a change may do you good

The company I work for adopted a dress code that consists of only suits. The change started September 1.

I had to document one of the last non-suit outfits I wore to work.

This is how I looked on August 25:

sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Ross.....pants: hand-me-down from Maria
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

The suits have been a blessing in disguise. I throw on a suit and the only things I worry about are the top and shoes.

let's nuke the bridge we torched 2000 times before

This is how I looked on Oct. 1:

sweater: Loehmann's.....silvery grey top: Gap.....slacks: Marshalls
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: DSW

lay a whisper on my pillow, leave the winter on the ground

This post is brought to you by the wonders of hydroxyzine, better known as Atarax.

I started taking it Monday night because I broke out in hives. Curse my dog allergy!

This is how I looked on Aug. 31, the morning after I got back on the hydroxyzine:

.Wow.
sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....secret tanktop: H&M.....skirt: Ross
socks: Target.....boots: Avenue
binder clip holding sweater shut: work

Needless to say, hydroxyzine is strong stuff.

This is how I looked on Sept. 1:

sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Marshalls.....skirt: Ross
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: DSW

This is how I looked on Sept. 2:

sweater: Target.....t-shirt: Marshalls.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

everybody moves to a different beat in the city

This is how I looked on Aug. 12:

sweater: Macy's.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

I haven't been excited about seeing new movies this year (the exception being Salt), but I have been excited about Flashback Thursdays at the UA Berkeley 7. Last week was Flashdance, and this week was Spaceballs. I could not pass up Spaceballs!

So, I met up with my coworkers Chris and Regina for dinner at Amanda's, where the food is both fast and healthy. I had a cheeseburger, baked sweet potato fries, and a freshly made cola---and the calorie count total for all three items came out to 645 calories. Say what? So I didn't feel a single bit guilty for having such a filling meal. Regina fared better because she had avocado on her burger and she had an iced tea sweetened with Splenda. Even with the baked sweet potato fries, her meal was 545 calories. Crazy! Chris said that he could have devoured two more burgers, but he also said this restaurant made him think about eating his food more slowly.

Ah! Berkeley!

Well, Spaceballs will always be funny no matter what, but the packed house made the experience even better. So many people simultaneously shouted out, "What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? Chicken?!?!" Omigah, hilarious! The only downer was the previews weren't as good as last time. But, oh well, Spaceballs rules.

You know what also rules? Hanging out with such awesome coworkers, that's what!

well, i feel all right when it comes daylight.

This is how I looked on July 14:

sweater: H&M.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

I'm getting tired of my baggy slacks. My mission this Saturday is to find flattering trousers at Nordstrom or at Express.

mighty rivers run right through me

This is how I looked on...

...July 6.

sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Marshalls.....skirt: Ross
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: DSW

.....July 8.

sweater: H&M.....lacy top: Nordstrom Rack.....slacks: Marshalls
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

.....July 9.

sweater: Target.....top: Mervyn's.....skirt: Macy's
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: DSW


My feet look hugemongous in this shot.
(By the way, those are size 7 flats.)

every time we touch, i'm shooting the stars

I may have found a solution to my disappearing chest dilemma...

Just wear a really tight shirt.

This is how I looked on June 24:


sweater: Nordstrom.....t-shirt: Marshalls.....pants: Ross
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

The super-snug shirt makes it look like I still have a decent-sized bust. Kinda? Not really?

Anyway.

Why on earth did I buy a shirt that's a size or two too small? When I first purchased this shirt, I was going to use it as a layering piece under a low-cut and/or sleeveless dress. And I have worn it under dresses. I'm all about being modest.

But on the 24th, ehh, why not, I wore it as an actual top.

i still run this thing like a dancehall queen.

Monday is sometimes "serious outfit day." I'm coming down from Sunday, so putting some thought into Monday's outfit can be a chore.

By the way, I had a really good time this past weekend. Thank you, Rach! :)

sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Ross.....slacks: Marshalls
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: Payless

The most exciting part of today's outfit:

customised adhesive bandage: first-aid kit at work

TMI - This bandage is covering the fugly pimple on my fivehead. And covering it up was necessary because my hair kept bothering it and I couldn't stop touching it. Bleh! So, maybe it is a blessing that I'm growing out the bangs to wear it sideswept.

seems the road less travelled shows happiness unravelled

sweater: Loehmann's.....secret tanktop: Nordstrom Rack.....pants: Ross
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

I wore heels today because of the length of the pants.

