Pinning it up!!!

So yeah, here's what I've been pinning lately - especially in anticipation of Christmas!!

Cute look - we don't do formal in my family for holidays :)




And these nails are adorbs - I think I can recreate them with out the reindeer though -

Where have you been?

Surviving ( barely) my first year of being a working mama.
 Being a working Mother is like belonging to an elite club of woman who just have the ability to get shit done. Its hard and it has its ips amd dpwms but for the most part Im doing the damn thing.

My little man is the love of my life. I love this little boy more then words can express and I thank God every day for him. He and my husband are mu world. And Im so blessed.

I go to work everyday - I'm a Quality Control Analyst which is very challenged and I love that I'm constantly pushing myself. I am also a Stella and Dot Stylist, which allows me to be creative and play dress up.

But I have a long way to go, I've recently turned 30 and I have 180 lbs. to lose. I'm not being the best version of me

But Ive got the best reason to be. So I'm just going to pick up right where I left off.....

Meet Harris Carter :)

Harris Carter was born on March 2, 2012 and he his the love our lives. Just like while he was in utero, hes a pretty chill baby. Look at that face

Yesterday he turned 3 months old, and these three months have been the best thus far. Sure a baby brings changes into a lifestyle or marriage and while they maybe hard at first its for the better.

(please dont mind my messy coffee table)

a year(ish) ago today....

Last year on Superbowl Sunday, I watched my beloved Steelers get the beatdown from the Packers. My inlaws had a huge superbowl party, so E and I went there. The superbowl was on Febuary 6th, and my birthday being the next day the 7th, and with the tragic game and all I decided to indulge in some wine, bosnian smoked meats and for dessert baklava and absinthe. I had no year or idea how the year was going to go.
So I wanted to do a little review, since I spent 3/4ths of the last year pregnant, and I want to always remember this amazing time in our life.



I saw this on it’s all happening and decided it would be fun to do this year and maybe in years to come too.



1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Alot! Ran a 5K, went to Mexico, and carried a baby.



2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I did well and hope to do well this year with my goals.


3. Did anyone close to you have a child? Well....we got pregnant :)



4. Did anyone close to you die? No Thank God.


5. Where did you travel? Actually we went a few places this year. Mexico, Detroit, New York City and Harrisburg.



6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? I want to see my family more, and try to be more relaxed.


7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory? I have a long list.
March 10th - deciding to run a 5K
June 25th - running said 5k
June 26th  to July 2nd - Mexico
July 5th - learning we were expecting.
October 10th - finding out we were having a boy.
Nov 25th - our 5 year wedding anniversary. It was just us, low key and perfect. We had really yummy leftovers and watched Christmas movies.


8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting pregnant, Running my 5k and being recognized at work.



9. What was your biggest failure? I didnt do quite as well in some areas that I thought I would.


10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Nope.


11. What was the best thing you bought? The materials to re do our bathroom.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My husband, hes been my rock.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? I can be douchey at times. and Kim Kardashian.

17.What song will always remind you of 2011? Moves like Jagger
18. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder?b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?



a) happier



b) fatter - 36 weeks pregnant here!


c) richer ( thank god!)


17. What do you wish you’d done more of? Celebrated the Holidays more.



18. What do you wish you’d done less of? Complain.


19. Did you fall in love in 2011? Yes, I fell inlove with the baby in my belly and my husband all over again.

20.  Favorite TV show?  I have a few - True Blood, Gossip Girl, Walking Dead, Dexter, Homeland and almost anything on Bravo.



21. What was the best book you read? The Help!


22. What was your greatest musical discovery?  I re-discovered the beatles of the later years.





23. What was your favorite film of this year?  Id say the Girl with the dragon tattoo,


24. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Turned 28 and I was at work, morning the loss of the Steelers. .



25.. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? My style was at a stand still. I was trying to make what I have work with my growing belly and I did. Im looking forward ( and currently saving ) to do a big wardrobe hall this spring. New after baby body - which will be a work in progress and returning to work as a working mom and turning 29....kind of excited to see my look evolve.


26. What kept you sane? My husband and xanax pre baby.


27. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Kate Middleton. Love. and Oprah Winfrey.


28.. What political issue stirred you the most? Nothing really stirred me per se.
29. Who was the best new person you met? Mmmm. I have a new favorite co-worker.


