Tuesday February 9, 2010

Yesterday, I noticed that my favorite ponte knit pants are getting big in the waist. Of course- that's a good thing and exactly what I want. Winter is almost over, though. Now I have to decide if I really want to spend the money on new pants that I will only be able to wear for a short period of time. I think not- especially when I have a whole new spring/summer wardrobe to buy. I'll just have to muddle through the next month or so with those pants, along with the layering tees that are getting too big. By then it will be warm enough for jeans and flats anyway. I'm keeping my eye on the next size down in jeans on ebay, and of course I have started the hunt for dresses. I can't wait until the weather is warm enough to wear a dress with leggings, flats and a light jacket or cardi. It's a shame that weather doesn't last long here. Finding loose, cotton, sleeveless dresses is harder than you would think. It takes a lot of sifting through and trying on to find ones that are the right color and shape/style- especially in my price range. So I start the hunt as soon as they show up in the stores.

We're supposed to have another storm coming in today, so we are spending a lazy day. I'm off to take a hot bath before I sit down with my book. I may even attempt to make a fire, but we'll see.

Monday February 8, 2010

It's weigh in day and I can finally report some more success. I lost 5 pounds this week! This is very encouraging to me, and I am quite pleased. I don't expect to keep up that rate of loss (although it'd be nice), but it sort of gets me over the hump and proves that I can get beyond it. Passing this plateau that I have been hovering around for months feels really good. This brings my current weigh loss up to 58 pounds now. Woo hoo!

Today I'm wearing:

Red Wing Boots- $20 on sale from 6pm.com

ponte knit pants- $21 on sale plus coupon from NY&Co

Teal sweater- $7 on clearance from Forever 21

Vintage Brooch- $1 on ebay

GRAND TOTAL= $49

Unfortunately, I have had a lot of joint pain the last few days. I'm not sure if that's related to my cycle, but I'm hoping that some exercise will help. It's ironic- the last thing you want to do when your joints hurt is to exercise, but it seems to really help. If I can ever get Wonder Teen off the Wii, I can get a turn.

Sunday February 7, 2010

I got an email from my niece saying that she and her husband were going to have a delayed wedding reception (they had gotten married in Vegas, so it was a small affair). My first thought was "Oh, what am I going to wear?" I guess that means I am a little fashion obsessed at the moment, but that's ok with me. I could be smoking crack, or gambling away money. Bargain fashion shopping is a relatively safe obsession.

I went shopping last night, looking for a few specific items- namely a white tunic shirt and a gray boyfriend blazer. I didn't find either of those (although I tried on plenty that I just didn't love), but I did find a cream moto jacket. That was another item that had been on my wishlist for spring, so I can cross that off (I think). Now I can start thinking about an outfit for the wedding reception. I'll have to wait for the invitation to see when/where it is and the dress code, but here are some that I am already considering:

yellow floral dress from Target, halter neck dress from Target, knit dress from Ann Taylor Loft, and a cotton sundress from JC Penney's. Of course, I will probably end up finding something down the hill at Marshall's, the JC Penney's outlet or the sale rack at Macy's. It's still fun to look online, though. It will also give me a reason to buy a pair of nude pumps (love the long legline these provide). I have been wanting those for a long time, and it's occasions such as these when they come in handy. I like the Softspots Napa and the Clarks Apple Star, but of course fit and comfort are the most important aspects when it comes to shoes.

I'm thinking that the final outfit (if we even go) will probably be nude pumps with nude fishnet hose, a floral dress with vintage pearls and rhinestone brooch, a ruched sleeve cardi from H & M for warmth, maybe a floral cocktail ring, and a clutch purse. How's that for on the fly outfit planning?

Friday February 5, 2010

Today is supposed to rain- that limits what I want to wear. I have a pair of waterproof ankle boots, so that is the obvious footwear of choice. I only have one pair of jeans that are long enough to wear with those boots, so that solves the bottom half of my outfit dilemma. Here's what I paired with it:

Sudini Ankle Boots- $35 on Overstock.com

DKNY Soho jeans- $35 on store clearance at Gottschalk's

Tunic Sweater- $21 on sale at Newport News

Belt- $10 at Old Navy

Pleather Jacket- $10 at Ross

Vintage Brooch- $8 at swap meet

GRAND TOTAL= $119

I've got lentils in the crock pot for dinner. I hope they turn out as well as they did last time. I figured out that we like curried lentils made with coconut milk. We've got to go and run some errands today- not that I want to be out if the predicted rain comes. I know that old Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but I'd like spring sooner rather than later- thankyouverymuch. Some of my winter clothes are getting a little too big on me, but it's silly to replace them at this point in the season (only because I hope that what fits now will be too big next year).

I'm longing to get into some fresh spring looks-

bright shades of turquoise, coral and yellow

white and pale gray neutrals

skirts and dresses

and floaty fabrics

I try to make sure that I have some bright colors in my winter wardrobe, but I still get antsy for spring at the end of the winter. Of course, come fall I will be ready for cold again. I do love the spring shades this year, and I am really looking forward to finding lots of summer dresses.

Wednesday February 3, 2010

I still have a lot to do in the kitchen today- I've got sweet potato chili in the crock pot, and plans to make high fiber cornbread to go with it. I need to finish up the veggie meat pies, and make the meat pie filling (didn't get that done yesterday), and I'd like to try out this high fiber cereal bar recipe.

Last night, I was in bed reading my Stephen King book. The cat came in and lay down on my chest, so I put the book down. It had been right at a scary part, but purry-furries are always more important than books. Anyway, I fell asleep with the cat on my chest. The Rusty Knight walked into the room, and yelled out "He's going to steal your breathe!" Oh my goodness, I woke up with my heart racing, clawing the air. Of course, he thought that was funny. It's not nice to give someone a heart attack when they are sleeping.

I have not been sleeping well lately. I either wake up in the wee hours of the morning and can't get back to sleep for several hours, or I wake up very early for the day. I gave up my morning cup of coffee to see if that would help, but it really hasn't. I stopped exercising when I got sick, so I'm hoping that getting back into an exercise routine will help. I was so tired this morning, that I went ahead and had coffee. I unlocked a new level on DDR, so that counts as my exercise for today.

Here's what I am wearing today:

Red Wing Boots- $20 on sale at 6pm.com

Ponte Knit Pants- $17 on sale plus coupon from NY & Co

Denim Shirts- $6 thrifted

Plaid Scarf- $5 with coupon from World Market

GRAND TOTAL= $48

I don't know why, but Blogger won't let me move my pictures around anymore.