May 1st, 2010

Cami, BP by Nordstrom
Dress, vintage and thrifted
Cardigan, Absolutly
Belt, Target
Shoes, Hot Kiss



I just got this belt on clearance at Target. I had been staring at it every time we go to Target and it finally went on sale for $4.50 from $16.99! So excited.

I was tired all day at work. We went to the Sublime concert last night after I picked up a shift at work. It was AHHH-MAZING! So, so, so good. Rome (the new lead singer) did an incredible job.

April 26th, 2010

Cami, BP by Nordstrom
Dress, Frills
Cardigan, Frenchi
Tights, Hue
Shoes, Hot Kiss
Earrings, me!
Belt and hair flower, Forever 21

Schmitty loves getting in all my pictures. He just missed his mommy when I was at work, that's all. :)

April 10th, 2010

Dress, Halogen

Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom

Earrings, Forever 21*

Shoes, American Eagle

*I linked to the earrings, only I have them in gold and corals rather than the silver and blues.

Yesterday was a crappy day overall, so I spent some money on myself with these earrings and a new necklace. I wish I had felt better today, but at least I looked cute!

April 3rd, 2010

Dress, French Connection

Leggings, DKNY Smoothies

Cardigan, Frenchi

Shoes, L.E.I.

Hair, after nap time

This was taken after I came home from a short shift at work and took a nap with the hubs.

April 2nd, 2010

Dress, Old Navy
Belt, Forever21
Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom
Shoes, L.E.I.




It was a gorgeous 82 degrees in Columbus, so out came the sandals and dress! You can tell it was so soon after winter, with my legs in all their white pasteyness, ick. I just spent the day around the house, walking the pups, and finally getting some ice cream from Jeni's*.
 



* Jeni's is probably the best ice cream in the entire world. Absolutely AHHHH-MAZING. If we ever move away from Columbus, I am probably going to miss that place the most.

January 15th, 2010

Cami, Nordstrom rack
Dress, Old Navy
Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom
Belt, Forever 21
Tights, Hue
Socks, Nordstrom
Boots, Steve Madden




I finally worked today, for the first time since last Saturday. I also have this super cute little bobby pin! It's pink rhinestones. Verrry cute! Also, I am in love with these pantyhose! I got them at the Cincinnati Nordstrom, we don't have them at our store. 2 for $14, a steal! They have lots of cute styles too, but they are supposed to be a one time deal, so if you're around a Nordstrom, stop by and check them out! :)

No work

If you work retail in January, you know how slow it is. That being said, I have only worked a few days since the last post. I work again this weekend, so be expecting some updates! For the time being, my girls and I made a trip down the Cincinnati Nordstrom Rack for some splurging. We also hit the Kenwood mall for some more shopping. Here are some goodies I bought!

Shopping day by xxmoniquem featuring Paige Denim jeans

Paige denim: Probably my best deal of the day! Very, very best! First, they started at $189 at the full line stores. They were at the rack for $79.97. They had a 40% off sticker on them. AND my employee discount brought them down to -GET THIS- around $36! AHH! Love it.

Forever 21 Lace dress (only I purchased it in black): $27.90 for my birthday in Cleveland!

Two Lips shows: Found at the Rack for $49.90 plus my discount

Forever 21 bobby pins, floral and rhinestones, $4.50 and $1.50 respectively

I also got three pairs of hose (one Calvin Klein at the Rack for $3.97, then two at Nordstrom for $14 plus discount)

I must say, it was a great shopping day. I haven't been able to do something like that with the girls in so long, since I've moved from Washington! It was great to have a day away, shopping, spending more money than I should have, and being able to spend it with some awesome girlfriends!

First post of 2010!

Technically, this is the first post of 2010 - however, it still contains photos of 2009. This year has flown by! So many wonderful thinks happened in '09 that I am so grateful for. I married an amazing man, moved across country (a couple times!), went back to school. I couldn't have done everything without the support of friends and family. This was a fabulous and fantastic year, I can only hope 2010 is even better than the last.

