this is what turns me on

outfit inspirations

I have yet to find the perfect pair of black skinnies. I have a pair of True Religion black skinny jeans, but I want some that are nicer material that I can wear to work.

On another note, I finally wore a pair of Michael Kors platforms out Saturday night that I haven't gotten a chance to show off yet. They added probably at least 5 inches to my height, but were pretty easy to walk in and comfy too! I wore them all night without a problem - even when I had alcohol in me to disrupt my balance.

adorable

embellished jackets

Love all of these, want all of these. I need to find a cheaper version of this trend, though. Even these topshop jackets are around $300.

taking it to the streets

I really love leather leggings and how they look with just about anything. However, I know I would look super stupid in them. I'm really short and I used to swim competitively, so my legs aren't really anywhere near being long and lean enough to pull off this trend. So I have settled for looking at street style photos - I love how these ladies dressed their leather both up and down. Also, I wish I could find out where to get a pair like the girl in the last photo. They aren't as form-fitting and are more pant-ish, so I think this is a version of the trend I could actually wear. I'll have to look around for something similar.

Oh and on a side note: I picked up my Payless booties and they are INTENSE - in a good way. They're clearly not leather but with a good outfit they should fit in just fine. Hopefully once my camera is fixed I'll post some shoe photos.

Need it Now!

The shoes are a no brainer as to why they're awesome - I discovered them while browsing elle's site. The dresses, though, I happened upon while thinking (already!) about holiday parties. I know it's kind of early in the season for such thoughts, but winter party dresses, I think, are the very best. I love the colors and the shine. I think the pink shoes with either of the black dresses or the black shoes with the gold dress would both be winners.

eating out #1

So I just recently moved into a new neighborhood (in August) and there is nothing better than getting the chance to explore a totally new area of the city, trying the restaurants, parks, bars, etc. Since I've moved in I've only truly gone out to eat once (b/c my boyfriend currently is unemployed) and that was fabulous. We went to the Belgian Cafe and the food was fantastic. The beer list is ginormous, but the servers were really knowledgeable and helped me out with a choice that I ended up loving.

Last night was our second dinner outing cuz I finally broke down and paid again for our meal just so that we could go out. We decided on Urban Saloon because the menu sounded good and it wasn't all that expensive. They have cool beer choices (but that's clearly a trend and who doesn't?) and my pumpkin beer, which I chose kind of randomly, was really good. Then we ordered our food (which btw took about 100 years cuz the service was super slooowww). Me: the steak tips w/ veggies and a potato pancake. Him: a burger and salad. We also got a calamari appetizer.

I hadn't eaten since noon and it was 7pm- needless to say I was starving. Our calamari came and it was good, but I've never seen a plate of calamari that tiny. Then after about 45 minutes of sheer hell, our food came. I almost cried when I saw how teeny tiny mine was. It was like 4 carrots, a potato pancake the size of a half dollar, and 5 little slices of steak. The veggies were good, but the steak and potato were mediocre. My bf's food was tastier than mine, but was stupid. What I mean by this is that they serve the burgers on Texas Toast, but the burger patties are really taller than they are wide. It was virtually impossible for him to eat since every time he picked it up, the toast would split because of all of the weight in the center. It seems like if you're going to serve a burger on toast, you'd make it wider, right?

It turns out there was a reason their prices weren't so bad - teeny tiny food. In conclusion, it was ok - I probably won't be returning any time soon. But I've got plenty of other restaurants to sample, so I'm not disheartened. I went home and ate some dessert and felt much better.

frozen solid

I think it's a combination of the oddly cold winter-like weather here and my work's decision to save money by doing repairs on the heating system today while we're all working (meaning trying to work all day at 55 degrees). All I can think about are sweaters. Super warm and chunky or super cute - I don't discriminate. Oddly, the two Urban sweaters above (last 2) are my favorites but also the cheapest of my choices. The blue motorcycle-inspired is stylish but also comfy since its sweatshirt material, while the off-white one reminds me of a popcorn ceiling and looks super warm and cozy. Really, though, how many sweaters does one girl need?

P.S. My booties came in to Payless today, but I have yet to pick them up. I'm nervous and excited. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping they fit!

Just sharing...

Dree Hemmingway looking fantastic. And below: another Miu Miu bootie sighting. I don't think I'll ever stop feeling so jealous about these.

By the way, is it just me or are Stephanie's legs super skinny in a weird unnatural way? Also, her lips are wayyy to plumped up. Not good looks.

Who Knew?

Since when did Payless get so sexy?? I tried to find these over the weekend at the mall near my parent's house, but to no avail. So instead, I'm going to order them online and have them sent to a Payless near my work. I figure it's free to ship to the store, plus if I can try them on right then and there and if I hate them, I'll just return them instantly. Cuz it's possible they could look really cheap - though these pics make them look fabulous.

Inspired

So I saw this photo of Rihanna in this fantastic jacket today. This is definitely the best outfit she has worn ever.
Since I kept reading that her look was Balmain-inspired, I just had to check out some of the snaps of the recent show for myself. Annnd wow! I love the colors and shapes- especially the low, loose, shimmery scoop tops (which made me wish my boobs away). It's all so slick and sexy without being too "look at me". I love it.

Ps: I finally got those two necklaces a few days ago. Somehow, they sent them to New Hampshire. I love them and they don't look crappy at all - the one is going to need to be lengthened, though.