My Spring Wishlist

Since I'm still a busy little bee in Vancouver for work, I haven't had much time to take outfit pictures. And honestly, they aren't that excited while I'm on production. Lots of sneakers and sweatshirts.

So instead I put together my Spring Wishlist. There are so many things that I want this spring, like all of the great pieces below. What do you want to start off the new season?

Clockwise from top left: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Travel Day

My weekend (and today) in four pictures.

1. I ran 9 miles through the down pouring rain...and mud. I'm such a bad ass.

2. Hubby and I went to see Hunger Games and loved it. Hubby has read the whole series of books, as have I....three times. So we were pretty stoked to see the movie. And it didn't let us down.

3. On Sunday we traveled to DC and had drinks with a couple of long lost friends and then went to the Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild hockey game. Needless to say, the Wild did NOT win. But that's ok.

4. And that brings me to today. A travel day. Today I traveled to the beautiful city of Vancouver Canada for work. Look at how pretty this place is! I can't see it's prettiness through the clouds and rain right now. But I'm sure it's pure gorgeousness through those clouds.

And since today is a travel day for me, there are no beautiful outfit pictures. It's probably more like a what-the-hell-is-that-girl-wearing type of a day in my oversized sweatshirt/cardigan, scarf, glasses and messy bun on the top of my head. Oh, and pants. I'm wearing pants.

Tomorrow I'll show off my wonderful back-to-winter-time Vancouver style.

Somebody that I used to know

I have been listening to this new song, "Somebody that I used to know" by Gotye non-stop for 3 days. Quite literally on repeat. It may be driving my office mates a little bit crazy - so I have resorted to putting my headphones on.

Mayor of Awkward Pose City

These guys (Walk of the Earth) did a cover of the song in a damn cool way. And I just had to share the wealth with my favorite people. Check it out. Perfect Friday entertainment.

New in my closet

Yesterday I went for a little shopping spree to update my spring wardrobe. As I laid all of this out on my bed, I realized there were a couple of themes here. Lots of bright, neon colors and desert inspired pieces going on here.

Grey swimsuit, Neon yellow purse, color block clutch and tribal print swim bottoms: Target
White-ish pants, tribal skirt, pleated tank + pleated skirt: F21

And when I go shopping, I just can't wait to start wearing everything I just bought! Today I decided to wear this awesome tribal skirt. As a warning, I think you're going to be seeing this skirt a lot over the next few months....I'm in love.

Top: Old Navy - Skirt: F21 - Boots: Nordstrom Rack - Watch: Thrifted

Today I'm linking up to:
Fashion Friday at Blonde Episodes
Friday Free For All at Five Days Five Ways

30 before 30

I've you've been following my blog for long, you know that I have a 30 before 30 list. As I am closely approaching the age of 30 (which terrifies me), I have a list of things that I want to accomplish. And the other day I realized that I have accomplished another item on my list.

#3 Find a job that I love.

I'm a bit of a workaholic. I take my job very seriously and do the best I can every day. In the past my jobs didn't show appreciation for how much of my life I give to my job. Working 60-100 hour work weeks, giving up my weekends and just about any free time I have isn't for everyone. But if you get the 'thank you's' and positive feedback, it just might be worth it.

The other day I got an amazingly positive review, thank you AND bonus check from my boss. The review was so positive and the bonus check was so great that I nearly cried. And if you know me, I don't cry that often.

So now, number three on my 30 before 30 list is officially crossed off.

If you want to see the rest of my list, check it out here!

Cheers!!

I'd rather be running

After two months of absolute insanity at work, it's starting to slow down. And I'm taking advantage of that and am allowing myself to leave the office at normal hours, to eat lunch on the office's rooftop deck instead of while in meetings, and to dress a little more casually (a break from styling the 'prefect outfit' is nice...). Just like this outfit. Comfortable. Casual. Cool.

