Fancy Finds

I had some stellar finds over the past 2 weeks!

The first was from Groupon Goods. A pair of Betsey Johnson sunglasses for $11. Joking? No. I was beyond excited about this because a) I LOVE Betsey and b) I LOVE leopard print. So, I naturally picked the ones with a little pink leopard:)

Since I started Insanity in July and became a Team Beachbody coach, I have lost 30 pounds and about 30 inches. Therefore, most of my clothes, especially my pants, are embarrassingly big. So, I finally broke down and went to Gap Outlet in search of a cheap pair of jeans. Well, that I did find, as well as a pair of workout capris and shorts. Total for all three? $26. WHAT?!?! Yeah, you read that right! The jeans were $18, then 40% off. Wowza! BONUS? The jeans were 2 SIZES smaller than what I was wearing before Insanity!!! I nearly had a happy tears breakdown in the dressing room:)

Since I was so excited about my new size, I decided to buy myself a little something to celebrate! Vera Bradley outlet was having 40% off the entire store. Oh boy... an hour later in the store and this is what I walked out with! The Frannie, a small adorable cross-body bag that I have been wanting. Total of $14!! Whoop!!!!

I would say this was a successful shopping week:)

Fall into Fashion

It is my favorite time of year again... FALL!! It is my favorite for a few reasons: 1) Beautiful East Coast foliage, seriously amazing 2) The weather is much less daunting than the 90+ degree humid nastiness 3) I get to break out my scarves, sweaters and boots!

There is almost nothing I love more (fashion wise) than an adorable dress with a pair of tights and high cognac boots with a cardi and scarf all wrapped up into a delightful Fall treat of an outfit! Cozy and cute is key. Get a cute knee length (3/4) coat so you are still looking fashionable. I will admit, I once sported the North Face waist length jacket over an adorable outfit with my boyfriend cardi hanging out the bottom of the jacket. Not okay. Invest in a 3/4 length coat, you will thank me:) I got one last year on super sale at Target for $35! It can be done my friends!

Wrap that neck up with a neutral scarf (if you are wearing an overly colorful outfit) or an awesomely detailed or colorful scarf (if you are wearing a delightfully cute and practical neutral outfit). Remember that accessories can make or break your outfit, so rock that scarf!!

Fall is such a great transition fashion period. Enjoy it and experiment with your fashion!! 

Friday Favorites!!

Can't believe it's Friday, again! I know I really should not be surprised everytime it comes around, but I am, haha. On to my favorites!

I am on a mission for bargains. My sister, Kim, is an AMAZING thrifter. I mean, amazing. She also dominates at being crafty! She has found the most ridiculously awesome items are her local thrift stores in Alaska and now I want to thrift. So, that is what I will try.

Kim made me that scarf I am wearing above for my birthday last month. I am obsessed with tribal print right now, so of course it is an infinity tribal print scarf! Love!! I think I may be going a little overload with the tribal... is that possible? I have shoes, scarves, bags and sweaters all tribal print. This is a trend, but I do not want this trend to disappear quite yet! Stay tribal!

My best find this week was this foot stool/cushion from Target (as seen above). Originally $30, I got it on super sale and $7.50. Yowza!!! I would call that a steal! Now to just get a cute chair that matches... Here is where thrifting will come in handy...

I am headed out of town for the weekend! Enojoy !

Friday Fravorites!

Wouldn't you just LOVE to be in this VW Bug right now!?! I kow I would. I mean, can you get any cuter? Nope. This is pretty much what my week felt like, beautiful sunny days, feeling carefree...

This week included zero shopping (that is a first!) and lots of running, cooking and staying home organizing. I feel like I am constantly trying to get organized. I think my problem is I just need more space in my little apartment. More space to store stuff besides under my bed in tubs that are not so cute and organized. I am sure I can figure out a way to make this work, I just need a plan. Time to re-vamp! It is Fall!

