More Weekend Shopping: Forever21, Bobbi Brown, Buckle, Old Navy

I just realized that my shopping ban can't truly go into effect because I have to buy a baby shower gift and a birthday gift for my best friend...but those don't technically count, right? Because I'm buying for other people. Sigh. I will continue to work to not shop for myself. That's the goal.EDIT- would you guys be interested in me having a blog sale? I've been going through my closet and I

Product Rave: L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray & Outfit of the Day

It's HOT in Houston. The weather man predicted that there will be record-breaking highs this week.  Thank goodness for air conditioning (even though it makes me freezing and thus I have to wear layers and bring sweaters everywhere I go.)Today I opted for a top I haven't worn in awhile and a simple black skirt.Ruffled top- Forever 21; Skirt- Target; Shoes- Aldo; Open-Faced Cardigan- Charlotte

The Cost of Style: Can Inexpensive Items Be Just as Stylish? or Are You a Brand Devotee?

I love reading a lot of other blogs because I get inspired by certain trends, the styling of an outfit or an awesome product review.  I enjoy supporting others in the blogging community and learning about their perspective and sense of style.  The blogs I read vary from bloggers who tend to wear more high-end pieces to ones who wear exclusively more affordable items, to some who mix pricier items

Forever 21 Haul- Pretty Skirts and Dresses

Isn't it fun to have an excuse to shop? "It's our anniversary tomorrow," I said to my lovely hubby who agreed to tag along for the adventure.  It's one of our friend's birthdays tonight so I originally was going to the mall to get something for her (happy birthday, Lindsey!) but of course my path led me to Forever 21 and there was no turning back.I always says Forever 21 is a hit and miss store.

Weekend Shopping: Forever 21& Target

Candice and I started off our Saturday with a session at HardCore Pilates (which, once again, was hardcore). Then we headed to Starbucks (we are both obsessed with Skinny Vanilla Lattes) and headed to Rice Village to get pedicures. I usually do my own nails, but it's nice to have my toes done professionally every once in awhile. I don't like to go every week (or even every 2 weeks) but I'll go

OOTD- Wearing Navy & Staying on Track

I always watch (or rather listen) to the Today Show when I get ready for work every morning.I wake up at 7 or 7:15 a.m., turn on my TV, turn the volume way up and listen to the latest news as I shower, style my hair and apply my makeup (it makes me feel like I'm starting my day knowing the top headlines...plus, I feel totally scared when I'm alone in a completely quiet house.)In between Today

OOTD & I Finally Used My Hot Tools Curling Iron

Hello lovely readers! I am absolutely exhausted from Pilates class tonight so I feel fortunate that I took photos of my outfit before I left for work this morning!It's getting warmer here, so I'm very much looking forward to ditching tights soon (though I do like their slimming effect on the legs.) I also cannot wait to wear open-toed shoes again. Bring on the pretty pedicures and awesome heels!

OOTD, The Bachelor Fashions & P90X, Clarisonic Update

Today I wore my new ruffle sleeve top that I blogged about yesterday in my Forever 21 haul. I just love this top. It's a great top because it's comfortable like a tee, but when you take off your cardigan, it doesn't feel like just a plain ol' t-shirt. It still feels put together and pretty. It was gross and rainy here today, so I wore my trusty Express "Editor" pants.Top- Forever 21; Pants-

Forever 21 Haul, OOTD & Ann Taylor

For those of you who don't know, the rodeo is in town right now. We were lucky enough to have a friend score us some tickets into his company's tent for the Saturday night cook-off so we headed over to the rodeo for some good ol' country music and food.By the time we got there, food was limited, so I had about 5 bites of sausage and a dinner roll. I thought to myself, awesome less

The Shoes with the Bow & OOTD's

The shoes have arrived. I came home to a cute white and hot pink bag/box that contained the Paris Hilton shoes I had been anticipating for the last week.They are adorable. The bows are a little crushed from shipping, but I'll fluff them back out with foam inserts.OK so let me say this...the left shoe is a tad bit big and the right shoe fits but is very tight. They are the same size (no mess-ups.

OOTD: Ruffle Sleeves & Leopard Textured Skirt

I had a long/kind of not so great day today so I don't have anything too exciting to post because I am exhausted. But I did love my outfit today, so I'll share that.I wore my new Forever 21 ruffle-sleeved top and it was just too cute for words (well, I thought so)It did lift my mood a bit to see the cute little ruffles.Top-Forever 21; Skirt- Ann Taylor; Necklace- NYLightMetals on Etsy;