Life As I Show It

Devil in a Blue Dress: Part 2

2010-11-03T14:18:00.000-05:00

Here we are

at a Halloween party last Saturday night.

Me = Devil in a Blue Dress

Boyfriend = Officer Dangle from Reno 911

(minus his signiture short shorts)

Devil in a Blue Dress

2010-11-01T12:52:00.000-05:00

Dress: Vintage

Sketchy

2010-10-28T12:47:00.000-05:00

As it is not really raining here in Texas (thank goodness)

the weather is actually beautiful.

Keep in mind, if you ever come to visit this ginormous state,

that October + November is the best time to come.

I'm getting so stoked for Halloween...costume pictures coming soon!

T-Shirt: Old Navy

Scarf: JCPenney

Shorts: Forever21

Socks: American Apparel

Rain Boots: Target

The umbrella is Oscar De La Renta...so snazzy...not quite...

I've had it like 10 years. I think my mom got it as a free gift with perfume.

Very cute none the less!

Lounging

2010-10-25T13:43:00.000-05:00

There's nothing better

than curling up with your dog and reading a magazine.

Shanks decided to lay all over me the other day

when I was reading House Beautiful.

Sometimes he thinks he's a lap dog, not a 40 lb. Border Collie mix.

None the less, I still hug him and squeeze him

even though he smells far from roses (and usually burps in my face)

He was laying on his back with his legs squeezed between the couch cushions.

He seemed quite comfy that way!

Haunted House

2010-10-19T12:38:00.000-05:00

I have to admit that I ♥ Halloween!

I've had to restrain myself from going too crazy

decorating the house, but I couldn't resist decorating a little.

I went to Dollar Tree (where everything really is $1)

and got a crap load of stuff for $10.

I made the wreath.

The sign is not far from the truth!

It's first year to have a house and I can't wait for trick-or-treaters.

Although, I'm not sure if they come around like in the old days.

Top: Forever21

Vest: JCPenney

Tights: Forever21

Shoes: Nine West

Jewelry: Forever21

Bunny Ears: Target (knocked off from here) DIY here

Rug: IKEA

Nothin' but Blue Skies

2010-10-15T16:59:00.000-05:00

Cardigan: Abercrombie (circa 2004)

Tunic: Forever21

Leggings: Forever21

Boots: Moschino

Quick story about the two bargains

I'm wearing in this post.

The cardigan was bought when I worked at Abercrombie my first

year of college (don't ask) anyway, it's 100% cashmere with high

quality rhinestones (except one has fallen off as seen above)

and was originally about $300...went on sale for $30 and landed in my hands!

The boots are Moschino.

Needless to say I can't afford anything Moschino,

but my friend worked at a high-end store a few years ago and called me

the second these boots went on sale...for $90.

Best purchase ever!

Sugar Coated Fashion?

2010-10-13T12:53:00.000-05:00

Look at these adorable cookies!

I don't know whether to gobble them up or stare at them all day.

They were featured on DailyCandy today (among others)

but these precious little purses definitely stood out the most.

I wish I had the precision and patience to make cookies like this.

Find them here

...and here.

Where's Your PINK?

2010-10-11T12:44:00.001-05:00

As we all know it's
breast cancer awareness month

and it brings me great joy to see pink splashed everywhere you look.

Not just because I love pink (what girly-girl doesn't?)

but also because I love that so many people join in to

raise funds and bring awareness to the cause.

Necklace: JCPenney

Cardigan: GAP

Dress: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: Steve Madden

Here's a few places to find your PINK:

Outfit the whole family at Save the Ta-tas

Real men where pink...at least in the NFL they do.

Why not Cook for the Cure?...I wish my whole kitchen could be pink.

Affordable styles for the trendy lady.

Turn your entire make up bag pink.

Falling For You

2010-10-08T16:52:00.001-05:00

Good news! I found my memory card.

It was hiding in an inside pocket of a travel bag

from when I went here a couple of weeks ago.

Now I can finally keep up with my outfit posts (hopefully).

This outfit was from earlier this week.

The weather is so perfect here.

I want it to stay like this forever!

Scarf: ??? (random boutique)

Dress: JCPenney

Clogs: Steve Madden

Cat Power

2010-09-29T13:18:00.000-05:00

I've recently misplaced my memory card for my camera....

