Inspirational: Kendi

I absolutely LOVE this outfit that Kendi of Kendi Everyday is wearing above. So much so that I just had to copy it :) Here is my similar outfit:

Ok, I'll be honest. I definitely like Kendi's outfit better, but I gave it a shot with what I had, which is what style blogging is all about, right?

Ugggh, I am getting SO bored of my hair lately.......I don't want to get it cut too short because having short hair is even worse for me. But I think I need some new ideas on how to wear my hair. Anybody have any new hair styles that they have been sporting lately? I was recently turned on to The Beauty Department  (if you haven't see this blog, you MUST asap!) which has lots of good ideas.....I just need to start getting up earlier in the mornings so I have time to try them out. Which means I'll probably need to be going to bed earlier.....

Stay up to watch The Bachelor? Or go to bed early to get up and actually do my hair.......it is seriously like Sophie's Choice.

high hopes

Anybody else already planning what they are going to buy with their hard-earned tax return??? It is like Christmas all over again....can't wait! No, actually my husband would probably kill me if I went shopping with our tax return. It's probably going to go into savings....why are guys so boring?? Can't they have ANY fun? 

So I have some exciting news for you all......I got a new camera! And I am over the moon about it :) 

LOVE at first sight. 

So my hope is that after I start to use it, my outfit photos will be so much better. If they aren't, please don't tell me. But I am going to be that nerd and watch the learning DVD's that come with the camera. 

I have high hopes people! High hopes!!

i do...

Ta da!......our wedding photos, as promised. Sorry I went a little photo-crazy--I'm biased as I love them all.....all 429 of them. 

***photos courtesy of Jared Burns Photography***

(he is amazing! check him out here)

who: hubby & i

what: our wedding

when: september 5th, 2010

where: outside the Seattle area

why: mark loves jackie....and jackie loves mark

how: LOTS of planning....and crying (happy tears)

Hope you enjoyed these as much as I do!

Smile!

You know when you are posing for photos and you have this idea in your head about what your face is doing, but then you see the photos later and you look ridiculous? Yeah, that's me in today's outfit photos--

I now have a whole new appreciation for Monkeyface. 

So I realized that throughout the course of this blog, I haven't really shared too much about me and my life with you (other than my wardrobe and the occasional blurb about work). Tomorrow, I am going to put up some photos of my love and the wonderful wedding that we had about 1 year and a 1/2 ago. Stay tuned :)

Inspirational: Mara

My inspiration this week comes from Mara of M Loves M. I really like the color combination of blue, black and corally-orange. And who doesn't love lace and ruffles together?

Here is my version of Mara's outfit:

Kinda wish I had those rims like Mara but I'm not sure I could pull those off. 

I'm quite a hot mess today....sorry, my black tie isn't straight and the second layer of my skirt kept poking out---these are usually things that your photographer should tell you about before the pictures are taken but whatever--men don't notice these details, am I right?

Sailor Girl

There is something about the patriotic colors of red, white and blue that just screams "sailor" to me. Anyone else? I guess the white striped shirt doesn't help either. 

My weekend has been one of the most relaxing I have had in a while. On Saturday, I wasn't feeling the best so I used it as an excuse to sleep in till 11am, stay in my pjs till 4pm, and watch some quality tv for all 5 hours (The Hills marathon baby!) 

Most days, I would feel horrible about myself for wasting a whole day, but not this Saturday.....I took full advantage of my ability to be as lazy as possible while I could. My husband will probably never look at me the same, but it was worth it!

Anyone else have as amazing of a weekend as I did?

A look back at the love letters of 2011

Since the new year started, I haven't really taken the chance to look back on the year 2011. It was such a great year, full of a bunch of new beginnings.

                                                      Here are some of my favorite outfits of 2011:

 illusions

 my day job

 snow in LA?

                  go casual or go home

   kendi copykat

 perks of the job

 inspirational: liz

        jackie mae's day off

A big thank you to all of you who have supported me and followed my blog thus far. It has been a fun experiment for me and I am hoping for even more success and fun in the year 2012!! 

xoxoxo

 

                             

blah blah blah

Uggghhh I have MAJOR writer's block today.....so I will just leave you with these pics. 

On the upside, I am super excited that I finally get to wear my favorite coat! Woohoo winter weather in LA!