Giving in

Today was a decidedly flowy skirt day.

I had a whole other outfit picked out to wear today, but I could not resist the power of the flowy skirt.  It was calling my name.

Silly things

Some times I do some pretty silly things.  Say, for instance, spending 20 minutes taking photos of myself with a self-timer only to realize that I forgot to put my jewelry on.  Oops!!

Comfy and cold

Howdy, there!  I hope your weekend is off to a fabulous start.  Caleb and I kicked off our weekend by watching way too many episodes of 30 Days on Netflix.  Once we get hooked on something, it's hard to break the habit.  Good thing our vices are merely television series!

Moving right into fashion...  I wore this outfit to class the night the front came in.  I kept it comfy because, well, class is nearly three hours long, and while I am so excited to study globalization on Wednesday nights, sitting that long in one place isn't exactly exhilarating.  It's not unusual to catch me sitting cross-legged in class or see my knees pulled up to my chest as I lean on them pensively (my brain works better that way), so jeans were a wise choice.  I'll inevitably stray from this, since I find myself attracted to dresses and skirts more often than practicality permits me, but I thought I'd stick to a flash-free ensemble for the first night.  (And I promise I sit more lady-like when I dress the part.)

Enough philosophical ramblings about my choice - it was darn comfy.  I wanted this cardi the moment I saw it.  It's perfectly baggy, and I'm actually wearing a sweater underneath, so it provided plenty of warmth.  The scarf, which was part of my Christmas gift from Caleb, is super soft, so I quite enjoyed fiddling with it throughout the day.  What do you think?  Did he pick a good one out? 

And how are you surviving the cold, lovelies?  I was born in the Mediterranean and raised in Texas, so I find myself to be entirely cold-blooded.  In other words, I'm freezing my hiney off in this current chill.  I suppose it's better to be cold-blooded than cold-hearted, so all is well, I suppose.

cardi - Jessica Simpson, via Ross

sweater - Moda International, via BHFO Express e-Bay store

skinny jeans - The Limited, via TJ Maxx

shoes - Aldo

scarf - via Macy's, gifted

sunnies - The Gap, via TJ Maxx

purse - Nine West, via Ross

A magical dinner

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The last "fun thing" Caleb and I did with Keira was dinner at the Magic Time Machine.  If you've never been there, the waiters and waitresses act like popular characters, i.e. Batman, Woody, Captain Jack Sparrow, Snow White, etc., so it's a lot of fun for kids.  Our waitress was Luna Lovegood, but the table ten feet away from us was being served by Cinderella.  Keira got so excited every time she saw her, and she was even more excited when Cinderella made a special visit to our table to meet Princess Keira.  We had a great time!

I usually enjoy dressing nicer for dinner, but I didn't want to overdo it with a toddler, so I tried to keep it simple but chic.  Did I succeed?  I always love to hear your thoughts!

blouse - via TJ Maxx

skinny jeans - Express, via Plato's Closet

oxford pumps - Impo, via DSW

blazer - via Ross

earrings - Kohl's

ring - Forever 21

purse - Nine West, via Ross

Add these to your rule book...

Today was pretty uneventful.  The hubby had the day off, so we did get to snuggle-bug. <3  And he told me I looked comfortable-chic today.  He's so cute!

Besides that, I made return trips to Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx.  I went to Hobby Lobby to buy a few more supplies for my upcoming, shall we say, business venture.  (That's more info than you got last time!)  Get excited!

As far as TJ Maxx goes, I went to return a pair of jeggings I bought the other day.  I thought they would work out, but when I got home and tried them on, I realized they definitely were not going to work.  I'll proceed by explaining with the following:

Rule 1 of the day:

If you have disproportionately large sized hips in comparison to your waist, you should not wear jeggings.  I happen to fall into this category, and I speak from my short lived experience.  While trying them on for a few moments in the dressing room, I thought they were great.  Super comfy, fit well, etc., etc.  However, when I tried them on the next day and started walking around the apartment, they started to get a little funky.  Before I knew it, they were riding up, and my crotch was exhibiting an extreme fashion blunder: camel toe.  Not good!  They just kept hugging in all the wrong spots...not a pretty sight.  This leads me to:

Rule 2 of the day:

Always, ALWAYS leave your tags on your new clothes when you hang them in your closet, and leave them there until you've tried the garment on a second time.  Also, save your receipts!  That way you have the option of returning the item if you are not satisfied.  Since I have an hourglass shape on steroids, I've learned this.  You see, when your standing in a dressing room, you don't really get the chance to move around and see how a garment moves with your body (hence the jeggings incident).  Leave the tags on, and roam around your place for a little bit to make sure the garment is as comfortable, well-fitting, flattering, good looking, and practical as you thought it was in the store.  There's been many a time when I thought, "This dress is a little short, but it should be okay."  Then I'd get home and it would ride straight up my booty.  It's important to make sure clothes work as well in your everyday life as they do in front of the trickster dressing room mirror.

I hope these little rules are helpful.  

On the upside, I did snag a three pack of Betsey Johnson tights for $10 during my return trip to TJ Maxx.  Steal!  (And at least my crotch will be hidden if it gives birth to another camel toe blunder.)

Do you have an unusual fashion rule you'd like to share?  I'd love to hear it!

In the meantime, please enjoy the following outfit photos:

Smile worthy:

Shiny oxfords and

a self-designed

necklace.

Feeling festive

Last night's Christmas party went wonderfully!  We had some delicious drinks, scrumptious desserts, and quirky gifts.  What could be better?


After the party, my friends Sarah and Faye stayed for a ladies' night.  It was the perfect end to the perfect evening.


I didn't think to pull out my camera during the party, but, as promised, I did captures some photos of my party outfit, which I absolutely loved!  I felt so festive!  Let me know what you think...

The picture above me is my bridal portrait.

Check out how long my hair used to be!

I chopped 11 inches off a few months ago.

I like how the hubby is peeking in this one.

I had to pull out a blazer for ladies' night so I wouldn't freeze!

June - her shirt said,

"Baby it's cold outside!"

Fun pose!

Sarah is the blonde, and Faye is the brunette.

A little bit of whimsy...

Smile worthy:

Sequined and beaded

top and

flouncy skirt.