February was a busy month and flew by in a snap (I guess being the shortest month does that) but seriously, it feels like just yesterday I was saying, 'I can't believe it's the end of January'. Needless to say, I'm not complaining, we are just that much closer to summer & warm weather!
This month I wore neons & rocked my new leopard belt, I picked up a few new cases for my phone (pink spike, mint stud, black rhinestone bow & rhinestone skull which isn't shown here but I did show on Instagram) and showed you a few different ways to style three tops for a date.
I learned how to layer my jackets (and shared with you!), bought some stuff from China (that didn't really fit, sadly), and took some outfit shots in my apartment. I DIY'ed a maxi dress into a skirt & showed my car several times (which I eventually sold).
I received flowers a week before Valentines' Day, wore a skirt after months of just pants & hit the gym 4-5 times every week for five weeks (hello, that's pretty awesome). Someone special cooked some amazing meals for me, my family surprised me a month early to celebrate my birthday and the best of all, I purchased a new car!
Other look-backs:
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Okay, this one is a toughie for me because I don't really like to talk about this, except maybe with my best friend. I don't like to openly admit, out loud, to others (on the Internet!) what my body hang ups are. However, this is an open, safe space and we agreed to share and just be totally honest. So, here goes nothing...
If I could change something about myself, it would be my...
Sorry I'm a day late! Here are some shots from the weekend...
On Friday night I decided to make spaghetti & meatballs
(instead of just regular meat sauce for the spagehtti).
A mini blueberry pie (perfect for sharing!).
Saturday morning.
Breakfast with my girls
(yes, at the same spot I normally go on weekends with the man, but a different location!).
On Saturday night I went to watch the boy dominate in an indoor golf tourney...
Oufit deets: Urban Planet sweater, H&M tank, Sirens denim & Spring boots.
...then we grabbed pizza & wings afterwards.
Sunday morning breakfast.
Sunday afternoon I did some shopping for my upcoming vlog (see all fashion vlogger vlogs HERE).
Sunday night sushi date.
And because I'm just so excited, a pic of my new car that I've been giddy about every time I have to drive somewhere.
Vroom vroom.
I have a ton of jackets (two closets full, which is a little cray) that I love, but being in a climate where we have four distinct seasons it makes sense. Except when winter tends to be much longer than it should be and drowns out the milder times you wish you could wear all those lighter weight jackets.
This year, I discovered a way to wear the jackets that I love, despite them maybe not being 'season appropriate'; layer them! Two jackets are much warmer than one and tend to be just as warm as my warmest jacket. Provided your jacket is slightly roomy, this method will work wonders and keep you warm without sacrificing style through the colder months.
How to do it:
1. Start with a smaller, snug but warm jacket for the under jacket. This one is an old Joe Fresh puffer; a warm leather jacket would work well too.
2. Grab your roomier jacket and throw it on over top.
3. Add your accessories (long gloves, a scarf, ear muffs, whatever!).
4. Zip or tie up your top jacket to hide your jacket underneath et voila! Warmth & style.
* Tip: if you can belt your coat to cinch your waist, it helps define your body under all the layers (but not imperative).
(Black bomber is Joe Fresh & herringbone coat with fur is Forever 21; both old)
I'm so excited to share with you all my new car: an Infiniti G37 S!
This car has been my dream car for many years and I never thought I would be able to make it a reality. I'm still in shock and just so freakin' happy!
I have been car hunting since last summer, casually, on-and-off, but more seriously since November. I'm a big car girl and wanted to get a car I really, really loved this time. I bought my old car nine and a half years ago, and while I looked after it and babied it for many years, it was not my ideal car (but of course it wasn't, I bought it when I was 19).
When I started my car shopping, I was looking for a new Honda Civic SI. Brand new, as it would offer me a warranty for many years, and a Civic because it was within my budget and I would feel pretty good driving and having that. Of course, it was not the car I really wanted. The car I really wanted was a G37 but I didn't think I would ever find one with the features I wanted and in my budget.
Long story short, I found this car at the beginning of January after pulling out 30 minutes before 'signing on the dotted line' for a new 2012 Civic SI. I started to pursue this car, but still was unsure if it was financially feasible or the right decision (being a luxury car, ie. higher repair bills; and a used car). I went back and forth and did a ton of research. I priced out wheels, a brake job, read forums and reviews about the car. Hours upon hours of research to really educate myself to make an informed decision (despite loving the car in general).
Finally, this past week I took possession of the car and could not be flying higher! It's a real dream come true to be driving this vehicle and I feel so lucky!
Here are some specs on the car:
2009 Infiniti G37 S
* Pearlescent white on black leather interior.
* 27k kms (practically brand new & never winter driven... until now).
* 6-Speed manual transmission.
* Rear-wheel drive (not ideal for winters here, but this car does not come in all-wheel drive with a manual transmission, which was not an option; I love driving standard).
* 6 CD disc player.
* Moonroof.
* Bluetooth.
* 19" stock alloy rims (the rims on the car currently are the new winter tires and alloy rims I ordered from TireRack.com; love the black rims and couldn't go with regular steel wheels as they wouldn't fit over the brakes).
See my old car HERE.
See my old car HERE.
The day I picked up car: Thursday, February 21, 2012. So happy!
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