I have no idea where it could be.

So needless to say...no memory card = NO OUTFIT POSTS

But in the mean time you can enjoy adorable pictures of my cat

(I know I'm a bit of a crazy cat lady)

Kitty's looking for my memory card too.

UNDER THE CABINET....

OUTSIDE...

IN THE BACKYARD....

Hmmm...still nowhere to be found!

Cross your fingers so that I'll find it soon.

Life Isn't Black + White

2010-09-22T12:19:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I feel like my fashion life is all black + white.

It seems my whole freakin closet is black. It gets so boring.

Maybe I just feel that way because I haven't done laundry

in so long and my wardrobe is running on fumes.

Note to self: MUST DO LAUNDRY...asap!

T-Shirt: Old Navy

Necklace: gift from friend

Skirt: Pitaya (small boutique in Uptown)

Shoes: Nine West

Ring/Bracelets: Forever21

These pictures were taken in our guest bathroom.

I love this bathroom, it's like a black/white/yellow paradise.

Sort of an art deco feel.

♥

Tuesday Blues

2010-09-14T12:15:00.000-05:00

It's a crazy busy week already and it's only Tuesday.

Lots of stuff going on...trying to get it all done.

One good thing is, I have a co-worker who has excellent style

and happens to be my size and she keeps giving clothes that she doesn't wear anymore.

Some of them haven't even been worn!

Isn't that awesome? Free cute clothes. Who passes that up?

I told her to keep 'em coming!

Cardigan: Rodarte for Target

Dress: gifted from co-worker

Belt: thrifted

Shoes: Nine West

Waiting for Fall (like everyone else)

2010-09-13T17:20:00.000-05:00

I think we've all said like a millions time..."I'M SO READY FOR FALL!"

Or at least I have.

Well we can't seem to say it enough.

As all the yummy fashions line magazines and window fronts it's still hot as hell outside.

So I guess I'll just have to wait...

Fall will be here soon...i hope.

Tank: Allen B. at JCPenney
Cardigan: ???
Jeans: Nordstrom
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Bracelet: Forever21 (necklace wrapped around wrist many times)
Ring: Forever21

When it rains it pours...

2010-09-08T12:19:00.000-05:00

We are experiencing the wrath of Tropical Storm Hermine this week.

Yesterday it rained all day, but died down at times.

But today is another story...it's raining like cats and dogs out there.

I really kind of like it, since we rarely get much rain.

It would be perfect if I got to lay in bed,

watch movies and listen to the rain all day.

Once again...a girl can dream!

Here's me yesterday before the torrential downpour.

Aren't these clogs to kill for?

And when I say kill, I mean kill, I wore them for the first time yesterday and they massacred my feet.

I have a massive blister on my pinky toe. (I know thanks for the visual)

But I know I'll break them in eventually.

Anyway, I've been eyeing them for a couple months now, but they were out of my (cheap) price range.

Then they went on sale! I couldn't believe it. I snatched those babies up ASAP.

Top: H&M

Skirt: Forever21

Socks: Target

Shoes: Steve Madden

Missing the beach...

2010-09-07T12:51:00.001-05:00

Although I did have a lovely Labor Day weekend

I still wouldn't mind being on the beach.

As long as our pup and kitty-cat came along too!

Hey Shanks and Kitty...how do you feel about going to the beach?

They aren't amused!

♥♥♥

Fun in the SUN

2010-08-30T13:48:00.001-05:00

We went to Florida this past weekend to celebrate Jonathan's birthday.

It was a great long weekend away. This was the first real vacation we've taken together.

Very relaxing and it was definitely well needed!

See my sunburn?

I put on sunscreen religiously and still burned!

Now I have some crazy tan lines and Jonathan is calling me a lobster.

He's quite the lobster himself, though.

More pictures to come...

♥

Buckle Up: Part 2

2010-08-19T16:58:00.000-05:00

These pictures were taken at 9:00 at night and it was still 100 degrees outside.

Can you see me glistening? Not the best look for me.

That's how freakin' hot it is in Texas, people!

I so wish I was in Paris like The Clothes Horse or in Napa like Mrs. Lilien.

