Mission: Wardrobe - The City Pant

I recently got a new job at a clothing store! BINGO! Mission:Wardrobe is going to be in full effect soon considering my employee discount will range across three stores, one being my favorite! Yay! I currently don't exactly have the funds to go all "what not to wear" on my wardrobe, so if you read my first post, you know that this will be a slow process, but I will be chronicling it! Today's impulse necessity was on sale (I don't shop any other way) for a comfortable $40 for a good pair of pants I know I will wear like every other day.

Behold: The City Pant from White House Black Market! Originally $78, on sale in-store for $39.99 + my 5% discount for always spending too much money, and I was out of there for $41 and change.  I love me some discounts! So I felt bad about buying the pants and when I came home, I immediately put them in the closet and got rid of that WHBM bag of evidence so my sweet husband wouldn't suspect. My plan was to casually wear them (tomorrow) and when he asks "oh those are cute, are they new?" I would do what any shopaholic would do and say, "Umm, no, not really, I got them a while back." LIES!  My plan foiled. As soon as he walked his happy self through the door, my conscience got the better of me and I blurted out, "I BOUGHT PANTS!" He was a little stunned and gave me a "wha?" look. I began to explain my whole plan and guilty feeling. He just laughed and told me I made them look good, so it was worth it. Whew! My pants and I are safe! Did I mention I love my Husband?

Mission: Wardrobe

As a married woman in her mid-twenties, life has taken a new turn.  Don't you think my wardrobe should reflect this?  I'm no longer a college student living in jeans and a sweatshirt...or at least I shouldn't be living in jeans and a sweatshirt anymore at this stage in my life.  My fashionable friend agrees with me, so we have begun Mission: Wardrobe.  The idea is to slowly build our new sophisticated wardrobe on our limited budgets.  With each item I purchase, I get rid of an item that does nothing for me.  This is where I have begun my journey.


 
I have started at J. Crew.  Two items (on sale!) for a total of $34.00! not bad to start! Had I paid full price I would have paid close to $150 after tax.  The tank is so super soft and I love it and the fun purple skirt was originally in store $110.00 and I walked out of there with my new skirt for $25.90! Oh, the beauty of sale items being an additional 40% off! If I can continue down this heavenly path, I will be a happy shopper.

Note*: I tossed out two old camisoles to make room for the new kids in the closet!

DAY 2

<3 Cass

Running Inspiration: Day 1

I have learned that in order for something to become a habit, you must practice it for at least 21-28 days.  I must make exercise part of my daily routine in order to remain healthy in body and mind.   For this month, I will be posting an inspiration of the day to help keep me going.  Perhaps it will motivate some of you too?  Have a wonderful Friday!

Let's do this thing.

Peace.

This has really hit a chord with me lately.  I thought it deserved to be shared.  May you all find peace today and for the new year!

<3 Cassie

Christmas Blues

What is is about this scene here that makes thousands of people around the globs so miserable this time of year?

This in my opinion is close to a perfect scene of what this season is about.  The warmth of a hearty fireplace couldn't possibly be complete without Christmas lights.  And what on earth could possibly be depressing about a jolly fat man descending your chimney to leave you cool stuff, right?  Normally, this is how I usually feel about the Christmas season.  I love everything about Christmas!  The chill of the winter air, wine, sweaters, hot apple cider, wine, reading in front of the fireplace, all the beautiful lights, family, and the wine.  It is all euphoric for me and if it were up to me, it would be Christmastime all the time!

But.....

This year, I don't know what bah-humbug has gotten into me.  I find myself irritated with the traffic and disgusted with Christmas shoppers and lines longer than the Matterhorn.  I find myself reevaluating The Grinch and have decided that he isn't so bad after all.  He is just misunderstood and lonely.  I'm sure I will pull out of it in the next few days once I get the chance to decorate my house until it is officially Santa-ready and Jesus-infused.  Once I have my other half in the same county, I will feel much better and not so lonely. 

Merry Christmas.  I will update next week on my mood. :)

<3 Cass

A Crisp November

This time of year is my favorite time of year to get out my camera and learn how to use it.  I just love our house when the leaves fall and there is a crispness in the foggy air.  I will forever be working on my photography (wannabe) skills, but I believe I still got a few good shots this time around. Enjoy!

Even though Fresno isn't as beautiful as the east coast is this time of year, I think it gets pretty close in my front yard.  Especially when you add the most handsome pup to ever exist. ;-)

Hope you all had a happy November! Cheers to a beautiful December!

<3 Cass