Stitch Fix #6

Another month, another Stitch Fix box.  Ok, in reality I am a little behind because my next box arrives soon and I am just getting around to talking about my previous ones.  

This skirt actually looks kind of cute in this picture but it was made of a very stretchy cheap feeling material. I like the pattern and the cut of the skirt was nice but the fabric was a no go.  I am hoping they will start sending me more natural materials in my next box. This skirt went back.

I loved the color of this blouse and the back had a fun twist to it.  The front of the blouse was a different story.  The way the tie was designed was just awkward.  The tie was only attached to the shirt at the back of the next so anytime I moved the whole thing swayed with me.  This shirt was also sent back.

Again Stitch Fix hit the nail on the head with the color of this dress.  I love the bright blue of the dress and the shape was nice too.  It was comfy and gave me a waist but it was just a little too short in the back for my liking.  It wasn't inappropriately short and I could (and would) have happily worn it outside of work but I decided to send it back since I couldn't quite wear it to work.

This dress was a little bit of a different shape for me but I actually really liked it.  It is a bit hard to tell from the picture (hello phone pictures) but the dark shade is actually navy blue and not black.  It is just a hair tight in the hips but nothing a pair of Spanx can't fix.  I really like the lace details on the sleeve.  It makes an already very feminine dress that much more feminine. Despite the slight tightness in the hips I decided to keep this dress since it wasn't something that I had in my closet.  Spanx for now but hopefully they won't be needed in a few months.

This jacket is also something I don't normally wear.  While it fit and I liked it I decided not to keep it.  I just couldn't justify the price compared to how often I would get to wear it. If I ever find a cheaper version of this jacket somewhere I will definitely consider getting it.

Until next month (which is really next week) I leave you with my review of my box and if you want to sign up feel free to sign up for Stitch Fix.

A Few Thanksgiving Decorations

When Halloween was over this weekend I immediately took down those decorations and switched them out for some Thanksgiving ones.   A lot of my decorating for Thanksgiving just involved getting out the decorations that had been up as Fall decorations before I put up Halloween decorations but there are a few specifically Thanksgiving pieces.

This wooden plaque is one my Target Dollar Spot finds and sums up the meaning of the season so well.

I took away my glittery balls that the candle had been sitting in and replaced them with a more muted acorn filling.  My Halloween decorations were all about spooky sparkles but my Thanksgiving ones are a bit more subtle. It is hard to see in this picture but the acorns are a mix of off white and a bronze color so they go nicely with the more muted tones of the rest of my Thanksgiving decor.

A wire pumpkin, my fall sign and some plastic gourds decorate my TV stand.  I have all these pieces in various locations throughout the fall season.

Another wire pumpkin decorates my bar along with a cute turkey sign.  I can't remember where I got the sign but my oh so versatile wire pumpkins were from my favorite Target Dollar Spot.

 I was going to put my gourds back in my wooden bowl but I ended up filling it with what I think is meant to be two wreathes.  There is no rule that says decorations have to be used for one specific purpose and they looked good together so I decided to go with it.

I added a Thanksgiving sign to the wooden wreath that was already on my washer door and called that part of my decorations done!

I don't normally decorate any room besides my living room/dining room/kitchen area (they are all sort of one room) but I had some extra decorations.  I added a few little gourds on my dresses since I didn't need any more in the living room.  I have no shortage of Christmas decorations so I am pretty sure I can decorate all parts of my condo for Christmas too!

Enjoy!

A Day in the Life

Monday November 2nd. My day in pictures.  Nothing terribly exciting or special was going on today but a day in my life nevertheless. 

I woke up to a strange sound.  There was water falling from the sky!  What is this thing they call rain?  Ok, that is a bit of exaggeration because I knew the weather report was calling for rain but at this point I never believe we will get rain until I see it fall out of the sky. We really need the rain here in California so I was very happy to see that this time the weatherman had not lied.

