Becuase We All Cheat Sometimes

When these snake skin shoes caught my eye, 

I cheated.

My love for leopard is still undying. 

Between my shoes, purses, undies, and misc. accessories, one could say I have a problem.

Something about leopard flare...

But these low, ankle strap, Steve Maddens really got me.

I had visions of them with this dress, black skinnies, white shorts, and pretty much every other item in my closet.

We are headed out of town again this weekend and I feel like I just got back form visiting my niece, oh how I love summer, and how it's almost gone already. 

I'll share more about our visit soon, but lets just say when you spend two full days with a two week old baby and you never hear her cry, you too would be convinced she's an angel.

And in case you were wondering, I'll be wearing the shoes with this dress.

It's Friday, I'm Overwhelmed.

 This week for no particular reason I have been feeling particularly overwhelmed.

I'm not sure if it's because I had to go into work early, 

or because I'm counting the days until I get to meet my niece, 

or even a combination of the two.

I will say, my reaction to 'Aunthood' was totally different than I had predicted.

I'm overwhelmed, proud, and infatuated with a little girl I haven't even met.

She's melts and captures my heart all at the same time. 

If I could describe myself this week, it'd be emotional.

My least favorite word, maybe ever (second to these words, of course).

It associates it's stereotypes of women that I'd like to think I don't meet,

 even though I know I am wrong.

So next week will be better, hopefully I'll be less emotional,

and then Saturday morning I'll be holding the most precious girl in my arms.

I can't wait.

P.S. I just bought these for a wedding we are going to at the end of this month.

They were a steal, use GREAT for an additional 15% off.

Weekend Wants

Here is a small (?) list of things I want.  Naturally not many will happen, but I thought I'd share them with you.

I would want it in this color, feminine and different then all my other purses.  This ones a LONG ways off, but a girl can dream right...

Nordstrom- Where Else?

These fabulous wedges.  They could be work and play shoes, which are the best.  Double Dipping.  I sure wish they weren't 5'', because they'd make me 6'2'', but that's only a slight detail right?

Lulus.com (other colors available, I like the salmon too, cream just more versatile)

Express always has something I could see myself wearing.  I like this dress, but already own last year's version in black.  Not sure if it's worth buying the 'newer' edition, but do love the colors.  Waiting to see if it goes on sale (40% off all dresses), as per usual.

Express Here

I can always find sometime on/at forever21.  Let's not lie I'll probably be shopping there for a long time coming.  What girl doesn't?

Forever21 here

The bracelet would add both spunk and color to any outfit.  To get it in both colors might be cute too!

Forever21 here

Even though I already have four pairs, I still want these. Just admit it, they are great!

Nordstrom here

And LOFT always has things that I like to look at both in store and online.  I like this high neck line and pattern.  Would be great for a Sunday brunch at fancy golf course, because that's something I always never do...

LOFT here

And the list gets longer.

Good news is, it's a list of Wants NOT Needs. 

I will survive with or without them.

True Love Never Dies: All Things Anchored

Not sure if I have revealed this little fun fact yet, but I was a sorority girl in college.  Well I guess in essence I still am: it's a lifetime membership.

My three collegiate years as a Delta Gamma were the best college years.  I learned a lot, partied more a lot, and met my best friend.  'Our' symbol is the anchor, and thus half my college wardrobe had a embossed/embroidered/imprinted anchor on it.  And ANY anchor accessory was treated as gold.

Once an obsessed, always obsessed.  Today when I walked into World Market, I was almost hit in the face: All Thing Anchored.  And I loved it!

 

I resisted the urge to buy anything for myself (or others) today, but know I will be back there in the near future!!!

What I wore was unintentionally sailor/anchor esqe. (OTTD blue and white) although I didn't realize it. Gotta love Steve Madden espadrilles (here).  Thanks Nordstrom :)

 

Happy Hump Day!!!

Sunday Snap Shot- The Lost Sunday

Sundays are LAZY days full of Laundry, HGTV, movies, kindeling (my word for reading), snacks in bed, and that's about it. Or at least that's what we (my bf and I) believe.

This Sunday was a complete exception. This is how it went.

1. 5.5 mile (post Boot Camp) Run- my muscles cringed with every labored step. But we (my iPod, my muscles, and I) got through it together.

2. Pedicure (and mall) date with Kerry. Check out this pedicure. After all the walking in sandals while in Mexic0 my feet needed a re-haul. This did the trick- the flower was the 'cherry on top'. And it was only $20 bucks. Loving that deal. P.S. Does anyone have cute toes?


3. Mall- I indulged in many things I wanted (but they were all on SALE, so I had too, right?) and these Cross Trainers (in this color) I have been eying for weeks. Maybe they will make boot camp easier this week??? Just maybe???

Also grabbed a few things at LOFT during their friends and family 40% off the entire store. Loved that....more to come later.

4. A unexpected drive to-and-immediatley-back-from-San Francisco. My parents got stuck on a flight home so I was their savior and Airporter. Great waste of 4 hours on a Sunday. But hey, they have done it for me, so I had to do it for them.



So when I got home, I ate (thanks for having dinner ready babe:)) and then fell right asleep at 8:30pm.

I need to condition myself to be more productive on Sundays.

....this could take a while.

Shoe Saturdays: Toms edition

Toms Shoes:

When they first came out, I was not a fan. I thought they looked like silly gauze wrapped shoes. But once again, I fell weak to Nordstrom and bought my first pair about a year after they hit the market.

I found these a couple months later (Feb 2011), but couldn't find them anywhere. They are a 'Winter Edition Only', and I was too late.

I was NOT going to miss them this year so September 2011, when the winter edition came along I jumped right on it!

Thanks TOMS for a really comfortable leopard lace-less shoe, socially appropriate shoe that I can wash in the washer. Subtle but leopard none the less.

If you don't own a pair, buy a pair. There is always a $5 off coupon available online if you google it. I am three pairs deep, and love every pair!!!

Shoe Saturdays (The Sunday Edition): Volume 2

I have a affinity towards all shoes Jessica Simpson. I am going on my tenth pair, and love most all her fits and styles. I try to stay away from her SUPER heels, because I am already 5'9"...so with 5" extra inches, I'd be the height of an average NBA player- NOT my thang.

At TJ Maxx, my new found mother ship (who can resist a glorified Marhalls, really?) I found about three pairs a J. Simps I wanted, but only this paired crossed into the NEED category. Because, lets be honest here, what girl doesn't need snake skin wedges?

I have worn them for a couple weeks and have worn them twice (once with a dress, and once with black skinnies). Both times I received unsolicited compliments- a great find for $30 bucks off the "suggested retail" price.

If you haven't checked out TJ Maxx or Jessica Simpson shoes, please do.

P.S. Hasn't she been pregnant forever?

Shoe Saturdays: Volume 1 - Crosstrainers

I am what I would like to call a recreational runner. I find it's a great way to let out some stress and sweat, although I totally understand people who find running pointless, and boring. I GET IT, running IS NOT for everyone.

That being said, I too have been trying to branch out and broaden my work out horizons through Cross training. Engaging the good old tactic of 'Body Confusion' to maintain my fitness.

I have been looking for a good Cross training shoe, and have read many reviews on different brands, etc.

These Nikes (available here with free shipping for $5 bucks less than Zappos) have received great reviews online and in this month's Shape magazine.



I haven't rocked Nikes in years, but figure I might give them a go.

Added bonus: They come in great COLOR combinations