metallic pumps

Metallic Mondays

So yesterday was a weird day. I got up a little later than normal after traveling to and from Madison this weekend to visit my sister, and wasn’t exactly looking forward to a day at work, but who is on a Monday? Anyway, I showed up to an almost completely empty parking lot. Uh ohhhh… I immediately thought back to Friday where my company’s power was out for a couple hours due to the storms the night before. Well I guess another round of bad storms hit the Minneapolis area on Friday night and the power had been out...

No More Boots: Summer 2013 Shoe Trends

Accessories•Fashion•Shopping

As any fashionista knows, it’s no good laying back and waiting for the latest fashion trends to wash over you. Planning a wardrobe in advance is key to keeping on-trend and in style. So why plan for spring when you could plan for summer? Crank up the expectation, remind yourself of beaches and barbecues, and get your footwear ready for what may, possibly, if we’re really lucky, turn out to be a great British summer. Roll on June! If you need a reminder of what’ll be hot and what’ll be not this summer, here’s a reminder of some of...

It Finally Feels like Spring

Outfits

Yesterday was probably the first day it finally felt like spring to me. It got up to 50, the sun was out just long enough to put a smile on my face and I was more productive than I’ve been in months on a Sunday. I worked out, got groceries, made lunch and then threw dinner on in the crock pot, did a load of laundry and showered (YAY!) When I was getting ready I was in such a good mood, I just felt like wearing something that really reflected how I was feeling. No, I didn’t really have...

March Budget

Fashion•Shopping

Raven Capri and Back in Black Tank – Ellie Monthly Subscription $49.95 + $0.00 S&H = $49.95 Forget Me Not Tank and the Love Struck Legging – Ellie FREE: I won the free workout outfit giveaway from LaurenConrad.com and so excited because I LOVE the workout clothing (could you tell?) Peek-a-Boo Workout Tank – Ellie $34.95 + 50% off with FEB50 promo code + $0.00 S&H = $17.47 Metallic Pointy Toe Pumps – eBay (replacements of the shoes my dog ate: See here, here and here) – $16.99 + $8.99 S&H = $25.98 Striped Cable Knit Sweater – H&M $37.78 SEEN HERE Bauble Necklace in Blush Pink – Sassy Steals (a...

Christmas Wish List

Holidays•Shopping

I sometimes feel selfish making a wish list for Christmas, but at the same time everyone asks you what you want! Also, with my birthday in January, I don’t feel so bad making a longer list because then it can apply to my birthday as well, right? Not to mention it is always fun to dream! What’s on your Christmas list this year? 1. Emerald Green Triangle Shaped Earrings 2. Brittany Fuson 2013 Planner 3. ALDO Bright Blue Booties 4. Michael Kors Crystal Watch 5. Nine West Orra Pumps in Metallic (To replace the pair my puppy ruined!) 6. Chevron...

New Heels!

Accessories•Shopping

These were a surprise when I got home from work on Thursday… best surprise ever! I have been wanting these Orra pumps from Nine West for awhile and I was so happy when I opened my surprise and pulled out these shoes! 🙂 They are also available in black patent, natural patent, blue metallic, copper metallic, orange patent and blue patent and you can find them here.