Could it rain more here, please?

So I can justify these babies?

http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3496695&cp=2632454.3124611

Some inexpensive yet chic gift ideas for. . .

Your sister/sister-in-law/friend:

1.) Kate Spade 2010 Spiral Desktop Calendar, $20
http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3777727&cp=1981009.1855190.1866720

2.) J.Crew Always Cardigan, $30

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/weekendlounge/topsandhoodies/PRDOVR~21423/21423.jsp

3.) Tory Burch Flip Flop, $45

http://www.toryburch.com/toryburch/browse/productDetail.jsp?icProduct=32098639&icSort=&icCategory=cat160010

4.) Trina Turk for Clinique make-up set, $25 (spend $25 on Clinique make-up at Nordstrom and receive the free gift!)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6023592/0~2376780~6009391~6015950~6023592?origin=leftnav

Sucker for Christmas music

I LOVE Christmas music. Absolutely love it. Then combine it with country music, and you have perfection in my mind. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this last night at Kohl's:


It was only $5, and it's for charity, so what more do you need! I've been listening to it nonstop already. I highly recommend it!

My girl crush

I am not going to lie. . . Carrie Underwood is my girl crush. I think she is adorable and always looks great. And I would love to have her hair! She hosted the CMAs last night with Brad Paisley. I believe she wore 10 different dresses. Here are some of them:



Which do you like? I think I like #2 and 5!

Neiman's 40% off sale

Did you check out Neiman Marcus's 40% off sale today? Well I did :)
I picked up the Tory Burch Simone cardigan in black. I am already planning outfits with it! I can't wait for it to arrive. I am really loving all the sales going on (even if my wallet isn't).
Friday we are going out to dinner for my hubby's b-day - so I will be asking for your help with my outfit!

Items in this set:
Tory Burch top, $225
J Crew jeans, $125
J Crew top, $88
Tory Burch flats, $235
Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM in...

The hubby's birthday

So next weekend is my hubby's birthday. He is very difficult to shop for because he never gives me any ideas. He says he doesn't want anything. I always have to pick my brain to come up with gift ideas. And it doesn't help that Christmas is only about a month after his b-day.

Well, after much brainstorming, here is what I decided on for his b-day:

1.) Burberry tie

2.) Season 1 of The Office

I guess I will find out in a week what he thinks of my gift :)

I think I have an addiction

If shopping were my job, I would be oh so great at it! :)

1.) J.Crew blushed tweed pencil skirt

2.) Banana Republic Helena Peep-toe Wedge in Mahogany

3.) Tory Burch Julianne Peep-toe Wedge

4.) Old Navy Jacket

5.) Tory Burch Simone cardigan

Over The Top!

The wonderful Kathy and Seashell at Two Hands Full of Daisies gave me the Over the Top award today! Thanks so much, you two are great blog friends!

1. Where is your cell phone: Now it is in my purse. It's usually in my purse or next to me.

2. Your hair:Is a mix of curly and wavy. If I do nothing to it, it does not look good. I have to either straighten or scrunch it with gel.

3. Your mother: the best!

4. Your father: quiet. . . but still the best!

5. Your favorite food:I love everything. . but Mexican is my fav!

6. Your dream from last night: Don't remember it at all

7. Your favorite drink:I drink water, unsweetened iced tea, coffee and wine. . that's about it normally :)

8. Your dream/goal: to find that sought after balance between family and work.

9. What room are you in: the living room

10. What is your fear: losing someone close to me

11. Where do you want to be in 6 years: settled down where we want to live permanently, enjoying life with my family

12. Where were you last night: getting my hair cut

13. Something you are not: Clean, organized (at least at home. at work I somehow hide these traits)

14. Muffins:a big waste of calories

15. Wish list items: ha there is a very long list. . . . a Chanel bag, every Tory Burch shoe ever made, many J.Crew pieces, a Marc Jacobs bag, Burberry trench coat, etc. etc. etc.

16. Where did you grow up: Portland, OR

17. Last thing you did: ate a Snickers, played with the doggie

18. What are you wearing: Hubby's t-shirt and sweat pants

20. Your pets: a 12 week old chocolate lab puppy named Winston. When I was young I had a cat named Tiger

21. Your friends: love them! I do wish I saw them more

22. Your life: perfect for me right now :)

23. Your mood: Good mood, but a little tired from a crazy work week so far

24. Missing someone:No one at the moment

25. Vehicle: Nissan Altima

26. Something you’re not wearing: socks and shoes

27. Your favorite store: J.Crew, Banana Republic, Nordstrom, Diane von Furstenberg, BCBG, Nine West, Tory Burch

28. Your favorite color: Blue and pink

29. When’s the last time you laughed: now - I am watching Big Bang Theory

30. When’s the last time you cried: hmm I can't recall but I'm sure it was pretty recently

31. Your best friend: my hubby of course

32. One place you go over and over:Vegas, Palm Springs, Portland

34. Favorite place to eat: Chevy's, The Ivy, Koi. . . . I love trying new places!

I nominate all of my friends who haven't received the award yet!