Dress: Banana Republic (thrifted)
Sweater: J Crew
Sweater clip: vintage
Shoes: Naturalizer
Earrings: Joe Fresh
Some new tees are on my way. I placed my first J Crew order in a loooong time. I love when J Crew has free shipping sales with NO minimum. If I can get an order under $50, it means Mr. Postman will not charge me any of that nasty duty. So 3 new tees are on their way to me. Yippee! Is anyone else taking advantage of J Crew's 20% off and free shipping on tees sale?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
New tees - yippee!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Cats in the castle
Because I have nothing better to do with my time than color a cardboard castle for my cats. Ha! I spied this at Walmart last night while on a quest for polka dot rubber boots (that quest was unsuccessful). The kid in me wanted to color. So for under 10 dollars, I was able to obtain a few hours of coloring entertainment and my cats will have endless hours of fun sitting in a box.
Kitty is queen of the castle.
Ruby checking out her new sitting spot.
This can only lead to trouble.
A few paws were swatted and burrs were uttered. Ruby emerged the owner of the castle, for now . . .
Yes, those are RDog's feet. Yes, he wears ugly socks.
I love pockets in a skirt!
Shirt: Reitman's
Skirt: Old Navy - I love this skirt. Pockets are great. It was only three dollars so my cost per wear is already in the pennies. Fantastic!
Shoes: Naturalizer
Tights: Spanx - Best tights evah! A few of my fellow teachers have given up the tights but I'm not ready yet. I still feel like a snow storm might hit at any moment even though it has been 20 degrees here lately.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
I Made a Game With Zombies
RDog has been playing this ridiculous XBox game called "I Made a Game With Zombies". The music is super catchy so I've been going around all day saying, "I made a game with zombies," hence the post title for today.
It's a beautiful day here today. I can remember Easter weekends when I was younger where it was snowing. This morning, RDog and I sat outside drinking our coffee and I was able to wear flip flops. Very odd, but I hope it lasts.
Today's outfit is . . .
T-Shirt: J Crew
Tank: J Crew
Scarf: Old Navy
Jeans: Costco
Flats: Joe Fresh - It feels veerrrry strange to be wearing flats. I am so use to heels.
I'm off to go back outside to enjoy the nice weather while singing some zombie music. Have a great Easter everyone!
Friday, April 2, 2010
There was never a tale of more woe, than that of my order from M&O!
As per PFP's request, here are the details of my latest, HUGE Martin and Osa order. It may be able to guide some of you who are taking advantage of M&O's extra 20% sale.
Cashmere Boatneck Sweater - I love Martin and Osa cashmere but this sweater fits, well, like a boat. I ordered it in my usual size medium. I never can fit into a small sweater. This thing is HUGE! NO likey.
Spring Blossom Tee - Another medium that was massively huge and see-through too. Such a shame, the flowers are so pretty.
Artisan Tee - You can never have too many navy tee's. Unfortunately this tee, a medium, was too tight for me, especially in the arms. I felt like a bodybuilder the way my arms were busting out of this one.
Asymmetrical Wave Tee - I am a big fan of M&O's tees so I thought I should stock up on them while I can. This tee was another one that was way too big in my usual size medium.
Tidal Tee - This fit me me! Yah! It is a bit sheer but it was only $8 so I think I can live with that.
Printed Dot Tank - Again, this was a bit too baggy and see-through. However, I LOVE me some polka dots so I'll make it work somehow.
Harbour Stripe Racerback Tank - I'm not usually a fan of tank tops that need a special bra but I like this one solely for the reason that it looks great paired with the below item.
Cadet Blazer - This is probably my favorite item from this order. I've been looking for a navy blazer for awhile. I scored this for $52 (sweet!) which is way less than the blazers I was eying at The Gap and probably a lot better in terms of quality too.
Geo Graphic Tank - I ordered this is a small because it looked a bit loosey goosey in the pictures. It fit fine but what turned me off was the condition it arrived in. It was obviously previously returned because it was rolled into a ball and stuffed into the plastic bag. As it is silk, it was just one giant mess of wrinkles. When I return items, I make sure that they are neatly folded (how hard is it to follow the original fold lines?). I'm disappointed in M&O for not catching this one (they must be taking a note from J Crew).
Silk-Cotton T-Back Tank - I sized down from my usual size 8 to a 6 for this tank because it looks extra flowy in the pictures. It fit ok but was in the same shape as the last tank top; a mess of wrinkles. It would have to be a very special tank top for me to take the effort to make it look new again. And it wasn't that special.
Soft Utility Dress - This was a bit of a gamble for me because I often have a hard time finding dresses that are long enough for me (long torso). This is waaaay too short. It even surpassed my limits of a date night dress. On the right girl, though, it would be cute. The silk is super soft.