30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in the past  year: Ive learned that you only live once, and that you should try to live your best life. And try to see things the way others are seeing them. Be kind. Love too. Live in the moment, and while you cant control what happens, you can control how you act.

2012 Resolutions

This year, is going to be one of the biggest years of my life. Our baby boy is due March 4th 2012, so our lives are going to change drastically as we become parents. Its so exciting but unnerving in away because I have no control over the year to come, or how labor will go down. So all I can do is prepare, prep, pray and handle the way I react to things. I do have health, marriage, personal goals also.  So here goes:

1. Be a good Mother.I don't know what this means exactly. I know I will be loving and a good caretaker. I hope that I do not get caught up in the exhaustion, frustration, anxiety...I know some of its not avoidable, but I want to the best that I can to stay in the moment.
2. Keep running and doing yoga.  Last year I trained for the 5k and it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. That along with hot yoga really made me push my body and I was surprised at what I was capable of. Considering that I will  have a considerable amount of weight to lose after the baby is born, and that I want to use exercise as a way to keep my anxiety in check, this is very important to me. At some point Id like to work with a trainer, but for right now with all the transitions coming, I know I can handle the running and yoga so that's a good start for me.
3. Get a handle on my anxiety. Ugh. I have an anxiety disorder. Ive managed in the past with therapy, exercising and meds but going further in this pregnancy my panic attacks are getting more frequent. Will labor be okay? Will I fall on ice? Is it really the end of the world this year? Will my marriage stay intact? Will I be able to maintain my career? We we able to adjust well to our new budget and handle our finances with the baby?  My mind just races and races, and then the panic attacks happen :( Like I said earlier. There are things that I can control, and things that I cant. So I really have to remember that sometimes.
4. Continue to make strides in my career. Ive come so far in the past few years, and I'm so grateful. I love that Ive come so far and even received recognition twice in the past few  years. Very rewarding. There are some specific goals that I have in mind and hoping to achieve them.
5. Make amends. There are somethings that didn't turn out quite the way I had planned or hoped for. I think my anxiety had some hand in this. I'm not blaming anyone but myself...so I plan to make amends and set somethings right. I hope one day to blog about it.

Wow. Those were heavy. Honest. Extremely honest.

Now maybe for some fun goals for the year?

6. I love cooking, and  I don't do it enough, so Id like to get in the habit of trying one new recipe a week. Id also like to learn to make some more traditional Italian dishes ( my ethniticty) and some Balkan dishes that my H enjoys.
7. Be diligent with manicures and pedicures. I love a good mani and pedi and while its not an issue of cost or time, its really an issue of maintenance. I cannot stand chipped nail polish. So while this goal will be harder with all the diaper changes coming ( did I ever mention I never changed a diaper?) I would like to maintain some pretty nails.
8. Revamp my style. Wearing maternity clothes these last few months and all the changes my body will be going through, I'm wondering how my old clothes will fit. So I'm excited for the hauls to come and figuring out where I want to take my style.

So here's to the New Year. I cannot control fate (I believe in fate) or what you throw my way. But I can control how I respond and react. And I plan to do so with grace, dignity, humility and style.
Cheers to you 2012.

a BIG update

Well here we are in December and the summer is long gone. Fall has come and winding down. Gone are the pumpkins and the leaves. The house which smelled of pumpkin spice and candy corn candles is now filled with the "deck the halls" ( which is my new favorite scent). Where has the year gone? Well we've been quite busy at the homefront.
- I ran my 5k with my younger brother and finished with a time of 33:26.
- We finished the bathroom renovation ( pics to come and more deets in a different post)
- Mexico was amazeballs. Perfect mix of relaxation, adventure filled with lots of love, and wine. And its a time spent that couldnt have been at a better time.

And its a good thing we did those things because, we are expecting a baby boy March 4, 2012!!!

So What Wednesday!

Again Im linking up with Mrs.Dew Blog for SWW. Its a great stress reliever.

• So what if Im a horrible speller. Thats what spell check is for.
• I think The Voice is so much better then American Idol.
• I like Post - Divorce Chrstina much better then Pre Divorce Xtina.
• I consider Guilana Rancic just as much as a serious journalist as Ann Curry.
• I ve traded my daily starbucks for my highlight maintenance...Its expense!!!

ANd I feel sooooooooooo much better.



