Out of Order Posts

Okay, call me a creature of habit, or routine, but I totally forgot to take a quick picture of my outfit when I got home yesterday. I had little J ready for his walk and my impending workout on the brain and I was changed and out the door walking him before it dawned on me that I should've taken a picture. Since I didn't care all that much for my outfit yesterday anyway, it's no big loss. So today I'm posting some of the shots from over the weekend, along with my outfit picture from today. But first..... my stuff from ATL:

 I got a nice pencil skirt ($19), cropped ankle length grey pants ($15), a sparkly sweater($15) and a pea coat ($35) from H&M.   Yes, this means I broke the pact and shopped but these are all good buys and dang it I was on vacay so it shouldn't count! :)

 Then, I went to DSW.... yeah yeah I don't need shoes, I know. BUT... I have been on the lookout for some cute black flats since I try to alternate heels with flats to keep my back happy... I found these really cute Bandolino flats for $30 and the Enzo heels are just flat to die for. They are the most classic pointy-toe black high heel pump. Just Gorgeous. And on clearance as well, for $40. 

Ok, so on to the weekend. Mom and Gare came down for the REN FEST  and we decided that we'll give it a break for a few years since we felt like everything was exactly the same as last year. :) But still fun nonetheless!

 I'm ready!

 The entrance to Ye Ole field of freakish people

 A Whizard?

 The queen! Gare and I did nothing, which I'm sure infuriated her. Mom yelled "God Save the Queen" which I'm quite sure made her happy.

 This one is for Andrea... gotta love a map!

 Gare and the supermodel :)

Me and the creepy pirate/dude who probably does not work at the festival....

Fun times!
And on to my outfit today:
Channeling MadMen/ teacher vibes.... 

Dress: Can't remember where I picked it up. Belt came with it.
Sweater: Banana Clearance, $15
Shoes: Aldo, $35

 Ah! Look at that little calf muscle! Cute! It's practically cramping from my workout yesterday! Lol

Oops!!

Well, I forgot my camera.... which is sad not only because I can't take my outfit pictures this morning but more so because I can't post some of the pictures from this weekend's festivities with Gare and Mom :( I'll be posting all of that tomorrow...


I am struggling today. Not sure if it's the weather still or just my sleep patterns being a little thrown off from the weekend, but I can't keep my eyes open today! I was running behind all morning. I had some grey pants laid out to wear today but once I got my entire outfit on, I couldn't find any shoes that worked right with the pants... so I decided to cuff the pants so I could wear some flats. Well, flipping the cuff to the outside didn't look right so I flipped them to the inside and pinned them on the side hems. Of course, the front and back of the cuffs didn't stay, so I grabbed extra pins to fix it once I got to work. (all of this is happening as it is technically the time I should be leaving for work) so I scurry about, grab the pins, move J to his bed, and go up to the kitchen to put my waffles in the toaster and take my morning vitamins. Then, as I'm taking J out for his last potty I realize I just don't like the way the outfit looks and I really don't want to be bothered by falling cuffs all day. So, back in the house I went and I grabbed the khaki skirt I ironed yesterday that was still hanging on the recliner in the living room. To be honest, now, I really am not thrilled with the outfit at all but I also have an extreme lack of motivation to care!! When I get home today, I'll snap a quick picture of my outfit so I can at least post it tomorrow. 

Needless to say, with all of that happening, it's not surprising I scurried out the door, leaving my camera still sitting happily on the kitchen counter. So, all of my fun picture posting will have to wait. Til then....

So little to post today

Got some more chores done yesterday... still no pictures of the items I bought in Atlanta. I'll take that picture today when I get home.. would've done it yesterday, but I forgot my camera. The third bedroom is basically cleaned up so Garrett has a place to sleep and the rest of the house is, well, passable. :) If it were renaissance time, it would be immaculate, so there you have it. 
I hope to get the Christmas lights up tomorrow morning and then I'll be as fully festive as I'm going to get. 


My outfit today:


What you see: 
Jeans: Levis, not sure where I got them or what I paid....
Pullover: LSU
Shoes: Madeline, c/o Overstock, $20


What you don't see:
Sweater: Prive, Dillards... Cashmere purple sweater... nice... I just don't feel like taking my pullover off yet! :)


Today is what I'd call a "be glad I'm showing up and not going postal on all of you" un-fashion Friday :)

Brrrrr....

Yes, I am officially in hibernation mode. It took all I had to get out from under the covers this morning and bundle up to walk Jax. There was a pretty good layer of frost on the ground this morning and as far as I'm concerned, that should mean everyone gets to sleep for an extra hour or so! Jackson had to wear his coat this morning, and after he'd eaten his breakfast, he was still cold! This is him lying on my bed while I got ready.... and he's shivering. I took the picture with my phone and apparently the computer refuses to recognize that I rotated and saved the picture so that it would be upright... so excuse these 2 sideways pictures. Stupid computer. 

So, once I am ready, I move Jax to his bed, so he can jump down whenever he is ready... This is him after I set him on his bed and opened his window....again, forgive the sideways view....

And here's me.... I am wearing my fabulous grey boots... these were one of my last purchases before I started my blog... they are Calvin Klein. I found them at TJ Maxx on a random trip. I spent more on them than any one item I've ever purchased at a discount store, but they were so unique, I just had to have them! They are a distressed grey leather and really comfy. :)


Today:
Skirt: White House Black Market. Had for several years. Really is kinda big now, but that equals comfy LOL
Grey Shirt: Banana, $15
Sweater: Old Navy, $9
Boots: Calvin Klein, TJ Maxx, $99
Necklace: Big Lots, $5

Gosh dang... I don't like any of these pictures!! Ugh.... Oh well, you get the point of the outfit. Sheesh. I'm going to have to do something about the lighting/my camera...

When Will I get it done Wednesday??

I was so unproductive yesterday. I am pretty sure I was a grizzly bear in my previous life because about all I'm motivated to do when the days are short is curl up and sleep. I walked Jax in the cold drizzle when I got home yesterday, gave him his much needed bath, and that's about it. I haven't worked out in ages and I gained a pound over the weekend! Arg!! So, today, come hell or high water, I'm either going to workout or hang Christmas lights. I'm giving myself a choice but one or the other must get done. :) 


It's pretty chilly out and I wasn't ready to take my jacket off when I was taking my outfit pictures this morning. I'm not loving any of the pictures, everything looks a bit rumpled, but I also don't feel like taking more pictures, so this is it today!! 


Pants: JC Penny, Worthington, $14
Blue Top: Banana, Clearance, $10
Sweater: St. John's Bay, JC Penny
Shoes: Coach, via DSW several years ago

Tuesday Snoozeday

I so did not want to get out of bed this morning. The temps are dropping and I think my jet lag finally caught up to me. I am really sleepy this morning. Trying to drink a lot of water and wake myself up. Of course, the fact that the heat is on in my office and it's so nice and toasty isn't helping me snap out of my sleep zone. :) 
I figured the facilities people wouldn't turn our heat on in the building until later in the week when it gets really chilly and since I froze to death yesterday, I thought it would be smart to wear a bulky sweater today. Of course, when  arrived, it was about 85 degrees in my office. So my best laid plans went awry.


My outfit today:


Pants: The Limited; Haven't been able to wear them for so long. I can't even remember when I got them!
Sweater: Loft, $30
Bracelets: Loft, Clearance $5
Shoes: Antonio Melani, Dillard's Clearance, $34