working wardrobe | running late

top&skirt: JCrew / shoes: Tory Burch

You know you wake up early when you feel behind waking up at 4:30AM. New 8-5 work day everyday dictates that yoga practice needs to be completed by 7:30 at the latest which means yoga needs to start before 6. I like to be up at least an hour before practicing so my body can warm up a bit. The things we do for our practice...

In other news, I finally got my hair did! Not having my bangs in my eyes feels much better :)

working wardrobe | haircut, please

top&boots: Anthro / cardi: Gap / skirt: Old Navy / jewelry: gift'd / tights: Loft

Wearing pink always makes the day go faster :)

And I am in dire need of a haircut. I love the bangs, but they require some maintenance! Luckily Saturday is the day.

weekday casual | MDNA (and a good hair day)

top&jeans: Uniqlo / booties: DV by Dolce Vita / bracelets: Tiffany's, gift'd & Chan Luu
Although we were sad to leave NYC on Tuesday, we have lots going on this week. I actually took Wednesday and today off from work, mainly because we were seeing Madonna last night!


I obsessively bought pre-sale VIP tickets back in February, which were insanely costly, but you only live once, right?


The VIP tickets included a pre-party with food, drinks as well as a "swag" bag that had inside a tee, program, as well as sample of her new perfume.


Our seats were unfortunately not in the "golden triangle" but in the 3rd row.


She looked and sounded amazing!


And I have never gotten more compliments on my hair, from friends at the show as well as FB peeps after I posted my pics.

finally Friday

top&skirt: JCrew / cardi: Target / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
These early days this week have been great because I feel like I have more time in the evening to get things done; however, the week itself has felt loooong...mainly because I have been to the office everyday since last Tuesday, and that includes driving to and from Austin. So looking forward to a restful weekend!


One thing about keeping track of daily outfits - they are daily self-portraits as well. This tank has lasted me through super short hair, super "blonde" hair and now bangs!

Here's to a fantastic and restful weekend.

got bangs?

I purposefully waited until after Burning Man to schedule some pampering with my hair stylist and colorist. Bangs have been a major obsession this year and I finally worked up the courage to cut them. I think I like it...a lot.

weekend casual

all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
vest: CR
skirt: Old Navy
booties: Target
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd
necklace: gift'd
bag: Gucci. gift'd

The first full weekend of the year was nice and relaxing for us. Unfortunately the hubs had to work Saturday night so I took the opportunity to eat and watch Melancholia with a friend. I guess I had high expectations because it received many rave reviews, but I am not sure I really liked it. Without giving too much away, it's definitely a movie a person would either love or hate. The hubs would probably have been asleep within the first 10 minutes!


all items remix'd
top: Loft
skirt: Anthro
sandals: Old Navy

Tired of this skirt yet? I am not! I packed away all my shorts, since being January and all, but yesterday the temps were in the high 70s and so humid. Yes, definitely evidence of global warming, my friends. Wearing a skirt and tee were my next best options.


The only thing I had planned this week is getting my hair colored. I think it's been over 2 months since I last went in and I was desperately in need to color the white hairs! Megan recently wrote an excellent post about hair that I highly recommend, especially if you are thinking about changing yours.


I was also not kidding when I said I was going to remix and rewear my clothes. I've decided not to take myself or my clothes too seriously this year and wear what is fun and makes me happy.

What a difference a few inches makes

The last time my hair was cut was in February, before I left for India.
It was short, mostly for ease of care while I was away. When I returned I decided to grow out some of the layers but still keep a short length (I cannot deal with the maintenance of really long hair). Inspired by the lovely megan mae, I finally got a short bob.

I love it!

all items remix'd except for necklace
dress: Gap
sandals: B. Makowsky
sunnies: Dsquared
necklace: lindadearie via Etsy

Besides a new 'do, I am also sporting a new necklace I bought from Linda. I saw her wearing one and when I found out she actually made them, knew I had to have one too. She will custom make one to any colors you like, so go check her out!

