Hello, New Beigy

 

You know those days where you really have nothing planned but you know it's going to be a good day?  Today was one of those days.  I saw my supervisor and I dressed according to my mood- playful.  I've been seeing a lot of those Heidi braids in magazines and blogs and I thought I'd give it a try.  I washed my hair this morning and blow dried it until it was nearly dry, spritzed some shine spray in it for hold and glitz and braided my hair into two pigtail braids.  I secured the bottom of the braids with bobby pins rather than hair ties because I'd be using the bobby pins any way to wrap the braids- I hate hiding hair ties because my hair is fine.  At first I wrapped one around the top and the other around the bottom but it didn't go all the way around so I pulled the one from the bottom up to make a double-braided head band.  I felt super cute all day wearing it.  I called my sister Olivia after my meeting with my supervisor and lured her into going shopping with me.

And shop we did.  First we went to Starbucks to fuel up- then we went to Urban.  I got these awesome heartshaped glasses.  Like I said, I was in a playful mood.  Olivia got some awesome army green jeans for 38 dollars!  People, there are serious sales out there right now- most stores had 70% off deals - it was slightly overwhelming and slightly exhilarating.  We hit up Victoria Secret next- it was their last day for their buy one get one 50 percent off deal.  We got the same bra and I have to tell you that I was in DIRE need of a new beige, everyday bra.  The one I have been wearing for the past 2 years is from Target and there is a wire poking out of one end and the cups aren't smooth anymore- it's in very, very bad shape.  I wouldn't want my worse enemy to wear it (if I had an enemy).  The one I got is the beige Body by Victoria and it is so freaking soft!  I also have to admit that I have been wearing the wrong size since forever!  I was wearing 34B but I am actually a 32C- I feel like a brand new woman.  My boobs are thanking me.  (TMI?) If you haven't been sized lately- the ladies at Victoria's Secret are experts.  I took a photo of me wearing a tank top with Old Beigy and New Beigy so you can see the tragic difference. 

As far as my outfit goes- I threw on a casual cream top that my sister-in-law, Rachel, got me from H&M - its a nice basic and has long lace sleeves.  On the bottom, I wore my rust jeans from a boutique in the bay area and my polka dot flats from Urban.  The cardigan is something I borrowed from Chris' side of the closet- he thrifted it.  It's a wool burgundy sweater.  There's something about wearing your man's outerwear that makes you feel snuggly and safe.  I liked the contrast between the oversized cardigan and the skinny jeans.