The best part about working from home?! NOT wasting an outfit at work! :)
Today I have sat around my house working - first I was on the couch but that got uncomfortable so I moved to the dining room table. I stayed home because my brother was in town this morning and because I just wasn't having it. You know when you a fine working but you would just rather have your own space? That is how I was feeling today. I think that working in a corporate setting has really made me accustom to seeing and working with the same people day-in and day-out...however I DO have a breaking point. And I had hit it this week.
At any rate...as I was sitting on the couch or at the dining room table in the privacy of my own home, I had on my favorite jeans, my Hudson's. Peter likes the way the look, the denim is fabulous and they are loose but fitting...I should have bought the smaller pair like they always tell you to to keep them from getting baggy, but I am quite happy to have a nicer comfortable pair to wear that Peter likes. Did I mention he likes these? He does. I pair with an old J.crew navy (I love navy) cable knit (I love cable knit) sweater that is in desperate need of one of those tape-rollers...but who's to know the difference...dogs can't say anything to me about it...so there...THEY CAN'T TALK. Nor do I think they really care as long as they get fed.
Sorry I haven't written in a while (to myself) I just don't think this is nearly as fun without pictures...and instead of a camera last week I got new tires...I could take a crappy pictures of those and post it? :(
Tonight I am having dinner with a friend, then maybe a birthday party. I am thinking of pairing my True Religions with a red v-neck top. It's comfortable and hopefully will hide the flaws I have created this week (Banana's Foster last night DID NOT HELP).
We'll see how my energy level does, then it is off to the Bassett house to dog sit for an evening and STUDY...ahhh I have a mid-term this week. SCARY. So you know what that means...Library/study clothes the remainder of the weekend.BLAH.
Take care!
Have a good weekend - Meghan
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Dead dog (not literally)
I believe that Thursday's are the worst days of my week. I am in class Monday - Wednesday 5pm-9pm, so I think by Thursday I am a dead dog.
Today I wore an outfit I really like. I have a pair of pants that fit me *most* of the time, they are best put on when I am feeling slim, beautiful and when I am not planning on eating much the rest of the day :) So today I am wearing said pants, and a nice cream colored sweater. It is a very 'sleek' 'cozy' outfit that I just love. The only real issue is that it needs a belt to be wrapped around my waist. First to hold the sweater in place and second to hide the stomach over the pants...what? THEY DO FIT. :))) At any rate, it is strange when I wear belts like this, it is like my back muscles or core or liver (not sure which) are uncomfortable with the layer of support over my waist and I end up with backaches by the end of the day. It is strange. But that is the story of my outfit today. I am going to a photography class today to try to learn how to take pictures of myself! :) And find out what kind of camera I should get next....then it is onto convincing my husband...few more steps before this blog can really be something sweet!
Today I wore an outfit I really like. I have a pair of pants that fit me *most* of the time, they are best put on when I am feeling slim, beautiful and when I am not planning on eating much the rest of the day :) So today I am wearing said pants, and a nice cream colored sweater. It is a very 'sleek' 'cozy' outfit that I just love. The only real issue is that it needs a belt to be wrapped around my waist. First to hold the sweater in place and second to hide the stomach over the pants...what? THEY DO FIT. :))) At any rate, it is strange when I wear belts like this, it is like my back muscles or core or liver (not sure which) are uncomfortable with the layer of support over my waist and I end up with backaches by the end of the day. It is strange. But that is the story of my outfit today. I am going to a photography class today to try to learn how to take pictures of myself! :) And find out what kind of camera I should get next....then it is onto convincing my husband...few more steps before this blog can really be something sweet!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Temptation #1
I numbered this post because I believe it will be a topic of conversation throughout the year. Temptation. Yes you all know what it is so I will spare you a vocabulary lesson...however do you know how it feels........
I ventured over to the Galleria this weekend to buy Kheils with my husband at Ampersand (hey I said I was giving up clothes, not all life's luxuries), he needed his hair gel from the same shop. But the point is we went to the GALLERIA...yes the same home of Len Druskin, Epitome, BCBG and other favorite boutiques I enjoy popping into every once in a while. This was my first true test. I find it pretty easy to stay away from catalogues that arrive at our home (especially if my husband gets the mail first and throws them away before I even know they were there) and I cancelled all my e-mail alerts for Rue la la, Gilt, Neimans etc. So really the only time I am ever tempted is when I have a need to go to a mall for something that may not be clothing for myself. I.e. the lotion and hair gel.
