Here we are

0 days to go!

It's done! I got up this morning, got dressed, and did a happy little dance. Not only is it the day of Love but it's also the end of my journey. I decided on a party dress and sequins for V-day...why not?

Lessons that I've learned this year: I can do anything if I try (except maybe give up dessert), although beautiful clothes are awesome...sweats and tees are just as awesome, supportive friends and family made this year tolerable (extra kisses to Jangmee, Nick, and Bean), and time really does fly when you are having fun. I can't say that I've changed my ways but I'm certainly more aware of the things I own and appreciate what I have. So here's to a new year of new adventures and challenges. Now, let's shop?

And then there were two, one

Two, One, ...

I know what I want. I could really use a new wallet. After denying myself of running around Philly and buying whatever I want, it all comes down to a wallet. It's obvious to me that I need absolutely nothing else:) Next weekend in NYC, I will be making a beeline to Smythson and getting the wallet I've always wanted.

This weekend was a home renovation weekend. Lots of trips to home improvement stores and getting paint on everything I own. In a couple of weeks I will have an almost new kitchen and a new wallet..things are looking up and up.

Casual Friday

3 more days to go!

It's the last weekend of my little adventure:) I'm thinking about my last outfit of the year. To me it has to special...maybe something over the top? In high school I would wear old prom dresses to class just for the hell of it. To me, I never needed a reason to go all out. Most people wait for special occasions or memorable events for extraordinary attire...but I say everyday is a special occasion. Why not wear a party dress during the day? Or sequins to the grocery store? Let me ponder those thoughts while I put on my super casual Friday outfit of jeans and a sweater:)

LBD

4 more days to go!

My last black dress of the year. I've been dying to throw on a dress for forever now and I guess now is as good of a time as ever. A denim blazer should keep me slightly warmer:) I have a feeling these last 4 days are going to fly by...

Bottom of the barrel

5 more days to go!

I'm wearing a sweater with a cartoon bunny embroidered on the front along with 'Sweet Love', flanked by red hearts. Hmmm...I think I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here. Why is it so damn cold?!?! I think it's affecting my brain functions. I seriously stood in front of the mirror for an hour this morning putting on outfit after outfit and then trying to psych myself to walk outside with my cute outfits on. But why is it so damn cold?!? At the last second, I threw on this sweater and ran out the door. 'Is there a cartoon bunny on your sweater?' a friend asked. Why, yes there is.

Woohoo! 5 days left:)

Cold Snap

6 more days to go!

Oh, snap. It's effing cold again. I thought Puxatawny (is that how you spell his name?) didn't see his shadow. Isn't that suppose to mean instant warmth? The thing I learned most during this experience is how much weather influences what I wear. I thought I could be one of those girls who can get up every morning and put on heels and a nice dress and do my hair and makeup and throw on accessories and walk around the city all day in stilettos, but that's a lot to ask for. I see that girl every morning at the train station and she's absolutely gorgeous and so well put together but I don't know how she does it. When it's hot out, I can't even stand putting on a bra. And when it's cold, I can barely change out of my pj's. Plus, I'm not a makeup girl and the only jewelry I ever wear are the ones that I never take off. As much as I adore shoes, I can't stand the thought of them trekking through salted sidewalks or through dirty Philly puddles.

So this morning, the wind was going a bit crazy...there's obviously no point in doing my hair. And the only thing that keeps me warm is lots of layers. So it was lots of layers and jeans. I saw 'that girl' again at the train station this morning. She was wearing, I kid you not, 5 inch strappy sandals and a knee length silk dress, makeup flawless, hair perfection. I was cold just staring at her. Did I say staring? I meant glancing, that sounds way less creepy. I'll admit that I'm just a little jealous:)

One Week!

7 more days to go!

It's the last week!!! YAY! Part of me is sad to see it go but most of me is happy it's almost over. Plus, the weather decided to be nice to me today and warm up above freezing. Melted ice patches means I can wear heels again and be my 'normal' height.

I'm still finding things in my closet that I've not worn yet, like today's outfit: a jewel toned top and a tweed side zip jacket. I don't plan on attempting another year of no shopping, but I think it might be a good idea to wear everything in it...