mustard and stripes

Every November my life becomes a bit strange... my work schedule changes to accomodate Nutcracker maddness at the ballet so I work Wednesday-Sunday. As a result I feel a bit off. I can't hang with my friends on the weekend eve's and no one else wants to go out with me on a Monday.... so this becomes a time of nesting and reading (a LOT of reading!) for me. I am currently switching between The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and the A Game of Thrones series by George RR Martin. I just love to curl up with a cup of tea and a book when it is cold and dark out! What are you reading? Any suggestions?

In other news I got this new skirt at Forever 21 (I seriously have a problem! I can't stop shopping there!). Anywho...Obviously, I am seriously obsessed with this mid length style skirt (its all I wear lately! and the color on this one is too perfect!

AND did I mention it's a great skirt to twirl in!
outfit details: skirt and boots: Forever 21, top: American Apparel, tights: Capezio

trouser trial

I got these trousers on a whim this summer at the H&M in NYC.... I saw them on super sale ($10) near the register and couldn't resist.... alas I didn't even bother trying them on and they turned out to be a bit big (particularly in the bum region)..... what's worse is they tend to become droopier while being worn. So, I've concluded that while they are a nice look, these pants need to either find a new owner, or be seriously altered!


they may look okay here, but by the end of the day I was referring to them as my "depend-able pants" (get it....?) anyhow, in much more exciting news (whats more exciting than ill-fitting pants you ask?!) Well, tonight is the first meeting of the "Literary Lasses" a book club that I started! I am very excited/ nervous! I chose for us to read Edgar Allan Poe (in honor of the spooky season at hand) and I have thoroughly enjoyed scaring myself with his tales and am looking forward to hearing input from the other ladies! I'll be sure to take some photos and let you know how it goes!


outfit details: top: Thrifted, pants:H&M. shoes: Target, scarf:gift from Angela

what'cha reading?

so... what'cha been reading lately?  I am a self-proclaimed "avid reader"  and I am always looking for something new to read, as I go through books really quickly, so if you have any good suggestions, let me know!  I love all genres, but I especially like reading classic romance novels during this time of year (the Valentines season)!  

I just inadvertently read two dog related books in a row, the first was The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski, a story about a mute boy who grows up raising dogs and goes through some seriously heavy life changes....it was very sad and moving and made me want to go directly to the pound and adopt every dog I saw!  the 2nd was  The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, which is a story of a modern family told from the point of view of Enzo, the family dog...it is so sweet and seriously laugh out loud funny.  these were both good reads and I give them my stamp of approval, but beware, you may have the urge to adopt every dog you see!

I embroidered this little wheat motif!
a very festive bracelet (have I mentioned I love valentines day?!)

I am going to pick up one of my all time favorite books this evening, Pride and prejudice, by Jane Austen.  It is my go to book, when I am out of new material, and it also fulfills my need for romantic love scenes and beautiful landscapes!  happy reading!

outfit details: skirt: Forever 21, tights:really old (i just refound them!), sweater: gap, shirt: thrifted (embellished by me)