Not gonna lie when I say that I feel a little like Kate Middleton when I put on my new nude pumps. And I like feeling like Kate Middleton. Ignore the dirty full-length bathroom mirror. But don't ignore the kitty.
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I've been looking for a new bag for awhile, but haven't been able to find one that I love. I wanted one with a long strap that I could wear cross-body, which made the search all the more impossible since cute bags are mostly shoulder bags or totes. But then I saw this one... ... and I fell in love a little. It looks a little small in this picture... ... but upon further investigation at Zappos, I learned that it's actually bigger than it looks. I love the color and I love that it looks sort of like a messenger/saddle bag. I wish it had a little fringe on it, but I'll survive. It was a bit of a big purchase expense-wise, but I haven't splurged on a good piece of clothing/accessory for awhile. Yay--can't wait for it to come. I hope I love it as much in person!
Okay... I AM SO EXCITED. But first things first... On Monday I went to Fox and Hound's with the intent of getting my normal chemical straightener, but she talked me into doing a Brazilian Blowout. (Weird name, I know.) I had heard of BB before, but mostly bad things like it having formaldehyde, which is really bad for both the stylist and the customer... like, it causes cancer. I asked the stylist, though, and she said that they did testing on it and it's not true. (I'm not really sure if I believe this 100%. My general feeling is that anything so full of chemicals has to be bad for humans somehow.) There's so much hype about this straightener being so good, though, that I just wanted to try it, so I did. I must admit that it's pretty good. It takes me like 6 minutes to blowdry my hair now and it's pretty much straight without having to do anything else. There are a few spots that she probably could've added more product to because it's not as straig...
I just got this nail polish today in the mail from Amazon that I discovered on Pinterest and I lovelovelove it! It is the perfect purple color. It's a "smoky violet" and is exactly the hue that I want for our wedding. (It's called "Parlez-Vous" by OPI.) I know I won't be able to find that, though. Originally I had thought we'd do blue... there are two colors (Marine and Peacock) that I like at David's Bridal and I think it would be very elegant. Blue has been done, but I haven't been to a wedding with a really rich, dark blue color and so I thought it might be something different that people haven't seen. It's appropriate for the month (September) and I think it would be pretty. I'm kind of changing my mind, though. Purple has been my favorite color for years. Though I think purple has seen its day lately at weddings, I still might do it if I can find a shade that's not the same as what I've seen. You know me....
New background! C'mon, Evelyn Chapel chaplain! I've been waiting since Tuesday night to hear back from her about booking the two timeslots so that we have more time for set-up and pictures. I honestly don't care what she says at this point--I just want to know! This whole thing has taken entirely too long! I recently bought a second pair of riding boots and I'm super excited about them. They're the same kind that I bought in the perfect brown color, except these are black. If you're looking for boots, these are at Target and are only $35. I'm quite pleased with them. Now I need some black jeggings, which I'll probably also buy from Target. The only thing I hate is paying for shipping and I don't really want to spend another $50 to get free shipping. I'm sure I could find enough stuff though to spend that much! I'm sure it'll happen!
Today's List (Day 19): Inventions I Wish Were Real 1. Hermione's Time Turner. 2. Food that burns calories (ha!). 3. A teleporter? Really just some sort of contraption where I'm here one moment and then miles away the next. This would eliminate travel time and I'd be able to see my boyfriend every day and go to the beach whenever I wanted. (Is that what a teleporter is?) -------------------- I'm feeling kind of weird today... like really anti-social. So... update on the office situation: It's going to be six weeks until I can move into my new office. I was hoping it was going to be sooner, but it won't happen until the renovations on the other side of the office suite are done because the cashier is currently occupying the space that will be my office. I was so confused because she moved in--and I mean, really moved in. Even though it's temporary, she was unpacking decorations and pictures and arranging things as if she was going to be ther...
Today's List (Day 14): My Favorite Outfits To Wear Work clothing-wise... maybe what I'm wearing today? I guess if I had a camera and/or cared enough, I might take a picture of it. But alas, I do not have a camera nor do I care that much. So here's a description: a colorful patterned high-waisted skirt, a tan scoopneck tank top, white boyfriend cardigan, brown chunky belt, and tan flats. Generally I am pleased with any outfit that mixes and matches traditional clothing items with things that are more unique, and whenever I can add interesting jewelry, I am all the more happy. I don't like to go too over the top with style quirkiness, though sometimes I wish I had that kind of personality. I do like to wear things that everyone else might not wear. I also wish that I had unlimited resources so that I could have all sorts of unique things to wear (i.e. expensive things!). I do love clothing and accessories! If I don't care about fashion at the moment, my favor...
We didn't get the place in Deer Creek. Ashley called last night at like 8:00 to tell me that they chose the other people. We're bummed, but we're also the first people that they'll call if another place opens up. It just wasn't meant to be, I guess. I've been perusing the internet for brown shiny riding boots the entire summer. I'd been going back and forth about buying some that were more expensive and better quality versus just getting some cheap ones. I realized that I won't be wearing them much, so it wouldn't be worth spending the money on real leather and whatnot... so I found these last night and liked them and just went for it. I'm ready for fall now! I still need to find that black and white striped top, though.