Perfect Sunday

Perfect Sundays do not have to be lazy. But they do have to include spending time with my H, grilling some healthy yummy food and maybe the perfect cocktail

Sunday Funday Cocktail

2 parts grey goose vodka

1 part Hypnotiq.

fresh squeezed juice of 2 lemons

Combine all 3 ingredients with ice in a shaker and shake. Shake it like a Polaroid picture. And then strain into a martini glass and top with some sparkling water.  Soo good.

Maybe next Sunday will include some landscaping or yard work?

The Royal Wedding - and here's to thier Happily Ever After.

I wanted to wait to blog about the Royal Wedding until I really absorbed it. Im a huge fan of the "New Royal" movement the Prince is hoping to project.  Im intrested to see what philanthropic ways The Duke and Duchess will  act on and explore and support. I know the Prince/Duke is already involved with African charities. Also, as American, I dont think I can fully grasp the importance this weddding is to the British People - but I can totally appreciate it for spectacle, marriage, union, and event that it is. You see its real-life fairy tale. Its Cinderella-esque story is like Disney for us grown up gals. Instead of a Fairy Godmother theres Sara Barton for Alexander McQueen.  And Prince Charming is well, Prince William who is absolutely Charming.

Which brings me to our Princess ( or Duchess in this Case) Shes just like us. She grew up, went to University, graduated and just happened to meet a Prince all while doing it. I wonder if the rumors are true that she had  a poster of Prince William in her dorm room.  But lets talk about the former Ms. Kate Middleton.  Shes stunning. Gorgeous brown hair that goes on for days and seems totally approachable. Like I would have hung out with her, enjoyed a shopping trip at TopShop and then went out for drinks.  And girl is well on her way if not there as a Style Icon:

What I adore most about her is shes consistent in her style. Chic, modern, classic line and knows what works best for her and her figure.  So, the then-Ms. Middleton and her Prince fell in love and enjoyed a long courtship ( our modern-day princesses/duchesses keep it classy)

When the engagement was announced the Media went into a frenzy and so did my girlfriends and I.  Truth be told I was hoping to plan a party to watch the wedding with my girls - but with the time difference, it would have been a sleep over.  Everyone was speculating who would design the dress. THE DRESS. Personally I thought it was going to be Stella McCartney, as McQueens designs seemed a bit too much for the Royal Wedding but I was pleasantly surprised. 

So back to the Modern Day fairy tale.  For a generation of us, who grew up going to Disney World and reading about Cinderella/Snow White/Sleeping Beauty this was a big deal to us. And it didn't disappoint.  The pomp and circumstance of it all was amazing, spectacular.

And so the stage be set:
Westminster Abbey

The Beautiful Kate Middleton Who, very much like other brides today chose 2 dresses both by Sara Barton for Alexander McQueen

And the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

And May the live Happily Ever After.

So What Wedensday?

This is the first time Im participating in MrsDews blog Link up! Love her attitude :)

This is what IM saying SO WHAT too?

• I keep thinking about Mexico.
• I am not a fan of sushi. Love fish. Hate Sushi. Yeah I said.
• I gave up line for Lent and I dont particularly miss it.
• So what if my roots are out of control.
• Im already craving fall and it hasnt even been summer yet.

Run for your life

I cant exactly remember where Ive heard the phrase "Run for your life before" while Im sure a quick google search would sufifice - Anywho, one of my goals for this year was to really put myself first and Ive started running as one of my commitments. And I suck at it, and Its hard and it hurts, but it is so freeing. The results are quite nice too if I say so myself. And while Im still a novice and have no intentions of running a marathon I am however training for a 5k. Its on June 25th, and we are a little less then 12 weeks away.  I am running with my brother ( who is mr. fitness himself ::rolls eyes:: ) I am also doing it to raise money for Eplipsy.  I actually did the walk last year, so I know what to anticipate for the run this year - it mostly flat so the course will be familar and kind. 

