Fashion Haul Saturdays

NOTE: I hade scheduled this to post yesterday! Don't know why it didn't work! (grrr)

Hello my lovelies. I'm trying to do theme posts to keep me on the blogging track. So, every Saturday, I will post every fashion item my shopaholic self bought each week. And I'm totally kidding guys about me being a shopaholic, I know how to control my spending. I would be lying though if I said I don't by at least one unnecessary item each week. Case in point:

Nixon The Time Teller Acetate Watch ($150 at Bloomingdale's)

I kinda just ordered this maybe an hour ago on online. Do I need it? No. I already have watches, but I must admit I don't have a waterproof one...so in that case maybe I did need it! See me trying to justify my purchase there? So sad. BUT this was my one and only fashion addict purchase this week. I'll make sure to take a picture of this bad boy and post it once it's on my small, fragile wrist. 

Ciao my love bugs!

Monday Lust List

Such a busy past two weeks! Work has been taking it's toll on me (not that I'm not loving it!), but a week ago I got to take my lovely mom to Disney for a mini-weekend-vaca. It was awesome. And BTW, Epcot is a thousand times better than Magic Kingdom. Don't hate.

But besides that, the point of this post is to brighten up your dreary beginning of the work/school week, with what I like to call my 'Monday Lust List.' What is this, you ask? A list of things I've been lusting over. Duh. Just as a small FYI, I am not saying I can afford all of the items below, hence the word "lust." I do spend an unhealthy amount of  time (and saliva) drooling over them though.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Flats

What's better than flats that look like a cute little mouse? Throwing some gold sharp studs on them and going from cute to badass. I'm in love. They also have them sans-studs and in a variety of colors!

Prada Baroque Sunglasses

I'm a little obsessed with these. They're so weird and I've never tried them on so they might look ridiculous on my face, but I don't care. They're b-e-a-utiful. They're also a tad expensive (around $290). 

La Mer Collections Paris Rain Wrap Watch

Ever since I bought my first La Mer watch a few months ago, I've been hooked. I love the print of this specific watch. And made with leather for under $100? It's a steal.

Case-Mate Tortoiseshell Case

I've been eyeing this delicate baby for a while now. It's $40. Tortoiseshell is so chic.

That's all for now my little munchkins. Until next time!

Failing at Being Female #3: Please Tell Me That's Not a Love Poem

You know that scene in every chick flick where the guy does something absolutely romantic and endearing to win back the love of his life? Love songs, love poems, a roomful of red roses, a romantic walk by the beach, asking for her had in marriage in public in front of a crowd of strangers…these are classic staples present in many a rom-com. And while women all shed a tear and awww at these romantic displays –and trust me, I do on occasion since any emotional scene will make me cry – please do not do that for me in real life.

I know what you’re thinking, “What’s this girls problem? Who doesn’t want to receive a written love song from the guy you love?” Uh, me? Nothing against love songs, but I just get really awkward when a guy does something exceptionally romantic for me. I just don’t like that over the top stuff! Can’t we just order some garlic parmesan chicken wings and have a movie marathon? Or let’s go to a karaoke bar, have a few drinks, and embarrass ourselves by singing “Baby Got Back” in front of a group of strangers. I’ll take that over a fancy dinner with a violinist playing some sappy song next to me all night.

Well, I guess if it's in this location, maybe it wouldn't be so romantic.

BTW, worst photoshop job ever.

The title for this post actually came from something that happened two years ago with me. My now ex had gotten me a clutch from Coach on my birthday, which was nice but really not needed, and he told me to open it because there was something else inside. As soon as I pulled that ‘something’ out, I saw it was a piece of paper folded into a heart. And the first thought that entered my mind was, “Please tell me this isn’t a love poem.” Unfortunately, I actually ended up saying that out loud. Oops? But luckily it wasn’t, they were concert tickets. Thank. God! I was actually more excited about the concert tickets than the expensive clutch he gave me.

So please guys – cut the cheesy romantic stuff. No, I don’t want a bouquet of roses on our first date. No, I don’t want you to play me a song you wrote for me. And I definitely do not want to receive classic Shakespearean quotes about love via text (I kind of got queasy just writing that). I will run in the other direction. Just give me a normal gift. Something I like. You don’t have to try to impress me. Seriously.

Mint Fever

When I was a toddler I went through this phase where I was obsessed with carrots. I would eat them every day as if they were my only source of life. I ate them so much the palms of my hands started to turn orange. Is this how Oompa Loompas were created?

Anyways, I’m facing a similar dilemma now in my (young) adult life. Except now it’s with mint. Not the mints you can eat, but the color! I’m on a mint craze. I know it’s one of the hot colors this season, but this is borderline unhealthy. If I find something in mint, I gotta have it. It just possesses this magical quality that can make the blandest object look ultra chic. Case in point:

Haha, no I’m just kidding. These will never be chic.

