Outfit deets:
* Old Navy button down that I've had for years. The last time I wore it was with dark denim (flared this time), no cami underneath and the same belt! Sub-concious inspiration? Also seen with a leopard skirt and the white/grey striped version.
* Smart set cami.
* Sirens jeans which I don't think I've blogged before but do wear them frequently.
* Aldo wedges which I picked up last fall and am so glad I did because they are chic, comfy and easy to walk in. Plus I love pairing them with jeans.
* Accessories: H&M belt & thick bangle, Old Navy bangle, Pandora bracelet & Suzy rings.
I am a bad reactor.
If someone does something I don't like, namely someone close to me, I might react badly.
I like to be in control. You can't always be in control. Someone who likes to be in control but isn't can sometimes have a bad reaction.
Whoopsies.
I have discussed negative qualities on my blog before; we all have them, it's inevitable, but it's how we handle those traits.
I had an interesting discussion with my parents last weekend about reactions. Without going into too much detail, my Dad (who I consider one of the most laid-back people I know) offered up some advice on this topic. Now, before I spill the words of wisdom, you must know that this is a very simple piece of advice, but very difficult to execute:
Don't react.
That's it! That's it? Yes, that's it. Simple and effective, but certainly not easy.
A counselor once told me when you are put into a situation where you emotions are getting the best of you, your brain immediately turns to 'fight or flight'. If you take the simple step of taking a deep breath in through the nose and a big exhale through the mouth, the two options (fight or flight) will dissapate and you will be able to more calmly react.
So with those two words of advice, I have been putting this to the test since Monday, and you know what? It kind of works. That's not to say I didn't want to errupt at times or fly off the handle (or actually did for that matter), but it did put a thought into me that I've never had before: don't react.
Try it for yourself and see if it works!
And one from Instagram (follow me):
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If you don't know what Instagram is, you're likely living under a rock, and if you do know what it is, but don't have it, you likely don't own an iPhone, but wish you did (it's okay all you Blackberry users out there, you're allowed to wish for it, you can still be a die-hard bb user).
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
If you'd like, you can check out my Instagram photos.
Outfit deets:
* H&M sweater that I've had for a couple years but it was one of those items I didn't wear for a long time and now I wear it all the time. Also seen here with my 'niece'.
* Smart Set cami (so basic and I own it in almost every colour of the rainbow as it works under just about everything).
* Target pants that I picked up in Florida. Love love love these and they are super comfy.
* Sbicca wedges, also from my trip to Florida.
* Accessories: MK watch (which was a Christmas gift from my parents), A.Co Designs necklace, Suzy ring, Good Works leather wrap bracelet & Mexican bangle (brought two of these back, one for my sis and one for me; they are officially our 'Mexican sister bracelets').
And of course one from Instagram...
Outfit deets:
* Costa Blanca tweed-ish jacket that I've had for years. Is a snug fit so I have to suck it in to close it, but I love the weight and colour. I've worn it before with blue as well and a turtleneck under a dress.
* Joe Fresh dress (new!) that has a cool 'drapes/curtains' look and feel to it (also came in black and white). The fabric is super heavyweight and the fit is kind of strange (roomy in the mid-section) but I liked the mod-ness of it, plus it has pockets.
* Bamboo otk boots that I have worn as my commute-boot all winter long and previously seen with jeans and a grey, thrifted jacket and also in a shopping post.
* Aldo wedges that can be worn with or without the ankle straps and that I have worn to death since getting them. You've seen them with black skinnies (without the ankle strap), with denim and a leather jacket and with a pretty salsa dresss. I also have them in brown seen here with layered tights and an olive ruffled skirt I love and with white skinnies.
* Accessories: H&M bangle, gifted square bangle, Pandora bracelet & Bay ring.
Welcome back Monday!
That is all.
Have a great day!
While in Florida I did quite a bit of shopping, but surprised myself by sticking to a fairly good budget. I think I spent about $200 which made me feel like I got a fair amount of new stuff, but I didn't go overboard on the spending. I took photos of many of the items I didn't buy so I could share with you all here:
Ross:
1. I tried this dress on in two colours and it was just 'meh'. It was a little on the short side too, especially in the back (considering how covered up it is on top, this is something I would have wanted to wear to work but the shortness said otherwise).
2. This is the first hi-low dress I've ever tried on and while it photographed well, I didn't like it (it was one-sleeved as well).
3. This dress was a beautiful print but I'm kind of cinching it in the back, which you can't see; it was pretty paper-bag-ish on me.
1. Too nurse-ish and just awful all 'round.
2. Billabong but too tight and not flattering.
1. & 2. Calvin Klein and looking at these photos makes me regret not getting this dress, but at the same time, it just felt tight and restrictive. I also opted for another turquoise dress instead. In the end, my mom ended up purchasing this dress in red.
1. I can't remember the brand (AnnTaylor? Talbots? Not sure..) but this dress looks so pretty and flirty, but in real life, I couldn't get it zipped up in the back. Ha!
2. Another case of cannot-zip-up. This Jessica Simpson dress was girly and flirty but the fit was too small.
1. This top if from Charlotte Russe and I loved the fit but didn't love the colour combo.
2. This was a no-name type brand dress with optional pick-ups (meh) that I thought would be pretty layered under my white blazer... but, the straps were elastic and it just felt... dated.
3. Really pretty Calvin Klein dress but was too big and there were no smaller sizes.
Charlotte Russe:
1. I loved this top from CR but it didn't love me, it was a size XL and a large would have been a better option; sadly, this was the only on in the store.
TJ Maxx:
1. Another Calvin Klein dress that was far too small... and kind of ugly.
2. Max Studio dress with tiers: pretty and in a comfy jersey fabric (and look at that length! Awesome for someone as tall as me) but was too big and was quite loose (although doesn't really look that way, it was).
3. I can't remember the brand on this one, might have been Jessica Simpson but it was too tight, too short, too yuck.
1. I was hoping this ivory lace mini dress would be like that F21 version everyone seems to have. Nope. No not at all. Too big and the size down was too small.
2. Pretty satin top with a key-hole in the front but just wasn't feeling it.
1. I liked this thin-knit sweater but it was a size xs and while it didn't necessarily look it, it could have been flowy-er. The shorts were cute but I already had a couple pairs of coloured denim shorts so I had to pick and choose.
2. Wanted to love this peach sleeveless button down but hated it. The pants were a different story and they stayed in my cart until the cash register, where I put them on hold and never went back.
3. Same top as the first pic but a size small, which was better, but not good enough. Same deal with the shorts: money doesn't grow on trees. Haha.
1. Super billowy button down. When I say billowy, I mean massive. Too massive.
2. Yawn, this coral top was nothing special.
3. I debated on this black top but c'mon, I have a couple like it already so I passed. And side note: there are those damn blue pants again. See how much I liked them?
1. This was an O'Neill top and I loved the detail on he back, and I was going to buy it but then put it back. I'm not a huge red-top-kind-of-person and going bra-less is not an option.
1. I loved this pale pink tiered top but it didn't love me... and it washed me out bad.
2. Yet another Calvin Klein dress that was too small (see me stealthily holding the zipper in the back shut?).
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* Haul Video (Florida Purchases).
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