2009 has been a lazy year thus far

Hmm, I can't decide if I'm excited to go back to work and be back in the usual routine or if I'm going to miss my days of sleeping in and eating cookies all day. We'll see. For now I think I'm excited for regular life and schedules again. I bought like ten new books to read at work when it is slow and I'm excited to see the kids again. Here is the only other outfit picture I took over break...

 Hat - thrifted
Sweater - thrifted
T-shirt - American Apparel
Pants - Kohls??
Shoes - Bongo

I know, I know. I'm wearing a hat. I am not a hat person. However, I've had this little hat that I got for $2 at a thrift store for a while. It smelled bad so it's been airing out on a hook in my bathroom for months. I decided to finally wear it. Seriously, I wear some odd stuff out in public and there are varying reactions. I wore this hat out on Friday with a few friends. It is magic. Seriously, like 20 guys came and talked to me (I have a boyfriend. He was there. He found it amusing.) TWO guys sent me free drinks. It was very strange. Anyway, any single ladies out there, go get yourself a similar hat and just wait for the magic. I think it's just a good "in" for a guy, you know, just a way to start the conversation.

Anyway, my New Year's Eve was okay. Nothing earth-shaking. Just another night in with the boys, only in slightly fancier clothes. I spent today making a few necklace charms.

Yeah, that's a sperm whale, Bambi, and some honeycomb. I don't know either. I was bored. Then the Vikings lost and I was sad (but not surprised). Ok, must get to bed now as I can no longer sleep in till 10. or 9. or 8. 7 is pushing it. 6:30, here I come!

OOOH, and P.S. it looks like our senate seat is going to...

 

 (well, after a few more lawsuits anyway.)

Goodbye 2008!

You were a great year! I love New Year's Eve... I can get away with wearing ANYTHING I want! I'm particularly in love with this belt that I found at Goodwill. It still had the tags on it and features GOLD LIONS HEADS! Anyway, I'm off to Gunzlinger's house along with about 30 of my nearest and dearest! Have a lovely evening all!

Headband and bracelets - made by me out of vintage necklaces
Fur wrap/collar - thrifted
Necklace - maid of honor gift from sister
Tank - little boys Fruit of the Loom
Skirt - Zoe D. (via Opitz Outlet)
Belt - thrifted (still had the tags on it... and featuring LION HEADS)
Tights - TJ Maxx
Shoes - hand-me-downs from sister Unlisted by Kenneth Cole

Bang, bang, bang goes the mallet

I'm finally done with the floors!! See you in hell white berber carpet! Hello bamboo floors (I know, it's not my Brazilian Koa, but there were some issues and I didn't mind too much, since I'll probably move to a bigger place in a year or two??? Maybe? Hopefully?)

I feel like I have a whole new condo! I love them!

Sorry, I didn't take any outfit photos while in Wisconsin (or of my glamorous floor-installing attire) but here is what I wore out while helping my friend Megan shop for a wedding dress and to happy hour afterwards. I was seriously pumped when I found this girl's satin majorette costume from the 1920s on Ebay. It was cheap too! I want to wear it every day. I'm trying not to. Alright, short post as I must go replace a zipper in a dress that I've been meaning to fix forever. I want to wear it for new year's eve, so now I must fix it. Nothing like procrastination!

Scarf - TJ Maxx
Black t-shirt - Target
Vest thingie - Ebay!
Jeans - Earnest Sewn
Shoes - Target

Aaaand here's what I'm wearing to get "the flossing lecture" at the dentist today...

Cowl - crocheted by me while watching football
Shirt - thrifted at Fake Target
Shorts - Target
Tights - TJ Maxx
Shoes - hand-me-downs from my sister Unlisted by Kenneth Cole