To compliment the running Im still stretching with yoga to help with the pain and ease my muscles. Since Im so novice Im just trying to feel my body out and see what I can and cant do and how I can push myself and when to stop. I will be honest, I do  have some anxiety about serisously injuring myself....but all I can do is just hope for the best, plan and listen and just stick to my goal...which is to complete the 5k.! I have a trainer at my gym and IM using my C25K app on my iTouch,. and its helping - makes the training time go by fast. Soon I want to adjsut my diet, before I was counting calories, but now that Im increasing my activity I need some more filling but low cal foods.  Veggies, beans and fruits are getting me trrough the day right now, and lots of water and Pike Place roast from Starbucks. But thats where Im at right now. :)

*Viva Mexico*

So, this year is the year of the Vacation and the Bathroom Renovation. By vacation, I don't mean perusing through Europe ( though, that would be just a visit home for E) or laying low in Low Country in South Carolina. Or even a visit to one of the Great Lakes.
We need a real vacation.
And we are going to:

Rivera Maya in Mexico and above is a view of our Resort, Marina El Cid  ( I think) via Expedia. and I.cant.wait. To sun, eat and drink it up for  a whole week with my Hubs. Seriously though, After working my ass of for the past year and putting in 50+ hour a week recently I cant wait to sit myself under a cabana sip on some Patron and bask in the sunlight ( with my SPF 70). Authentic Mexican food? Yes please! Seeing a smile on my husbands face all day, what could be better? And if it rains all week, well theres a spa and I totally plan on packing important reading materials such as US Weekly, INTouch, and my favorite Sookie Stackhouse books to relax with. 
That said, whats the second best thing about Vacations?
Shopping for them!

And I wont lie to you guys, I'm totally geeked about it. Normally I'm shopping for work or workout clothes so rarely to I get to just buy plain fun stuff. I'M feeling lots of looks right now and these are my must haves so far.  I'm currently waiting for my Dolce Vita for Target wedges to arrive and they look similar to this:

And I love the look - I'm hoping to purchase dresses to work with shoes to wear for dinner, as I'm trying to not to pack very many since they take up so much space. I'm thinking a pair of tennis shoes ( like Adidas shell tops) or some pumas for the plane and incase we plan a mini excusrison to the Mayan ruins, 2 pairs of flippy floppys ( I'm on a boat bitch!) and maybe another pair of heels for dinner.  Another must for me are some dresses. Right now I need about 5 ( tee hee) 3 for dinner and 2 for cover ups at the pool or perhaps I can find one in a similar cut to this Gypsy 05 dress, which I would buy in a heart beat but its silk and that's just not going to work in Mexico In June.

And my last item that IM obsessed with now is finding the perfect spring/summer fedora. Who would of thought Id be taking fashion tips from Freddy Krueger, but this year I dressed  up as Ms. Krueger for Halloween and I looked good in that fedora, I was rocking it. I really  want a straw one similar to this:

And I totally would style it with hair in a low pony and some sunnies ala Ms. Britney Spears.

And there you have it, that's what I'm obsessing over especially for this vacation. The Hubs and I have been working so hard and had a rough time  since our last vacay - so this one is extra special, and we leave for Mexico the day after my first 5K, so its really special, and I think that's why I'm going all out.

Where are you going on vacation this year????

What I did during my lunch today....

I am an equal oppurnity shoe buyer. Per Se. My shoe collection is filled with shoes from Aldo's, Jessica Simpson brand shoes, I own 2 pairs of Jimmy Choos and my beloved Louboutins. I have about 6 pairs. You also find right next to the Loubies, my Target *or Tar-Jay* shoes which are suprsing comfortable. My most comfy pairs though believe it or not are from Banana Rebublic. Well made and classic design.  Who would have thought.  Once we finish our bathroom and closet renovation Id like to post pics of my organizing skills. But those my friends are not my favorite.

My favorite shoes are my Tory Burch Revas. You honestly can dress them up at work...black pants, fitted top and a cute cardi or structured blazer if you cant manage in heels all day. Or, and my favorite way to wear them is to dress them down. The smooth leather just completes a tee, jeans and a scarf or even leggings and a long tunic and a great bag. They are one of the better investment shoes because they are so versitile. Also, if you like to wear them during your communte they are so thin that you can easily through them into the bag.  

So Yay to lunches spent shopping.!

2011, what have you done for me lately?

I often wonder if anyone really reads my blog, I imagine there must be some spam type views, but if any readers our out there I'm dying to know.  That said this is an online journal for me if you will so I'm using it to be keep up with my thoughts and goals and Ive totally revisited my goals.

As I sit here in my home office I'm thinking here I am 28, what do I really want to do, what do I really love to do,. You only live once and maybe this is the wine in me talking, but I really, really want to make it count. So since 2011 is almost 1/4 of the way over. I'm taking more control of my goals and getting the most I can get out of this year and my life.  Tomorrow isn't guaranteed and life is what you make it. So, what am I doing about it.

