Valentine Pink

Hello lovebirds! Happy Valentine's Day! My office was like freakin jungle today. SO many flowers everywhere. It was adorable. 

Hubs and I are REALLY celebrating with a date tomorrow night. Our reservation is at 9PM (cause that's when then cool kids eat) at an Italian restaurant we've been meaning to try. We will get all snazzy and have a night on the town! See, Nick and I have a Valentine tradition. Every other year we do fancy Valentines where we have fancy dinner and then get fancy drinks and just be super fancy. The off year we go to a dive bar and get greasy apps and beer. I think you probably know which year is Nick's favorite...

This year since I know how much Nick likes to be non-fancy and how much he loves beer I went to ol' Trader Joe's and picked up some apps and fun beer!  I know, best wife ever. Bonus Valentine's! It's a two for one! We do get you wear our jammies this year though. Which might make it that much better?

I'm probably wearing the least amount of pink in this outfit than I have all week. What can I say. I love irony. I have been looking for this black gingham shirt forever! I always try to buy it at J Crew and they never ever ever have my size. This one is from Old Navy! Which means it was like $50 cheaper! Katie-1 J Crew- still winning cause I throw money at them like it's my job. Ugh.

Pink couch for Pink Week!

Shirt: Old Navy 

Sweater: Forever 21-Similar here 

Pants: Forever 21 

Necklaces: Old Navy-Similar here and JCrew Factory 

Shoes: Old Navy 

Watch: Michael Kors

Dusty Rose

The week is half way over! Woohoo! I was so busy at work today but it was fine because I jammed out to the 90's Pop Pandora station ALL day. Why you ask? I took this hilarious quiz on buzzfeed.com today. It's the "Which 90's Dreamboat is Your Perfect Valentine" quiz. I know! So fun! And the questions just take you right back to the good ol' days of cropped tees, giant flared pants, and platform flip flops. And don't forget the butterfly clips. And your eye glitter. Oh man. Awkward adolescence. Good times. Here is the quiz if you are so inclined.

 http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/which-90s-dreamboat-is-your-perfect-valentine

I got Leo Dicaprio. Of course I did. He was/is adorable. I might have audibly said "Mmm Jared Leto" while taking this. In my cube. At work. For all ears around me to hear. It's ok, I think we can all agree Jordan Catalano was the bees knees. Yes, I took this at work. It was just a little quiz. No harm done! 

Today my pink is what I like to call Dusty Rose. Sticking to the 90's theme my mom totally rocked a Mary Kay lipstick called Dusty Rose back then. It was the EXACT color of this skirt. I just purchased this not too long ago. It annoys me to shop right now. Everything is springy and it's not spring. But I still want the clothes and I want to wear them NOW!(I'm aware of how bratty that sounded) Bring in this skirt. You can simply put on tights to make a pretty winter vibe and then when it FINALLY warms up just throw on a tank and some sandals and you have a summer look! I try to find this versatile quality in most of my skirts/dresses. Should I called it seasonless? A skirt that transcends the seasons? I think I will! 

I might be smizing? Maybe...

Top: Target- Similar here
Cardi: LOFT- Similar here 
Skirt: Target
Belt: Forever 21- Similar here 
Tights: H&M 
Boots: American Eagle 
Watch: Michael Kors

Preppy Pink

Hello folks! So I was going to surprise everyone yesterday by doing ANOTHER post that would be the "life" part of my blog. See, I made ground turkey stuffed peppers for dinner last night. I know, they are super delish. I documented the whole thing and even typed up my whole post with recipe and everything! Go to put the pictures on and they are SO grainy. Not like "OH, she took that with her iPhone" grainy(like most of my outfit pictures. Shhh.) Like "How in the world did this happen?!" grainy. So you don't get MY version of the amazing stuffed peppers but here is where I adapted it from. Gina over at Skinnytaste.com is just amazing. Anyone who uses Pinterest(follow my boards here) has tried one of her recipes. I highly recommend this with a side of Spanish rice. So yummy. 

Day two of Pink Week! This outfit is my preppy pink. There are three parts to a preppy outfit. Button up shirt? Check. Stripped sweater? Check. Riding boots? Check. Just throw on some costume jewelry diamonds or if you are REALLY preppy, pearls and wa la! You are perfectly preppy! Now if only I could figure out how to buy that summer home in Nantucket...

Preppy? Me?

"Growing out bangs hair"

Chambray shirt: Old Navy-Similar here
Sweater: LOFT (on sale!)
Jeans: LOFT 
Necklace: JCrew Factory
Boots: ALDO-Similar here
Watch: Michael Kors 
Polish: American Apparel (in Office)

Pink Week

Hi friends! So you know how I was supposed to have the best weekend ever in Iowa? Yeah, this girl booked her flight for the exact same weekend in March. UGH!(insert face palm) Let's just say Friday was a bad day and therefore you didn't get a an outfit that day either. I'm sorry! So March it is!! I guess I can hold out that long but I don't know if my hair can. Eek!

Speaking of my hair. I'm growing out my bangs. That is probably one of the worst sentences a girl can say. It's gonna be rough. And you will have to bear with me. Headbands and bobby pins are going to be my bestest friends.

So in honor of this holiday week I am declaring it pink week! I will be wearing some shade of pink everyday this week. And yes, if you are wondering, I have all my outfits picked out already. It's just planning ahead. Not obsessive at all. People do this all the time. Right? It's about get real girly up on this blog. Brace yourselves.