Now, on to the outfits! :)



Cami, BP by Nordstrom Dress, thrifted/vintage Cardigan, Susina Belt, Target (then altered by me) Tights, Hotsocks Shoes, Merona

This is what I wore to work December 31st, 2009. I just got these shoes from Target, and I am loving them! They came in gray as well (which was the color that I really wanted), but I decided black was a better way to go. Since my puppers decided shoes were delish, especially Mommy's shoes, I have to re-establish my shoe wardrobe. This is my first new pair of black pumps.

(Yes, I almost killed my dog and made him into a coat when I found all the dead pairs of shoes. It was a good 13-15 pairs, I don't even know anymore. We're not just talking heels either, the majority of my flats have been consumed as well. The saddest part of my year for sure.)

Dress and belt, Forever 21
Necklace, Target
Shoes, Merona
Hose, Nordstrom

Needless to say, I was feelin' foxy! If you don't remember, last year I didn't dress up or go out at all for New Years as we just got moved to New Mexico. This year I wanted to do it all! Champagne, dancing, friends. And we did! It was a great night for sure. AND! Check out the backs of these tights - LOVE. Yes, stars up the backseam! Love them. Check out your local Nordstrom, they were only $14!

August 30th, 2009

Cami, Lush
Dress, thrifted
Belt, Target
Cardigan, Nick and Mo
Shoes, from Payless about three years ago. Also the shoes I wore to prom, and my wedding!

Don't ask about the face. Josh said something and I started pouting. Don't remember now what that could have been though!

August 29th, 2009

Dress, Halogen
Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom
Belt, Forever21 (from dress)
Shoes, WalMart


Starting the 1st of September, we have to start wearing hose, leggings, and/or tights to work. I took full advantage of that and wore some dresses and sandals for the last few days!

August 22nd, 2009

Cami, BP by Nordstrom
Dress, Frills
Cardigan, Susina
Leggings, Hue
Shoes, Report
Necklaces, both from Forever 21 (you can't tell because of the quality, but one says "love" the other is a bow with rhinestones all over it)

Yet another crappy picture, not sure what is going on. I am going to have to play with my settings on the camera I think...

August 20th, 2009

Dress, matty m
Cami, Forever 21
Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom
Shoes (even though you can't see them), WalMart gladiator sandals
Necklace, Nadri


First Maxi dress, what do you think? I wasn't too sure about the colors, but after I dyed my hair darker brown (again) it looks really cute! Also, it's a matty m brand, a brand we have at work. We have this same style just different colors right now for $98. I got mine at Marshall's for $15 on clearance! Yahhh!

I also don't know why the picture is such crappy quality... weird!

Outfits I have missed!

I am posting a couple outfits that I haven't been able to post due to not having my computer. I finally figured out how to upload things on Josh's computer, and actually find them again!

Valentine's day!

Do you like the no shoes? I have a pair of black peep-toe sling backs that I was going to wear, but I made dinner and we ate it at our coffee table, so there was no need for shoes!

Dress, altered by me. I've had the dress for about 7 years, it was a 50s style skirt with tulle underneath. Jewelry, from Ross

Close up of makeup and hair. :) And a great picture of the puppy attacking my face.

Happy birthday to me!!

Tube-top, Wet Seal Cardigan, Absolute Jeans, Hudsons Sandals, from Khols
Necklace, Forever 21
Earrings, Nordstrom BP
Nails&toes, An Affair with Red Square by OPI






Saturday the 24th was my 21st birthday!! We celebrated on the 25th, because Josh didn't have to work that night. During the day on my actual birthday, I went to a basketball game with Josh, which was a lot of fun!



I had some great times, it was really a great birthday. Since I just moved a month ago, and just got a job about three weeks ago, it's safe to say I haven't made that many friends yet, so it was just Josh and I. Which wasn't bad, I do love my boy, but I def missed my friends and family.


To add to the frustration of the day, my cell phone decided to stop working. Really, there was no reason for it, it just stopped connecting. Weird stuff. But it started working again this morning, random, huh?!


Some drama went along with my birthday dress that I made a blog about, and we won't go into that. The short story, I couldn't wear it, which made me very sad. So instead, I wore this outfit when we hit the casino to celebrate on the 25th!





