K.I.S.S.

all items remix'd
sweater: Uniqlo
pants: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd
necklace: AE
belt: Gap

On yet another chilly day, I thought I would keep it simple.

Any excuse

all items remix'd
top: Gap
cardi: J. Crew
skirt: Loft
boots: Anthro
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
necklace: gift'd
belt: Anthro
tights: Loft

I really love the two pair of high boots I got this season. I have a feeling I will be wearing them a lot this month. I like wearing skirts and the boots definitely add a warm factor. This is the first real winter since 2003 I have worn clothes other than scrubs to work so I am going to find any excuse to wear the boots!


This yellow cardi has been surprisingly versatile. I've worn it quite a few times in the past couple months.


I've worn this skirt even more!

Stay warm on this chilly Thursday :)

Smart shopping

all items remix'd
sweater: Old Navy
cords: J. Crew
booties: Old Navy
scarf: H&M
belt: Gap

I went to Old Navy with the intention of looking for some loose-fitting, modest, summery clothes for India. Instead, I came home with two long-sleeved shirts and two short skirts (yes, they are the same style, different colors). Fortunately they were an extra 40% and paid with a gift card. I also returned some impulse online purchases from Target. So I actually came out ahead today!

1.11.11

I thought I would highlight my day with eleven photos, in honor of the date! {Days at work are sometimes hard to find inspiration so I did the best I could.}

1.

Having some tea instead of coffee to start my day.

2.

Getting dressed for work.
all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
cardi: Ann Taylor
skirt: Old Navy
boots: Anthro
earrings: James Avery
tights: Loft (?)

3.

Realizing I've worn this skirt many times over.

4.

Going to work.

5.

A sight familiar to everyone, I am sure.

6.

My typical view.

7.

Having a little treat.

8.

Good dental hygiene is important.

9.

A little highway bokeh. Um, no officer, I was not taking photographs and driving at the same time!

10.

Breakfast for dinner.

11.

A little love from the hubs.

Brrr....

all items remix'd
top, cardi, jeans, scarf: Gap
booties: Old Navy
earrings: gift'd

I bought all these Gap basics over the last few years. I am not sure why Gap hasn't been inspiring me lately.

This week is going to be our week of winter this year. Highs in 40s, lows in 20s-30s. Makes me want to hibernate! Unfortunately, that's not an option. So I guess I need to get out some more warm sweaters!

Week in photos

2011 will be the fourth year I have done the photo-of-the-day project. I love this type of documentation.


On Monday the hubs and I enjoyed the day off together.


On Tuesday the peanut brought a little sunshine into my life.


On Wednesday I appreciated the beauty of the everyday.


On Thursday we got a little creative. I love this photo - can you believe I barely even Photoshopped it!


On Friday I appreciated the beauty of the Texas sky.


On Saturday I found some textures.


On Sunday I wrapped myself up in a warm scarf - I am going to enjoy the winter weather we will be having this upcoming week!

Weekend casual

top: Anthro
tank: Old Navy, remix'd
cardi: Target, remix'd
jeggings: Uniqlo, remix'd
boots: Anthro, remix'd
earrings: Francesca's, remix'd

We had a pretty quiet weekend to start off the year. On Saturday night I went to Pinot's Palette with a bunch of girls and we ate some yummy food, drank a little wine and created our interpretation of Van Gogh's Starry Night.

I really enjoyed painting and found it to be very therapeutic.


all items remix'd
shirt, jacket, jeans: Gap
sweater, booties: Old Navy
beanie: H&M (new)

{Sorry for the blurry photo; forgot to change the aperture when I handed the camera over to the hubs!} Last night after cooking dinner at home, Joe and I headed to Discovery Green to check out Red Bull ILLume, an exhibition of some really incredible adventure sports photography.



I have had these jeans forever. I love their soft, broken-in feel.

I am glad to be off today. Its nice to slowly ease back into working life!

The road to Mysore

In almost one month (33 days to be exact), I will be leaving on a jet plane to Mysore, India. I know it sounds like a random place to visit, but this journey is not just for fun; it will be to broaden my yoga practice. I practice Ashtanga yoga with Yannis here in Houston and have for, well, a pretty long time. I would say between 5-7 years, give or take. I will be practicing at the pattabhi jois ashtanga yoga institute for almost seven weeks.

When I got laid off from my job in November, the hubs and I discussed what my plans should be while looking for another job. Fortunately he just found a job when I was losing mine so we weren't in dire straits. One thing he mentioned was looking into going to India. We had talked to E&R, some yogis (and our instructors and friends) who go to India on a regular basis and they really encouraged us to look into it. Since the shala requires students to be there for at least a month, we decided now would be a good time for me to go. When else would I have an undetermined time off from work? So we booked my ticket on miles and got my Indian visa.

Fast forward to the middle of December. I received a call from my old work, wanting me to return on a part-time basis. They were also agreeable to me leaving for almost 2 months (unpaid leave, of course). And now I am planning a trip of a lifetime!

