ibproufin and tilt

I didn't post yesterday but that's because I had a great day at work and wrote code all day. And most of it even works. Which is pretty neat. Then right after work, I met my mom and we drove down to the Philadelphia Art Museum to do the loop. I ran about 6 miles of the 9ish mile loop, walked the rest. I came home, ate dinner, and literally passed out. Surprisingly, my legs do not hurt as much as I thought they would. But my left hip is in some serious pain, causing me to walk like I have a limp.

I haven't decided if I'm going to take a vacation day tomorrow... I was contemplating saving up my vacation days and staying in Europe the week after Luxembourg, but I don't have anyone to travel with and I'm pretty afraid to do it alone. But I really don't want to pass up a free plane ride to Europe and back (and in first class too, swanky). So I don't know if I should still try to save up my vacation days. AH I hate making decisions...

Anyway, onto more positive thinking: Things I Love Thursday.

Running and the energy it gives you

My parents for everything they do for me

(and no I did not just put this in there because you're reading Mom)

My sister getting into a new school and becoming more independent

Smoothies of any flavor (well, almost any flavor)

Ladder logic and actually understanding what I'm doing at work for a change

A possible day off tomorrow?

And updates on the Wardrobe Taming... I have been trying to wear things from the pile but it's kind of hard considering I can only wear jeans and tshirts or casual shirts to work everyday. Plus I never do anything fun during the week at night to get dressed for. I got rid of all my basic tanks (that I've had since high school) and went to Old Navy to pick up replacements. I've just been going through the pile every night and putting stuff I know I definitely do not want or that does not/will never fit into a trash bag to donate. I'm just trying to work the pile down since it's so huge and taking over my room (oh, when I did my drawers, the entire bottom two drawers ended up in the pile, ops).

So I suppose I can move onto Day Three. While you continue to try to wear items in the pile everyday, now you try to assess whether or not they are worth keeping. Do they make you feel lovely? Or uncomfortable? Could you wear them in different combinations? If any of your 'pile outfits' are outfits you would never ever wear again, and you can't imagine wearing them any other way, then get rid of them. Also, you're supposed to start to think about what items you need that would help you wear the item you already own (like you need a plain grey tank to wear under a certain blouse you have, or long black pants to wear with that patterned sweater you own). Make a list of these items and go out and BUY them! (Sounds fun).

So I guess tonight, if I'm not at the shore, I'll be making a list of items I need to make my current wardrobe more more fantastic, fabulous, versatile, and wearable.

Peace and long weekends,

TheFashionHead

tilt & new shoes

1. Shining, 2. Reading Undercovers,

3. hello stove!, 4. Just Go Straight On..,

5. Paper cranes, 6. bubbling over

A little Things I Love Thursday, before I head back down to work.

• Looking forward to finally having a relaxing Friday at the shore
• Color coordinated family portraits on the beach (sounds cheesy and it is)
• Being interested in what I'm doing at work and having the day fly by
• New shoes
• International travel (Luxembourg here I come)
• (Maybe) moving out of my parents house?
• FALL is on the horizon

As I mentioned, last night I bought 2 pairs of boots from Victoria's Secret. I can't wait for fall and I haven't been able to stop thinking about boots, and leather jackets, and black clothes, and sweaters. Anyways here are the boots I picked.

These are the Cuff Motorcycle Bootie by Colin Stuart. I got them in brown because I plan on wearing them with more casual day time outfits and I already have black (and green) motorcycle-esque boots.

These are the Wedge Bootie by Colin Stuart, again. I LOVE the way they look in maple and blonde (white), but I opted for the black for practicality. I have absolutely no idea what makes me think I'll be able to walk in these 4 and 1/4 inch heels, but aren't they fierce?

(both pictures from victoriassecret.com)

Peace and fashion over comfort,

TheFashionHead

thursday

1. Tropical Colors, 2. Mary-Kate Olsen Elle Uk 06,

3. WARNING: Spraying mousse directly into your nose will not style hair. But it may get you high., 4. paper planes

When I woke up this morning, I thought it was only Wednesday. But no! Thursday it is! One more day until the beach (what am I going to countdown to after Labor day?).

Here is a little TiLT (Things I Love Thursday) a la GalaDarling.

• Paper Planes by M.I.A.


• Emails from college friends (love you guys!)


• Bonus checks!!


• Listening to the radio at work and making a list of songs to download


• Getting back into a good running/workout schedule
  
• Skinny black pants


• Boots, leather, sweaters, tights, jeans, FALL CLOTHES


• MK in Elle UK and building up my jewelry collection

Take a moment to think about all the things you love!

Peace and love,

TheFashionHead

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Here are some things I am thankful for on this lovely Friday:

• Last night I went to dinner with my bff's from high school and it was fun and awesome. We all live so close to each other and sometimes I take the for granted. It's pretty rare for friends to all move home after college, but we all did. And I'm thankful they're all here. We went to Cosi and sat outside and ate delicious sandwiches and then we made smores. The weather was perfect for outdoor dining.
• Its actually Friday (duh)!! This week felt really long and I'm glad its over. I'm leaving for the beach in about 2 hours!
• My boss has been on vacation all week and I have taken some ...liberties with my hours. Which is why I may just leave at 3:30 today even though I took a lunch. But the lunch doesn't really count when you don't actually get food, right? I got a quick eyebrow wax and was disappointed by the dress selection at Marshall's but I did pick up a red belt to wear with one of my F21 dresses this weekend...(will there be picture updates of this lovely belted dress, you ask? no, probably not.. Lame...)
• The upcoming fun and relaxing weekend at the shore with clean clothes (I finally got around to doing laundry, score).
• One of those wish-y things flew into my car yesterday and I made a wish, obviously, so I'm pretty excited for that to come true.
• Car karma - I let 2 cars in at a particularly annoying merge point on my way to work - which means I should have no traffic troubles on the way down to the shore. Gotta love car karma... (I know that little black car that cut me off yesterday is sitting in bumper to bumper somewhere right now...)
• Aaaand the radio station is playing a block of Grateful Dead RIGHT NOW. Can't get any better then that!

Hope everyone takes the time to be thankful for the little (and big) things in their lives!

Have a fantastic lovely awesome amazing weekend, everyone!

Peace and thankfulness,

TheFashionHead