This face pretty much sums up how I felt about getting out of bed this morning instead of staying curled up listening to the rain.

Despite it being Monday and me not wanting to get out of bed I got all dressed and ready to head to work.  Ignore the wet hair.  I figured it would be getting wet anyway in the rain so I just threw some product in it and called it good. I didn't have to be too dressed up for work today so I broke out my flowy dress and a black cardigan.  I threw on a belt and comfy scarf to complete my outfit and forgot to wear earrings.  I used to forget earrings all the time but I have gotten really good at remembering them recently so today was the exception.

I really haven't had many occasions to wear my boots, probably since last winter, so I decided rain warranted boots.  I wish I had cute rain boots but my black boots had to due today.

I got to work and was very glad I had worn boots because it was raining quite hard and the parking lot is across the street from my building.  

I got into work and hung my coat and umbrella out to dry on the extra chair in my cubicle.

I always have my water bottle sitting on my desk and I fill it at least 2 or 3 times a day.  Always good to stay hydrated.

Not too much on my calendar this week when my day started but by the end of the day I had added a few more meetings.  I am hoping this week will be a bit of a quite one at work but by saying that I have probably jinxed myself. My calendar at work is going to get a lot busier in the future but more on that news in the near future.

Not too bad.  Sometimes that whole thing is full of files and papers that need to be filed away.  I had cleaned it out by the end of the day but forgot to take an after picture.

My fiancee's birthday was a the beginning of October and my sisters bought him a Beer of the Month membership. His first box today and being the wonderful fiancee that he is he shared his beer with me.  We tried the Nut Brown Ale and it was delicious.

I forgot to take a picture of my chili that I ate for dinner but I did manage to snap a picture of it all packed up and ready to take for lunch tomorrow.  Turkey and Three Bean Chili was a perfect meal for a cool rainy evening.

My fiancee had to go pick his sister up from the airport so after dinner I curled up on my couch and watched a few episodes of Chopped while I was waiting for him to get home. 

After a little while I put my pajamas and curled up on my bed to read some blogs.

Every year around this time of year Nordstrom gets cute cozy flannel pajamas in for the holidays and I always want to buy half of them.  These are my pick from two years ago but I am looking forward picking out a new pair this year. I will try not to buy every pattern!

My night ended with a candle and some blog writing. Hope your week goes well!

Day to Date Night Outfits

In all reality I wear a dress or a skirt almost every day.  Work, date, hanging out at home, unless I am in my pjs or gym clothes you will probably find me in a dress or skirt.  This makes going from day to date pretty easy.  Weather permitting I can usually just remove my cardigan or add heels and have a date ready outfit.

This linen dress was a wardrobe staple all summer.  So bright and colorful, but because it is made of linen I didn't overheat.  The dress is definitely not something you can wear if you want to blend in.

Another staple this summer was my pair of white linen pants with a cute blouse.  I usually wear flats to work but sometimes I add a cute pair of nude wedges afterwork to dress the outfit up a bit.

I bought this dress in grey at the end of the summer and liked it so much that a few weeks ago I bought the same dress in a black and white pattern.  I can wear it to work with cardigan, a belt and sometimes a scarf.  I can also wear it with a statement necklace and my wedges for a look that is a little more dressy.  I am sure it will look great with tights and boots too once the weather around her allows for that.

I know I have talked about this dress many times but I really do wear it all the time both to work and out and about.  I wear it with a cardigan and work but I have worn it a few times on weekends alone.  I don't shy away from color so this dress serves that purpose.

 This navy and blue dress is one of my Stitch Fix picks from a few months ago.  It looks cute at work (again with a cardigan) but I can also wear it on a date with my wedges.

Another flowy dress that can be worn with a belt and a cardigan.  See a trend here?  I have entire drawer full of cardigans which is obviously necessary considering how often I wear them.

