New Year, New View Day 14

Jacket - Anthropologie, Green blouse - Thompson Fifteen, Jeans - Ralph Lauren, Boots - Madden Girl, Purse - Prada, Bracelet - Forever21

New Year, New View Day 13

So after these pictures, I think I need to learn to use Photoshop, or just not take pictures at the end of the work day. So...just ignore the wrinkles.

Maroon Ruffle Top - Anne Taylor, Gold Skirt, Sweater, Tights - Target, Faux Snake Skin Pumps - Inc. (Macy's)

New Year, New View Day 12

Here's today's outfit. This is the dress I got this weekend at the Fashion for a Fraction event.

Dress - Fringe & Lace, Blazer - Zara, Shoes - Aldo

New Year, New View: Catch Up Time

Its been a crazy couple of weeks. Time to catch up on my outfits.

Day 8

Sweater - Target, Button Down - H&M, Jeans - American Eagle, Flats - Stuart Weitzman, Bag - Coach

Day 9

Sweater and Dress - Forever 21, Leggings and Leg warmers - Target, Boots - Fergie (Nordstroms)

Day 10

I was very pick with my photos for this one. Could only find one I was ok with. 

Sweater - Fringe & Lace, T-Shirt - Target, Jeggings - American Eagle, Booties - Steve Madden, Bag - Coach

Day 11

Sweater - Target, Belt - J Crew, Scarf - Scarlet Begonia, Jeans - Ralph Lauren, Shoes - Stuart Weitzman

Great Weekend

Friends, I have had such a great weekend. I think it must have something to do with the weather. After having almost 2 weeks of cold, rain, and clouds we finally got some sun. So I spent some time hiking and also shopping this weekend. Before you scold me, don't worry, I didn't spend any money, my mother took me shopping (she's amazeballs btw) and it was for charity.

This past Saturday we had Fashion for a Fraction where local boutiques (and e-tailers) sale their clothes at a discount and the entry price went to Monroe Harding. My church is a huge supporter of Monroe Harding so I couldn't say no.

There were a lot of great deals but there were two online retailers that had some really cute and really affordable clothing. If you get a chance you should check them out. I'm sure you'll see some of my purchases on here in the near future.

Fringe and Lace

http://fringeandlace.com/

Thompson/Fifteen

http://www.thompsonfifteen.com

Also please please checkout the great work that Monroe Harding is doing

http://www.monroeharding.org/

New Year, New View Day 7

Dress - Ann Taylor, Scarf - Urban Outfitters, Shoes - Aldo, Tights - Target

New Year, New View Day 6

So I was really bad this weekend and spent my Saturday and Sunday in gym clothes and then in jeans and a sweatshirt thanks to the monsoon weather we've had here at home. Luckily I spent most of my time with family this weekend so I didn't spend too much time thinking about what I was throwing on. So here is my Monday outfit.

Sweater - Banana Republic (stolen from my brother's closet), jeans - American Eagle, boots - Fergie, belt - from a Kensie dress, white t-shirt - Target.

2013 Golden Globes, Fashion Bore

I don't know how anyone else felt about Golden Globes fashion this year, but I thought it was utterly boring. The men were the best dressed people on the red carpet if you ask me. Sure all of the ladies looked...pretty...but no one stood out. We got a nice glimpse into this seasons trends: reds, lace, glittery golds and silvers, and some mint. But there was no wow factor. Very disappointed Hollywood, very disappointed.

I liked Kerry Washington in Miu Miu. The dress was beautiful but I just thought it was a weird length and too boxy. If it had been a little more tailored and a little longer I think it would have been perfect. And her hair was too casual for the Golden Globes.

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My favorite red dress (and there was a lot of red) of the night was Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta.
But I love Zooey Deschanel and in my mind she can do no wrong. Look how adorable she is.

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 If I had to choose my favorite look of the night. It would be Jessica Chastain in her beautiful Calvin Klein mint gown...if only it fit her.

I'm looking forward to watching the reruns of Fashion Police. Joan Rivers will not be easy on these ladies.
What did you think about the Golden Globe fashion this year?

New Year, New View Day 5

Cardigan - Target, Top - Urban Outfitters, Jeans - American Eagle, Ruffled Wedges - Mix No. 9

New Year, New View Day 4

Sweater - Macy's, Jeans - American Eagle, Scarf - Market in Chennai, India, Boots - Blowfish

New Year, New View Day 3

Sweater - Forever21, Blue Top - ShopRuche, Tank - Target, Jeans - American Eagle, Rain Boots - Steve Madden.

New Year, New View Day 2

Forgive the self portrait and the lack of a smile. 

Blazer - H&M, Shirt - Forever 21, Tank - Target, Jeans - Ralph Lauren

New Year, New View Day 1

Jeans and tank from American Eagle. Boots, Fergie from Nordstrom's. I don't remember where I ordered the top from but its about two years old and I still love it.

New Year, New View

Happy New Year everyone. Its weird that its already 2013. But I look forward to a new year and a new outlook on life. I am planning on starting my own business in the next couple of years (my 30th birthday present to myself) so that means I have to start paying off debts and saving money. My new year's resolution for 2013 is to pay off my credit cards and pay extra on my car note. In order to do this I have to stop spending. This self described shopaholic is setting a challenge for myself. I will not shop for clothing for 6 months (I originally said a year but that would NEVER happen). I will post a picture a day on my blog of my outfits. I will not say I won't repeat because I can't always be that creative at 6am in the morning and there are outfits that I love or just feel comfortable in that I'm definitely going to wear again. So we'll see how this goes. There are a few exceptions:

1. I have to buy a bridesmaid dress for my best friends wedding in June
2. I have to buy a new pair of running shoes in the spring (can't run races in bad shoes)
3. If I gain weight (God forbid)
4. If I lose weight
5. If a staple item gets ruined (run in my tights, hole in my jeans, etc.)

But that's it. Other than that I can't shop. I'm not looking forward to it. But maybe it will help me appreciate the things I have even more. I have a closed full of clothes, lets see how I can use them.

Happy Shopping (pick something up for me)!