Top: Zara

Shorts: Forever21

Shoes: thrifted Jeffrey Campbell (score!)

Buckle Up

2010-08-17T12:49:00.000-05:00

I found these badass Jeffrey Campell boots at Salvation Army last week.
Can you believe they were only $8?!
I died when I saw them. Luckily they were my size.

Dress: Forever21

Shooting Stars

2010-08-11T12:50:00.000-05:00

Scarf: ??? had it for years

Dress: H&M

Booties: Urban Outfitters

Socks: Betsy Johnson

Boho Floral

2010-08-10T06:00:00.014-05:00

Top & Jeans: Forever21
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bracelets: Nordstrom

Weekend Away

2010-08-09T12:11:00.001-05:00

I went to the lake to visit my family this past weekend.

And after 5+ hours in the car

(getting out of Dallas on a Friday afternoon is hell)

I finally arrived!

Shanks kept me company and liked to smile

at the people putting along next to me.

A lot of people thought he was quite cute.

Here's a few pics from the weekend.

(Sorry no outfit pics!)

Mirror, Mirror

2010-07-29T12:21:00.002-05:00

Top: Zara

Skirt: Forever21

Belt: Forever21

Booties: Urban Outfitters

♥

Black and Bright: Part 2

2010-07-26T16:57:00.001-05:00

I guess I just have a thing for girly dresses

with a black background and bright floral print.

It's kinda funky and fresh at the same time.

Dress: H&M

I love this dress dearly, but I'm afraid I've outgrown it.

It's crazy tight around my rib cage and I had to spend

most of the day at my desk with it unzipped at the side.

Ladylike I know...but I wanted to wear it one last time.

♥

Ruffles Galore

2010-07-15T17:12:00.001-05:00

Top: H&M

Skirt: ??? bought from small boutique in Dallas

Ring: Forever21

Lady Gaga + Hello Kitty = PERFECTION

2010-07-14T13:06:00.001-05:00

Okay, we all know I love Lady Gaga.

But I happen to love Hello Kitty even more.

(I try to keep my obsession to a minimum.)

What's better than having the two together?

(That's right...pretty much nothing!)

Well last night I watched Double Exposure where

they photographed Lady Gaga for the HK 35th anniversary

and it was AWESOME.

Check out these pics...

I want a dress adorned with stuffed Hello Kitties.

Oh well, a girl can dream!

♥

Yesterday

2010-07-12T17:40:00.000-05:00

Ring: Forever21

Rooting on Spain at The Londoner in Dallas.

Roses are Red

2010-07-07T17:30:00.000-05:00

Shirt: Gap

Shorts: Zara

Shoes: Tory Burch

♥

Lemon Fever

2010-07-06T12:29:00.003-05:00

I baked these yummy cupcakes for my best friends birthday this weekend.

RECIPE FOR LEMON DELICIOUSNESS...

1 box Lemon Supreme cake mix

add zest from 2 lemons to mix

bake as directed

Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Add lemon wedges and mint sprigs for garnish

Devour immediately because they go fast!

And of course her presents were wrapped to match

(would you expect any less?)

♥

Shady Blossom

2010-06-30T13:02:00.000-05:00

I'm loving my new black flower headband.

So versatile and fun! I want more colors now.

Headband: Forever21

♥

Sad Day for American Fairweather Soccer Fans

2010-06-28T17:29:00.001-05:00

Saturday afternoon we cheered on the USA in the World Cup.

Too bad they lost...but still a good excuse to watch

very fit men break a sweat on the field.

Shorts: Forever21

Ok the tattoo's not hardcore at all.

It's actually a Dallas Cowboy stick-on, but still looked semi-patriotic.

♥

Things I'm Lovin'

2010-06-17T12:44:00.000-05:00

Totally digging the Chanel Resort 2011 runway collection.

I don't normally follow runway because there's way too

many designers to follow and if I follow one, I wanna

follow them all. And next thing I know I've spent

4 hours staring at a jillion pictures of beautiful models

wearing beautiful clothes.

But...I did catch a glimpse of the Chanel show

and was mesmerized!

Here's my fave looks...

photos from style.com

♥

Green Everywhere

2010-06-12T11:40:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I went to the Dallas Arboretum for a work outing.