We went to Ruidoso, to the casino out there. We hit the bar first, and got a drink. Then we went to loose some money! And that we did. Haha, it wasn't much, I think he ended up spending like $57, all of it birthday money from family. After that, we went to the bar again, and got some more drinks and some food! After that, we hit the arcade and then went home. I passed out in the car. Good 21st birthday? Yes. Yes it was.


Drunks for the night:
2 vodka Rockstars
1 Black Opal
1 Lifesaver
1 Sex with an Alligator shot

Dress, French Connection
Shoes, from Payless forever ago
Necklace, Forever21
Sash, from my bestie back home!

That's my brother.. he's more like a cousin.

Scarf, BP by Nordstrom
Dress, Susina (by Nordstrom)
Shoes, unknown, from Khols!
Nail and toes, An Affair with Red Square by OPI
Earrings, Chanel

It was a beautiful day today in the New Mexico.. 70 and sunny! Mmm, once I get back to Ohio, I am going to miss winters like this. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 75 and sunny. Ahhh, I love it.


Josh and I had to run some errands today before he went to work. So we got dressed and went into town! Got some grocieries and vitamins and good stuff like that.


We also got the puppy a new toy! I think it's safe to say that he enjoys it.

Last day!

Jacket, BP by Nordstrom
Scarf, Unknown
Dress, Forever 21
Cardigan, Unknown (From Ross!)
Tights, Spanx
Shoes, Steve Madden
Jewelry, Nadri necklace and Chanel earrings

Here we go, kids! Last day of work before the big move. And this little outfit is what I wore!


In the mean time, life has been wild. Throwing all sorts of things at me before the move, but the biggest has got to be the weather. It's been in the 20s all week and snowy. We've got about 6 inches at my house. Normally I LOVE the show. But this week, not so much. It's supposed to get worse this weekend, and I have to pick up Josh from the airport on Sunday. I haven't been able to get out of the driveway the last two days. Thank goodness my daddy has a big ol' SUV and could take me to work! :)


I'm going to try my hardest to post while jobless!

Follow the Egg!

Cami, BP by Nordstrom
Dress, Forever 21
Leggings, Frenchi
Cardigan, BP by Nordstrom
Shoes, from Walmart
"Love" Necklace, Forever 21


These shoes are so similar to the other black pointy shoes that I have no idea where I purchased, but they have studs on them! And, I got them from Wal-Mart over a year ago. For like 5 bucks. It's pretty insane, but they are comfy!


My brother tried to ruin the picture by jumping in front of it. He failed! But that is the reason for my expression and my hand sticking out for no reason. Mwahahhaa. I win.

All if yo face.

Dress, Forever 21
Belt, Target and altered by me
Fishnets (they are nude!) , DKNY
Socks, Nordstrom
Shoes, Steven Madden



I got the hair cut on Tuesday! Getting it dyed tomorrow by my friend from high school, Katy. Really excited to see what it's going to look like! I am really loving it, it's still long enough that I can put it back or curl it, but it's short enough that it doesn't bug the crap outta me like it has been.


It was warm when I went to work today. But when I was walking to my car after work... whoa, was it cold!

I don't think we're on the same page..

Cami, Forever21
Dress, Frills by Nordstrom
Top, Forever21
Tights, Spanx
Bracelets, Forever21
Necklace, Nadri
Shoes, Charlotte Russe

These are the shoes I was talking about yesterday, the uber-cheap ones that boggled my mind by their comfort. They were a grand total of $6.24 plus tax. I wore them all day at work. I am on my feet all day, and with new heels, no matter the brand, I usually have to change shoes mid-shift. I was amazed. I don't think my other pair that I got are going to be as lucky.

My brothers are cage fighters.

Dress, thrifted then altered by me!
Long sleeve tee, Forever 21
Belt, Target
Shoes, Rampage



I felt mighty foxy today. This dress used to be a 50s style circle skirt/dress with a tulle petticoat underneath and everything. I ripped the tulling out, then took the skirt in to make it a pencil dress! I loved how it turned out!! Everyone else did too!


P.S. I finally got my voice back today. Which means they let me stay at work all day! :)


P.S.S. I know I vowed to never buy cheap shoes just because they were cheap. I ended up walking out of Charlotte Russe today with two pairs of shoes. For $13 total. AND THEY WERE COMFORTABLE. Insane, yes?