Friday, December 14, 2012

Life Lately via Instagram

Hello everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely week! Tonight my Fiction Workshop class is meeting for the last time at a restaurant near school instead of in the classroom. Should be lots of fun! I won't be able to drink since I have to drive home, so I'll have a glass of moscato when I get home. :)
 
Waited for a bus on 99th & Madison // Mural near City College

 I really should charge for my great advice! // A hawk near my apartment

 Sitting pretty (from this outfit post) // A little heart my mom crocheted for me

 Finally finished Cloud Atlas // CoverGirl Blast Flipstick's from BzzAgent!

 Took a walk after Thanksgiving with my family // My brother and a neighbor's cat named Ninja

City College looks like a mansion // Berry beanie and berry lip

What are you guys up to this weekend? Are you going to see The Hobbit?

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Inspired By: The Winter Season

Winter can be dreary and gray and cold, but there is a lot going for it -- beautiful snow, the feeling of a fresh start come January, snuggling inside with family and friends on a cold day, and of course the holidays.
 
Winter Wonderland
Inspired By: Winter -- Winter Wonderland
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The beauty of a freshly snowed upon world -- trees, ground, cars, roofs -- makes everything look pristine and new and lovely, so to dress like a winter wonderland don all white and gray. A white cable knit sweater with gray jeans and gray booties, or a white lace dress, an open gray cardigan, polka dot tights, and white Converse sneakers.
 
A Fresh Start
Inspired By: Winter -- Fresh Start
January means a fresh start: New goals, new resolutions, a way to begin again. These outfits are as much inspired by the fireworks on New Year's Eve as they are about busting out the trendy clothes that you may have been too scared to wear before, but this is a new year, so one of your 2013 resolution should be NO FEAR! Go all out in a bold striped dress with black accessories, or a sequined blazer with a black peplum top and pencil skirt.
 
Cozy Home
Inspired By: Winter -- Cozy Home
Winter means spending time with loved ones in a cozy home, whether it's simply on the weekends in pajamas when it's too cold to venture outside, or for a fun get together at someone's house with laughter and drinks giving you warmth. For a super casual day, stick to a flannel shirt, heart pajama bottoms, socks, and animal slippers. At a party with friends and family, wear a comfortable dress and nude accessories.
 
The Holidays
Inspired By: Winter -- The Holidays
Everyone looks forward to the holidays, especially for the presents and the chance to dress up more than usual. Both outfits are rather fancy, so they work for an office party, family get together, dinner party, or night out on the town. A black and metallic shealth dress, cape, and heels or burgandy blouse with printed trousers and black heels will work for any extravagant affair.

What do you think? What do you love or hate about winter?

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

My Hanukkah Wishlist

This week is Hanukkah! I love this holiday! While I usually don't get eight presents, I do get a few nice treats and some money to store away for a rainy day. And since my dad remarried, I also get presents at Christmas. Score!
My Hanukkah Wishlist
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But I definitely wouldn't mind receiving one or two (or all) of the items above.
I mean c'mon, how cool is that clock?

What's on your wishlist?


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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Outfit: Back To Black


These are seriously the most comfortable shoes ever. The wedge is only 2.5 inches, so they make me feel slightly taller, but don't hinder my ability to walk. Perfection! I'll be wearing them again tomorrow with a red dress and black cable knit tights to my office holiday party. I can't wait to hang out with my co-workers in a relaxed setting, eat delicious food, and indulge in a glass of wine.
 
 
Top // Target {similar}
Jeans // Forever 21
Scarf // Pashmina
Belt // came with a dress
Shoes // UrbanOg
Glasses // Bonlook
Bracelet // Pura Vida

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Happy Birthday, Leo & Gifts for Electrical Engineers & Winner!

Today my brother Leo turns 20!
Happy birthday, little Leo!

You make me laugh everyday, your imagination is incredible,
you're kind to everyone, you still laugh at little kid jokes,
you're so smart that sometimes I have no idea what you're talking about,
you're a great listener and an amazing brother.

I know that you're dream to be an electrical engineer will come true
because you work so hard and nothing will hold you back!

♥ ♥ ♥
Gifts for Electrical Engineers
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Leo is in school to be an electrical engineer, so he's always tinkering with circuit boards and writing up equations and talking about science far beyond what I can comprehend. So this gift guide is for the electrical enginner in your life, or computer geek who likes to take things apart and put them back together. A fun tie, cute jewelry, an iPhone case that looks like a curcuit board, and a t-shirt that's exploding.
And the winner of the $25 Target giveaway is...

Congrats! I'll be sending you an email shortly!
Happy Monday, everyone!

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