It was quite hot and sticky, but all the flowers were so beautiful.

I wish I could go there everyday!

The bamboo was magical.

The colors were amazing...popping everywhere you looked.

I can't believe I got this great shot of a dragonfly.

Definitely a first!

These awesome earrings were a birthday gift from a friend.

I love them dearly and was devastated that I lost one later on in the day.

I guess I'll have to rock just one and act like it was on purpose.

This shirt was perfect for a day in the heat.

It has these light and airy insets at the sides.

This part of the garden looked over the lake.

I miss riding my bike around the lake...haven't done it since

early spring. It's been so stinking hot, I can't bear the thought of it.

Pretty in Pink

2010-06-09T16:17:00.001-05:00

I took these photos in the back of my house...
hence the garage door.

I love how the colors of my dress blends so well with the door.

Very unexpected!

Earrings: Forever21

Tunic: Forever21

Polkadot Slip: Anthropologie

Belt: Express

Shoes: Nine West

♥♥♥

Keeping the Guests Cheery

2010-06-08T21:59:00.002-05:00

This is a snippet of the guest room...so far.

Still have lots to add, but it's bright and cheery at the moment.

It has lots of white, taupe, and plenty of bright colors.

Notice the Charmingwall prints?

These gold leaf earrings were a gift from my BFF a few years ago.

I still love them.

Dress: Target

Cardigan: ???

Sandals: Urban Outfitters

This ring was thrifted a long time ago.

It goes with everything and best thing about it is it's AQUA.

...my fave color.

Nature Girl

2010-06-03T12:45:00.001-05:00

Sweater: Forever21

Tank: H&M

Jeans: Vigoss from Nordstrom

Boots: Thrifted from Buffalo Exchange

Earrings: Forever21

♥

Business Casual

2010-06-02T11:57:00.000-05:00

Top and Pants: H&M

Rings: Forever21

Shoes: Nine West

Sunglasses: RayBan (boyfriend's)

Not an Ordinary Weekend

2010-06-01T12:36:00.001-05:00

We spent the holiday weekend down at my

parents lake house around Austin.

It was great to get away and relax in the sun.

Lots of good food and best of all....homemade ice cream!

Beautiful sunset during our evening ride in the boat.

I love this picture...bonding with his pup.

Terrible picture, but the best we could get on a rocking boat.

This was basically Shanks' routine the entire weekend.

Throw the toy, retrieve the toy, jump in water...repeat.

My handsome honey

Tired pup.

After we got home he slept like 20 hours straight.

It was nice to tire him out, because he's a ball of energy!

Kitty was glad that we came home.

Here she is laying on the countertop.

♥

Ready for the Weekend

2010-05-28T08:40:00.002-05:00

I got a new camera yesterday, so I snapped
a bunch of pics around the house.

Enjoy!

How can you resist that adorable face?

I'm kinda obsessed with flowers.

These are my favorite. Looks like paper mache.

I love our yellow door...so bright and cheery.

Shanks has big plans for Memorial weekend.

Lots of pics to come.

♥

Wicked Birthday

2010-05-27T17:08:00.000-05:00

Jonathan surprised me with tickets

to opening night of Wicked.

The show was awesome.

Very funny. Fabulous costumes. Awesome sets.

Everything I hoped it would be.

All in all...it was a wicked birthday!

Dress: Rodarte for Target

♥

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-05-26T08:52:00.002-05:00

Today I turn 24...I feel so old!

Not that 24 is old, but I still feel 21 or 22ish.

Great plans for tonight.

More details to come.

♥

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

2010-05-24T12:22:00.001-05:00

We went to a Texas Rangers game on Saturday.

I was a perfect day for tailgating and some baseball.

It was a good game against the Cubs

but in the end Texas lost.

FYI...Cubs fans wear really cute t-shirts!

Like this one.

♥

Retro Inspired

2010-05-24T12:03:00.001-05:00

I love this dress.

So comfortable and easy to wear.

It came with a black belt, but I decided

to wear my chunky brown belt instead.