Fashion... I have a major addiction for workout clothes lately, as I am working out like a banchy and loving every minute of it! There is nothing like buying a new workout outfit (or even a new sports bra, haha) to motivate you to continue to dominate and reach your fitness goals! I also just bought some wrist sweaat bands. Yep, you read that right! Got to be prepared:) I also bought some awesome compression capris from Old navy that are the BEST for running! I seriously love them and they are only $22! Score.

Where did this week go? I mean, really, it just flew right by, not that I am complaining. I guess that's what happens when you are busy enjoying life and pushing though:) Happy Weekend!

To Boat or Not to Boat?

Boat shoes. I think I love you? I mean really, how cute can a pair of navy boat shoes be? Too cute to handle with any outfit, that is for sure. I bought a pair a year ago and then took them back a week later because I just was not sure about them. Well, now I want them back. I understand that they may seem not so feminine  andThe Hamptons looking, but I like them. They have them at Target on sale super cheap. Who am I kidding, I just need to buy them already. Cute with a dress and especially cropped pants or shorts! I also am really into the loafer look right now... more on that later. Look at those shoes!

Friday Favorites!

Who doesn't love Fridays?! Come on. So, for my first installment of Friday Favorites, I would like to talk about what and/or who are my favorites right now and a wrap up of my week. And if you are lucky, some pictures!

My week has been great. Working out everyday hardcore, eating right, trying to enjoy the sun, and attempting to get my apartment organized. Nothing too outlandish to report, but some fun tidbits in some departments...



Fashion:

I just bought this awesome off-white lace dress at Target ($20...steal!). I did not own a single white dress before this purchase for 2 reasons: 1) White can sometimes be really unflattering. 2) Hello! It's white, I will get it sooo dirty! But, it was an impulse try-on and an impulse buy. My main motivation for buying this dress was my vision of wearing it with a leopard print belt, brown tights and my brown boots in the winter with a cute little blazer (or not). I mean really, doesn't that sound adorbs?! Happy with my purchase.

We all know I love a great flat. But, I also love a great sandal (which is guess technically is a flat as well...). I found a wonderful sandal at Target recently ($10). Brown woven T-strap. I have been looking everywhere for pretty much this exact sandal! I have also been on a mission to find a new pair of black flats. I have a pair that are too big and sloppy and a weird shade of black and they are just dowdy. I don't need that. So, I popped into Target (BIG surprise, I know) and found a great pair ($14) with a scrunched heal back (for easy on and off access and not too tight on your heal action) and a tad bit little shiny pleather. Search over. Target, once again you have come to my rescue:)


Life:
So happy to have my new roomie moving in tomorrow, but so sad to see my old one leave. We have become great friends and thankfully she is continuing to live in Nyack, so I know I will see her often, especially to watch the Good Wife:). I am also so motivated in life right now. I am getting healthy, happy and organized! Being motivated by some wonderful, amazing people and just pushing through to be the best person I can be. Does it get much better than that? Nope.



CelebPop:
I am still in enjoying the Olympics afterglow. LOVE Misty and Kerry! Beach Volleyball Goddesses! Don't forget about the Spice Girls reunion show at the closing ceremonies. Amazing!! Pretty excited for Fall tv to come back on!

You must not be lucky this week... no pictures to post:( Sorry. There is always next week!

Whew!

Well, here I am, back blogging at you! I have been seriously distracted with life lately and things just got away from me. Now that I finally have a new roommate moving in next week, I can start to relax and not panic that I am going to have to find a new place. Whew! Glad that is over, stressful business! I have been inspired by so many things lately and have so much fashion/home to fill you in on! For instance, my amazing recent finds at Target and H&M and the newest addition to my kitchen, a new stainless steel frying pan! Oh, the little things in life that make my world go round:)

Now on to more pressing matters... The Olympics!!! Wow, talk about inspiration. I LOVE the Olympics so much! Hearing people talk about them in the grocery store, so much pride in the great U.S.A.! Pretty sad they are over, but happy that I can get back to going to be at a decent hour!

Feeling so inspired by so many things lately, ready to jump back into life full force and soak it all in! I just turned 29 on Aug. 11 and needless to say, I am heading into my 30s at warp speed! Bring it on!!