Blue Purse and a Blue Phone

Outfit Details: 

Jacket: Wetseal

Shirt & Skirt: Forever21

Tights: Target

Shoes: Hottopic

Purse: Forever21

Earrings: Gift

Necklace: Forever21

Sometimes I buy things online and tend to not like them enough. I've learned that if I keep them long enough I find ways to adjust them to my style. These boots were originally fold overs, but they didn't seem to work with anything I owned. There was something about how they looked straight up too. So, one day I took my safety pins I had lying around and tucked the boot tops closer together. Suddenly I liked the boots. They are perhaps one of comfiest pairs of shoes I own. 

These pictures are from when we had freaky warm weather in November and when I had just got my shipment from Forever21. A good friend joked about how people who buy all their clothes from TJ max are maxxinistas and I'm a forever-ista. Forever21 has great deals, cute clothing, and free shipping-so it tends to be a win-win.

I'm bring out these oldies because I'm sick, not just me the whole house is and all at the same time. So this cancels any New Years eve plans I had. I'll just drink lots of tea and go to bed early. I think my puffy nose will be grateful.

I hope you have an action packed New Years (eve)! I'm looking forward towards 2013

Christmas of Les Miserables

Outfit Details:

Jacket: Kmart

Shirt and Skirt: Kohl's

Tights: Target

Shoes: Hottopic

Choker: Hottopic

Necklace: Gift

Christmas was awesome and tiring, but it always is. Christmas night I went with friends to see Les Miserables. That was my Christmas present to myself, I don't tend to see movies in theaters, because between the ticket and the popcorn it equals the price if you were to buy the movie. There are always a few exceptions and this was one. I've read the book, forever ago, and seen the play in a local production, not to mention watched the broadway version on youtube a bunch of times, so I was anxiously awaiting the movie. I was not disappointed, if you get a chance, see it! It was a little long to watch in one sitting. I miss intermissions, but still worth it!

Now that much of the holiday excitement is over, everything seems so calm. Is that weird? Well, I suppose i'ts time to put away decorations and finish up any Christmas cookies we have left. Actually that isn't going to happen, we made so many. It will take me forever to eat them all.

Boeuf Bourguignon & Christmas Eve

 Outfit Details: 

Cape: Kmart

Jacket: Hottopic

Dress: Lace Affair

Belt: Kohl's

Gloves & Rainboots: Target

Tights: Target and Hottopic

Purse: H&M

Choker: gift

Necklace: vintage

Earrings: Body Central

Merry Christmas!

In my family Christmas Eve is more exciting that Christmas by all accounts. For dinner we have Boeuf Bourguignon, which if you've ever seen Julie and Julia you might recall the trials with the french stew. I can't remember a time when we haven't had it for dinner. We also have delicious french bread, fruit soup, and salad. After dinner we have some extended family over for cookies and tea and exchange fun gifts. Right before we go to bed my parents would let us open one present, normally from our stockings. It sounds simple, but perhaps that is what is best about it. It isn't really about the food or the presents, but about the people-though I'm not trying to get all mushy on you. 

On to these pictures, this dress has quickly become my new favorite. While pink has never been a favorite color of mine, I love the combination of the black lace with such a soft color. It was so cold that day that I wore two pairs of tights, which actually had a pretty cool effect, and I'll probably do the solid color under lace tights again soon.

Well, now that all the presents are wrapped, dinner is stewing, and it's finally snowing it seems like Christmas is finally here. I'll wish you Merry Christmas once more and I hope you have an awesome one.
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