Did some shopping recently...

Well, it's been quite some time since updating this blog, so I figured I should. And what better way than to show all the shopping I've done lately.

I've been traveling more for work lately, and since I typically wear jeans to work, I needed some "fancier' clothes for work meetings. Plus I needed some summer stuff and other random items, of course!

And, just to be clear, this wasn't all in one shopping trip lol.

First, this awesome dress I found on clearance at Target. It had two different clearance prices on it; one was $30 and one was $20. I decided to ask the people at the fitting rooms to scan it to find out how much it actually was. $10! Um, yes please! It was a little big, but I had my mom take in a few areas and now it fits like a glove. I bought a fun little skinny belt to go with it and I love the pockets!

I found this skirt on clearance at Ann Taylor Loft. It also has fun pockets. It's sort of a shimmery linen.

Nine West Zuki

Banana Republic - Sloan Fit Crop in Natural Khaki

Banana Republic - Elephant Print Timeless Tank

Banana Republic - Sloan Fit Striped Flare

Banana Republic - Boyfriend Utility Chino

Banana Republic - Lace Trim Kimono Vee

in this color, soft grey

Seychelles Purr in Vachetta

Ann Taylor Loft Jungle Flowers Top

Old Navy - Cuffed Perfect 3" Khaki Short in Couscous

I picked up this little marc ecko clutch at TJMaxx, but in a butter yellow color

Gap - Flutter Sleeve Crewneck T

This top from JCP

Express - Ruffled Sleeve Top

Kohl's - Elle Floral Chiffon Top

Gap - Clearance top

Forever 21 tank

Target sandals

Forever 21 tunic

Old Navy leopard print cardigan

Old Navy clearance sleeveless sweater

And then I decided that it's been a few years since I bought a new bikini so I bought one from Victoria's Secret.

I got this pattern with this top...

and same zebra pattern, but this type of bottom...

Oh, and this purse...

I also picked up some fun necklaces at Forever 21 and Francesca's Collections.

And I think that's about it...for now :o)

New boots!

So, for my birthday back in June, I received some gift cards to DSW. I decided not to spend them and save them for some boots this fall.

Last year I bought the Steve Madden Cybul boots in brown,

So this year I decided to get some black boots. I got the Zigi Soho Mixer boots in black.

I bought me some new Gap skinny jeans and the boots look awesome with them. Bring on fall! I'm ready!

Summer Sandals

I think we all know I have a slight obsession with shoes. I've been pretty good lately (since we have a new house to fill) but I had to get some new summer shoes.

I bought these Gladiator sandals from DSW online. I can't remember what the promotion was for, but I did not pay full price for them. They're my first pair of gladiator sandals and I think they're pretty cute.

Then I had a coupon that could only be used in store and I had to use it by March 31st. It was for $20 off a $50 purchase. Um, can't pass that deal up! I really wanted a fun color, but it seemed like there was more to choose from online than in-store But...I found these super cute bronze wedge sandals.

And yes, I need to update about the house, but we're still working on getting some rooms in order and getting unpacked. I'll have pictures eventually.

Purse and shoes!

I finally found these shoes!  I saw them on the Target website (out of stock of course) and new I had to have them.  It didn't hurt that I had a $50 gift card to spend either.  This was like the 4th Target that I tried and they finally had them in my size.  Well...not really but close.  I normally wear a 7 but all they had was a 6.5.  I tried on a 7 in the same style, different color and they were a little big.  So, the 6.5 was perfect!  Excellent!

And then remember the purse I posted about?  Well I did end up buying it.  I got it in the punch color.

I'm going to test it out when I travel to Ottawa this week but I think it will also double nicely as a place to hold an extra lens when I'm walking around with my camera.  I can't afford one of those fancy schmancy, pretty looking messenger type camera bags and I usually only need to carry one extra lens anyway.

Just wanted to share my recent fun purchases.

You know you want it - XII

Jazz up your plain jane shoes with some fun shoe clips from Absolutely Audrey



Love these fun flower pins from Linda & Harriett



I thought this cuff from GS Lillian was really cute.


Apparently I have a thing for pink cake stands because I blogged about one in another post. This one is from nowdesigns and can be found here



I just thought this pillow from Pier 1 was really cute and girly

I own 68 pairs of shoes

That's right! And I was just browsing the DSW website...I think I have a problem...lol.

The other day I was cleaning out my closet and decided to count all the pairs. Now, this 68 pairs includes multiple pairs of flip flops and work boots and whatnot, but that's still a lot of shoes!

Got some awesome deals today!

I was checking in over on thenest.com like I do pretty much everyday and came across a post with some awesome promo codes to use at Victoria'sSecret.com. I was able to get 2 bras and a pair of panties for $16 which included shipping! How awesome is that?

Then later on I went shopping with my mom and hit up DSW. She had a coupon for $20 of a $50 purchase and wasn't going to use it, so of course I wanted it! My $50 purchase were these Skechers

And then they had 80% off all of their sandals. I got these red ones for $8.99 regular $40,

and these awesome yellow ones for $11.99, regular $60!

Seriously...how awesome of a deal is that? Of course I have to wait until next summer to wear them, but oh well.

Then when I got home Jim and I went grocery shopping. Our total was $180, but after bottle returns and coupons the total dropped down to $115. Yeah...we had A LOT of cans/bottles to take back. We hadn't taken any back all summer.

Anyway, I was just super excited about my deals today and I had to share.

I'm headed to some training for work this week, and while I have my work laptop, I'm not totally sure that the Internet works on it. It works at work, but I don't think the wireless connection is working nor is a connection with an Ethernet cord. (Okay and how many times did I just use the word work??) So I may not be posting until I get back...not like I post anything all that exciting anyway...lol.

Shopping = good = anniversary gifts

I hit up DSW and Marshalls / Home Goods today. I had two $10 gift certificates for DSW so of course I had to spend them. I went in there looking for a really nice pair of brown riding boots but I didn't really see anything that I loved. So I decided to look around. I currently have these 1-1/2" - 2" heel boots from Payless that I bought like 3 years ago. I love them, but they've definitely seen better days. So I walked over to the shoe bootie section and came across this cute little ankle boots. I was sold.

Ciao Bella - Gloria in black

Then I headed over to Marshalls / Home Goods. I found a really nice purse and some cute sweaters. I really need to start stocking up on fall clothes! I also found an ornament for the D&R Ornament Exchange over on The Nest.

Tignanello Medium Tote

The leather shoes and purse were my anniversary gift since we celebrate our 3rd tomorrow and that's the traditional gift. Yeah I buy my own stuff. It's just easier that way. If I waited for Jim to get me an anniversary gift I wouldn't have it until Christmas. Jim got a gift too - Simple shoes, in black. He loves them! I think the pair he has now he's owned for like 2-3 years. It was time for a new pair.

So yes - I bought my own anniversary gift and yes, I gave shoes to Jim for his present. Whatever...we're practical people. At least he made reservations for dinner for us for this Saturday!