Tis the Season to Shop

Oh, the joy of a fierce boot! I love these and would love to own them but my feet say otherwise. Shamefully, the older I get the harder it is to pull off a shoe like this one...so I will pass.

Lately, my money has been burning a hole in my pocket. Every since the week of Black Friday I have been checking the sales ads and searching the Internet for the best deals...for the most part I have just been window shopping.

Window shopping because I am trying to reduce my spending. I have cut back on eating out and only plan to spend on Christmas gifts for myself, Camryn, and the the rest of the fam.

Well, today I was surfing the Internet to find a new pair of boots and ended up buying a pair from Overstock.com (Not the boot shown here). I initially found them on Zappos.com and then googled the shoe to see what other sites carried them. To my surprise, they came up on Overstock's website for about $30 cheaper. I never even knew that they really carried boots like that and once I saw the deal I could not pass it up.

Next on my priority list is to finish up shopping for Camryn and the hard part, find new jeans for myself...I'll be posting more about my search for the perfect pair of jeans later.

Be Blessed!

Hot for the Madison Collection

It's been on my mind for weeks now. I've browsed the selection at Macy's, Dillard's, the Coach store, and Ebay and I can't get enough.

I'm loving the Madison Satchel right now. It's eating me up and I am so anxious to buy another one...but the mature, 30-ish, responsible for a child side of me says that it's probably not the smartest thing to do in this economy.

I mean, I just started working again...and who can justify spending $398 or more on a handbag right now.

Believe me, I have tried. It's for my 30th birthday, all of my hard work, a treat for getting a new job, even just a splurge on myself....still not feeling it.

Hopefully my sensibility will win out but damn, I want it bad...

Fresh to Death

Every since the day I found out that I would be starting a new job, I have not stopped thinking about what I am going to wear.

They say that people pass judgment on you based on your appearance in the first six seconds of meeting you. Whether this is fair or not, it is a reality. I also just turned 30, so I feel that it is time to step it up a notch style wise.

I have already gone through my wardrobe twice to see what still worked, what no longer fit, and what needed to be sent to Goodwill. I tried on everything I own and played with different combinations of outfits and accessories...it was actually a lot of fun.

I have also made lists of what items I need to purchase soon. At this point, I think that I will add a couple of pencil skirts to my wardrobe, a new watch, a skinny belt and a few more necklaces and bracelets. One of my favorite places to shop for jewelry is New York & Company. They have cute pieces and I can always get a good deal either by coupon or sale. I was in Macy's the other day and they also had some cute pieces and I found the next fragrance I plan to rock, Beckham Signature. I love it and think it's a great scent for the warmer months.

I picked up a new Mac foundation and mascara, got my Spanx, and outside of that, I have everything I need with the exception of a new handbag that I am treating myself to for my birthday and getting a new job. The exact one that I'll purchase remains to be seen. I wanted the Coach Op Art Madison bag but I just cannot justify spending $398 on a handbag in this economy or anytime in the near future so we'll see.

Be Beautiful!

Three Dresses and a Skirt

It may not sound like much to you...but for me, it represents a turning point in my life.

I spent most of my 20's shunning dresses and skirts. Why...I'm not quite sure but it's the truth. A good pair of jeans or black pants (to minimize the curves) were staples for me and I sported them without fail.

And I don't know if the change happened when I had Camryn or as I got closer to 30, but now I absolutely love them!

I love the femininity that a beautiful dress gives you. Or a skirt that shows just enough thigh to be subtly sexy. Pair them with a great perfume and cute stilettos and you're ready to do the damn thing.

And I know that I only have three dresses and one skirt right now but I'm working on it. Matter of fact, I tried on 3 others today that I liked...but I'll have to wait until my funds are right on that one. A girl does have bills to pay!

You know this is really not just about a skirt or a dress. It's about personal growth and coming into who you are. The fact that I only wore pants was not because I loved them, but because I was limiting myself and not exploring all that was available to me. At this point in my life, I am wise enough to see it for what it is and I realize now that when Oprah said 'Live Your Best Life,' she was really onto something.

Bottom line - if you are still doing the same thing that you were doing 5 years ago, 10 years ago...there's a problem. Reinvent yourself and become anew.