PURPLE!!

I have been wanting to dye my hair purple for over a year now and finally got up the guts to ask my bosses for the O.K.  I just wasn't sure if it was professional enough for the office environment I'm in, and I didn't even know if it was professional to ASK (you can tell I'm quite the overthinker . .)  Well, they O.K.ed the color change, and I am happy to say that I will be taking the color plunge early next week!

Here are a couple inspiration pictures (found on Pinterest) of the color / shade I'm going for.  A lot like Kelly Osbourne (:

 

I am so excited and can't WAIT to post pictures of the finished product!!

Feeling Colorful

I picked up this little baby before we took our trip to Mexico last month.  It is truly the perfect tunic, and I wore it almost every day while we were in Mexico.

I have been wanting to incorporate more color into my daily outfits lately, so I thought I'd give it a whirl for work.

The multicolor chevron tunic is from Francescas

I am loving these studded loafers lately and have been wearing them quite often.  I feel like they 'chic'-en up any outfit.  From F21

I recently started following http://hello-gorgeous-blog.blogspot.com/ and am definitely feeling inspired.  She makes daily dressing fun and takes all her pictures with her phone.  Hey . . I can do that :D

Tiny Moments

 Such a sweet baby.

 My handsome boy.

 Niece Tayla playing dress up with Auntie JoJo's shoes.

Talya's take on what Auntie JoJo should be wearing.

When I see stars, that's all they are

I love, love, love this star sweater.  Cautionary note: It sheds.  A lot.

Putting a collared shirt under a sweater / top is something so easy to do to completely change your look.

 I also love the look of a necklace over a collared anything.

 Yes, i know my legs are white.

Collared Shirt - Express / Sweater - F21 / Necklace - Francesca's / Pants - Gap / Shoes - F21

UGHS. #notokbutdoingitanyway

Just a random outfit post . . . because I can (I meant that in the least brash way possible, promise.)  This outfit really isn't that inventive / trendy / cute, but what the hay.

They actually don't look that bad!  O.K. O.K. I'm just making 'comfy' excuses.

I do love this sweater.

Look, our carpet looks clean!  It's an illusion!!

Sweater - Crossroads Trading Co / Jacket - Papaya / Necklace - francesca's / Jeans - Sway Chic / You know where the boots are from . . . :D

Healthy Eating

You know . . . because I'm such an expert . . . (insert heavy sarcasm here.)

Let's be real.  I love my cheese and candy, and I haven't worked out consistently in months.  But I'm-a-changin'.  Yes, I am.  And you can too!  It's really easy, promise.  My healthy tip of the week is going to the grocery store on your break at work, buying stuff to make salad, and keeping it in your work refrigerator.  It's really that easy.  And cheap too!  I spent less than $17 at the store for lettuce, cauliflower, tomatos, onions, lemons, and avocado that will probably last me a week.  At least.  Factor in going out to eat everyday for a week, and you are definitely saving money.  Another tip: try substituting salad dressings for lemon juice - healthier and cheaper (:

My beautiful salad (yummy too:)

One of my reasons for getting healthier is to have more energy to play with these adorable pups.

Yeah, Mom.  That's the spot, right there.