Siete: Happy Summer!

7/30
all items remix'd except for necklaces
9+5+11
sunnies as a headband: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
single strand: India
rest: Calypso for Target

I love having longer days in the summer but I wonder if the extended light is making it more difficult for me to sleep at night. I usually love crawling in bed and falling asleep almost immediately but it hasn't been happening this week. That's why I forced myself to get up early this morning. Hopefully that will wear me out!

You probably can't even tell I went to my hair stylist yesterday! Actually, to be more specific, I went to my colorist. He evened out the color and got rid of my roots. My hair is still lighter than my natural color but I definitely prefer the caramel brown over the really light color. Since I want to grow out some of the layers, they suggested I be patient and wait a bit longer.

Finally, I wanted to try out the pencil skirt in a more casual fashion, to extend the wearability of said item. I think I succeeded, and it's actually more comfortable than a mini to me. (And I have cheated a little bit on the no-shopping thing. I went to Target last week and saw a few Calypso necklaces on sale so I couldn't resist.) Yeah for remixing!

{Hmmm, seems like I had a lot to say this morning. Maybe I just have a lot on my mind, which is why I can't sleep!}

Cinco: Bright Sunshine-y Day

5/30
2 + 11
12 tank: Old Navy
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

I used to think I shouldn't wear yellow because of my skin tone. Now I am obsessed with all things bright and yellow, especially for the summer. I figured a tank would be a good place to start out.


My hair has been growing out since it was last cut before I left for India. I'm not quite sure what I am going to do with it just yet but it's getting to the length where it's starting to drive me a little crazy. I'm thinking I am going to grow out some of the layers a go for a short bob. Going to see my stylist tomorrow, so we'll see what happens!

Notice anything different?

top: J. Crew outlet
pants: Express, remix'd
shoes: Geox, remix'd

This top was purchase back in August when we were in Maine, but this is the first time it's been worn. But I'm not talking about the top :)

Allergies still kicking my butt and the humidity is even worse!

19

Sorry for being a day late. This is technically the outfit of yesterday.
2 + 12 + 26
earrings: old, remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

I have actually worn this combination before,just styled a bit differently. As you can see, my hair is getting a bit bigger and I am due for a cut. Haven't decided if I want it shorter or to grow into a little bob...

Back on track

My schedule has been thrown off a bit this weekend with the family festivities and the what-not. Fortunately I actually had Monday AND today off, which has given me plenty of time to recover. I am driving to the Metroplex to work and stay with the 'rents, which is going to throw the schedule off again, but it's all good.

all items remix'd
top: UO
shorts: Gap
shoes: Miss Trish for Target
shades: Tom Ford
scarf: Loft
bag: Gucci

Yesterday the hubs and I were hanging out, doing our usual Monday thing. I went to see, embarrassingly enough, Eclipse with a friend...it was only ok. Some lines were amusing and the action was pretty good when there was action, but it dragged on for too long. The hubs would never be able to sit through 2 hours of that crap!

After the movie, I switched dates back to the hubs and we went out for some tapas.
Nothing beats some good food with the one you love!

Today I finally got my hair colored and cut! I decided to change from the red to a bit lighter...my summer 'do.

Before
After
I am diggin' the new highlights!

And what I wore:
all items remix'd
top: Gap
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Life Stride
shades: Tom Ford

OOTD (finally)

Since I have graduated from wearing scrubs to wearing regular clothes to work, I have been trying to incorporate my "casual" wardrobe into my "working" wardrobe. I want to wear clothes I like to work as well as to play!

all items remix'd
top: Patrick Robinson for Target
pants: Express
shoes: Life Stride
earrings: James Avery
belt: Nordstrom Rack

This is what I wore to breakfast with my birthday boy. The Patrick Robinson line with Target has been one of my favorite collaborations (right behind the amazing Liberty of London patterns!). And I figured out that tucking in the tunic made it perfect to wear to work!

all items remix'd except the belt
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Aldo
belt: Gap
tights: Hue

I am in serious need of a haircut. My hair doesn't necessarily grow that much longer but it gets that much fluffier! I have an appointment on Tuesday (we get that extra day off for the holiday instead of tomorrow)...can't come too soon!