Vest + Top: F21 - Belt + Bracelet: Target - Jeans: GAP - Wedges: Payless - Sunnies: Dollhouse

But all this unexpected downtime this week has left me craving one thing and one thing only. Going for a run...in the middle of the day. All I can think about is how I'd rather be running.

Now, I consider myself a runner. I've ran in a few marathons, half marathons and a bunch of other races - and I enjoy it. I used to run every day but took a 'break' to get my motivation boosted again. And, it might just be the amazing weather and wanting to never be indoors, but it's definately boosted again.

At my last job I was able to leave the office whenever I had downtime and go for a run. It was completely acceptable for me to be out on a 30-40 minute run at 2 in the afternoon - and a bunch of people actually did just that. But I've only been at my new job for 9 months. And I feel like they may not be as excited about me being away from the office during office hours. I have a hard enough time leaving the office just to pick up something for lunch.

I know! Instead I spend my afternoon on Pintrest,
because I'm locked to my desk. 

So I guess that leaves me with running in the morning even though I despise waking up anytime before 7:30am. Ever. Well, at least until I get enough balls to actually take a lunch break at this job and go pound some pavement.

Are any of you runners? How and when do you find time to fit it into your busy schedules?

And, today I'm linking up to:

Whatever, Whenever Wednesday at Rolled Up Pretty

Real Style at Momma Go Round

What We Wore and Made Wednesdays at Rae Gun Ramblings
What I love Wednesdays at Lollipops

Versatile

This T-shirt is actually a dress...and by dress I really mean a beach coverup. The 80 degree weather and the amazing colors in this shirt/dress/coverup thingy created the necessity to wear this to work long before it will see the beach. I just couldn't resist.

But. It will be seeing the beach soon.  Hubby and I have a trip to Myrtle Beach coming up in a month that I might literally start counting down the days for. Hubby and I 'won' a free hotel stay in MB, and it couldn't have come at a better time.  Boy do we need a vacation.

Shirt/Dress/Coverup: Target - Watch: Thrifted - Pants: Old Navy - Heels: Target

Green, green and more green

St. Patrick's Day has come and gone and I had an amazing time. The day couldn't have gone any better. It was 80 degrees and sunny and I was surrounded by friends, drinking our beers out in the middle of the street. It was great. Here are some pictures from my day.

It's almost St. Patrick's Day

My most favorite day of the year. Well, next to my birthday I guess. Everyone decked out in green clothes, drinking green beer and eating green cookies (yes, I can fit cookies into just about any holiday). I've been wearing shades of green most of this week in preparation.

Vest: Old Navy - Shirt, Belt + Wedges: Target - Skirt: Thrifted - Sunnies: Thrifed

Today I'm linking up to:
Fashion Friday at Blonde Episodes
Friday Free For All at Five Days Five Ways

Times flies

Time flies when you're having fun. One year ago today, I started this pretty little blog in an effort to step up my personal style. I've tried a lot of new things and made some real changes in my attitude about style and what's going on in my closet.

So, happy birthday my dear little blog!

I hope you've enjoyed the ride thus far. I couldn't have done it without the support and great comments that I get from all of you.

Interesting

I was told the other day that I have "interesting" outfits. This came from a guy in my office that wears plaid button downs and khaki's every day, so I smiled and accepted that as a compliment and went upon my merry business. I will admit that I do dress differently than...pretty much...everyone in my office though. But really, interesting is better than boring any day in my book. I love it! I enjoy trying new things, even if they are a little off the beaten track. So, compliment it is!

I bet if I run into him today, this will be considered another "interesting" outfit.

Hat: Hubby's - Sunnies: Dollhouse - Jacket: Old Navy - Tank + Dress: F21 - Boots: Wanted

Today I'm linking up to:

Whatever, Whenever Wednesday at Rolled Up Pretty

What I Wore at the letter 4

Real Style at Momma Go Round
What We Wore and Made Wednesdays at Rae Gun Ramblings

A splash of spring floral

Scarves are one of the ways in which I incorporate trends that I don't necessarily want to fully buy into. Like gigantic floral print. I've seen the floral pants and dresses, and some...I love. But why not have a floral scarf, then I can add it to any outfit!

