The Perfect Red

So, I've recently decided that I like red lipstick, but I don't want something sooo bright. (which was all I had) So, I asked around, searched swatch pictures, and found I nice rich darker shade that I think I really like. I thought for comparison sake, I'd take some photos of the reds I had.

 

Numero Uno, Kinda a regular old pink-ish red.

Numero Dos, I nice bright matte red

 In Rich Red

Numero Tres, The hard to find, perfect darker creamy shade of red!

Scarf, or no scarf, that is the question

 I wore this all day with the scarf, but I love the pattern and detailing on this top and wish I hadn't covered it up.... what do you think, scarf, or no scarf?

Flats: Target online only
Pants: Kohls
Print top: somewhere in Paris
Cardigan: H&M
Pashmina type scarf: Five Below
Pink Polish: Five below (brand is Funky something?)
New watch: Walmart

 Saturday I got complimented by my bank teller on my red nails, she thought I'd had them done. Nope, I'm a DIY kinda gal! But after all kinds of dishes and another day of wear, they were looking rather sad. So I painted them hot pink! Gotta stick with Valentines Day colors this week still.

Also, today I got complimented on my outfit by our schools janitor. He said "you definitely know how to put colors together and all that, that's a nice outfit"  It just goes to show, people do pay attention to what you are wearing!

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If you don't have anything nice to day

 Don't say anything at all.

I've had a bad day. Let's just get to the photos, yes?

Boot: Bergners
Skinnies: Love Culture
Tank: TJMaxx
Cardigan: Charlotte Russe

 Sephora Red. Tried to sponge hot pink on my ring finger, but it didn't really show well, but still looked weird. I was too lazy to remove it and do something else, so I just painted the hotpink over the whole nail.

Prolly would have been better to do hot pink base, sponge on the red.

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Rainy and blah

 

Pants: Kohls (Same old, same same old)
Yellow tee: Kohls
Cardigan: Old Navy
Necklace: ?
Earrings: Etsy

Today it has just raaaaained and rained. UGH. Definitely not helping a person feel cheerful. Even in these bright colors.  This feels like a very "safe" cardigan outfit. Hmm. I'm just not feeling the inspiration I guess.

I reaaaaally have an itch to go shopping. Like really really really. However, I just bought a laptop, and I thought my tax refund would cover it, but I did my taxes and I OWE money. Laaaaame sauce.  It's not like I can't afford the laptop, but with that bill, and the tax bill, I feel like maybe shopping is not the best idea. Not really in the best interest in my budget. Sigh. Maybe I'll still go to the thrift store. Can't do too much damage there, right?

Early Valentines Day

Flats: Target online
Khakis: Kohls
Pink tank: Platos Closet
Cardigan: Platos Closet
Headband/scarf: Gap outlet (waaaaaay old)

Well look at me in my pink and maroon, with matching headband. I looked at myself in the mirror at lunch and thought, this is a pretty good valentines day color scheme I've got going on here. Definitely more casual feeling. I doesn't make me feel great and stylish. Just comfy. Comfy isn't bad though, right? I do love a good crisp put together feeling outfit though. Hmm

I just really hate seeing myself in khakis. I'm not brave enough for colored pants. I'm stuck in black and grey trouser land. I love fun skirts, but it's too damn cold for that. Tights or not! SO WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO!?

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New earrings

Flats:  Wet Seal
Pants: Bergners
Top: NY&Co via Platos Closet
Cardigan: Old Navy

Earrings: Etsy

Just got these earrings last week from etsy, they are made out of colored pencils. Since I'm an art teacher, totally perfect. Cute, yet subtle enough that they aren't obviously colored pencils and tacky. Woo! I wanted to wear my yellow flats with this outfit, but I feared outdoor recess duty with the kinders on this wet day wouldn't go over well with them. They tend to get dirty really easily. Oh well!

Not havin it.

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Flats: Wet Seal
Pants:Kohls
Ruffle Tank: NY and Co
Cardigan: Old Navy
Earrings: Ten Thousand Villages (a fair trade boutique)

Nails: Essies Fiji

 

Ooh, light colors. So much better than all that black black black. I'm a big fan of this ruffle top. Seriously love it. Goes great with grey. And the light pink nail polish is the perfect compliment. This outfit is very spring. Makes me feel not so depressed. (You know, all this grey dreary weather and freezing temps can really get a girl down)

And yeah, not a real big difference from the haircut with the curls, it would seem. I myself can tell it's at least maybe in inch shorter now that the curls have gone back to their springy ways, but it's not really much difference otherwise. Just feels nice knowing I got rid of those fried ends, I guess.

I'm definitely looking forward to this weekend already. I woke up in a mood today where I was just not having any of it. Tired, random sore neck, don't want to get out of bed, deal with people, go to work, kind of mood. Blech. Anyone else?

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