****If I Were A Machine...****

 ....I'd be about as rusty as "Mimsie" my Subaru.  I don't get manicures, I couldn't bear allowing someone to touch my feet (I'm insanely ticklish), my job is about as brutal on my skin as an hour spent in an arctic climate and I on average visit the salon once a year.  Well, after the holiday season came to an end I finally managed to get off my ass and take myself in for some routine maintenance. Me and my mom drove ourselves through the second snow storm of the season a weekend or two ago in one hilariously slippy ride to our joint appointment.  I enjoyed a nice glass of wine, got my hair relaxed and chopped off a few inches. Also squeezed in a quick eyebrow taming. Once we got back home I ran and grabbed a slew of much needed beauty essentials, gave myself  a manicure (yeah despite the clearer mind thanks to the groomed hair my new outlook did not lead me to a manicurist...lol) and when I returned to work on Monday I felt like a completely new person.  But as usual that only lasted about a day and once thrown back into my regular schedule my ends look as ratty as a shaggy coat on a stray dog, my nails are once again jagged and uneven and although my skin is more moisturized and softer than normal, its back to feeling dry and itchy. Now I don't even feel like I had the beauty and I am beginning to wonder why I don't stay on top of important things such as keeping my hands from feeling like Brillo pads. 

Any who, I wore this out over the weekend as it was unseasonably warm. I have been living in this sweater from Express ever since I got it and was really made to see that they did not have it in any other color left. I also discovered that my shorts fit a bit more snug than usual so I have once again started Pilates and Yoga. I would love to take classes at a studio but am currently so appreciative of the multitude of lessons for free thanks to On Demand.  Nothing beats being twisted into uncomfortable positions or making awkward, I can't believe this bitch on tv isn't sweating after this 45min long lesson face while in the comforts of your own living room.

(Sweater-Express, Clutch-R EM, Shorts-H&M, Boots-Steve Madden, Jewelry- Naughty Baubles/Vintage)

Hope your week is going well and just keep telling yourself Friday is just around the corner....

C u next post

****Just In 004****

Express - $36

Okay so I went shopping again....

H&M(skirt and dress) - $17, Forever 21(cardigan) - $14

H&M - $25

And lets not forget my lovely purchase back in December, the first of many from Nasty Gal.  I had it shipped to my parents and finally this weekend I didn't have to work so I was able to head over for a visit.  Funny story.  Around the same time these babies shipped to the house, my parents were expecting their xmas gift (both got new sneakers and clothes) so lets just say they were a prematurely excited about the delivery.  My dad immediately thought the box contained his sneakers and to his surprise a pair of 6" leopard wedges were inside.  Unsure about what was going on he immediately called my Mom at work while looking over the box.  As soon as he saw "Nasty Gal" on the label he asked my mom exactly what is our daughter into these days.....lol.  I had to physically show him the site to prove to him I didn't buy them from a stripper store. 

Nasty Gal - $51(shipped)

I've made a handful more purchases and last week made a run into the city but I have to say I've been catching some great sales.

****Still Waters - What I Wore****

Quick outfit post today with more to come later....