Dress: i♥ronson at JCPenney

Belt: Express

Shoes: Nine West

Get the dress HERE

Just a Hop, Skip, & Jump to LA

2010-05-21T13:15:00.000-05:00

Haven't had time to post in the past couple weeks

because I've been so busy.

Last weekend my dad came to visit and see my new house.

And then the past two days I was in LA for a quick business trip.

But of course I made time for shopping!

I spent a long time in H&M (aka my fave store)

You'd think Dallas would have one, but nooooo!

I'll post new outfit pics of my purchases asap.

Headed home...

Missing my honey, kitty, and shanks.

♥♥♥

Word to Your Mutha!

2010-05-09T13:08:00.000-05:00

I headed west to visit my mom for mother's day

and to see my newborn niece.

Everyone in the family has gotten to see her except me.

She is so adorable!

Such little hands!

xoxo

The Beast

2010-05-03T13:03:00.002-05:00

I haven't posted many pics of our new addition to the family

because he's mighty hard to get a good photo of!

He's almost always full of energy and I try to take

his picture but it only comes out as a blur.

Yesterday he found this poster tube by the trash can.

He was very excited to chew something that wasn't

his toy and didn't get take away from him.

(and trust me...he gets plenty taken away from him...

especially my favorite booties of which he chewed the tip off!)

He just the kindest, sweetest dog I've ever met.

Doesn't even bite Kitty when she freaks out and attacks him!

♥

Oh Cat!

2010-04-29T13:02:00.003-05:00

It was Jonathan's birthday, not Kitty's.

...geez I'm not that crazy!

I adopted Polka Dot a.ka. "Kitty" almost 4 years ago

from the SPCA (through PetSmart)

She's a crazy cat, but we love her.

She even became friends with Jonathan...

not quite friends with the dog yet though.

If your looking to adopt a cat, head on over here.

♥♥♥

Sail Away

2010-04-27T13:00:00.000-05:00

I'm definitely digging the nautical trend right now.

I love how this sweater is so literal with a huge

sail boat slapped across the front of it.

Sweater: Forever21

Sparkly Wedding

2010-04-26T11:50:00.000-05:00

Saturday night we went to our friends' wedding.

It held was in a garden...very quaint, very beautiful.

I really liked the cake. So simple and elegant.

We had a lot of fun with the sparklers.

The weather was perfect.

A perfect evening for a wedding.

♥

Best Lady Gaga Fans Live in TOKYO

2010-04-24T00:59:00.001-05:00

This is why I ♥ Tokyo so much!

They go all out for their love of fashion and pop culture.

So fab!

Wish I could see Lagy Gaga in concert here in Dallas,

but the I didn't get tickets in time and the show is sold out.

...bummer

Earth Day in the Workplace

2010-04-23T12:22:00.000-05:00

Every year I look forward to Earth Day

not only because I ♥ our planet

but also because the lovely place that I work

has a huge set up of vendors and lots of free

stuff like little trees to plant and energy efficient light bulbs.

Although I wasn't able to pick up any free stuff,

because the lines were too long...oh, lazy me!

I did snap a few shots though.

Me in a Smart car.

Super cute but I'd be way to afraid to be squashed by a semi-truck.

I'll stick with my Prius!

Earth Day drawing by local kids.

Dress: Forever21

Cardigan: Old Navy

Belt: Express

♥

Happy Earth Day

2010-04-22T13:09:00.002-05:00

In celebration of

Earth Day

turning 40 today

here's some green

products to check out.

♥♥♥

Rainy Weekend

2010-04-19T12:58:00.001-05:00

Last night we met up with some friends

to celebrate their upcoming wedding.

It was a good end to a cold and dreary weekend.

Paper glasses found on the table.

I kinda resemble Vera Neumann, but not as talented.

My handsome honey

Kitty played outside on Saturday before the rain set in.

She has yet to venture out past the flowerbeds.

As you can see, she stays very close to the line.

♥

Pump It Up

2010-04-15T12:52:00.003-05:00

For a shoe lover, Piperlime is the best.

Featuring a wide range of styles and brands.

And best of all FREE SHIPPING & RETURNS!

Aren't those hot pink E&J platforms to die for?

A little pricey...but a girl can dream.

♥

Make a Statement

2010-04-12T12:24:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of my favorite

necklaces that I wear constantly.

