Bi-Polar Weather

I know everyone enjoys talking about the weather, and seriously, it is acting all crazy!  Look at this weekend forecast:

I mean, that is just ridiculous!

Also, when did non-hurricane storms start having names?  The home page of weather.com is telling me that "Winter Storm Brutus" is still a threat.  I've never heard of a winter storm with a name.  OK, a quick Google search and I have an answer - this is a new thing.  Look at these names!  I wonder if winter storm Nemo will be hard to find.

Jacket: Izod
Sweater: Old Navy
Skirt: Gap
Boots: Wanted

Nerd Alert

It's time you all know the truth - I'm kind of a nerd.

Evidence that proves my guilt:

• I really enjoy reading books like this.
• My favorite board game is probably Scrabble, but I've learned not to play with friends, as they get really mad when I play words like "Qat" and "aitch". 
• I lived in the nerdery Honor's Dorm in college, so most of my friends are nerds, too. 
• One of my favorite teachers in high school always told us that we should marry "cute nerds."  I think I succeeded!  

The inspiration for this confession came from the recent discovery of the Merriam-Webster "Ask the Editor" video series.  I think these are so interesting!  You can learn all about "literally" and  dangling prepositions!  

You're welcome.  

Cardigan: Old Navy
Scarf: H&M
Shirt and Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Target

This is Awkward

Usually, my husband doesn't give a whole lot of feedback on my outfits.  Sometimes, he will say things like "This is awkward, but your boots are brown, and your dress is black."  I tried to explain that cognac is a totally legitimate color to pair with black.  Then I asked him for permission to quote him on the blog, and he said "Yeah, if you want to embarrass yourself!"  I don't think he's convinced that these colors work together.

Dress: Old Navy
Belt: Gap
Jacket: Izod
Boots: Guess

Falling Back

I was so excited to get a tripod for my birthday, in hopes that I could take more outside pictures, even if John isn't around to play photographer.  Then we had to "fall back" and it is dark before I get home, so we are sticking with indoor pictures.  At least I can change up the background some!

Daylight Savings Time is such a goofy thing.  I mean, I understand why we do it, but I think it is funny how people react to it.  I was living in Indiana back in 2006 when they started observing Daylight Savings Time.  It was really interesting to see how everyone handled it.  People were asking crazy questions, like "Do I have to change the clock at exactly 2am?"  or "What happens?"  Well...nothing happens.  You just change your clocks and then you feel kind of weird for a couple days about what time it is.  Or you forget to change your clocks and you show up early or late to church on Sunday!

Dress and Belt: Gap
Sweater: Old Navy
Boots: Guess

Voting Fail

 

Confession:  I am not voting today.

In my defense, I had every intention of voting.  Then a few days ago, I noticed that John was getting a whole bunch of election propaganda in the mail and I was getting nothing.  I checked the voter registration website for our county and I was not listed as a voter.  I emailed them and it turns out that they have no record of forms I filled out when we moved last year.  Stupid DMV!  Since the voter registration deadline was Oct 26th, I am out of luck for voting this year.

I hope everyone else is able to vote!  Happy Election Day!

Jacket: Younkers
Shirt: NY&Co
Vest: Gap
Skirt: Express
Boots: BareTraps via DSW

Little Red Corvette

Last Friday, I ran by the mall after work to get my watch sized properly.  I ended up just walking through the rest of the mall to see if there were any exciting things to buy.  I found a couple new items at The Limited, including this sweater.  I thought it super cute and kind of quirky, so I figured I should buy it.  As I was paying, the cashier said it reminds her of the Prince song Little Red Corvette.  I almost put it back.  I'm not a fan of Prince (or the symbol formerly known as the artist or whatever he is going by these days).  And now I will think of that song whenever I wear this sweater.  Thanks a lot, random mall worker!

Sweater: Limited
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Target      

1st of tha Month

Please tell me I am not the only person out there who thinks of this song on the first of the month.  I just learned that the song is actually about welfare (thanks, Wikipedia!).  I guess I never really wondered why they were celebrating the first.

I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween yesterday.  I did not dress up, but I did give candy to some trick-or-treaters that came to our house.  I was pretty disappointed in the kids (or maybe the parents).  Most of them didn't even say "trick-or-treat!"  They just held out their baskets and very few said thanks.  Kids these days...

Blazer and Skirt: The Limited
Shirt: Marisa Kristina
Shoes: Seychelles