{ when I have a few pennies to spare... }

{ blouse, jacket, trousers, heels }

 

I haven't been clothes shopping in quite some time, and I must say, I miss that rush of trekking home with a bag full of new goodies! It's not a huge priority for the moment, as I have many other things to take care of first (like getting an apartment), but when I dooo have a few pennies to spare, I definitely plan to hit up Miss Dorothy Perkins. I always find such great deals on this site, though I've never actually purchased from them before. Does anyone have any first hand experience with the quality of their items? I'll admit, $57 for a blouse sounds a little steep for me, personally, because I typically buy that kind of thang from H&M or the Nordstrom Rack where you can usually find decent deals around $30. But! Who knows. Sometimes ya just have to shine your shoes.

 

Just in case you were a wonderin', there is a reason that I've been spending some time window shopping online lately...I'll be filling all of you in tomorrow, so be sure to check back :).

 

Thanks for stopping in guys. I hope you have a marvelous Monday. lovelovelove.

 

-C

 



{ rise and shine }

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Oh, heavens.

The cold weather and my soft sheets and cushy pillows are all urging me to crawl back into bed for a few more hours with a good movie and my cup of coffee.

What I would give.

Unfortunately, I'm getting dressed to grab the bus downtown for a day at the (leasing) office where I work a couple of days a week for some steady income.

My boy came in over the weekend to celebrate some amazing news with me. I cannot wait to share with you guys the details of how my life is about to get all kinds of crazy and different. Stay tuned later this week. I have so much to catch you up on!

Hope you all are having a more energetic Monday than I am. If you can, stay huddled under those blankets just a little longer and relish the morning for me. I'm already officially jealous.

lovelovelove.

-C

{ wanna know a secret? }

I got lots of sweet compliments on this little ensemble that I wore to The Everygirl Contributors party at The Bedford the other night, and I just thought I had to share the little secret.

I'm dressed head to toe in Target, y'all.

The only part of that that embarrasses me is that I hate wearing head to toe of any store. I always feel like such a dork walking into H&M because half the time I look like the mannequin. #needtogetoutmore.

Anyway, this stuff is awesome. The leather panel leggings were $30, as was the top, and the shoes were actually on sale for $20, I believe. I did, however, mix things up by throwing in my Blair Ritchey Mini Lulu in pale pink. I really love all of Blair's pieces (I mean, who doesn't?). 

Shop the look here:

{leather panel leggings, white blouse, snakeskin pumps, blair ritchey mini lulu}

Something neato is happening today that I don't want to share with you just yet...but fingers crossed I can soon! Just send good vibes, please :).

I'm heading to Cincinnati this weekend which I am so.excited.for. 

I think a little weekend away from work, the hustle and bustle, a few brewskis and glasses of wine with old friends, and quality time with Trevor is just what the doctor ordered.

Have an awesome weekend guys. Thanks so much for stopping in. lovelovelove.

-C

{ black & white. oh, and I need coffee }

I'm not sure there's any other color palette quite as timeless and striking as black and white. Thanks to a couple of recent client projects, my love for this classic color combo has been reignited in full force. I'm still deciding whether I plan to go more neutral in my (imaginary) Chicago apartment, or if I'll embrace a mass of colors, playing up the feminine because I have a distinct feeling it will be my last apartment where I don't have to live with a stinkin' boy. 

It's chilly and crisp out here, and maaan I'd love to stay tucked under my covers with a good book and a cuppa tea. Alas, I will be working downtown from 9-6 followed directly by a meeting at a clients house. We are installing their design next week and let's just stay we still have loootsa work to do. But we will do it. Because we're baller.

Either way, it's gonna be a long day folks. Fill up my coffee cup.

Thanks so much for stopping in. lovelovelove.

-C

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