Currently I have been focusing on practicing as much as possible. At the shala, practice is from Sunday to Friday, with Saturdays and moon days off. I have slowly been getting my body used to practicing 6 days a week, although it's been difficult. On Monday I am having lunch with another yogi friend who travelled to India last year to pick her brain. From what I understand, the dress is very conservative, so I am going to have to rethink my summer wardrobe (the temperatures will be warm - upwards of 100 degrees! and dry, but tanks and shorts are frowned upon). I am also going to be getting some immunizations on Monday as well.

Please bear with me and my blog as we begin this journey!

TGIF

shirt: Anthro
cardi: M+O, remix'd
pants: Anthro
boots: Anthro, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: Collignon Designs, remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

Random thoughts on this first Friday of the new year:
-I haven't had to say TGIF in 2 months...returning to work was a bit of a shock to my system, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been.

-This is the first Friday we have been home in 2 weeks. I like getting back into our routine of yoga after work and hanging out after.

-I didn't realized that almost my whole outfit was from Anthro until I wrote it down. I blame all those Anthro-loving blogs out there.

Enjoy your weekend!

LBD

all items remix'd
dress: CK
sweater: Gap
shoes: Taryn Rose
earrings: gift'd
necklace: boutique in H-town
tights: Loft
belt: H&M

I have decided that Thursdays will be designated to wearing heels. I used to wear them all the time, but since becoming more serious about my yoga practice, I found that they tighten up my hamstrings and make certain poses more difficult. Since I don't have practice until Friday evening, I figured one day won't hurt. I was smart, however, and brought a back-up pair of flats with me to work, which I changed into after lunch. Anyone who says heels are more comfy than flats is lying (I know, I used to feel that way!).


This dress has gotten a lot of use for work, but I find I don't wear it in my "normal life" because I feel it's a bit too conservative. Any suggestions on how to "hip" it up would be welcome.

Twice as nice

top: Anthro
cardi: M+O, remix'd
pants: J. Crew, remix'd
shoes: Marc Jacobs, remix'd
earrings: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
necklace: M+O, remix'd

This outfit is basically a different version of yesterday's. And with the same sweater. I am guilty of buying multiples of the same item in different colors, especially when I like them, or when they are really cheap. That was the case of this cardi. I am still a bit sad that Martin+Osa closed - they carried some fun clothes and jewelery, like this necklace I am wearing!

This blouse was yet another extra-25% purchase from Anthro last month. I think I have had my fill of shopping...for now.

Back to the grind

all items remix'd
shirt: Loft
cardi: M+O
pants: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd

After a two-month long hiatus from my job, I returned to work today, hence the hastily snapped outfit photo. I am glad to be back in the workforce...sort of. Luckily it's only 4 days/week for now so I can ease into things :)


There's something to be said about a crisp white button down. One with ruffles is even better in my book!

Pebbled, Primped and Berry-Stitched

sweater: Gap, remix;d
skirt: Anthro
leggings: AA, remix'd
boots: Anthro
sunnies: Dsquared, remix'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs, remix'd
bag: Gucci, remix'd

I couldn't resist the extra 25% sale at Anthro - I bought in-store as well as online. I had these boots on my wishlist, but they were out-of-stock for a long time. When they popped back during the sale, I had to buy them, even though I had just bought these boots:

all items remix'd
dress: Target
cardi: Banana
boots: Anthro
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Bitten by SJP
pashmina: NYC
bag: Gucci
tights: Anthro

I have very muscular calves and was pleasantly surprised by the fit of both of these boots.


I bought these leggings from American Apparel about 3 years ago but didn't start wearing them until last year. Now I want more! They are perfect to wear with boots and to make short things more wearable.

Today is the last day of my extended vacation. I have been lucky to have the hubs as my outfit photog. Saves so much time than getting the tripod out! We saw The King's Speech, which was a great film. Tomorrow I am returning (part-time) to the job that I was laid off from at the beginning of November. It's bittersweet...I am glad to be employed but I really enjoyed the time off. Did you have to work today?

Week in photos

Our last day back in Boston we had to eat at one of Joe's favorite places.


I had to use some of my Christmas GCs immediately.


Hanging out with the peanut.


I absolutely love this photo. What a smile!


It's been over 10 years since I have spent NYE with my besties from high school. I love them!


Rest and recovery on New Year's Day. The hubs got me a new laptop for Christmas!


We went to La Mexicana for brunch yesterday. I couldn't believe how beautiful and blue the sky was!

The first

all items remix'd
tank: Old Navy
cardi: Express
jeans: Gap
booties: Boutique 9
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
neckaces: Collingnon Designs
belt: Gap

We've been having some fabulous cool, sunny weather this weekend. We spent the better part of yesterday and today soaking in the sun, eating some good food, and hanging out with our friends.


These are the most comfy pair of jeans that I currently own. I like that they can be dressed up or down.

I am so happy tomorrow is another day off. I start back at work on Tuesday after 2 months off...so not ready.

Happy 2011!

all items remix'd
top: from Milan
jeans: Chip and Pepper
shoes: Tory Burch
jacket: F21
earrings: gift'd
bag: Gucci

We rang in the new year with some of my dear friends from high school in Austin. We had a fabulous time (even though we had to wait 2 hours to hail a cab to bring us home!) and stayed up way too late, which is why I am going to bed soon. Here's to a great year!