Glamour Shot

While I don't really want to put myself in the same blog post as the gorgeous Julia from Gal Meets Glam, she did inspire my purple sweater + shirt + statement necklace outfit for today.

Source: galmeetsglam.blogspot.com via Rebekah on Pinterest

Don't ask me who inspired the cheesy stool posing, though.

Shirt: vintage Diane von Furstenberg via E-Collectique; Sweater and Shoes: Target; Pants: Gap; Necklace: E-Collectique 

It's kind of Uncle Rico glamour shots-esque.

Source

Which, by the way, IS a relevant reference since there's that Napoleon Dynamite cartoon out now.

I is for Inspired by

Most Awkward Fashion Blogger Moment Ever?

Originally, I was going to write about how to winterize a summer dress, but I scrapped that idea because this story is way better.

OK so since I had a dentist appointment after work today, and my dentist is located at a mall, I figured I'd take a few outfit pics in the parking structure beforehand. Normally, I go to the top floor of the parking structure, which always seems to be deserted. But today it was under construction, so I tried to find a less occupied area of one of the other floors.

I found a good spot and parked my car right next to another car, which was the only other car around, and got out. I did notice the windows of the car next to me were steamed up, but I didn't think anything of it...

...Until I was outside holding my camera, and I saw a teenage (I assume) boy's head pop up from the backseat. Uhhhhh....awkward!

Needless to say, I scurried back into the car and drove to another floor, cracking up as I went. Ah youth, haha.

Dress: self-made; Cardigan: Rodarte for Target; Belt: Forever 21; Scarf: Boston Store; Tights: Missoni for Target; Socks: Target; Boots: Vince Camuto via giveaway

It's a good thing I took these pictures before my dentist appointment because half my face was numb afterwards.  Uggggghhhh, I hate the dentist.

By the way, my outfit today is almost a direct copy of this outfit on Thirty-Five Inch Inseam. I felt a little bare on top and knew the lace cardigan wouldn't cut it in my often chilly office, so I added the scarf.

Also, if you would like some tips on winterizing a summer dress, I found these helpful posts: How to Layer Underneath Dresses and Divine and Refined Look of the Day: Shirts under Dresses.

And if you want more layering tips, you can check out the rest of the wear*it Wednesday gang in cardigans at Paper Balloon Journal.

Really Quick

No time to chat this morning. I had a little bit of extra time this morning since Bridget woke me up a half hour earlier than my alarm, but time flies when you're trying to entertain a toddler.

So quickly, here's the Inspiration Monday photo for today:

And my interpretation:

Ruffle Tank: Express; Blazer: Kohl's; Cords: Gap; Socks and Boots: Target; Watch: Michael Kors

And here are a couple purchases from yesterday: new shoes for hubs and a new watch for me (early birthday present)!

Old shoes vs. fancy new shoes

Love it!!!

Week One Weigh-In

Starting Weight: 205

Goals This Week: 

1. Schedule orientation for the fitness center at work.
2. Sign up for the Zumba class at work.
3. Track every single thing I eat on WW.
4. Do not go over my weekly points allowance.

Incentives (more to come, I'm sure):

When I'm under 200, I can have peace of mind.

When I hit 190, I can buy plane tickets to Tulsa for the Hanson Day event in May.

When I hit 175, we can start trying for kiddo #2.

Annual Ice Skating Outing

T-shirt: Hanson.net (gift); Sweatshirt: L.L.Bean (gift); Vest: Old Navy; Jeans: NY&Co; Boots: Target; Sunglasses: Payless

Twice every year, a few of my friends get together and go ice skating—once during the Waukesha Janboree when they have free indoor skating, and once at the outdoor Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee.  This time, there was only two of us since our third regular is six months pregnant.

Unflattering picture of me trying not to fall as I skate backwards

One of these years, I'll actually have to buy my own pair of ice skates. Although as my friend learned, new ice skates apparently take some breaking in, too. She fell twice, and she NEVER falls. Of course, with a free event, there's bound to be a ton of people, which made the ice bumpy and harder to skate on.

F is for Feathers or Fur

Final Laser Hair Removal Thoughts

I realized I never updated about my last hair removal appointment and results. That’s because there was nothing really to report.

I walked in, had my slightly less painful treatment after icing my underarms, tipped the lady (though still unsure of the tipping etiquette there), and walked out as she said, “If you need a touch up, it’ll be $50.” Touch up, shmouch up. I would need a whole other treatment at a different facility.

Pessimistically, I waited a week to see if anything came of my last treatment. In the end, I would sum it up as a patchy, very slight hair reduction. I still need to shave just as often, and I have nearly as much hair as before.

It doesn’t help that all the Ideal Image commercials on the radio taunt me every day. I’m thinking I should’ve gone that route since that company was recommended by a friend, and they have a guarantee. The only way I’d try again, though, is if I were gifted a treatment package from there. I’m definitely a little laser shy at this point.

By the way, I just clicked over to the Ideal Image website, and one of their fun facts is “Most of our guests stop shaving after the first treatment.” That makes me want to cry/scream/throw things/stab things. At least I didn’t pay full price for my treatment at the other place! I just have to keep telling myself that.

So, would I recommend laser hair removal? Only if you’ve heard many good reviews from people you know about a particular place because either A. each laser hair removal service is not created equal, or B. laser hair removal just doesn’t work on me.

This Looks More Like Wisconsin

Dress as a Top: Tucker for Target; Sweater: Banana Republic (gift); Jeans: Old Navy; Boots: Target; Bracelets: NY&Co

This outfit was inspired by Jessica's outfit from yesterday.  I tried to capture the 70s essence with the flare jeans and the bold print top.  Alllllmost went with a felt floppy hat, too, but I knew I wouldn't actually be anywhere today except home-car-work-car-daycare-car-home.

As you can see, it has started to look like Wisconsin in January this week.  So far I don't mind it, but ask me again in March when it looks exactly like this...and maybe April.

I'm also jumping on the ABC's of Style challenge over at My Greatest Hits in time for the letter E: Everyone's Choice. I'll probably continue to participate sporadically, but this was an easy one.

Happy weekend!