Sweater: Old Navy - Scarf: F21 - Striped Jeans: Gap - Flats: DSW - Watch: Thrifted - Sunnies: Dollhouse

Today I'm linking up to:
Monday Mingle at Mom Trends

I love my Green Chucks

Jacket: F21 - Scarf + Pants: Old Navy - T: Target - Green Chucks

Today I'm linking up to:
Fashion Friday at Blonde Episodes
Friday Free For All at Five Days Five Ways

Pink lipstick makes you feel better

What automatically makes you feel better when you're (still) under the weather? Pink lipstick! I don't know what it is about dressing up and putting a little lipstick on, but it automatically makes me feel a little bit better. Here's to a good day!

Sweater: F21 - Tank: Billabong - Watch: Thrifted - Leggings, Socks + Boots: Target 

It smells like Spring

I know it's on it's way. I can smell it. I can see it. And this week is supposed to be filled with 60 and 70 degree days. It's about time, spring. Bring it on.

Top: Urban Outfitters - Bracelet: Target - Pants: Forever 21 - Heels: Nine West

Today I'm linking up to:

What I Wore Wednesday at Transatlantic Blonde

Whatever, Whenever Wednesday at Rolled Up Pretty

What I Wore at the letter 4

Real Style at Momma Go Round
What We Wore and Made Wednesdays at Rae Gun Ramblings

A little bit of old sparkle

I've had this sparkly tank for about 6 years. And although I probably haven't worn it in 5 of those 6 years, I knew holding onto this was a good idea. Six years later I'm wearing it again! Who knew the sparkles would be back in style six years later...

Sparkle tank: Express - Chambray top, Caridgan + Boots: Target - Jeans: Old Navy

The restaurant capital of the world

Hubby and I have been living in Richmond for nine months now, and haven't really enjoyed our time here yet. It's not quite the city that we're used to and enjoy. In Denver and Minneapolis there's just so much to do - from hiking to snowboarding in Colorado to the night life and the music scene in Minneapolis. But unfortunately, Richmond just doesn't have those things. Or if it does, we haven't found them yet.

So, a few weeks ago Hubby and I have decided that we need to accept Richmond for what it is. Which is a pretty bad ass restaurant city. I guess it's something like the #1 city in the country for number of restaurants per capita....whatever that means. All you need to know is that there are a LOT of restaurants in this town. So accept it we did. Now we either have a date night every Friday going out to try a new restaurant, or have a Brunch date on Sunday mornings.  Yesterday was a brunch date to a restaurant called Lulu's. Which was amazing. A little expensive, but absolutely delicious. So with all this eating, we just need to make sure that we don't fall off our working out routine!! 

Here's what I wore to brunch yesterday! 

Today I'm linking up to:
Monday Mingle at Glamamom

FFFF FRiday!

T can't even tell you how excited I am that it's Friday. This has been the longest, busiest week every and I'm looking forward to a little relaxing detox from work. I'm also happy that it's Friday because I don't feel guilty dressing down.  Sweatshirt and leggings anyone?

Leather Jacket, Leggings + Leg Warmers: Target - Sweatshirt: Old Navy - Sneakers: DC Shoes

Today I'm linking up to:
Fashion Friday at Blonde Episodes
    Friday Free For All at Five Days Five Ways

Be OK

Wwwwhhhhew.... I am in need of a break from work. A full month of 12+ hour work days is starting to catch up to me so I didn't have much time (or energy) to think about my outfit today. So a T-shirt and jeans it is.  I styled it up a little bit with a fancier T and some heels, so don't judge me too much! I'm still trying...sort of.

On the positive side, it's going to 80 degrees today. Yes, you heard me. Eighty degrees on March 1st. A girl can get used to this.

T + Wedges: Target - Jeans: GAP