Temptation at the Galleria came in a few forms. One was habit. Out of habit, I had to look in the windows of Len Druskin, skim the inventory and ask myself if had anything comparable to the styles they were currently displaying. The second was intrigue, there was a new store that had opened right across from Ampersand (our destination - I couldn't HELP but walk by it). This store almost looked like an Internet order store or something, I wanted to know more of what the story was on this new place. The third was sales. OH they had sales at an outdoor store on Patagonia rain jackets (something I was SURE I needed despite my three at home (But NONE of them are PATAGONIA))...And the fourth was of course...a dress that would be 'just perfect' for a shower in May for my brother's upcoming nuptials.) Kate Spade of course! Pink with black dots! I know it was perfect...
In the end it is a good thing my loyal and ever so helpful in this goal - husband Peter was with me to help 'stay the course' of our shopping trip mission. I think he was actually enjoying seeing me enjoy this torture...I remember him giggling...hum.
RESULTS: Temptation # 1 - Shopping mall - 0, Meghan - 1
I ventured over to the Galleria this weekend to buy Kheils with my husband at Ampersand (hey I said I was giving up clothes, not all life's luxuries), he needed his hair gel from the same shop. But the point is we went to the GALLERIA...yes the same home of Len Druskin, Epitome, BCBG and other favorite boutiques I enjoy popping into every once in a while. This was my first true test. I find it pretty easy to stay away from catalogues that arrive at our home (especially if my husband gets the mail first and throws them away before I even know they were there) and I cancelled all my e-mail alerts for Rue la la, Gilt, Neimans etc. So really the only time I am ever tempted is when I have a need to go to a mall for something that may not be clothing for myself. I.e. the lotion and hair gel.
Temptation at the Galleria came in a few forms. One was habit. Out of habit, I had to look in the windows of Len Druskin, skim the inventory and ask myself if had anything comparable to the styles they were currently displaying. The second was intrigue, there was a new store that had opened right across from Ampersand (our destination - I couldn't HELP but walk by it). This store almost looked like an Internet order store or something, I wanted to know more of what the story was on this new place. The third was sales. OH they had sales at an outdoor store on Patagonia rain jackets (something I was SURE I needed despite my three at home (But NONE of them are PATAGONIA))...And the fourth was of course...a dress that would be 'just perfect' for a shower in May for my brother's upcoming nuptials.) Kate Spade of course! Pink with black dots! I know it was perfect...
In the end it is a good thing my loyal and ever so helpful in this goal - husband Peter was with me to help 'stay the course' of our shopping trip mission. I think he was actually enjoying seeing me enjoy this torture...I remember him giggling...hum.
RESULTS: Temptation # 1 - Shopping mall - 0, Meghan - 1
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thanks for Telling me...
I arrived home last night...undressed and noticed something in the mirror....I have a hole in my shirt! My black shirt that I wore ALL day long. I have a little hole in the underarm. OMG. My first reaction is slightly mortified at wearing this shirt all day...my second reaction is to get pissed at those who spent the day with me (i.e. my cube mates) who didn't say anything about this unfortunate hole. I easily could have run down to the store, bought a little sewing kit and fixed it in the bathroom. OH well. I took a picture of it so I can load later - another thing on the to-do list (yes I fix holes in shirts...especially ones I like.)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Favorites
Favorites.
You know the outfits that,if it wasn't weird, you would wear over and over and over again? Well it may be a little early in my blog for this post but I wanted to talk about my favorite outfit. I wore it Tuesday. Typically I reserve this outfit for special occasions at work.. Occasions where I want my outfit to scream 'I am confident,' 'I am smart,' I am completely put together'. Unfortunately yesterday I had a "low" day so I felt my outfit went wasted. Until this outfit picked-up a few compliments, and it definitely helped my mood to smile and say thank you. It is a really great outfit. It is a grey skirt with pleats that have different fun fabrics on the insides. It fits me perfectly and paired with a crisp white button down it screams - professional but with personality. I wish everyone of my outfits made me feel the way this one does and look this good. Which is part of what I am trying to accomplish this year - get rid of those pieces that make me feel blah. Today I am wearing a more fitted black top and grey pants. The grey pants are semi-new BCBG and they look great on me (if I don't say so myself). The top is an old favorite as well. I like these pieces not only because they fit well but they give me that put together-confident feeling that sometimes you need to rely on your clothes for. Especially with the last two days I have had! :) I like that I can say...well at least I looked cute...(Sorry no pictures still haven't figured out that camera thing).
