march day thirty one: bliss

What a great Saturday!

This morning, I slept in a little bit before heading off to Dunkin Donuts for my favorite weekend coffee. While drinking it, I wandered around a few stores and picked up a couple new belts. I then came home, grabbed some lunch and headed to Bliss for my birthday present from Brad-- a massage. I have been looking forward to this massage for months. I am so happy I finally booked it and went! 

I got to Bliss a little early (even after getting caught up in a police chase for a hit-and-run van) and changed into my robe. I tasted their amazing brownies and waited for my name to be called. I ended up having one of the best massages of my life. I LOVE Bliss. I even scheduled pedicure appointments for when my mom arrives.

After my massage, I stopped by a couple stores on my way home. I had very little luck but I love just wandering around, especially on nice sunny days like today. I then came home, painted my nails and just relaxed while catching up on my DVR. Such a nice day!

march day thirty: classic

Jeans: Rock and Republic

Top: Hinge

Sweater: Banana Republic

It is much cooler outside today so I decided to wear something very classic (read: simple) and comfortable for a Friday in the office. I was getting ready and was about to take photos of my outfit when and my cat decided she really wanted to be in the pictures. She would not leave me alone so I decided to include a photo of her instead of just one of my basic outfit today.

march day twenty nine: stripes and flowers

Scarf: Banana Republic Similar Style

This is not the most flattering picture I have taken-- but I love this scarf! It is one of my favorite items in my closet. It took me forever to find but when I did, I knew I had to buy it. I actually fell in love with a similar one on Pinterest-- which inspired the search for the scarf.

Where is your favorite scarf from?

march day twenty eight: roti

Today I found out that I am now an Ambassador for Roti! I am so excited!

I received the email this afternoon and have not stopped talking about it. I still have not received all of the details, but I do know that I have already won free food for a month, 50 free food passes for my friends, a hoodie from American Apparel, the opportunity to meet with the manager this summer to create a special Menu item to benefit my charity, cooking classes and more! I had no idea how great it would be! I am so glad I submitted an application.

The next step I have to take is sending them a photo for the National Ambassador competition. The photo I submit will then be turned into a poster which will hang in my local Roti. There will be a QR code on there for customers to scan in order to vote for me to win the national competition. How exciting! Once the link is up for people to vote, I will be sure to post it on here. If I win the national competition, I win free food for a year and a day to host an event where all of the money will benfit the American Diabetes Association-- my charity of choice.

I am so, so excited for this opportunity and I can't wait to share this journey with everyone!

march day twenty seven: thrifty

Today's theme: Thrifty

I wanted to show off my latest thrift store purchase.

Sadly, my local thrift store has recently discovered my secret. The store has been known to have some amazing brand name deals. My best find to date: a $7 BRAND NEW United Colors of Benetton blazer. Last time I went to the store, I noticed a remodel and a new section: the Boutique. Fancy name... fancy price. The Boutique now includes all the brand new items. When I looked through the rack, the items included J.Crew dresses, Ann Taylor dresses and Loft pants-- all in my size, all with original tags. Very tempting, but the new price structure was quite a let down. I am so bummed they figured out my secret.

My purchase: this purse. Similar style here

It is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Brown, leather-like, (long) removable strap and big. I am so happy I found it!

Total cost after tax: $9.43

march day twenty six: red

Pants: Rock and Republic

Top: H&M not available online

Sweater: Ann Taylor similar style

Watch: Urban Outfitters

Bangles: Bauble Bar similar style

Happy Monday!

I decided to break out my red jeans today to brighten up a cooler Monday. They are not as bold as my yellow jeans, but I love them. They are great shade of red that is good for Spring and the holiday season. Depending on the light, they are almost a dark pink. Exactly what I was looking for!

I am also wearing one of my favorite watches. I discovered it through the Daily Spark-- the blog by Matchbook Magazine. If you don't subscribe to this, you should. It is one of my very favorites!

march day twenty five: in memory

Today is a very sad day: my mom had to put our dog of 13 years to sleep. In her memory, I took a photo of one of my favorite trees on my street.

When I was in seventh grade, my mom and I scheduled a road trip with my grandparents with a family reunion in Albuquerque as our destination. About a week before the trip, my grandpa was working in the garage where he was bitten by a black widow. He ended up in the hospital and was very ill-- too ill to go on vacation. Instead of going without him, we ended up canceling the trip. My mom had money saved up for our vacation and we decided to spend it in other ways. We bought a new computer… and a puppy. (When I was younger I would always convince my mom it was a good idea to go look at animals at the humane society.) But this trip was different… we found a little black puppy who had the sweetest face. We took her into the room and I fell in love. We had to have this dog. 

After making arrangements to pick up the dog later in the week, we went straight to Barnes and Noble to look at baby name books to pick out the perfect name. I came across the name Darbi (with an i) and was sold. A few days later, I had a new puppy named Darbi.

She was a great dog from the start. Always a little scared of others, but a great dog for me and my mom. 

I will miss that little puppy.

march day twenty four: movies

Like the rest of America, we went to see the Hunger Games.

It was a gloomy Saturday with lots of rain and very little motivation. We met up with with some friends and went to the movies to see one of the most anticipated films of the year. I have not read the books, but after seeing the movie, I really want to. I (secretly) loved it. 

What did you think of the movie?

march day twenty three: shoes

Shoes: Kensie Girl Similar Style

I ordered these shoes on Monday and they got here earlier this week. I absolutely love them! They are really tall, match everything and just scream summer. They are pretty comfortable and I just want to wear them everywhere.

What are your favorite summer shoes?

Happy Friday: Shoes.

march day twenty two: surprise

One of my favorite people ever got engaged yesterday.

It is still a secret so I can't really say much about it… but I am so so so happy for her!