And if you actually thought they were for one split second, you need to reevaluate your life.

So for all you mint obsessed freaks like me, here’s some mintspiration for you:

The Longer the Better

I used to swear that maxi skirts were the ugliest things when they first made it back into stores a few years ago. Now, I embarrassingly admit that I'm kind of obsessed with them. Maybe it's because I've seen people wearing them in ways that make them look super chic, or maybe it's just because they're all over lookbook.nu. All I know is that I want one in every color of the rainbow (except for orange and yellow - those colors can go die). Look below for some cute ways to wear 'le maxi skirt'

Black Maxi. As you know, black is fab and goes with everything. 

Pair with a plain tank top and then go crazy with colorful accessories and chunky shoes.

Orange You Happy to See Me?

Oh, why hello there. I know. My updates are practically nonexistent. No need to beat around the bush.

I promise to update with something fun and amazingly spectacular soon. But for now, I will share the super obnoxiously bright Michael Kors loafers I bought a week ago. Aren't they fab?

And literally a week later Michael Kors sent me their catalogue with their new collection. Touché Michael Kors. But I'm going to actually have the willpower this time to not spend all of my paycheck on your stuff. Not going to lie though, if I had money to throw away I would definitely spend $1000 on your gladiator sandals.

Guys, I Caved In

So remember that post on La Mer I did not too long ago? Remember when I said I was going to save my money and NOT purchase it because of my impending unemployment?

Well...good news! My internship was extended for another month! Whoohoo! Bad news: I caved in and bought the watch. I know. I have no self control. BUT. And this is a huge BUT, I got it at a discount for $82 instead of $110 because of a promo code! How awesome is that?! Seriously, add La Mer on Facebook because they always do giveaways/cool promos (I swear I'm not sponsoring them, I'm just trying to keep your wallet full. You're welcome.) 

I didn't create my own watch, I ordered one from the collection...and it's absolutely adorable. I died a little when it arrived at the office today.

Failing at Being Female #2: Hair Artistry

I must admit, I am very jealous of girls who can make their hair look fabulous every-freaking-day. I know a few women who always have a new hairstyle. It's like they have "Hairstyle-A-Day" calendar that they wake up with every morning. "Oooh, January the 7th...today's fishtail braid day!" Seriously, Miss Perfect Hair, I envy you. I fail at doing anything remotely complex with my hair...

Which brings me to the second entry of ultimate female failage on my part: Hair.

I admit, this all goes back to being lazy at times. I'm sorry, but I would much rather get an extra hour of sleep in the morning rather than waking up an hour early just to style my hair. No, that's not happening. Here's how my morning routine works out...let's say I have to be at work at 9:00 AM.

7:30 AM - Wake up (albeit grudgingly)
7:35 AM - Brush teeth. Exfoliate face.
7:40 AM - Get in shower and stay in there forever hoping the hot, boiling water will wake me up
8:00 AM - Crawl out of shower. Lay in bed for a few minutes wanting to fall back asleep
8:15 AM - Start attempting to get dressed.
8:40 AM - Apply make up
8:45 AM - Out the door, letting my hair air dry and eating a granola bar for breakfast while I drive (so safe)

Yep. That sounds a little tragic doesn't it? As you can see, my sweet concubines, I have NO energy in the morning to spend on doing my hair. It's a good day if I even manage to blowdry my hair. It's proven to be a fantastic-spectacular-extravaganza of a day if I manage to do some sort of updo or bother straightening my hair. Lucky for me, my hair is somewhat naturally straight, so I don't have to worry about frizziness even if I don't straighten my hair.

Second of all, I just FAIL at hairstyles. Sorry, but this girl will never be working as a hairdresser. I can't even curl my hair with a curling iron...my hair comes out just as flat. My portfolio of hair magic includes: ponytails, braids, and simple buns. And lets not even get crazy with braids, because I can only do that basic braid you learned how to do when you were 8 years old. I actually just learned how to do a messy bun by pinning my hair with bobby pins...this happened a week ago. At least I'm making some form of progress, right?

La Mer, You Can Have My Soul

First of all, a belated Happy New Year to my little spider monkeys all across the interweb! I have been so lazy on updating this blog, I apologize. I've just recently been bombarded with work at my internship and also spending most of my free time looking for a big girl job. Wish me luck!

Anyways, I would like to dedicate this post to my new obsession: La Mer. How have I not realized the  beauty of their watches before? La Mer specializes in watches and they have this amazing portion of their site where you can cuztomize and order your own watch. I. Am. In. Love. And this love is centered toward an aqua blue leather wrap watch. Behold, my creation:

And it's only $135...that, my friend, is an amazing deal for neverending happiness.