I can honestly say Ive made a concerted effort to love more..love my husband more, love my family and friends more and love myself more. I may be vain in some aspects but I really need to work on loving myself. Ive started :

• Writing in a journal everyday. I'm going to utilize my blog more and make it how I want it to be. Eventually my goal for this blog is for it to be a magazine that I would love to read, but women in my age range to.  If I can inspire one person in anyway that's a huge accomplishment. Plus, when I was young I loved magazines. I remember being 13ish and reading Seventeen ( my fave!) and YM and drooling over prom dresses, and here I am at 28 reading Vogue and drooling over Couture. Somethings never change I guess.
• Taking control over my career. I've heard that you should never let a career or money define who you are. But I want a career, and I take my job very seriously and while Im not quite where I want to be yet, Im some where and I m working damn hard to get to where I want to be.
• My physical health.. My weights yo-yo ey if you will. up and down. up and down. up and down. But Ive never pushed or challanged myself physically. But I registered for a 5k on June 25, 2011 so Ive started training....I also like dancing. burlesque style and yoga.  They really center me, as cliche as it sounds.
• Making my house a home. This year we are completely redoing our bathroom, and after a hellish and dis-heartening day at Lowes and Home Depot, I'm more determined then ever to re do this bathroom and decorate this house a little more.

So, its important to revisit your goals to get yourself back on track. Now that Im a bit more centered, Im anxious to see how this goes!

Hair Apparent

Hair. Its all about the Hair. Some say its all about the eyes, but really its all about the hair. Secretly I judge people on the hair. Not like good person, bad person, douchelord, etc. However you can tell alot about a person from their hair.  Today I had a hair appointment for highlights and a cut, so this morning I spent sometime browsing my favorite hair idols. Today was more of a maintenance visit but I did do something a bit different.....
That said here are a few of my hair idols.....

Jessica Simpson...I love JS, I love her style, I LOVE  her shoes and I was a big fan of the Newlyweds. On a side note, she totally wears her heart on her sleeve and you can always tell by her look when shes happy or sad. Here are a few of my fave JS looks:

Short or long girl got the bombshell thing down when she wants too...

When it comes to brunettes....I have two heads of hair that Im totally lusting over.

Cheryl Cole, who I had no idea who she was until I saw her on Perez Hilton  and she is a Brit import who is on her way to hitting it big here. I'm not surprised because her is lush. lush. lush.

Another Celeb Crush of mine ( and who I can dedicate a whole post too ( My style icon - seriously) Kim Kardashian. She went blond briefly after her breakup with Reggie Bush, and it was not my favorite but she rocked it,because lets face it. She can rock anything.

And well what did I end up with today? I got some bangs and I'm on the fence about it. Lets put it this way, its very country chic. Not Country Strong, Gwenyth Paltrow rocking Versace at the CMA's country chic. But a Carrie Underwood meets Jerseylicious type chic think this:

And I just want to add, that I think Carrie is lovely, I really do. Her hairstyle is all her own but its not working for me.  So I have some experimenting to do before I post some pics.

Bisou Bisou

Vampires, Oh I how I love thee......

In recent years, Vampires seem to be all the rage,  I guess most recently with the Twilight Saga and True Blood.  However, this trend is not new to me.

My parents believed in quality entertainment for their children, ( note sarcasm) so my obsession began around the age of 8 ish. I remember watching Fright Night, and I was immediately intrigued. I didn't understand then ( or maybe I did ) all of the sex, lust and rock n roll and lest we forget blood involved but I was hooked.

Cut to 2009.

When we moved in to our new house, I was on vacation for a week, since the move was rather easy I had to find a way to occupy myself for a week. No Internet or TV available I traveled down to Family Video and I was searching for some series, something on DVD to make the time pass...and I had all intents and purposes of renting Dexter ( Showtime) and then I saw this big red lips:

And so my love affair began.

After I finished the season in oh say 3 days, I went out and purchased the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris which the Series is based on and haven't looked back since. The first two seasons of the show were stellar. The 3rd season left much to be desired, although not too disappointing. Since the 3rd book , Club Dead is my favorite one out of the series with the 4th, Dead to the World a close 2nd. ....

