Dots and Bows

top: c/o Karen Kane

shorts: LC via Kohl's (similar)

booties: Guess (similar) 

earrings: c/o Jess LC

I planned this look in my head weeks ago; I finally got around to pulling it all together - and I love it! It might be one of my all time favorite looks. It's non-fussy, feminine, and comfortable. It's also pretty versatile as I could easily wear it on a date, girls night out, or, for some, to work (not my work, obviously). I guess I'll go ahead and label this favorite look of 2012. 

Working Out

pants: c/o Purusha, sweater: LL Bean, shoes: Nike Free Run

Being that it's a brand new year, some places already have bikinis out on the floors (ahem, Target), and summer will be here before I even realize it, I'm starting a workout program. This week officially starts: Mission Get In Shape. My brother-in-law found great success in the Couch to 5K program, so I'm going with that. I think I'll also throw some push ups and sit ups in the mix. I'm ridiculously out of shape, it's embarrassing; so hopefully this program will do the trick without me hating it the first week.

I have a new pair of pants to run in thanks to the sweet Hayley at Purusha. She makes everything herself! Her products are marketed towards yoga, but I've tested them out - you can run in them too! The are comfy for my workouts as they allow me to move around without restrictions - and they're a gorgeous blue color that I can stare at all day long! They are also great for long road trips or lounging around the house. Definitely my new favorite leggings! Check out all of her pieces on her Etsy shop!

Giveaway

Just wanted to remind you all that I am hosting a giveaway sponsored by Monster.com. 

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Review: Invista LYCRA

jeans: c/o DL 1961

I recently had the privilege of trying out a pair of jeans that were made with INVISTA's LYCRA fabric. It's a type of miracle ingredient that's embedded into top denim brands (7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, DL 1961). This fabric gives the jeans a little somethin-somethin so they hug your lower half in ways you've always wanted! It gives the perfect fit and, best of all, it keeps that perfect fit through the day and from wear to wear. It's pretty amazing. 

I wore my jeans over the weekend doing weekend-thing. I strutted around on this dirt road, went out to eat, did a bit of shopping, and ran a few necessary errands. The jeans hugged me perfectly from the am to the pm.  And then fit great (again) the very next day. 

I am super picky when it comes to denim. I'm most picky in length and fit - and these jeans have made me a happy girl. I will definitely give this type of fabric another try as I do feel as if it's the reason they fit so well. 

Definitely check out this type of fabric and definitely give it a try if you, like me, have a hard time finding good jeans that fit right. Hooray for perfect-fit jeans! 

NYE Wear

top: c/o Karen Kane, skirt: F21, cardigan: target, clutch: vintage, pumps: UO

This was my NYE look. I originally started out in black pants,and after being underwhelmed by the look, I  switched out the pants for a colored skirt. Much better. I love this look so much - I plan on repeating it next time I have to get fancy.