♦♦♦

Can't help it...I'm a sucker for chunky necklaces!

Forever21

JCPenney

Forever21

New Furry Friend

2010-04-12T12:18:00.001-05:00

Last weekend we adopted this lovable pup.

His name is "Shanks".

He's a 1 1/2 year old Border Collie mix.

He's the sweetest and I love his little brown eyebrows!

Kitty has mixed feelings about Shanks.

When he comes around she tends to turn into a FatCat Ninja.

Hissing, then launching at him and hair goes flying.

It's quite hilarious and scary at the same time.

Hopefully she becomes less of a demon feline soon.

♥♥♥

Perfect Dress

2010-04-07T08:55:00.002-05:00

This is the perfect dress because I can easily

mix and match accessories and it translates well for work attire.

So comfortable too!

It kind of has a prim-and-proper vibe but I can funk it up if I want to.

Necklace: Forever21

Dress: H&M

Shoes: MIA

Springy

2010-03-31T12:34:00.001-05:00

Too bad I probably will never buy any of this.

It's a little out of my price range.

But it still makes me happy to stare at it on the screen.

...and gives me ideas for jewelry making.

A lot of the necklaces are super easy to replicate

and most of the materials are things I already have at home.

♥

Black and Bright

2010-03-17T12:24:00.000-05:00

This is one of my favorite dresses.

I'm so glad it's getting warmer so I can wear it.

See my cat? So big, she's looks like a dog.

Check out those crazy eyes.

Isn't this print fabulous?

Dress: Delia's

Cardigan: GAP

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Feeling Green

2010-03-17T00:42:00.007-05:00

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Hopefully you can celebrate with your fellow green
comrades and have some irish beers at a cozy pub.

Irish inspired fashion...

Oh so charming

2010-03-11T13:02:00.001-06:00

If you haven't visited charmingwall.com
you should do so right this second.

They have great illustrations from various artists
and they are all pretty amazing. Affordable too!

Here are a few of my faves...

Just Beachy

2010-03-10T12:49:00.000-06:00

xoxo

March Showers bring Pink Flowers

2010-03-08T16:50:00.001-06:00

This past weekend I ventured to my hometown

to help co-host my sister's baby shower.

I've been preparing for weeks and it turned out to be lovely.

She had also gave me the honor to decorate the nursery

for her, so I was super excited to give her all the goodies.

Paintings by me

Bedding from Land of Nod

Homemade pillows

Wall hanging made by me

Cake provided by another host courtesy of Just Desserts

Seed packet party favors

mom...prego sister...grandma...me...cousin

Feminine Frills

2010-02-24T13:14:00.003-06:00

Exciting and New

2010-02-23T12:11:00.000-06:00

Whew! After a long weekend moving

I feel like I've been hit by a truck.

But it's all worth it because I absolutely

LOVE my new house.

I wish we could have it all together and immaculate

in like 5 seconds, but since that can't happen

we're slowly but surely getting the boxes cleared out

and are on way to having a clean house.

I'm actually quite impressed with how much we've got done.

I got this poster to go in my kitchen.

It's not framed yet, but I'm very eager to hang it up.

I got a red one for my friend Brittany who just

moved into a new apartment.

(Britt, if you're reading this, sorry I spoiled the surprise!)

xoxo

What I Wore the Day I Bought My First House

2010-02-18T17:02:00.000-06:00

Yes, that's right people, as of yesterday

I am officially a HOME OWNER!

Better yet a first time home owner

(i.e. I get free money from the government)

I can't wait to move and get settled into the house.

I'll post pics as soon as we make it all cute and liveable...

which might be a while.

xoxo

Things I'm Loving

2010-02-17T17:37:00.002-06:00

What I Wore Yesterday

2010-02-16T12:28:00.002-06:00

Sweater dress: Nordstrom

Leggings: Forever21

Shoes: Forever21

OMG! Where are you Gossip Girl?

2010-02-15T17:14:00.000-06:00

Homemade Valentine

2010-02-14T16:00:00.001-06:00

I made these valentines for my family.

I'm kind of on a card making kick...

I probably waste way too much time doing it.

Festive earrings

I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's Day!

xoxo

Oh...Plasticland. How I love thee.

