Hi friends, how are you? I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful, peaceful holiday. We've been having such a lovely little break--family time, good food, reading, shopping and snow, it's been simply perfect!
My birthday's tomorrow so I've gotten some great extra shopping in this week :)
Michael Kors clutch/evening bag
My wardrobe has been missing a black evening shoulder bag since 2005 when my black Louis Vuitton epi-leather pouchette was stolen. I finally replaced it yesterday when I ran across this bag at Nordstrom, it was 33% off too! I love the braided detail.
I like the length of it-not too long, it hangs comfortably close to my body
A birthday shopping trip wouldn't be complete without a trip to Sephora
I've been hearing amazing things about Dior's Creme Abricot to fortify and strengthen nails, I'm hoping it lives up to the hype. I also picked up this Stila lip gloss sampler because one can never have too much lip gloss.
I've always heard good things about Philosophy's scents, but I never really cared for them on me. I tried the travel size of Eternal Grace and by the time I was done browsing around the store, I was sold. It softens to such a light, wearable scent-it's my new favorite.
After hearing rave reviews for pretty much everything in Peter Thomas Roth's line, I picked up the Lashes To Die For mascara, I've only used it once so far, but I'm loving it, great brush, great formula--full review to come.
My awesome husband also gave me a pair of tall LL Bean boots. They are so comfortable, lined with shearling and perfect for the snow, which is a good thing because this is what our front yard looked like a few days ago...
Were you affected by the big East Coast snowstorm?
leave it to my husband to build a 6'5'' snowman
A Birthday tradition for me: an uninterrupted solo trip to Barnes & Noble. My idea of Heaven--I can browse up and down every aisle and that's exactly what I did :) Do you have any input on any of these books?
At B&N, I also picked up this little food journal--2011 will be the year I finally lose the last of my baby weight! Which I guess can probably be considered just plain old fat at this point since my youngest is almost 3.
what the inside pages look like--hopefully this will be a helpful tool to help stop my mindless snacking
I like the little cheat sheet section for saving calories
A simple and slightly preppy shopping outfit
jersey blazer: Nordstrom Juniors' Department, striped button down: Forever 21, necklace: J. Crew, jeans: AE slim bootcut, shoes: Steve Madden, bag: Marc Jacobs large single
I want to wish you all much joy and happiness in 2011!
I'll see you next year!
Lots of love
~Andi
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Love that bag and your shopping outfit! You look lovely as always! L.L. Bean boots are amazing - well, everything L.L. Bean is amazing, who am I kidding? My snowboarding jacket is from Bean's and at 12 years old is still going strong - looks and works like new. I have absolutely zero intentions of replacing it as long as I manage to stay within reasonable range of my 14 yr old self's size ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Andi, I hope you have a fabulous new year!!
Your outfit is preppy perfection (I love it!) I also love the 6'5" snowman haha... My husband's ideal trip is also going to B&N solo and buying anything he wants, funny stuff.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Birthday Andi!
Thanks Jacki! That's great info about the LL Bean stuff, amazing you've had it for 12 years! That's really awesome on multiple levels :)
ReplyDeleteThanks E, yes B&N is my happy place, your H sounds very cool :) I hope you have a great birthday on Saturday as well!
love you girl!!
Happy Birthday! Your idea of a solo trip in B&N sounds like my idea of heaven too! Great assortment of books - of the 5 you picked, I've only read Rebecca - I've always been too scared to read the Bell Jar (was afraid it would be too depressing).
ReplyDeleteLove the bag - very chic. Your preppy shopping outfit is awesome - especially love the Jcrew pearls, they look so luxe.
Looking at the LL Bean snowboots took me right back to my college days in Massachusetts - I had the shorter version - but they were so comfy and toasty!
So many great things! That clutch is beautiful and will no doubt go great with everything. I also love/need that food diary. I haven't been feeling that great health-wise and I want to get back into healthy eating and working out regularly. Maybe I'll go buy one myself! No snow here, but plenty of chill and rain ;(
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Love your shopping outfit and the solo trip to B&N sounds heavenly. I can spend hours in there.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I'll trade you birth dates (mine is today)- I'd rather have a birthday on NYE!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! As somebody who has lived in Hampton Roads my entire life, I can't remember ever having snow like we just had. It was pretty amazing though.
ReplyDeleteThe Bell Jar is a great book, but slightly depressing.
Best of luck to you on your resolution to lose the baby weight. I'm trying to get back on track with my eating/exercising after tomorrow as well.
Happy Birthday chica and fellow Capricorn! ;) Looks like you had one awesome birthday shopping trip and I LOVE those boots your hubby got you! Gold star for him! Wishing you and your family a wonderful new year! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to get that food diary! If you like Urban Decay enter my Book of Shadows 3 giveaway!
ReplyDeleteKat x
Great outfit!
ReplyDeleteErin-isn't this nuts? I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the birthday wishes, I hope you have a safe night and a wonderful New Year!
You do not need to lose a pound! You look amazing! Love the outfit and the new clutch! Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a NYE baby as well! Happy Birthday to you and to me! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Toni! Hope yours is fabulous. I will probably be asleep by 10 p.m., lol!
ReplyDeletelove that jeans and blazer look! you look great! xo
ReplyDeletewhat baby weight??? you look amazing. don't stress too much about it. happy birthday!
ReplyDeletelove booby.
Soul sistah!!! Its been far too long since I've left a comment here! Granted, we text, but that's not the same as blog lovin'! :) You scored some wonderful goodies! And you deserve them--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
ReplyDeleteAww Booby-thanks so much! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet Tea-I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!!!! Does this mean you're back on the scene?
Happy Belated & Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your boots, perfect for Canadian weather. And that shoulder purse is beautiful (looks a little purplish on my screen). And Peter Thomas Roth products are great, my fave is the glycolic toner.