What I Bought Today

Bought this hat at my local Target today. Bonus: it was on sale for half off the original price! Score! I'm going to Atlanta later this month and can't wait to wear this hat with several outfits. No worries, will totes share my different outfits with you (because I'm sure you're on the edge of your seats with anticipation).

Halloween Edition

I don't really know if I'm dressing up this year. I don't even know my plans for Halloween yet. But if I were to dress up, I would totes go as the London 2012 Olympics stadium. Why? Just so I could use this makeup tutorial by Pixiwoo, featuring Union Flag* eyes.



I would probably go without the tears since I don't know if that's really necessary. I would also wear a t-shirt with the Olympic rings, dark shorts or skirt, tights and flats. I would also carry around an Olympic torch. Really though, all I want is to try this look. Maybe I'll save it for the opening ceremonies party I'll throw next summer.

*Edit: I learned from Doctor Who that it's the Union Jack when flown on ships and the Union flag everywhere else. Not sure if that's 100% correct since this is information from someone who travels in a TARDIS. On second thought, you should always trust someone who travels in a TARDIS.

Anthro Fail

Goddamnit Anthropologie. How did you mess up the shipping on the awesome purchase I was gloating about?

Whatever. Bought the green ones too because 1. they are awesome 2. my other pants are too big and 3. I need pants for my trip to Austin as it will actually be cold at night

Comfort Food

It's getting colder where I live so I was definitely craving some yummy, warm mac and cheese. I didn't want to have to buy too many ingredients and found this recipe from Rachael Ray for Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin Mac and Cheese. NOMZ. We had a crap ton of broccoli so I didn't bother with buying any cauliflower. Also, I threw in some chicken and 86'd the chives. Let's be honest. I really only wanted an excuse to eat some Cabot Sharp Cheddar Cheese from Vermont. My only negative for making this mac and cheese: I didn't pay attention to how many servings it yields so I made the whole thing. I ended up putting some in the freezer. We'll see if it freezes and reheats well. In the meantime, enjoy my lovely photog skills.

And just for shits and giggles because I'm feeling nostalgic, here's an oldie but a goodie picture from last year's hike up to Kent's Ledge in Vermont.

Boots

I have been looking for the perfect pair of riding boots--winter appropriate--FOREVER. I finally found a pair online, fell in love and ordered them ASAP. I came home everyday checking to see if they arrived and yesterday I was delighted to find the box sitting at the bottom of the stairs! I rushed them to my room to try them on with my skinny jeans and they were about a half size too small. Sadness. I called the company and started the return process with a big frown on my face. These are definitely the ones that got away...

http://www.dnafootwear.com/product.asp?lt=c&catid=13895&sec=&pfid=DNA09431

I am still on the hunt for the perfect, comfortable winter boots...I work at a shoe store, why is this seemingly impossible????