I want you on my feet

I spied these Coach ballet flats tonight at Winners. I love and greatly covet them. They feel soooo nice on my feet. But at $120, do I really need them? Le sigh. I hid them on the bottom shelf just in case DH decides to spoil me and goes back to get them.

Martin & Osa - 20% off

I just received an email from Martin & Osa announcing their latest deal; an extra 20% off. With free shipping and returns, this is mighty tempting. I have had my eye on this dress for the last month but I think I will wait until the item is at a higher discount, especially considering the damage I know I will be making this week at the Gap and Old Navy.

Any bloggers out there taking part in this promotion? In case you decide to, the code is 32264788. Happy shopping!

I heart Gap

I've been looking forward to the Gap Family and Friends sale for a few weeks now. I have held off purchasing anything for the last two weeks in preparation. The sale is an extra 30% off anything in the store. I received the offer in an email and a paper copy that a student always makes sure I have. He work at the Gap and knows how often I am in there. Today the sale started. I looked forward to it all day and hit the mall soon after school ended. Here is what I found.

Belted Trench in Blue Bell
I've been hankering for a bright coat for a couple of months. I saw these trenches today and kept on coming back to them; the pink trench really caught my eye. Finally, I tried on the beige, which is what I would have bought in the past. Beige is a nice safe color. I tried it on and it looked cute but boring. I think I would quickly tire of the pink so that wasn't really an option either. Then I spied the blue bell version. Ding, ding! We have a winner. I think I will get lots of use out of this trench, I can see pairing it with jeans and flats as well as my dressier school clothes.

The New V-neck Cardigan in Black
I've needed a black cardigan for awhile. I have several sleeveless sheath dresses that I would like to wear in the winter. A black cardigan is what I need to make it weather appropriate. I tried nine times to order my beloved J crew Merino Lea in black but have not had success. I thought this cardigan would fit the bill of what I was looking for. I bought it, took it home and tried it on with my dresses and decided it's a return. The buttons just don't do it for me; they're so ordinary. I do love the pretty Merino Lea buttons. I found that the arms were too tight on me and the look too casual for what I was going for.

I also found a beige merino cardigan on the sale rack. I got it for only $11! On the same rack, there was a cute pink tee with a large flower on the bottom. Both items must be older items, as I can not find pictures on Gap's website. I also stocked up on some underwear. I love Gap's under-roos and at three bucks a pop, I couldn't go wrong. My last purchase was a pair of curvy jeans. They are a little shorter than my usual length so I think they will be great with ballet flats.

Tomorrow I will be hitting Old Navy to se what I can find there. I will be returning to the Gap with DH, who will want to check out the sale. I'm still debating if I should get two more items.

I think this skirt is super cute but worry that it will make my bottom half look chunky. I carry all my weight down low. I usually stay away from horizontal stripes. At the store they had it paired with a white tee and a long cardigan the exact shade of J Crew's Merino Lea in bright fucshia and it looked sharp.
I also love this dress. It is too short, however, for work wear. I worry I would not get any use out of it. Outside school, I usually don't dress up. Maybe it could be my reason to get out of my Juicy pants.

Beauty Must-Have: Green Beaver

They sound like a naughty product but Green Beaver products are a beauty must-have for me. Why are the products so great? They are 100% natural, with no harsh scents and are easy on my sensitive skin. The more I age, the more sensitive I become to scents and beauty products. Anything that isn't hypo-allergenic and scent-free turns my skin into a red, itchy mess. Green Beaver makes my skin feel soft and smooth. The products do have a scent but because they are made with natural ingredients, it is a slight scent. Here are a few of my favorite Green Beaver products.

Daily Facial Cleanser with purifying grapefruit & soothing aloe
This is my everyday cleanser. It has a grapefruit smell and is gentle on my skin. When I first started using this product, along with the blemish mousse, my breakouts drastically decreased. That was fantastic. It is embarrassing to teach 14 year-olds and sometimes have more pimples than they.

Facial Exfoliant with gentle bamboo micro-fibers, purifying grapefruit & soothing aloe
I use this badboy a few times a week as my exfoilant. It is gentle enough to feel like I'm not ripping my skin off. Again, it has that great grapefruit smell.

Blemish Mousse with antibacterial lemon extracts and soothing witch hazel
This product is Green Beaver's true star. It has made my pimples go away without drying out my skin with harsh chemicals. I used it to replace the old Clear N' Clean toners I've been using since high school.

I also use Eye Make Up Remover with soothing aloe and vitamin E. I have not had any horrible reactions to it, so that's makes it a winner in my books. I can tell you horror stories about what Avon make-up remover did to my face. The Day Facial Moisturizer with soothing aloe & anti-oxidant green tea was too rich for my oily skin so I use it as a hand moisturizer instead.

Each of these products cost around 15 dollars and are found in many health food stores. If you are looking for natural, gentle facial products, I highly recommend trying this line.

What I'm Wearing Today

Today was a long day but it was made easier by the fact that I looked somewhat spiffy. I really do need to start picking out my shoes at night when I plan my outfits. I am too comfortable with throwing on black or brown shoes as I run out the door. I do have great shoes, A LOT of great shoes. I just don't wear them. My excuse is that I am on my feet all day and can only handle certain shoes. I never seem to find any other occasions to wear my pretty footwear. Anyways, here is what I am wearing today.


White and navy - by KDot on Polyvore.com

J Crew Melanie Merino Cardigan in white (I love the pearl buttons)
Martin and Osa hmmered silk tank in navy
Gap trousers in a gray check
My old trusty black boots
Pearl and gold necklace from The Bay

I did some more shopping online today at school. What a bad teacher I am. I loaded up my cart on J Crew but didn't pull the trigger. First of all, I am still disgusted at J Crew's tax rates. I am also holding out for the Gap and Old Navy's Family and Friends sale coming at the end of this week. I have glorious plans for all the treasures I will find.

It's just another manic Monday

I knew today was going to be a busy day so I planned my outfit last night. I am so glad I did. With the time changing and the adjustment of crossing many time zones in one day, I was fried this morning. Here is what I came up with.


Manic Monday - by KDot on Polyvore.com

Gap Curvy Trousers in brown
J Crew Merino Lea Cardigan in navy
J Crew Quinn Cami in buttercup (more yellow than the cami shown)
A blue beaded necklace from Reitman's
My brown Coach purse
My brown Hushpuppies
Red patent belt from Joe Fresh

Back from Mexico

I'm back from Mexico. DH and I had a beautiful, relaxing week. Here is what I did most of the week.

I sat by the pool, read many books, and drank many pina colodas. I only thought about work a handful of times! Oh bliss. Today I was back at work and hit hard by the work load. Why did my school decide the week after March Break would be a perfet time for report cards. Eeek! So much marking to do. So much detoxing as well. All those pina colodas went straight to my hinny. I'm eating clean for the next week and breaking out the old rules that helped me lose 25 pounds for our wedding last year.