The end of another week. I'm always so amazed at how quickly the days and weeks fly by. I mean, it's already mid-August. Insanity! Tonight after work I went on a bit of a shopping spree, but I got the best deals ever . I found a cute top that was on clearance for $12.99 at JCPenney, but I also had a $10 off any purchase coupon, so I got a $40 top for $3.00. Then I went to Kohl's and found some black patent high heels on clearance for $11.99 (from $59.99). I also had a $10 off any purchase coupon there too, so I got $60 shoes for literally $2.00. It was crazy! I got $100 worth of merchandise for $5! I was so proud of myself for bargain shopping. But I also bought a $45 bra from Victoria's Secret (though I did have a $10 off any bra coupon... so it was originally a $55 bra). I was never a believer in Vicky's bras until a couple of years ago. I've been needing a new strapless one for awhile. The one I have is from sophomore year of high school (yeah--it's m...
Today I was in two orientation sessions at work since I am officially an employee. First thing this morning we met with HR to talk about insurance and retirement and all sorts of other benefits stuff. I feel really lucky to work at Heartland because the benefits are really good. The health insurance is even better than at BroMenn, I think (or maybe I just wasn't signed up for the best one there). All of that always confuses me because I don't really know the jargon, especially for retirement. The retirement plan (SURS: State University Retirement System) is something that I have to choose within the next six months and it's a once in a lifetime choice! How stressful is that?! I'm sure it'll be okay no matter what, but it's confusing when they're talking spouses and annuities and investments and other things that I don't know about yet. I can't wait until I can go to the dentist beginning on September 1! In other news, why in god's name can'...
Today's List (Day 10): On My Wishlist I think it's hard to put together a wishlist these days, because I want everything that I pin on Pinterest and pretty much everything on that website, in general! Also, like I've said before, the internet makes it difficult to choose since your options are endless and the range of prices is huge. Right now, though, I've been wanting new work clothing, a maxi skirt, new black ballet flats, and boots without heels in both black and brown. Need this whole outfit that was pinned on Pinterest Me Too black flat (Lawton style) Steve Madden (Bonanza style)
I've decided that I have expensive taste, even though I'm a bargain shopper. I lovelovelove getting my Marie Claire magazine every month, but I always find that the things I adore most are also the most expensive things on the page. My latest love (though not found in Marie Claire) is this handbag. After I got my Hobo International wallet, I've kind of been obsessed with the brand. The leather is vintage and quality (which is why it costs so much) and this color is great. Perhaps this will be my graduation present to myself. I do have some extra cash from my tax return coming, even though the plan was to save it all. Hmm... maybe just a little splurge is in order. Today was such a lovely day and I felt guilty for only going out to run an errand and get some lunch. The forsythia is opening and all of the trees have little buds on them. The air just smells different once it starts to get warm out. I love it! I had to turn on the fans, though, which is somewhat disappoi...
New favorite clothing website = Shop Ruche . Thank you, facebook, for advertising things that you know I can't resist. This one is up there with the wanting-everything stature of Urban Outfitters and ModCloth . *sigh* Why can't I be rich and totally sweet-looking all the time? One of my favs from the look book...
Bought these amazingly fantastic espadrilles tonight. I'm always a little leery buying shoes or really any sort of apparel without trying it on, but it's free shipping and free returns/exchanges, so I don't feel too bad about it. And I got them 10% off because of Valentine's Day from www.onlineshoes.com for a total of less than $54. So that's pretty sweet. They're just so summery and I haven't made a good purchase lately. In other news, I'm amazed by how long it takes to put together one application for a job. Probably about a good two hours or more for each one. I'm hoping it'll start to go faster, because this is just insane. The total I've submitted so far is four--I just turned in the one for Heartland today and shipped off one for Millikin in the mail. Eek!
I honestly don't know what I'm going to do with all of my extra time when I have it. The past three days I have been incredibly bored. This entire week I have had no plans; none at all. It's so strange to literally sit around all day and do nothing. I have watched movie after movie, both on my new tv and on Netflix on the computer. I started reading a book too. But I'm still so bored . With that boredom comes eating way too much. It is ridiculous how much food I have consumed. The insanity has got to stop, and it will... hopefully beginning tomorrow. I've been thinking the past few days how nice it would be if the new student fitness center was open on campus so that I could do something productive like work out, but no. It doesn't open until January 10. Speaking of lots of food, I was up early enough this morning to get McDonald's for breakfast. This occasion rarely happens (not being up early enough, but just having McDonald's for breakfast). My sa...
I've been looking for a dress and shoes to wear to graduation for probably months now. (Is it too early?) Anyway, I've always loved espadrille shoes, but have no practical reason to own a pair. They are pretty vacation-y, but I think buying some for graduation might be a good idea... These are $170, but I just love them and want them so bad . We'll see if I can find some for about $50 instead.