This is my newest wardrobe piece and I am loving how dressy yet comfy it is.  I bought the navy version of this shirt but I like it so much I am seriously considering ordering the off white version of it too.  I can tuck it into my pencil skirt and be very office appropriate but it also looks great with a pair of jeans and jeweled flats.

Linking up with Floral & Fudge and I am looking forward to getting some great ideas from everyone.

What's Up for Another Wednesday

I had fun doing this last few months so I am linking up with What's Up Wednesday again this month.

What we're eating this week:  I made butternut squash lasagna last week and put it in the freezer so I am going to defrost that and we will be eating that.

What I'm reminiscing about: Last week my department threw a little baby shower for one of the girls in the department.  She is having a girl in case the explosion of pink doesn't give it away.

What I'm loving: I am loving that my first wedding is coming together.  There are still a few details to work out but I finally feel like it might actually get done.  The flowers have been ordered, the cake has been picked out and I have a hair appointment.

What we've been up to: I feel like I have been running around like crazy between trying to plan two weddings and getting stuff done at work. I went up to Livermore last weekend to get the wine for my wedding and of course I had to wine taste while I was there.

What I'm dreading: I am trying to keep a positive attitude at the moment.  There are some things happening around me that I have no control over so I am just trying to focus my energy on the positive and not dwell on what I can't change.

What I'm working on: With one of my weddings coming up I have spent a lot of time on wedding stuff.  I took my dress to get hemmed and I am picking it up next week. I am finalizing the program so that will be taken care of soon too.

What I'm excited about: Well I think it goes without saying that I am super excited about marrying my handsome, fabulous fiancee next month.

What I'm watching/reading: Most of the shows I watch with my fiancee have come back but we have been so busy we have only watch a few episodes so far.  There are only a few shows that my fiancee and I consistently watch together so I am looking forward to curling up on the couch with him and watching.  We watch Agents of Shield, Blacklist and Grimm at this point but we could always use another show or two if anyone has any suggestions.

What I'm listening to: Mostly whatever comes on my Pandora which is usually a mix of country and a random mix of 90s-00s pop music.  Everyone needs some Britney in their life every once in a while.

What I'm wearing: I have been enjoying my new flowy dress that I got this month on my wedding dress shopping expedition.  It is still fairly warm so I have been getting lots of use out of this dress.  I would wear it multiple times a week if I could get away with it.

Yesterday I wore my new shirt with an off white skirt and I got so many complements.  It is so comfy and cute that I am thinking of ordering the white version of the shirt.

What I'm doing this weekend: I have no concrete plans for this weekend but I am sure they will involve some sort of wedding prep. I am looking forward to sleeping and and just being able to get things done around here.

Favorite Fall Finds Under $50

This past week it has finally begun to feel a bit like fall.  Don't get me wrong, it is still about 80 at the warmest part of the day, but at least in the mornings there is a definite chill in the air.

I bought this scarf as part of a scarf exchange and I like it so much I had to buy it for myself too.  It has all the fall colors but is super light so I can wear it without overheating. This scarf is less than $20 at Nordstrom.

This shirt just came in the mail last week and I am wearing it for the first time tomorrow.  The blue is such a great shade and it plays off my blue eyes really well.  I don't really like wearing strapless bras so I am deciding between wearing navy tank top underneath or wearing a black bra.  I am leaning toward the tank top option.

I wrote about this dress last week and while it is not outwardly "fall" in looks it has been one of my favorite purchases of the fall.  I had to dress up quite a bit last week so I was happy that last Thursday I was able to wear this flowy dress.  The way I have style the dress with the belt and cardigan I can definitely wear it with tights as the weather gets cooler. That is if it every actually gets cool enough to wear tights.  I think last winter I wore tights about 3 times and broke out my umbrella about that many times too.

This cute little spider is my favorite fall decorative purchase.  He is hanging out with my glitter pumpkins and will stay there a few more weeks until I break out my Thanksgiving touches.