My “Balance” Outfit - 4/25/09

Boss #10: “Hey! What do you do for fun???”
Thinking to myself: Um.. I SHOP, duh!
Instead I answer: “I Study, it’s my life right now” – Ah, the more politically correct answer..

Work, study, live life. Where is my Balance?

Sure, some people take to the gym, hike, rollerblade, etc. Others spend time with their kids. Many go out and party like its 1999, er 2009.

Me? I find my balance when I SHOP. Is it really hard to understand??!

One of my bosses (boss #10) asked a group of us the question above, in an attempt to “get to know us”. I hesitated to mention that I SHOP! You see…It’s hard to explain this phenomenon to non shop-a-holics. They think of shopping as a daily task or even a chore. yikes!

Why should I even bother trying to explain the great feeling I get when I find something soo cute, ON SALE?? Or the feeling I get when I drop into a store to browse & find that everything is 75% off! Or the best feeling -- when I come home from a day of successful shopping - I unload my “gems” in my living room to take pictures of it to post here! Ahhh, what a wonderful feeling! LOL!

Sometimes I get the feeling that people (especially “business people”) look down upon people who enjoy so-called “superficial” things such as fashion & shopping. Would they rather I read the Wall Street Journal or watch CNN all day. Or better yet, play GOLF! =/

In any case, I’ll say "I study" with a smirk -- Knowing that I will go shopping later that day to report my finds here on my blog. Where people appreciate it! LOL! =P

My “Balance” Outfit:
Banana Republic Plaid Pants w/ Blue Stripes
Banana Republic Turtle Neck in Teal
Gold-color Necklace w/ wooden details
- This necklace needed to be fixed in the photo! My “photographer” didn’t change it for me, LOL!

Old Navy Haul! - 4/19/09

This Haul occurred a couple of weeks ago. I’m a little behind on posting! I love it when Old Navy has 50% off clearance items! I especially love it when there are actually nice items available for sale – in my size!

I forgot the prices on these but each of the following items were less than $10 each!

Blue Ribbed Tee – I love this regular tee for both work & play! I can wear it under a business suit or with jeans!

Hot Pink Cardigan & Matching Short-sleeve Sweater (purchased separately) – I like this bright color! Makes me smile =)

Striped Long-sleeve Button-up Tops– These are my Fav! I believe two of the three were $5 each!! OMG, I scored BIG on these. I totally love these for days I am too lazy to figure out an outfit! It’s easy (and professional-looking) to throw one of these on with matching slacks & call it a day!

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Casual Outfit! - 4/11/09

I like these Banana Republic Martin Fit Pants! Martin fit pants fit me the best! As I mentioned in my previous post, I love these pants & have them in all the colors Banana Republic offers! I even have the same colors in different lengths!

I hemmed these a little shorter than my other pants to create an illusion that I am taller than I really am!

Casual Outfit:
Banana Republic Martin Fit Pants in Brown
Old Navy Flowy Top in Ivory
- About $5!
H&M Dark Tan Waist Belt w/ Gorgeous Cheetah-like detail
- Only $12.20 from H&M!
- Click here for more details on haul!
JoeyO Peep-toe Heels:
- Checkered Brown with a cute ribbon detail!
- Only about $15 at Ross!!

Banana Republic Work Pants Haul! – 4/11/09

I purchased more work pants from Banana Republic! Each were about $15-$20. I forgot how much I paid because I lost the receipt!

I can never get enough pants! Especially in basic colors such khaki, black, & brown! I love them in all different lengths!

The worst part of purchasing pants is hemming them =(

First, I hate spending $10 to hem my pants!
Second, I don’t have the time to drop it off & pick it up!!

Anywhooo..

Btw, have you done your taxes yet?? I keep seeing signs around town indicating “The End is Near” – advertising for tax preparation establishments! So funny!

Anyway, I wrote a review last year on TurboTax. I love TurboTax & will continue to praise them. I dislike overpriced H&R Block & will continue to mention that! Here is my review from last year if you would like to read it (click here for link).

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True Religion & 7 For All Mankind Jeans Haul! - 4/5/09

I love designer Jeans! The worst part of purchasing designer jeans is the outrageously high prices! Fortunately for sales, I am able to fulfill my desire for designer jeans!

I normally purchase jeans at Nordstroms or Saks (sale racks or their outlet stores), Kitson sale (I had a horrible experience at Kitson & will never purchase from them again), & even Costco!

Do I only purchase Designer Jeans?

Yes, I only purchase designer Jeans. I don’t wear jeans often but I will only purchase designer Jeans because I feel better in them and I like them. Simple as that!

I recently purchased these 2 jeans. I forgot the name of both Jeans..sorry!

True Religions (Left) – About $114 at Costco!

Can you believe they sell True Religions at Costco! I love True Religions! Currently, they are my favorite brand!

7 for All Mankind Jeans (right)– My BF purchased these Jeans for me on sale. The tag says $126 but I am sure that he did not pay that much! Maybe half that..

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Obsessed w/ the Twilight Saga! - 4/5/09

Can someone tell me why I am soo OBSESSED w/ the Twilight Saga??

It all started last Saturday, when I first watched Twilight the movie. I admit I was worried it would be filled with teen-drama but I was wrong. It quickly grabbed my attention and I was hooked!

So hooked that I HAD to read ALL the books! I finished the last one last night and I am longing for more!! OMG, what is wrong with me?? Why am I so obsessed??

I think that the Twilight Saga is such an entertaining (and very addictive) read! I’ve been talking about it so much that I’ve gotten them all my friends and family hooked too! I’ve been reading every detail Stephanie Meyer’s (the writer) website (link here)! I just can’t get enough Twilight (and the rest of the series)!

I think I like it so much because I feel like there is so much depth to what was being written. People interpret books/movies differently & this book really got to me! I really like that it is a classic love story with a strange (vampire) twist, LOL! Also, I felt a connection to the characters. I wanted to learn more about them as I read & maybe that was the reason why I read into the wee hours of the night (or morning) even though I had work the next day!

My favorite character is not your typical Bella, Edward, or Jacob answer.. I really liked Alice’s character! I felt that she was very loyal, as a friend & a sister. The best part is that she was really into clothes & fashion! LOL, that fact definitely made me like her even more! I can’t wait to see Bella’s wedding dress or for the closet scene in Breaking Dawn (if that is made into a movie!). Better yet, I can’t wait to watch ALL of the books be turned into movies!

Now I feel a little sad because I don’t have more to read! It was soo nice looking forward to reading it every night and now I have nothing… Waiting for Midnight Sun.. Please Stephanie Meyer! Hurry and finish that book! I’m OBSESSED! =P

The coveted books: About $46

image from wikipedia.com

Forever 21 Jewelry Haul! 4/4/09

Here is my latest Jewelry Haul! I love going to Forever 21 for jewelry! As I am sure I have mentioned in previous posts, I hate “real” jewelry because I am so careless when it comes to taking care of my jewelry. I lose them so often that it’s better my jewelry be inexpensive!

Thick Black Ring - $3.80!

Triple-strand Necklace in Gold & Silver w/ Pretty Pearls! – About $8


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