Update on Romper

So ordered it, it arrived, tried it on, and a big fat FAIL. I ordered the M which should have fit my lower half according to the size charts, and it was HUGE. I returned it to the store and tried on a small. The small fit much better in the upper body but the side pockets and shorts length were still too big and too long. Sad day for my romper quest. I'm sure this pretty romper is meant for someone, just not me. I did like the material though and cute flutter/ruffle sleeves so props to The Limited for that detail..

Romping around the neighborhood

So at first I was skeptical of the jumpsuit/romper trend, but it's definitely growing on me. Growing on me so much in fact that I ordered this one online this week. I'm not sure how it's going to look or if it's going to be the least bit cute, but hey, I can always return it right?

While there are so many cute ones out there, I figured this one from the Limited's Jodi Arnold Collection was my best bet because it looks a little more sophisticated. Black? Check. Ruffles? Check. Flutter Sleeves? Check. Ok sold.

Flutter Sleeve Romper, $79.50 (but I got it on sale)

Here are some other cute options I stumbled along, but plan to wait and see if the above one works out first...they are both from Lulus

$43

$36

Hello little pretties....

I'm going to Vegas in May for my best friend's bachelorette party and am starting to look for some cute going-out outfits. These little pretties caught my eye today---all from Shopbop. Not that I can afford any of these right now--but they're nice to look at :)

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Ella Moss

Laila Azhar

Haute Hippie

Myne

Robert Rodriguez

Big Discovery!!

After almost 9 months of having AT&T uverse, I just discovered today that we have FREE, I repeat...FREE....exercise videos from Exercise.TV!!!! I'm not talking about Denise Austin type videos (not that she isn't great) but recent videos like those from Jillian Michaels, Kim Kardashian, Harley Pasternak, Biggest Loser, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, etc.

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome!!!!

I spent a whole hour just trying out new videos, including:

First workout: 13 minutes of hip hop dancing. So fun! (It wasn't this exact video but it was by Crunch)

Second workout: Not the book of course, but a workout routine from him that included 7.5 min of tough cardio, 75 shoulder presses with weights, 75 crunches, and 75 squats with weights.
Third workout: 30 min of Yoga Sculpt by Maura Barclay. Very intense yoga for intermediate and advanced. Not quite what I was expecting, but definitely a great workout.


Yay new videos. Also, with the weather being beautiful this week, I went out the to lake twice and ran for 30 minutes. Too bad it's supposed to rain and even SNOW tomorrow. Thanks Texas.

Beauties of the Academy Awards

Some of my favorites from the 82nd annual Academy Awards.....

Elizabeth Banks in Versace

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Haute Couture (such a unique dress!)

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten

Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab Haute Couture (so beautiful for Spring)

Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent (always looks beautiful)

Mariska Hargitay in Vera Wang

Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta

And, on a related note, I'm so proud of my boyfriend for his fairly "spot-on" fashion analysis of tonight's gowns. He said exactly what I was thinking and about 2 seconds before I could even put the words together. Quite impressed. He even gave some quick snipit about Tiffany's jewelry. Point boyfriend!

Just workin' on my fitness

So I'm going to Vegas in May for my best friend's bachelorette party and I know we'll be spending plenty of time poolside. I'd like to get in kick ass shape before then so while at the grocery store tonight, I picked up some inspirational magazines!! While the BF and I started eating healthy Jan. 1st and I've already lost 3 lbs, I really would like to tone up and losing a couple more pounds along the way.

I've been pretty good about exercising over the past several years, but lately, between 2 broken fingers and a messed up S1 joint, I've gotten a bit lazy. I did go to the gym earlier this week but didn't feel like going out in the rainy, gross, icky cold weather so I opted for the 30 day Shred by Jillian Michaels instead. Love this woman! She knows how to kick some serious butt.


If you've not tried her DVDs before (or those in the Biggest Loser series), I HIGHLY recommend them.

Kick Butt and Be Happy.

Go Go Go Jane Goodies!!

So I've been in a shoe rut for the past several months but I came across these goodies on GoJane.com. They should be here on Friday and I can't wait! The site had good reviews which were important because I'd never ordered from there before.

Suede Pedastal Platform Pumps, $21

Ruffled Satin Peep Toe Heel, $21

Suede Knotted Bow Platform Heel, $21

Crinkle Rosette Slingback Sandal, $14.30

So excited for these. I was in desperate need of new high heels for going out and think the black ruffle pumps will be especially cute for this summer.