Hump day

all items remix'd
top: Ann Taylor
skirt: J. Crew
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd

I love this skirt because I can wear it without having to wear tights and still not worry about flashing anyone at work!

I'm not sure what my hair is doing these days...I seriously need a haircut but am trying to extend the time between going to my stylist. Have a great day!

A rare event

I work 2 Saturdays each month, so I love months with 5 weekends, like this one, because then I have 2 Saturdays off in a row! I could get used to this!Top: J. Crew, remix'd
cardi: Express, remix'd
jeans: Gap, remix'd
shoes: Via Spiga, remix'd
shades: Dsquared, remix'd

I am going to get my hair cut this morning. I think I am going to ask David, my stylist, to chop it even shorter. I really need a new summer 'do!

Hair cut day!

The biggest problem with having short hair is that it grows out! And sometimes when it grows out, it has a life of its own (see below)I'm not sure what is going on with my expression, but what really bugged me was the wings growing out of the side of my head! Luckily David had an opening at lunch today and the wings were removed!He didn't really take that much length off the top, though. Maybe next time I'll go for a complete pixie look!

Haircut!

2009 08 22 photo
Originally uploaded by eekachinski35

I love having short hair, but it seems to grow faster :)! So the time in between haircuts has to be shorter as well. Since we are flying out to Cali for a wedding next weekend, I figured I should have a new 'do for the trip! I love the way it looks here because the back hasn't gotten too long...just give it a couple weeks!

We had a girls' dinner last night...one of my friends is going through a rough patch with her hubby and we spent most of the night talking about it. I hope she is doing ok today and am sending her much love in my thoughts!

And I am off for Craft Sunday with Tingaling! Since I got home very late last night I just wasn't feeling yoga this morning, so am doing a bit of laundry and cleaning up a bit before I head off!

Call me sassy

I got my haircut! And not a trim, a much shorter and sassier do! Sometimes I forget how much I love short hair until I get inspired by something, usually a photo in a magazine. And snip snip snip. I love that David can pretty much do anything to my hair and make it look great!

In other news, yesterday Yannis pushed me to drop back into backbend from standing without any help! Granted, the first time I didn't listen to what he said to do and hit my head on my mat, but I did it at least 2 more times! I am so excited about it. Now I am not sure if it's related, but the sassy short hair cut may have been my motivation ;)

Redder is better

I love my new hair color. Luis just did an overall color of red. Since I already had hightlights in my hair some sections are lighter than others. I definitely like the darker color, although I feel I have to wear more makeup because the contrast between my hair and skin is greater. We'll see how long that lasts!

Epiphany

The last time Luis P (Tova's) colored my hair, I didn't get it cut. He did blow it dry afterwards and, with no seeming effort at all, my hair and it's new color looked fabulous. As I was resigning myself to the fact that my hair would only look good after I went to my stylists, Luis let me in on a secret. "It's in the hair dryer," he confidently told me. "Really?!?!" I didn't quite believe him.

But I did need a new one and put it on my wish list for Christmas. Santa, a.k.a. Joe my main squeeze, always gives me what I want and I had my new Elchim hair dryer for the new year. At first I didn't think it was all that. My hair was definitely drying faster, but otherwise, did not notice too much difference.

Well, these past couple weeks I have actually been showering and getting ready for work at the gym (I had been slacking on my morning workouts for a bit). I brought my old dryer to the gym because the gym ones REALLY stink. And I discovered that my old faithful, like the gym dryers, really sucked!! I couldn't dry my hair at all!! The new one was actually doing a fantastic job and I didn't even realize it!

So the moral of the story is: Always listen to your colorist. They know.