Slim Boyfriend Jeans - I thought because the word "boyfriend" was in the name, these jeans would fit a girl who has got a few extra chunks in her trunk. I thought wrong. These badboys were TIGHT!
Belted Paper Poplin Bag Skirt - I got this in black and wore it here. I like it but it doesn't allow for a lot of movement - it is very narrow.
Slim Stretch Marine Pant - I've been in love with these pants since they were a new arrival but since I'm cheap, I waited until they were om major sale before purchasing. Big disappointment. I saw the fabric had some nylon in it but didn't realize that wearing these pants would feel and sound like I was wearing ski pants. Not cool!
So all in all, my huge post-ban Martin and Osa order was a disappointment. Hopefully I have some good ones in the next few months before M&O is no more.
Cashmere Boatneck Sweater - I love Martin and Osa cashmere but this sweater fits, well, like a boat. I ordered it in my usual size medium. I never can fit into a small sweater. This thing is HUGE! NO likey.
Spring Blossom Tee - Another medium that was massively huge and see-through too. Such a shame, the flowers are so pretty.
Artisan Tee - You can never have too many navy tee's. Unfortunately this tee, a medium, was too tight for me, especially in the arms. I felt like a bodybuilder the way my arms were busting out of this one.
Asymmetrical Wave Tee - I am a big fan of M&O's tees so I thought I should stock up on them while I can. This tee was another one that was way too big in my usual size medium.
Tidal Tee - This fit me me! Yah! It is a bit sheer but it was only $8 so I think I can live with that.
Printed Dot Tank - Again, this was a bit too baggy and see-through. However, I LOVE me some polka dots so I'll make it work somehow.
Harbour Stripe Racerback Tank - I'm not usually a fan of tank tops that need a special bra but I like this one solely for the reason that it looks great paired with the below item.
Cadet Blazer - This is probably my favorite item from this order. I've been looking for a navy blazer for awhile. I scored this for $52 (sweet!) which is way less than the blazers I was eying at The Gap and probably a lot better in terms of quality too.
Geo Graphic Tank - I ordered this is a small because it looked a bit loosey goosey in the pictures. It fit fine but what turned me off was the condition it arrived in. It was obviously previously returned because it was rolled into a ball and stuffed into the plastic bag. As it is silk, it was just one giant mess of wrinkles. When I return items, I make sure that they are neatly folded (how hard is it to follow the original fold lines?). I'm disappointed in M&O for not catching this one (they must be taking a note from J Crew).
Silk-Cotton T-Back Tank - I sized down from my usual size 8 to a 6 for this tank because it looks extra flowy in the pictures. It fit ok but was in the same shape as the last tank top; a mess of wrinkles. It would have to be a very special tank top for me to take the effort to make it look new again. And it wasn't that special.
Soft Utility Dress - This was a bit of a gamble for me because I often have a hard time finding dresses that are long enough for me (long torso). This is waaaay too short. It even surpassed my limits of a date night dress. On the right girl, though, it would be cute. The silk is super soft.
Slim Boyfriend Jeans - I thought because the word "boyfriend" was in the name, these jeans would fit a girl who has got a few extra chunks in her trunk. I thought wrong. These badboys were TIGHT!
Belted Paper Poplin Bag Skirt - I got this in black and wore it here. I like it but it doesn't allow for a lot of movement - it is very narrow.
Slim Stretch Marine Pant - I've been in love with these pants since they were a new arrival but since I'm cheap, I waited until they were om major sale before purchasing. Big disappointment. I saw the fabric had some nylon in it but didn't realize that wearing these pants would feel and sound like I was wearing ski pants. Not cool!
So all in all, my huge post-ban Martin and Osa order was a disappointment. Hopefully I have some good ones in the next few months before M&O is no more.
It was a good Friday
T-Shirt: Martin and Osa - This is from my latest HUGE Martin and Osa order. It was one of the few things I liked (and I don't like it THAT much). Everything was too sheer, short or big. And a few things were obviously returns because they were balled up. I don't care how low the price a silk tank top is, it if it balled up into a mess of wrinkles, I will send it back.
Tank: Martin and Osa
Scarf: Old Navy
Jeans: Reitman's - Yup, I wore these yesterday
Shoes: The Naturalizer that I've been wearing to death.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Whoopsie Doodle
Cardigan: J Crew
T-shirt: J Crew (scored on super sale for $6.99!)
Jeans: Reitman's
Shoes: Naturalizer
Watch: Swatch
I was only able to get one shot in before my camera battery died. Someone (me) left the camera on for five days while she went home. Whoopsie doodle.
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