Twice in a Row

Another day and another outfit. Oh, watch out Im on a roll. LOL I will say that this outfit looked way cuter than it photographed.  Don't mind the tired face as this was taken at the end of a long day of grocery shopping!

* dark blue skinny jeans - Wet Seal

* purple plaid ruffle shirt - Lipsy

* black slouchy boots - Wet Seal

Finally Dressed!

So its been very slow for me the past couple of weeks. Trying to get adjusted to NOT having somewhere to go everyday definitely takes some getting used to. The weekend after I was layed off I spent sulking and didn't have any desire to get out of the house, let alone get dressed. I began the next week full of energy. I hit the gym everyday but still didn't feel compelled to actually throw an outfit together. I lived in my gym clothes and immediately went home to shower and back in the pj's I went. Last week, my boyfriend and another couple went to the White Mountains in New Hampshire for a little holiday getaway. Spending 4 days in the snowy mountains required nothing more than warm clothes, long-johns, bulky sweaters and the like (so no fashionista pics then either!). When we returned, my boyfriend was off from work for the rest of the week, so I spent even more time just vegging out (at least this time I had company!).

 So here we are beginning a new week, its a new Monday and I told myself "you're getting dressed this week woman".  Even though I have done nothing else other than run some errands and hit the gym, I needed to feel like my old self again and get dressed, put some make-up on and feel semi-productive. 

* brown wrap dress - Derek Heart

* brown tights 

* riding boots in cognac - Coach

After-Work Drinks

A couple of girls and I had plans to meet after work this Wednesday and grab some drinks and gab. With my most recent job loss, the drinks and socializing were surely needed! I never realized how much I enjoy wearing normal clothes (i.e., something other than pajamas) and putting on a little make-up. 

* blue jeans - American Rag

* green shawl neck sweater - Victoria Secret

* cream tank - Target

* camel  suede scrunch boots - Sketchers

* camel peacoat - Victoria Secret

The New Face of Unemployment

Yup, you read that right. I'm unemployed. I was laid off on Friday and the initial shock has finally subsided. I guess I should've known that it was coming with the economy being as bad as it has been. So many of my friends and family have lost their  jobs I guess I was naive to think it couldn't happen to me.  Corporate downsizing is happening everywhere. I'm trying to stay positive and see the silver lining.  About 6 months ago, me, my boyfriend and my pug, Atticus, moved in with my parents in hopes to save some money and get our own place as rental prices were skyrocketing in Boston.  So now that I'm without a job, I'm counting my blessings as I luckily don't have to worry about paying astronomical rent and trying to survive all at once. Everything happens for a reason, and it surely has worked out this way for me.  I do get to collect unemployment and I received a severance package so it gives me a little cushion to try to figure things out.  With that said, my blog will surely feature a lot of interview outfits and lunch dates in the coming months. Yay for that at least! 

Thursday

I went out on lunch and did tons of window shopping. Sometimes just walking by is enough to hold me over but this time with tomorrow being payday, I may go out and splurge on a few items. My only New Year's Resolution was to cut-back on spending. Notice how I said cut-back and not stop. I'd be a fool if I didnt admit that I'm not going to just stop spending, but for the rest of the year I want my purchases to be needed, mean something or be reasonably priced.

* black pants - Xpress
* white silver pin striped button up - via Macys
* black cardigan - via Macys
* black round toe pumps - Guess

Wet Wednesday

It's a slushly morning over here. Nothing says "yay, get ready for work" then thinking about sloshing around commuting to work.

I also finally got a new camera! So if all goes according to plan, better quality pics should start with tomorrow's post.

* winter white cords - Victoria Secret

* blue/teal turtleneck - Victoria Secret

* black pointy ankle boots - Colin Stuart

Product Review

Im back on my reviews of Sephora's the Lash Stash. This week, Im trying Cargo's Texas Lash which I like. It has a big, thick brush to give you those big, Texas-size lashes. I notice a difference, but nothing that will steer me away from my Chanel mascara. While it coats on for big lashes, the brush is too big to get any definition. Take a look at the applicator.

Back to Work!!

Happy New Year everyone!! Wishing everyone the very best for 2009!

I'm finally back to work after all the holiday madness and taking a couple of days off before the new year. As surprising as it may sound, I'm kind of happy to get back to my normal routine or work and hitting the gym. Being home for that long made me feel so gluttonous.

A close-up of my cool necklace from Aldo Accessories

* grey slacks - Express

* black long sleeve crew neck - Old Navy

* zebra print flats - Steven Madden