Today's outfit seems a little French to me. Just give me a macaroon and beret and call me Brigitte. My shade of pink is my fun coral cardi. If you can't tell from the pictures my skirt is lace. It was one of those amazing Target scores. I'm gonna wear it all. the. time. 

Enjoy your Monday evening lovelies! Au Revoir!

This is my Brigitte Bardot. Super French, no? :)

Shirt: Target-Similar here
Cardigan: Forever 21-Similar here
Skirt: Target
Tights: H&M
Boots: EXpress-Similar here(on sale!)
Watch: Michael Kors

Lipstick: Maybelline (in Coral Crush)

Plaid & Leopard

Hi there. I took a day off. Did you miss me? Sometimes the world just doesn't want you to look cute. That was my Wednesday. I had a pretty awesome outfit picked out and then I rolled out of bed and it just didn't seem appealing at all. BTW, I always pick out my clothes the night before. I find it gives me more time to sleep in the morning. Considering how much time rummaging through my closet takes up of my evenings, I would be late for work almost everyday.

Today is Thursday. Which means one day closer to Friday. Which means I get to go to Iowa! I'm so looking forward to this trip. Not only am I super excited to see everyone, sometimes you just need a change of scenery. Wide open spaces tend to melt my stress away instantly. 

My photo shoot today is the exact opposite of wide open spaces. It was such a gross day outside so instead of going outdoors I thought I would stand in front of them. From the 16th floor. On a clear, pretty day you could maybe see the lake behind me. Not today. Today was awful. Ice, snow, and rain is not a good combo for anything. Especially walking. That's right. I fell. Right outside my apartment. Don't worry, I'm ok. I just scrapped my knee, ruined a pair of tights, and bruised my pride. Luckily I was close enough to go back in and clean myself up and you wouldn't have any idea I basically did the splits on the sidewalk this morning.

This outfit is one I've been trying to create for sometime now. I finally found this dress at Target. It's the perfect basic shape and color for some fun pattern mixing. Plaid and leopard might be one of my all time favorite combos. Have I mentioned how obsessed I am with leopard print?  If not, I am obsessed. Like very obsessed.

Pics are a tad grainy, sorry!!

Dress: Target
Shirt: Old Navy- Similar here
Belt: H&M
Tights: H&M
Boots: ALDO Similar here
Watch: Michael Kors

Breaking Rules

Hi guys! So I survived another dreadful Monday. It actually wasn't that dreadful. I'm being dramatic. Tuesday brought great things though! I got up and kicked my own butt at boot camp this morning, got free lunch from Portillo's, and decided I am going to take an impromptu trip to Iowa this weekend! Plane tickets were so cheap! Well as far as plane tickets go. Thank goodness for Southwest finally flying to Des Moines!

So now my week is just going to get longer and longer until I hop on that plane and go. I get to see so many amazing people this weekend. For one, my parents. They rule. My bff Megan is putting me up for three nights and we get to FINALLY have girls night. She is also the ONLY person I let touch my hair. So expect some fresh blonde next week! Whoot! I also get to meet sweet little Ivory Ann. The daughter of my long time bestie Brenna Ann. I cannot wait to meet this little peanut! I can't help but buy her clothes every time I'm in H&M either. It's kind of a problem. They are just so cute and little!

Today I'm rocking white pants in winter. Some may wince at my choice but I'm totally ok with that. I feel like a rebel with out a cause. Breaking rules! Speaking of rebels and rule breaking, my scarf has skulls on it. I usually would say I'm not a "skull girl" but I fell in love with this scarf when I found it. Girly badassness achieved for today.

Blur Face

I work on a floor full of women. We have a pink couch.

Sweater: Old Navy

Jeans: Forever 21

Scarf: Zara-Similar here

Boots: Express- Similar here

Watch: Fossil-Similar here

Lipstick: Covergirl (in Spellbound)

Nesting

It's Monday. The day that brings back harsh reality from a lovely, relaxing weekend. I don't hate Monday. I just like every other day of the week better.

This weekend was kinda wonderful. Nick and I did married people stuff. I guess you could call it nesting? Saturday we got up and lounged while we drank coffee. Nick is a coffee snob. So he makes "special" coffee. And it's delicious. We then hit the road to the suburbs where Nick's mom lives. She got a new entertainment center and we went to put it together for her. When I say WE I mostly mean ME. Nick is still on crutches from a gnarly snowboarding fall so he oversaw the operation. We got his mom all set up and made a trip to IKEA. When I think of IKEA I generally think of this:

Horrifying. But even with Nick on crutches we got in and out with no disagreements at all! Go us! We came back home with our new purchases and decided pizza and beer sounded great. And it was. And then I built some more furniture. Maybe I should think about changing professions?

Sunday we went to Crate and Barrel to exchange some multiples from our wedding registry. I know. IKEA and Crate and Barrel all in one weekend?! Call us crazy! Nick was pretty much worn out from all the running around so we enjoyed the Super Bowl from our couch. Just us and the cats and it was perfect. Here is my favorite commercial. I don't know if the wine helped but I legit cried when I saw it. Reminds me of my hard working family in Iowa. So great.

Today's outfit is what I call cute and comfy. I saw snow this morning and just wanted a pair of boots and a huge scarf. And since I can't look like a total slob at work I threw on a dress. I just love a snow covered city. Until it melts. And becomes one giant slushy puddle. Ew.

Dress: Express
Jacket: American Eagle-Similar here
Scarf: Forever 21-Similar here
Tights: H&M
Socks: H&M-Similar here
Boots: Madden Girl
Watch: Michael Kors