You know the outfits that,if it wasn't weird, you would wear over and over and over again? Well it may be a little early in my blog for this post but I wanted to talk about my favorite outfit. I wore it Tuesday. Typically I reserve this outfit for special occasions at work.. Occasions where I want my outfit to scream 'I am confident,' 'I am smart,' I am completely put together'. Unfortunately yesterday I had a "low" day so I felt my outfit went wasted. Until this outfit picked-up a few compliments, and it definitely helped my mood to smile and say thank you. It is a really great outfit. It is a grey skirt with pleats that have different fun fabrics on the insides. It fits me perfectly and paired with a crisp white button down it screams - professional but with personality. I wish everyone of my outfits made me feel the way this one does and look this good. Which is part of what I am trying to accomplish this year - get rid of those pieces that make me feel blah. Today I am wearing a more fitted black top and grey pants. The grey pants are semi-new BCBG and they look great on me (if I don't say so myself). The top is an old favorite as well. I like these pieces not only because they fit well but they give me that put together-confident feeling that sometimes you need to rely on your clothes for. Especially with the last two days I have had! :) I like that I can say...well at least I looked cute...(Sorry no pictures still haven't figured out that camera thing).
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, Monday, Monday.
Monday, Monday, Monday.
Okay so I didn't get as far on my Blog as I would have liked, but hey - that's why I haven't sent it to anyone yet. To be perfectly honest, I was really excited, but I got home to take pictures of things and I realized my camera is NOT going to work for my blogging career. So I spent the rest of the weekend trying to convince my husband that we NEED a new camera. He didn't budge, so I will be loading the bad pictures later this week. But wanted to update you this Monday.
Saturday night turned out great, I wore a bridesmaid's dress that I had had shortened, and a big be-jeweled neckless I found at Target for $10! Whohoo! The combo was cute, with a gold shawl and accessories. The invite had said 'cocktail attire' and I didn't know many people going so I felt that reusing an old bridesmaid dress was the perfect idea for this occassion. Saturday and Sunday were spent in weekend clothes, Peter and I went cross country skiing on Sunday and the club let us eat brunch in the bar in our ski-wear so that was nice to not have to change after sweating.
Monday I pulled out a purple (purple pride as my husband said) shirt from target and a cute black skirt from Banana Republic. I think that I bought the target shirt last year, and the skirt I have had for ages, and I think I bought it on sale, it is woal so I only wear it in the winter. I paired this with sheer nylons and my croc heals. I like this look of the shirt and top because I think it is flattering on me. Although a short sleeve shirt in winter isn't always the smartest. OH I also forgot to wear jewlery so it was great when I got to work and my jewelry from Lia Sophia had arrived - problem solved!
Okay so I didn't get as far on my Blog as I would have liked, but hey - that's why I haven't sent it to anyone yet. To be perfectly honest, I was really excited, but I got home to take pictures of things and I realized my camera is NOT going to work for my blogging career. So I spent the rest of the weekend trying to convince my husband that we NEED a new camera. He didn't budge, so I will be loading the bad pictures later this week. But wanted to update you this Monday.
Saturday night turned out great, I wore a bridesmaid's dress that I had had shortened, and a big be-jeweled neckless I found at Target for $10! Whohoo! The combo was cute, with a gold shawl and accessories. The invite had said 'cocktail attire' and I didn't know many people going so I felt that reusing an old bridesmaid dress was the perfect idea for this occassion. Saturday and Sunday were spent in weekend clothes, Peter and I went cross country skiing on Sunday and the club let us eat brunch in the bar in our ski-wear so that was nice to not have to change after sweating.
Monday I pulled out a purple (purple pride as my husband said) shirt from target and a cute black skirt from Banana Republic. I think that I bought the target shirt last year, and the skirt I have had for ages, and I think I bought it on sale, it is woal so I only wear it in the winter. I paired this with sheer nylons and my croc heals. I like this look of the shirt and top because I think it is flattering on me. Although a short sleeve shirt in winter isn't always the smartest. OH I also forgot to wear jewlery so it was great when I got to work and my jewelry from Lia Sophia had arrived - problem solved!
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