And besides, who doesn't love hot Viking 1000 year old vamps? Point in case Mr. Eric Northman portrayed by  hot, hot, hot Alexander Skarsgard. For your viewing pleasure:

                                                                      photo via access hollywood


So the next Sookie Stackhouse book isn't scheduled to come out until May 2011ish and season 4 of HBO's True Blood is probably going to have a June ish premier date, so it will be a long time til I can feed my obsession.

And No, Im not reading Twilight what am I 15 or something?

Goals for 2011

Happy New Year!
Looking back at my Goals for 2010, I came to the realization that I achieved all but a few of them. The downfalls came kitchen renovations,  yoga and date night....but I the other ones I did without a problem. Not too shabby if I say so myself.

So without further adieu...

Goals for 2011!

Personal:

1. Work out every morning.
 No excuses, unless Im in extreme pain or somehow misplaced a limp, I need to work out. For myself, for my health.
2.  Detox myself from Celebrity Gossip.
Yes, if Guliana Rancic isnt reporting it, well then do I really need to know?
3. Read more concrete, intelligent pieces.
My current reading list as follows:  Unwed and Undead, The Help and catching up on US Weekly. Sense a trend?

For my career and marriage, Ive made strides in 2010 and I hope to keep the trend going.

For my house, well thats a different story......for another time...

I miss Blogging

Its been almost a year since my last post. I could sit her and tell you all there was some extrondanairy reason I didnt keep up but there really was not.  The main reason I stopped posting was because, well. I got a job! Its a job thats HR related and it was infact one of my goals. Its been exhasuting at times, leaving me just enough time to take classes, spend time with my hubs and be a friend to my friends. Another huge reasons I didnt keep up with blogging because its hard to be a good blogger. Lately I have been inspried by some of my favorite blogs ( Veronika's Blushing, Dr. Baby Mama Drama, Cupcakes and Cashmere, Ambers Notebook and my favorite southern belle Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes) to blog again.

Goals for 2010

The best thing about January and the New Year, is the clean slate and fresh start.  Its a new year, and who knows what can happen this year. Im pretty game for whatever the universe has instore for me but I also want to make a few goals for the year. I decided to make 2 goals each for 4 seperate catagories; personal, professional, my marriage and my home.

Home...
1.  Start and complete the kitchen renovation.....this is going to be a major undertaking since our kitchen is somewhat small.  I am excited to pick out new cabinets and storage soulutions and do this with E.  Also, I cant wait to make my first meal in our new kitchen!

2.  Finish unpacking and organize!  Im ashamed to admit that we never finished unpacking.  We moved then fall semester started and then the holidays and here I am.  Its something that I really want to do this year.

Marriage.

1.  Go on a date 1x per week.  E and I are bad about date nights. Often the weekend comes and were both exhausted so we tend to stay in on the weekend. 

2.  Always kiss goodnight.

Professional

1.  Pass my PHR!  As an aspiring human resources professional, the PHR is essential for me.  Im taking the test on 1/23 so hopefully this will be crossed off my list sooner then later.  Wish me luck

2.  Go back to work....in HR.  Once I have my PHR certification, securing a position should be a bit easier as the certification makes me extremely marketable.  That said, at 26 soon to be 27 Im really ready to get a hold on my career.


Personal

1.   Yoga....I do work out on my treadmill everymoring for 45 minutes, but I really want to do 3o minutes of yoga every morning aswell, to center myself and start my day right. 

2.  Let my hair grow out.....last May I had my hair chopped into a very cute bob.  I loved it at the time ( and it was a great cut) but I want my long hair back.


I hope 2010 brings you all lots of love, joy and success.

Baby its cold outside....

Living in Western PA, January to March is pretty much white. Lots of snow, ice and just cold weather.  Peacoats and Burberry trenches are chic and can keep you warm, but when your "dahntown" on your way to the office, and one of the PAT busses likes to play raging rapids and pretend they are at Kennywood and violate you with the melted snow and ice, those coats just arent that functional.

What works for me is down coats.....they are warm, and easy to wipe off. I know what your thinking " This is 2010 and not 1998" and your all "but I dont want to look like Puffy, Stay Puff Marshmellow, or an extra in a Bad Boy Video" fear not my friends, they new down coats these days are sleek, have feminine cuts and come in lots different lenghts and colors.

My favorites ( all courtesy of Nordstroms)

Guess ($98.00)

North Face

and my personal favorite Burberry ( $458ish)

I think these three coats will not only make you look good, but also keep you warm, because thats why we wear them, no?