2010-02-11T05:25:00.001-06:00

Inverted Beauty

2010-02-10T12:51:00.000-06:00

Vintage Valentines

2010-02-09T17:55:00.001-06:00

xoxo

Rustic...sort of?

2010-02-04T16:56:00.001-06:00

Absolute most favorite belt I own.

Bought it like 8 years ago in Boston for like $5 at Express.

...and it matches these Nine West shoes perfectly.

Month of LOVE

2010-02-01T17:11:00.000-06:00

Since today is the first day of February

(a.k.a. the month of love)

I think this cute little valentine says it all...

May your month be full of love and wonder!

xoxo

Walking on Rosebuds

2010-01-27T17:32:00.001-06:00

So I've been wanting to wear these

cute rosebud printed socks for awhile now.

Finally got around to it.

It never ceases to amaze me how much

people stare at something slightly
out of the box like socks with sandals....
...weird.

Socks: Betsey Johnson

Shoes: Steve Madden

One Year with my Honey

2010-01-25T00:58:00.003-06:00

Today marks one year of me and Jonathan.

I won't be too mushy, but it has been

one great year and I'm very thankful

that he came into my life!

Bob Schneider concert

Kitty's first haircut

Hanging out at White Rock Lake

Foreigner concert

At the beach in Rhode Island

Texas/OU Weekend

Halloween

New Year's Eve

In the garden...

2010-01-19T12:53:00.001-06:00

Not so much in the garden, but more like

in the courtyard of my apartment

(which I will soon be out of! yay!)

Cardigan: Rodarte for Target

Shorts: Forever21

Tights: Nordstrom

Flats: GAP

Let Them Eat CAKE

2010-01-13T13:05:00.001-06:00

Here are some recent cakes

I've made in the past month.

As you can tell...I'm quite fond

of the cake pan Jonathan

got me from Williams-Sonoma.

Strawberry cake with strawberry slices and cream cheese icing

Devil's food cake with Mint Buttercream Frosting

Carrot cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

yummmmmm

Sweet Start to the Weekend

2010-01-08T12:10:00.003-06:00

MIG which stands for "Made In Girl"

is a new free Japanese fashion magazine.

I absolutely love these images.

Cake hats and human HelloKitty!
Does that scream ME or what?

*Photos courtesy of TokyoFashion

Land of Enchantment

2010-01-05T12:55:00.008-06:00

As you know, I'm partial to Santa Fe

...mostly because my mother lives there

and also because its a magically beautiful place.

The beauty there surprises you in the

most unexpected places.

All these photos were taken by me from my parents yard.

They are so lucky to live in such a lovely place.

Aren't the sunsets amazing?!

Snow Day

2010-01-03T17:31:00.002-06:00

These pics are from last week when it

snowed a microscopic amount.

But I love snow none the less...

no matter how small the amount!

Hat: Forever21

Scarf: JCPenney

Coat: Tulle

Boots: Sam Edelman

Bonjour 2010

2010-01-01T12:01:00.003-06:00

Wishing everyone a prosperous new year!

xxoo

Favorite Fringe Boots

2009-12-30T00:01:00.002-06:00

Boots: Sam Edelman from Nordstrom (last year)

Van Gogh Nails

2009-12-29T12:25:00.002-06:00

I've been searching for this minty color of nail polish for the longest time.

Chanel came out with the perfect shade, but I have yet to find it.

And yes...I wanted it so bad that I was willing

to pay the $23 for a measely .5 oz.

Well I went to visit my friend Brittany last night

and remembered that she had this minty polish from OPI.

So she let me borrow it and this was the end result.

New year's resolution: MUST STOP BITING NAILS!

Holiday in West Texas

2009-12-28T17:14:00.003-06:00

I spent the holiday in West Texas.

I didn't really take pictures of the actual landscape,

because trust me...your not missing anything.

But I did snap a few random pics.

Me and Dad

Light bulb shaped Santa

I think these are actually dog treats.

But very festive!

Ahhh...childhood.

And what Christmas isn't complete

without a plush Superman?

Hehe.

Hope everyone's holiday was grand!

xoxo

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T00:01:00.004-06:00

*Card designed by Jonathan

(duh...like I could do that!)