Detail of the pink pinstripes.

broken people get recycled

sweater: H&M.....secret tanktop: H&M.....Liz Claiborne pants: Marshalls
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

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Latest pop addiction: Katie Melua - "The Flood"

This song is just really random, and that's why I'm hooked.

I can't wait for her new album to come out.

hold out your heart and, on it, let the sun shine down.

sweater: Target.....t-shirt: Marshalls.....slacks: Marshalls
belt: Target.....mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

I've been alternating between black slacks and grey slacks so far this week. Tomorrow, I think I'll wear something different. Maybe.

wash the angels from your hair, won't need them anymore.

coat: Gap.....scarf: H&M
sweater: Target.....secret tanktop: Mervyn's.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

The last time I wore this coat was a few years ago. And back then, I was barely able to button it up. This time around, the coat is a little loose. Rock on.

i dream of simple things i can believe in.

top: Liberty of London for Target.....secret tanktop: Wal-Mart.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles
leather jacket: Wilson's Leather, gift from Brian's mom

I love this top, but, next time, I'm going to pair it with a pair of cigarette pants and maybe a belt. Oh great, another excuse to go clothes-shopping. ;)

you know you can't keep letting it get you down.

sweater: Loehmann's.....secret tanktop: H&M.....slacks: Marshall's
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles
scarf: H&M

Today is the third day in a row I've worn pants. Why? To hide my legs. I have a case of hives on my lower legs, and it's only on my lower legs. They're not on my feet, and they're not any higher than my knees. And the hives are mostly on my shins. Randomness, I tell you!

The spotlight's on. You creep into it.

sweater: H&M.....tanktop: H&M.....slacks: Marshall's
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

(Go Sharks!)

I had put myself on a no-clothes shopping ban, but I had to lift the embargo when I realised the one pair of slacks I own is now wayy too baggy on me. Maria even pointed out that my Wal-Mart pants were dragging on the ground. So, yesterday, after work, I made a quick trip to Marshall's, and the world was a better place.

Oh, by the way. Has anybody seen where my chest disappeared off to?

No need to stand proud. Add your voice to the sound of the crowd.

I gave myself five minutes, maybe less, to pick out an outfit today because I was just that lazy this morning. Oh well. At least, I was comfy at work.

sweater: Target.....secret tanktop: H&M.....pants: Walmart
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

Bang! You're so evil, baby.

Notice anything different?

sweater: H&M.....pants: Wal-Mart
socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

Oh, bangs! How much I've missed thee!

I've always had bangs to cover up my five-head, but I had to grow them out for my wedding last June. After getting tired of seeing my big forehead for the umpteenth time, I decided to get them back.

Crimson socks with lattice patterning.

There's always something there to remind me.

Earlier today, I ate lunch while watching GemsTV on mute and listening to Dionne Warwick. All this in our brand new home. I am loving it!

Brian and I got the keys on Monday. So, we're in the process of settling in. :)

View from our bedroom window at night:

The HP Pavilion is off in the distance in the top left corner of the photo.

I did manage to get in two outfit shots this past week. Notice how joyous I am in the first shot and how worn out I look in the second shot. That's just how I normally look as the work week progresses. ;)

Also, I'm wearing the same shoes in both photos because the rest of my shoes are still packed away somewhere.

This is how I looked on Wednesday, December 2nd:

cardigan: Loehmann's.....dress: Old Navy.....tanktop worn under dress: Kohls
tights: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

This is how I looked on Friday, December 4th:

cardigan: Target.....secret tanktop: H&M.....pants: Wal-Mart
shoes: Aerosoles.....buzz: Barefoot cabernet sauvignon

100th Post~!

I'm celebrating my 100th post by drinking a bottle of kumquat DRY Soda and listening to the absolutely divine gem that is Sheena's A Private Heaven album.

It's too bad the outfit in today's post is nothing spectacular. I wore a baggy comfy outfit because I had a doctor's appointment. The two sweaters were a must because it was muy windy.

The lighting in the pics makes my face look pink. I swear, I was not drinking! ;) The night-time porch light kicked in right as I was taking them.

baggy sweater: Nordstrom.....pullover: H&M.....pants: Wal-Mart
shoes: Aerosoles

a post before i go to bed

My coworker Maria and I both wore baggy sweaters and dark slacks to work today. She wore a nice aubergine one from Target. I wore the usual black.

We had a proper girl's night out after work --- margaritas at Chevy's, then shopping at not just one, but two! Targets.

I got home at 10:30, which is my bedtime. Oops!

sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Ross.....pants: Wal-Mart
shoes: Aerosoles....bracelet: home-made