Ketchup and mustard

What do you do when you leave your camera at home and dh isn't around to snap a photo? You find a shiny thing and use your phone to snap some shots.

This, my friends, is what I call a comfortable outfit. These jeggings are basically like pajamas. So much so that sometimes when I'm at work I have to look down to make sure I didn't accidentally wear my pajamas to work.

Ok, that's not true. But they are comfortable enough that I can get all cozy in my work chair and sit with one foot tucked neatly under me. Like a little school girl. Wearing pants the color of ketchup and a vest the color of mustard.

And these loafers. These loafers. Are amazing. Clearly the winner for best shoes bought in 2011. Kudos to you, Dolce Vita, for bringing them into my life.

My brain is so empty right now I can only talk about my clothes. Cut me some slack, y'all. What would you rather me talk about? Seriously. What should I talk about on here? I'm currently taking suggestions.

Banana Republic Outlet sweatshirt, Gap jeggings, Old Navy vest, Dolce Vita loafers <3

Music Monday: The Luckiest (Ben Folds cover)

Have you heard? Ben Folds Five is back in the studio. This is exciting stuff, y'all, so I decided to pay tribute. Now, I'm sure you'll point out that this is indeed a Ben Folds song and not a Ben Folds Five song; well, let me just say congratulations for reading the title of my video. Yes, I know it's Ben Folds. But it's the song I chose to cover today, friends, even if it is a slightly odd tribute.

And also, this is dedicated to that guy I live with. We don't get too sappy around these parts.

Keep on rockin' those suburbs (also Ben Folds)!

Birthday bag

I'm sure you missed my non-in-HD ramblings on Thursday. (See here and here.) On Wednesday I was home sick all day. And I'm not just talking a cough-cough, sneeze-sneeze, pass-me-the-Nyquil sick. I'm talking a bucket-by-the-bed, saltine-crackers-and-gatorade kind of sick. (No, you didn't ask, but it's my blog and I'll go into detail if I want to.) I was in no state to film a video. Oddly enough, the last time I was sick like that I did film a video out of sheer boredom of having nothing else to do but sit in bed.

Maybe I'll show it to you sometime.

Other than Wednesday's mishap where I had to eat white carbs and sugar to make sure my body didn't fall apart, I've been doing rather great on my slow-carb diet. By yesterday I wasn't even that hungry come meal time and didn't really have any cravings for a sugary or salty snack. Today is "cheat day," though, which means I get to eat whatever I want.

I made the dh* roll out of bed before 8 o'clock this morning so we could go to our favorite breakfast joint and I could get some of the most delicious carbs out there. Oh. Man. So. Good.

I haven't been able to eat anything else since, but I predict some apples and peanut butter or maybe some cheese in my future (oooooh, I'm a wild one).

Target top, Gap jeggings, Old Navy booties and coat, American Eagle necklace, Banana Republic satchel

Now, on to more important things! My bag!

As you may know, my birthday was ages ago. What I wanted was some new boots. But after looking and looking I decided that no boots (except maybe these) were really piquing my interest.

So I moved on. To this:

Ever since receiving an iPad for Christmas from my in-laws, I've been searching for a structured satchel to keep it safe. But it also had to have a cross-body strap to please this scooter gal. And so this bag became my birthday gift. To myself. From myself. A couple of months late.

Ok, lovelies, it's time for me to rush off to eat more carbs and dairy products. Yum!

*I finally learned what this means in Internet-talk: Dear husband. Thanks, Google!

I wear my regular glasses at night. (And February's "Do One Thing")

Gap tunic, Old Navy coat and scarf, Prana leggings, Chelsea Crew wedges

See what I did there? I wear my regular glasses all the time.

I'll keep this short because I'm craving sugar like a pregnant lady and it's making me grumpy.

Yes, I realize it's not February yet. But since I started January's Do One Thing late, I figured I'd start Febrary's early? I guess?

Anyhoo. I've started the slow-carb diet. Yay. Another fun food project. (Not my first.) I'm already drooling over the foods I get to eat on my "cheat day." And it's only day two.

The end.

Music Monday: Cathedrals (Jump, Little Children cover)

Anybody who knew me in college knows that my favorite band at the time was Jump, Little Children, a group from Charleston, South Carolina. My friends and I went to every Jump concert we could and knew just about every song. Unfortunately, the band is no longer together.

This is my favorite Jump, Little Children song, "Cathedrals."

Things I've learned about style blogging (mostly photo-related)

No one wants to see pictures of my outfits everyday. Especially me.

Smiling in photos is not cool among lots of bloggers, but I just can't help it.

You will feel weird asking your friend or husband to take pictures of you. But you'll feel weirder setting up self-timed shots in empty alleys.

Props help. (See current post photos.)

Background and good lighting definitely matter.

Participating in a bunch of blogger weekly "things" is boring. Picking just one or two blogger "things" that you actually enjoy is quite fun.

Vlogging is my NEW FAVORITE THING.

I'll never wears heels on the daily, even for fashion's sake.

A little humor goes a long way.

Getting inspiration from other bloggers is a lot of fun.

Trying new trends is fun. Rooting out the ones that just don't work for you is key.

Other bloggers: What have you learned?

Old Navy Rock Star jeans, jacket, bag & cowl, husband's (stolen) sweater, Dolce Vita loafers, Target necklace, gifted belt

{P.S. Like the new blog layout? I think it's much easier on the eyes.}

Thursday Latelies 1.19.12

• Chelsea Crew wedges. Love them.
• These candles make my apartment smell not like whatever I've cooked the night before.
• How to know if he's "secretly" into you. Ask him. Duh.
• Nails. They're fun!
• I ramble about books I'm reading and how late it is.

Linking up with Bex today!