Gifts Under $30

1. Gypsy Crown

2. Square Bottomed Champagne Flutes

3. Ear Warmer

4. Funky Earrings

5. Leopard Print Scarf

New gym bag

I desperately needed a new gym/carry-all bag. I had been using my purse and a smaller bag to carry all of my things to and from work. It sucked because I tend to carry my whole life with me and I felt like I was breaking my arms and back shoving everything into multiple bags. I finally took the plunge and purchased this bag from Lululemon. It's the best, and it's just the right size gym bag. I can fit my clothes, shoes, and purse inside this bad boy. It also has great features too, such as, if you don't have a lot things to carry you can clip it so the sides fold it to make it smaller. You can also turn it into a messenger bag by using the strap when you have a ton of stuff (like I normally do). If you're looking for a cute and large gym bag, look no further!

Heart Sweater

The weather in Chicago has gotten so cold! It was 80 and humid the other day now it feels like it's -40. The weather makes me want to bring out my winter clothes again. During cold spring days my go-to outfit is my heart sweater that I got from good ole tarjay and a pair of black jeans. It goes with everything and is super adorable. 


I couldn't find the black sweater on target's website but I did find a similar one--and it's super cheap! 

*Sorry I didn't take my photos in a better location but it is currently raining right now, bummer* 

Rain, rain, go away! 

Sweater: Target (similar one here) / Jeans: delias / Loafers: Target - last season (I also love these too)

barely blues: outfit post

I absolutely love, love H&M. Their stuff is just so darn cute! When I went shopping about a month ago I came across these barely blue almost white looking jeans. I knew I just had to have them! They're the perfect spring/summer jean. Run to your local H&M, you won't regret it! 

Light Blue Jeans: H&M / Cardigan: H&M / Necklace: target / t shirt: Old Navy / Bag: Marshalls / Sunnies: Ray Ban 

Happy Sunday!

wish list

I had an in-service day today which only lasted about 3 hours. We all ate lunch at work and then a couple of my coworkers and I went out for some cocktails and shopping. We went to Loft. I love that store, but sometimes I find it difficult to find the right size because everything is made on the bigger side. I noticed they had a lot of floral patterns which I'm totally obsessed with, I think it's such a cute look for spring! I fell in love with these shorts, the only thing was there was another girl trying on the same shorts and in my size, they only had one pair, bummer. I also love this skirt, but I couldn't justify spending $70 on it right now. Sigh.  

Fringe Booties (outfit post)

As I've said before I'm a target addict. I always find the cutest things there and most of the time they're discounted. It's like I go there for toothpaste and leave with a new hand bag, hat, shoes, candy, and a top. I always tell myself just go get the thing you came in for, but of course that never works. I guess I'm easily distracted.

 Anyway, I was browsing the shoe section yesterday and found these super cute fringe booties and they were only $17, score! (but for some reason they're more expensive online) 
I'm obsessed with them and they look a lot like these Jeffrey Campbell prance fringe booties found here.

(Sorry the background isn't that great, this was right before we went out for the night and it was super cold out)

Fringe Booties: Target/ Necklace: H&M/ T shirt: Old Navy/ Cardigan: H&M

One piece

Yesterday it snowed so much and has gotten so cold. My skin hurts just thinking about it. I'm dreaming of summer right now. All this dreaming is making me want a new swimsuit. I'm a swimsuit addict. I get two or more every year. So I've been searching online to find a cute swimsuit for the summer and I've decided I really want a one piece. When I was younger I always bought bikinis, I have a million of them, they're just so cute! But now I'm starting to appreciate the way one pieces look and it's nice to switch it up once in a while. I'm pretty specific about the style of one piece that I'm going to get. I really like the ones that have low backs and fronts as well as when the cut of the leg is high, kind of like Baywatch style. It really elongates the legs, which I'm definitely all for since I'm only 5'2". 

 Anyway, I've been searching the sale section on various websites and have found some really cute suits I'm dying to have!

Found: Here

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Source: barefootblonde.com
Found: Here

Found: Here

Resolutions & outfit post.

I always have a difficult time keeping my new years resolutions. Probably, like most people, I'm really good for a few months (or weeks) and then it's like I magically forget about my resolution. This year I have a few resolutions and they all have to deal with health, of my body and mind.

The first resolution is to drink a ton of water, like five or more 16 oz glasses of water each day. I always have a difficult time drink water unless I'm really thirsty, if I drink water on an empty stomach it makes it hurt...weird I know. But anyway ever since I started drinking more I've noticed positive changes in my skin. It's brighter and the bags under my eyes have faded. It's a simple and very cheap way to keep your skin looking gorgeous. Oh and it also fills me up so I eat less... win win!

My next resolution is to make it to the gym at least 5 times a week. Before break I actually got into a good habit of going, but once I went home it was all down hill from there. It's not that I ate a ton and need to lose the extra lbs. it's just that I didn't work out at all when I was home, mostly because it was in the teens in WI. Not really fun to run outside when it's that cold. When I do workout consistently I feel so much better. I've been going right after work which seems to help. I want to have my best body ever and 2013 is the year!

My third and last resolution is to stress less and live in the moment. I definitely bring anxiety upon myself worrying about the littlest details that I miss out on the bigger picture and the special moments that it brings. Being in the moment is what counts because it won't happen again and I really don't want to regret missing out!

So there you go, those are my 2013 resolutions.      

Here is one of two tops from J Crew that Brian got me for Christmas (sorry if some of the photos are a little fuzzy, we didn't have great lighting in the apartment and it's at night)

Sorry I couldn't find this sweater on the j crew website 

sweater from j crew

Fall

I absolutely LOVE fall! 

It's my favorite time of the year. I love the crisp weather, the changing of the trees, pumpkin everything (baked pumpkin seeds, pumpkin beer, pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin bread, etc.), the smell of leaves when they have fallen, caramel apples, caramel corn, candy corn, crunchy leaves, football, halloween, and of course fall fashion! I love chunky knit sweaters, jeans, boots, scarves, and warm coats. I love to pile all these things on together! As much as I love the warmer weather and wearing shorts and tank tops, I think it's nice to be able to wear cozier things.   

Cute Things

shirt: f21 / spike bracelet: asos / spike necklace: target / beaded bracelet: f21 / studded bracelet: f21

I hate paying for shipping & handling. I feel like it's an extra $5 I could be spending on a necklace, earrings, or bracelet. So, when I saw that forever21 had one day free shipping with a purchase of $21 or more I was stoked! I had been looking for this shirt in stores, but was unable to find it and felt like this was the perfect opportunity! I love when I'm able to find cute things for cheap!