Love you!

march day twenty one: transportation

Today I snapped a photo of one of the longest escalators in the DC Metro System. It is not a great photo as I was feeling terrible, but I tried. Fun fact: DC has some of the longest escalators in the country.

I took this picture this morning on my way to the doctor. My allergies have done nothing but get worse over the past week so I decided a trip to the doctor was in order. After meeting with my doctor, she confirmed that I am not sick and that I just need different allergy medications. She wrote me a prescription and gave me a new spray. As I was about to walk out of the office, she stopped me and asked me to go back in. She wanted to draw blood for an allergy test.

The Phlebotomist (first one I ever met!) came in and asked me a few questions. I told her I had never had my blood drawn before but she told be I would be fine. Minutes later, I had a needle in my arm and thought I was good to go… until I passed out. Oops. I never really thought I had a problem with needles/ blood/ etc but today proved me wrong. It turns out you need to eat before blood is drawn-- no one told me! So, I plan on heading back Friday and I am hoping for a much less eventful trip.

march day twenty: TOMS

I recently purchased my first pair of TOMS. Since I am still feeling a little under the weather, I thought today was a perfect day to pull them out. I mean, I wear them all the time on the weekend, but I try to dress it up a little more in the workplace. 

If you don't know about TOMS, I recommend taking about ten minutes out of your day and doing some research. I was very hesitant at first, but the more I read, the more I respected the company. They say that for every pair of shoes you buy, one pair is donated to a child in need. There are different opinions on how the shoes are made, but I will let you come up with your own. 

Last week, I read a press release at work that really made me start thinking about how much of a difference one company can make. After seeing the picture in the release (and sharing it with many others) I couldn't believe that so many issues arise with not being able to wear shoes. It is crazy to think that diseases can be prevented just by wearing shoes. 

So many of us take wearing shoes for granted-- but take a few minutes and just think about those that don't have the same opportunities that we have. 

march day nineteen: bloom

For today's photo, I decided that a photo of a tree in full bloom would be fitting due to the crazy allergy problems I have been having.

Yesterday, I was convinced I was sick all day and just sat around the house, watched movies and ate chicken noodle soup. Today, Alberto mentioned that it could be allergies-- and boy was he right! I picked up some Claritin at CVS and I am now feeling so much better! I didn't even consider allergies- I just assumed I was sick. I love seeing all of the flowers and trees but I prefer to do it while not sneezing.

Happy last day of Winter!

march day eighteen: festive

Yesterday was St. Patty's Day-- the one day of the year everyone in America wears the same color: green! I loved walking around Virginia and seeing so much green. I think there should be more holidays that require everyone to dress in the same color. 

We met up with Rhett and Nicole yesterday to enjoy some green beer in the sunshine. I love the idea of green beer and had to take some pics. We ended up just staying in the neighborhood all night but we had a great time. 

I hope everyone had a fabulous green holiday!

march day seventeen: green

Happy St. Patty's Day!

march day sixteen: cakes and clothing

Last night, Brad and I got inspired to go get an ice cream cake at Baskin Robbins. I have been talking them up for months now so we finally broke down and got one. We ended up getting this little bunny full of mint chocolate chip ice cream and chocolate cake. Needless to say, it was delicious

This morning when I woke up I noticed it was rather gloomy outside. I thought it was a good day to pull out my glasses and maybe try out one of my new necklaces. I think the gloomy weather inspired my black shirt-- I am not in the only one in the office wearing dark colors. What happened to the summer weather we had yesterday?

I much prefer taking photos of things that are not me for my blog, but the necklace photo looks a little creepy without a head (see below). I really like this new necklace and I am glad I finally found some fun new jewelry. It helps dress my outfit up a little on this casual Friday.

So happy it's the weekend!

Jeans: Joe's

Top: H &M Similar Style

Necklace: Jewelry Bar

Bracelet: Bauble Bar

Purse: Michael Kors Similar Style

Glasses: Coach

Tomorrow is St. Patty's Day (and mom's birthday!) and I can't wait to wear green! Hopefully the weather is less gloomy than today!

march day fifteen: stripes

Sweater: Ann Taylor

Dress: Target

Heels: not pictured or available online

Today I decided my photo of the day would be stripes.

The temperature outside is currently 80 degrees and rising. It definitely feels like summer.

I stuck with my neon theme from yesterday-- I am really into the bright colors this year and want to flood my closet with them. They are so fun!

march day fourteen: necklace

I decided to switch things up.

As you may have noticed, in my last post, I talked about taking pictures of things that are more meaningful. Instead of waiting until April, I am starting now.

Last night, Kristin and I went to Girls Night Out. We were not really sure what to expect other than we knew that we paid $15 and were told it was free drinks all night. Well, it was better than that! For our $15 ticket, we got a bag of goodies (snacks, sample beauty products, etc.), free drinks from 5-10pm and a night of shopping from cute vendors not in the DC area. We wandered around for a few hours sipping cosmos and picking out new clothes and jewelry. I came home with a few new necklaces and a new ring. Kristin bought a couple of dresses and some jewelry. We had a great night! I mean, how could you not? Drinks and shopping? It was pretty much heaven. 

I took a picture of my neon necklace I bought last night and I am using it as my photo of the day. I love how bright it is. It is hard to capture with my phone, but it is neon. The necklace, along with the 80 degree weather today, definitely puts me in the mood for summer. I can't wait for beach trips, pools and warm summer nights.

march day thirteen: a sign

Again, not much to say about a sign. I really think I may start posting things more relevant to my life. No more inanimate objects unless they have meaning.

march day twelve: fork

There is not much to say about a fork.

I am considering switching up my photo a day ideas. I don't always like the ideas on the list I post at the beginning of the month (i.e. a fork) so I may do my own thing for April. We will see how it plays out.