December 29, 2012
Home Is Wherever I'm With You
You guys. In 24 hours I will have this guy in my arms.
December 27, 2012
The Queen Has Been Overthrown
Forever 21 Coat (similar), Sweater (similar), Scarf
H&M Polka Dot Top (similar)
Janice Lucky Spade Jeans c/o Level 99 USA
Yacht Flats c/o Burnetie (similar)
Finally. Snow. In my opinion, it's the only thing that makes the cold and bitter winter weather worth it. I don't think I would ever be able to live somewhere that didn't have snowfall in the winter time, and lots of it! Having lived all over the country before the age of eight, I've been able to experience the brutal cold that Michigan has to offer, the wonders of having a million amusement parks in Florida (when you're four, this is a big deal), the beauty of the Pacific coast in California, and the incredibly beautiful seasons in New Jersey. And although my memory as a child wasn't the best, I have to say I'm incredibly glad I ended up on the east coast where I get the most of what each season has to offer.
And I know what you guys are thinking. Boat Shoes? In the snow? Come on, Jen, you're not even on a boat! Have some sense. My response? I do what I want. But in all seriousness, they provided great traction in the snow and I couldn't help but wear these babies out. I'm kind of obsessed. You'll definitely see them around all the time when the warmer weather approaches.
December 26, 2012
I Follow You Down, Down, Down
American Rag Jacket via Macy's
H&M Top (similar)
Love Culture Striped Skirt (similar or similar)
DKNY Tights
Forever 21 Oxford Heels (similar)
Lately it seems like it's becoming a habit of mine to forget that the sun starts setting around 4 PM these days. I always find myself running to snap shots of my outfit during twilight which leads to super grainy photos. But to some extent, I don't really mind the extra grain since they remind me slightly of vintage cameras and developing my own film.
I'm back to the daily work grind now that the holidays are over but since our office is still closed we get to work from home. I'm taking advantage of that time to stay in my sweats and get prepared for my trip to Turkey in only a few days. Time really does go by painfully slow and ridiculously fast all at the same time. It's a tricky thing, time is. Hopefully the days leading up to my flight will speed by while the days I spend in Turkey drag on and on and on and on.
December 25, 2012
No Place Like Home for the Holidays
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas to all of those who are celebrating today! My family only celebrated Christmas culturally, not religiously, so as my brother and I got older all of our family's Christmas traditions faded away. To me, Christmas is just another day of the week except all the stores are closed and random people are texting me Merry Christmas, even if I haven't talked to them in weeks. Oh, the spirit of the holidays! I know when I have my own little family in the future I'm going to make Christmas the biggest deal in the world which will lead to tons of eye rolling. I'll be that kind of mom.
How are you guys celebrating?
Urban Outfitters Blazer
Beaded Collar Top c/o Ali & Kris
Skirt via Modswap (similar)
H&M Wedges (similar)
Mindy Clutch c/o Free Endearment
Now that it's almost 2013 I'm starting to think about resolutions or goals for the new year. I know I never stick to them anyway, but this year I really want to focus on a few things that I want to achieve for myself and really put the effort into making them happen. I'm really starting to re-evaluate everything in my life and whether or not everything or everyone around me is making me happy. I know I'm still young but I want to start setting a sturdy foundation for where I want to be in 5 or 10 years. I don't have any time to lose considering I've got big, big goals. ;)
December 23, 2012
They Are So Wasted On Myself
Being home always puts me in a really lazy mood where all I want to do is snuggle up in bed with my laptop and my sweats on. Lately I've been obsessed with Breaking Bad and I can't seem to stop watching consecutive episodes even though it's a really stressful show to watch. There's always something to worry about and I'm pretty sure I get way too emotionally invested into all the shows I follow. I also need to catch up on Parks and Recreation, HIMYM, and Mad Men.
I spent this afternoon braving the stores and the ridiculously crowded mall with my friend from home, Diane. We managed to get all our errands done in only a few hours and we scored some incredible deals. I haven't had a good shopping session in a really long time so it was nice to just treat myself to things that I both want and need. The main goal of the day? I got myself a nice New Years Eve outfit for when I'm celebrating in Istanbul with Jeremy and the top and skirt combined came out to a whopping $15. What a big spender. ;)
American Rag Jacket
Forever 21 Printed Tank (similar)
Urban Outfitters Cardigan
Janice Lucky Spade Jeans c/o Level 99 USA
Ruffle Flats c/o Pink & Pepper
Lisa Wallet c/o Free Endearment
I recently posted another article on Uloop (I'm on a roll you guys) about DIY Decorations for New Years Eve! I'm really starting to enjoy writing these articles, mainly because I've always wanted to cover very general lifestyle topics on my blog but I've never had the patience to write them out. Writing for Uloop really gives me the motivation to put energy into releasing these articles. And hey, I still get to share them with you guys! Let me know if you guys have any suggestions for future articles!
December 21, 2012
I Know All the Words to Take You Apart
Forever 21 Denim Jacket, Striped Top, Scarf (similar)
H&M Black Jeans (similar)
First Boots c/o Jellypop
Kenneth Cole Watch
Today is my last day in the city and in my office for a couple of weeks. I'm catching a train back to Jersey right after work to spend the night with a handful of old friends. I haven't seen most of them in months so it'll be a nice reunion. And hey, there's no better way to spend the "last day of existence" than watching the apocalypse with your favorite people and plenty of beers in your system, am I right?
After that I'll be spending the entire week working from home. It will be really nice to see my entire family again and catch up with friends in the area. I haven't seen most of them since Hurricane Sandy hit at the end of October and there is a lot of catching up to do! And then once that week is over? Turkey, here I come. So excited.
Oh! And don't forget to enter the Chicnova Accessories Giveaway before the end of next week. There will be three winners so your chances are even higher! ;)
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