Festive Feline

2009-12-23T00:01:00.001-06:00

Kitty loves the holidays because she can play with all the boxes and ribbons.

Sometimes it's cute...other times not so cute.

Like when she eats ribbon during the night

and wakes me up throwing up at 5 in the morning!

YUCK!

Don't worry...I didn't get a pic of that one.

Christmas in a Can

2009-12-22T12:38:00.000-06:00

Parco Japan 40th Anniversary Xmas Art Cans

Aren't these limited edition drink cans adorable?

Skip on over to TokyoFashion to see more!

Sunday Stroll

2009-12-21T17:02:00.003-06:00

It was unseasonably warm yesterday, so we took a stroll after brunch.

Then I asked Jonathan to take some pictures of me.

So he did...and 99% of them turned out too saturated by sun.

He usually takes good pics of me, but these...not so much.

He always insists that I pose too much.

What can I say...I'm not a model!

Sweater: H&M Shorts: Rodarte for Target
Tights: Target Shoes: UrbanOutfitters
Bag: JCPenney

Fashionista from the Far East

2009-12-18T11:25:00.002-06:00

Susana, my co-worker from Hong Kong, has the best style.

She always dresses so cute!

I wish I caught more pics of her.

I fell in love with this UK flag sweater.

Isn't she pretty?

xoxo

Such Great Heights

2009-12-14T12:48:00.003-06:00

Sweater, scarf and leggings: Forever21

Shoes: MIA (cheap find at DSW)

Tokyo Street Style

2009-12-11T13:29:00.001-06:00

I'm obsessed with Japanese fashion. They always dress so fab!

Here's just a few hot styles strutting the streets in Tokyo.

Head over to Tokyo Fashion to see more.

Cat in a Box

2009-12-10T17:42:00.000-06:00

Seeing Stars

2009-12-09T12:15:00.006-06:00

Can you see the little stars on the back of my tights?

They are so cute!

I'm totally in love with them.

But one con is that they are actual "pantyhose" which I'm totally not used to,

so by the end of the day I had the beginnings of runs all over them.

I have a feeling they won't last long.

xoxo

Sweater & skirt: Forever21

Hosiery: Norstrom

Shoes: Steve Madden

COLORBLOCK

2009-12-08T17:18:00.001-06:00

Shirt: Walmart
Skirt: AmericanApparel
Tights: Nordstrom
Shoes: ???(cheap find at DSW)

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...

2009-12-07T12:41:00.002-06:00

I'm trying to make our place look as festive as possible.

Minus a tree since mine is in storage buried beneath lots of stuff.

But I think it's coming along quite well.

(Except for the pumpkins we still have sitting next to our door.

Gotta get rid of those!)

Parisian Floral

2009-12-05T17:52:00.000-06:00

The Dallas Galleria just put in the most ginormous Forever 21.

It was awesome!

So big I actually didn't have time to see every part of it.

Anyway, I got this sweater and absolutely love it.

Very Parisian, huh?

Au revoir!

Hello Kitty

2009-12-04T11:22:00.000-06:00

Glitz and Glamour

2009-12-03T12:40:00.000-06:00

I hope you had a chance to catch the

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Tuesday night.

If not...you missed glitz and glamour...a lots of bronzed skin of course.

I look forward to this show every year

because I secretly want to be a costume designer

(along with a wedding planner, interior designer, and florist just to name a few)

A few of my fave get-ups

Isn't Doutzen Kroes the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?

I have to say that Heidi Klum's hyped up appearance was a little dissapointing.

Yes, she had a baby a couple months ago,

but I didn't expect her to be so covered up.

Oh well...I still love her and she will remain one of my favorites!

Let it Snow!

2009-12-02T17:25:00.002-06:00

I woke up this morning and much to my surprise

SNOW WAS FALLING!

I was just going about my business, about to head out for work,

and I look out the window and it was coming down quite heavy.

Then I screamed and woke up Jonathan and couldn't stop staring out the window.

Too bad it all melted by noon. (once again...it's Texas people!)

Isn't it ironic that this was on my daily desk calendar?

Nevermind the creepy orange eyes.

It's supposed to snow again later this week.

I'm crossing my fingers...