Sunday, February 21, 2010

I might be in the dark, but you know who you are.

This is how I looked on Feb. 18:
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sweater: H&M.....tanktop: Wal-Mart
skirt: Ross.....tights: Payless
shoes: Payless

Friday, February 19, 2010

Oh. I'm tired. Oh. I'm wired.

This is how I looked on Feb. 17:
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sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....tanktop: Wal-Mart
skirt: Ross....tights: JC Penney.....shoes: Payless
watch: Downtown Disney


It's all about the blueberry-coloured tights.
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Haha. According to the link for these tights, the embroidery is supposed to go up the backs of the calves. This doesn't make sense to me because that would make the toe seam run perpendicular to my toes. Or maybe it's just my big calves skewing the tights. Oh wells!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Where I come from, there's a place called heaven.

(That's a place where all the good children go.)


This is how I looked on Feb. 15th:
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sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Ross
denim leggings: A.N.A., JC Penney.....socks: Target
Sarah Connor boots: Bakers Shoes
wool coat: Zara


I bought these denim leggings specifically for my Sarah Connor boots. An added bonus is that these skinny jeans are so comfy. Seriously.

The wool coat is a random purchase from Saturday. I saw it at Zara, liked the green plaid, looked at the price tag, gasped, and hurriedly tried it on. It was marked down several times before dropping to $29.99. Crazy!

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My friend Dorena and I both happened to have Monday off, so we ventured on up to Napa Valley. We had a light lunch at Hog Island Oyster Company, went to three wine tastings, and had dinner at Redd.

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Theee best grilled cheese EVER @ Hog Island Oyster Co.
It's made with three cheeses:
Cowgirl Creamery mezzo secco, cave-aged gruyere, and fromage blanc.


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Six cabernet line-up at The Hess Collection Winery.

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Domaine Chandon Winery

Sunday, February 14, 2010

I was on his wavelength, and he was on mine.

This is how I looked on February 13:
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jacket: Wilson's Leather, gift from Brian's mom.....scarf: American Apparel, gift from Alannah
sweater: Target.....dress: Forever 21
leggings: Target.....socks: Target.....boots: Bakers Shoes


Yesterday, I hung out with Em and her friend Whitney in Berkeley and in SF. Fun girly time!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Hold on because sweet love brightens your life.

Today, I received an early Valentine's Day present from Brian. He had flowers delivered to my work!

Below are two super-crappy cell phone pics of the flowers. I displayed them on the work table behind my desk. And check out what I had to do to make sure the flowers were not knocked over in my car from my obnoxious driving.

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Here's a decent pic taken at home:
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WHEE! Thank you, Brian~!

Now, onto the outfit portion of this post.

I've decided that leggings are my new tights....as long as I wear them under boots. I actually walked in wearing flats, but I thought that the flats made my outfit look wayyy too casual.

When I first started working at my current job, I was really uptight about my outfits. Blazers, blouses, skirts, and black slacks. I even wore suits. After working there for a few months, I eased in cardigans. And then I started being more lax about what I wore to work. Yep, I totally went downhill from there.

Cardigans? Who would have thought?

2-12-10-b
sweater: Target.....tanktop: Kohls.....skirt: Papaya
leggings: Target.....socks: Target.....boots: Payless


I currently own two pairs of tall wide calf boots. The boots pictured are the only ones I feel okay wearing to work. The other pair are my leather Sarah Connor Boots, which, unfortunately, very obviously, are not work-appropriate. So, now, I'm kinda on a mission to get a third pair of tall wide calf boots. I've been looking at Jessica London Online, Zappos, and WideWidths.com. We'll see...

Friday, February 5, 2010

I'm in a funk. I'm in deep.

I punched up a drab work outfit by wearing the brightest tights in my collection.

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Dark grey sweater. Light grey top. Black skirt. BAM!, magenta tights! Black shoes.

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I have been obsessed with this leather jacket this past week. It's at least six years old, and it's a shame I didn't wear it much when I first got it. But that's the beauty of leather -- it just lasts. It will hold up until you feel ready to wear it and will still hold up after you get tired of it. The two things I really love about this particular jacket is that the leather is soft and the shape is very flattering...even if I'm not able to zip it up comfortably right now.

sweater: PacSun.....tanktop: H&M
skirt: Torrid.....tights: JC Penney
shoes: Payless
jacket: Wilson's Leather

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Where is that moonlight trail that leads to your side?

This is how I looked on February 1st:
02-01-10

I had a doctor's appointment that morning, so I wore a big hoody, a tanktop, leggings, socks, and sneakers. Basically, I looked like I was going on a jog. Ah, how I miss going on jogs. But I didn't. Comfy clothes.

Thank goodness, I was able to make it home right after the appointment. So, off with the hoody and sneakers. On with a dress, baggy sweater, and boots. Yep, comfy clothes.

Yes, I wore leggings to work again! I spent the weekend before in Vegas, and the flight home worked quite a number on me. Plus, my abdomen hurt from having had an ultrasound to check for gallstones. I needed to be comfy!

sweater: H&M.....dress: Old Navy.....tanktop: Wal-Mart
leggings: Target.....socks: Target
boots: Payless