those boys from the Big Bang Theory always make me giggle.
Last night though was dancing with the stars. I love how varied the cast is this season. Everyone from Florence Henderson of Brady Bunch fame to The Situation from Jersey Shore. Brandy was absolutely fabulous, and Kyle Massey from the Disney Channel definitely surprised me. Did anyone else notice though how pigeon toed The Situation seems?

Does anyone else have any favorites they're looking forward to?

cardigan - Smart Set (winter 2010)
tank - Dynamite (summer 2010)
cropped trousers - Mexx (summer 2010)
wedges - Aldo (gift, bday 2010)

And since I missed My Pretty Pennies' Weekly Money Check Up Yesterday:

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a plaid shirt from Smart Set for $30.

2. Today I feel great about money. It's pay day and I got a raise! Go team me!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was go to the Papanack Zoo with my best friend from high school, Tara & her friends for her 24th bday.

4. I will consider this week a success if I master the new job I'm being assigned at work. Finally a little more of a challenge!

5. The thing I am most looking forward to about this autumn is going to a pumpkin patch and grabbing a few to carve. I've NEVER been, but I think it's a super cute idea.

6. Other frivolous spending I did this week was on the cutest socks ever from Garage for $5, and 2 pairs of shoes from myspringshoes.com for $27, which are both being returned.

As if January is almost over....

I feel like every second post I'm apologizing for not updating more often. Lets just skip this from now on, and all be comfortable with the fact that I have a short attention span and update when it tickles my fancy.... which is at least on a weekly basis. I'm cool with it. Hopefully none of you leave me!

Anyhoo, this week's been slightly nuts. Final exams, papers due, Circle K, books to read, skirts to sew, and a Haiti fundraiser to plan for. I'm exhausted just thinking of it all and everything else I need to accomplish before the end of the week.
You'll probably end up hearing a lot more about the fundraiser as well... it is definitely the project that I will be having the most fun with this semester.

So here's the week so far:

Worn Mon, Jan. 25th:

scarf - Suzy Shier
cardigan - Smart Set
sweater dress - Charlotte Russe
cowboy boots - thrifted @ Sympathy for the Rebel

It was actually a couple degrees out (around 40 Fahrenheit) so I thought I'd brave a skirt. And I couldn't wait to wear these boots after thrifting them for $15 at Sympathy for the Rebel.

Worn Tues, Jan. 26th:

chiffon blouse - Dynamite
chandelier necklace - Smart Set
high waisted jeans - Dynamite
mary janes - Spring

Very simple, very minimalistic, but I like it a lot actually. And I really didn't think I would like the high neck as I kinda have big boobies and it usually only makes me look bigger on top, but the black does a good job of disguising it.

Worn Wed, Jan. 27th:

argyle sweater - Dynamite
jeans - F21
boots - Franco Sarto
gold & jade ring - Nonna's (GMa!)
leaf necklace - random "jewelry lot" off ebay

Haha, also, did anyone see American Idol last night? I was convinced Katy and Avril were in competition to see who could be the most awkward and abrasive. Don't get me wrong.. love the music... but seriously ladies? How rude.
OH! And was that Daniel Franco (Project Runway Seasons 1 and 2) saying he looks like the spawn of Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle?? Odd.

And now I shall leave you with this deliciousness that I will be stuffing my face with later tonight:

Pants on the Ground!

If you haven't seen it... you must. Haha he nails my pet peeve regarding men's fashion, "pants on the ground", right on the head!

For Shame!

I have been a most terrible blogger. Feel free to throw things at me. lol

Anyhoo, here are a few random outfits and a rant about Launch My Line:

Worn Fri, Jan. 8th:

cardi - BCBGeneration
tee- Dynamite
jeans - F21
leg warmers - Ardene
boots - Lime Light

I loveee this tee and have worn it far too many times since xmas. It's just so comfy! And who doesn't love looking like a rockstar?

Worn Sun, Jan. 10th:

knit boyfriend vest - Dynamite
long sleeved tee - F21
pants - H&M
booties - Aldo

So I don't know if anyone else has been watching Bravo's Project Runway replacement, Launch My Line, but it's pretty entertaining. It consists of individuals with no previous design or sewing experience who are competing each week with an experienced designer on their team to launch their own clothing line.
While I'm not a fan of handing a line to people who haven't been struggling to make it in the industry their whole lives, there are several things i do love - like the fact that every piece has to be part of the final collection, the fact that duh, its about fashion, and of course the hosts/judges Dan and Dean, the designers of Dsquared.
My rant?? Your 2 minute feature of Lady Gaga in the most recent episode?? unsatisfactory! scant! deficient! When Project Runway has a guest, their guest is involved in overseeing the project from conception to creation... she was absent. And i was incredibly disappointed as it was that brief clip in the show's promotions that have kept me watching to this point.
Bravo, I am not impressed.