How cool is the sun in these pictures? I'd like to say I'm really that good, but reality is that is was
purely accidental. Nonetheless, it's pretty darn cool.
I FINALLY, after months of needing them, got new running shoes today! Yay! We are lucky enough to have an amazing athletic shoe store in town where the employees actually KNOW something about feet and shoes and fit you with the perfect shoe. Even better, they guarantee the fit and will exchange them for a different pair is they don't work after a couple of weeks. Cool, right?
So, I was able to take advantage of the beautiful fall day and went for a nice run. It's been so long - it's gonna take a while to build up my endurance again. Oh, well - I'll enjoy every minute of it!
After the run, I walked Iggy, showered, dressed and finished a chicken and rice soup I had going. From scratch even - whole chicken and all! Then, I lounged on the couch and worked away on some design work I had to get done. Of all the purchases I've made in the last year (or even more), a laptop was by far the BEST, BEST, BEST! I'm so happy I bit the bullet and just got one! Then, I was off to an evening meeting. The perfect Monday, no?
(For those of you who asked what I got, I got a Dell Inspirion. As much as I LOVE Macs, they're just too expensive for me right now and all of my software is PC based. Either way, I totally love my new laptop and would recommend it hands down.)
As for the outfit, I pulled out a favorite skirt from last year and my new boots. With a little extra money burning a hole in my pocket, I found these shoes at the mall and couldn't resist! I love that they're ankle high without being tight or heeled. And they were only $30! Me loves!
Skirt: JCP, $20ish - Tee: AA, $22 - Scarf: Vintage, Mom's - Cardigan: H&M, $25ish - Belt: Gap Outlet, $5 - Boots: Wanted, $30
I bought my Dell Inspiron four, almost five years ago on a Christmas deal ($299 for the computer, Windows XP and a nice printer). I have lugged it back and forth to school every day since then, used it to type up almost every paper I've ever written, conduct all the research for said papers, taken it across the county with me a few times via car and airplane, dropped it, spilled stuff on it, etc, etc, etc... They're indestructible! In fact, I'm so pleased with it that I'm getting the exact same thing this year (I've maxed out the memory on mine and need a slight upgrade).
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I love your outfit today. The skirt is such a perfect cut, and I love the way it highlights the belt!! I have little boots just like those, and I love them too...just hardcore enough to take any outfit to that next level!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is my favourite of yours so far! I love how the shirt & the scarfe colours compliment eachother :)
ReplyDelete& these photos are great!
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Lovely fall colors! I zeroed in on the belt. I envy how you can take a belt and tuck it in and it looks perfect. Mine always feel to bulky. Yours always looks great :)
ReplyDeleteLove your skirt! And the sun looks beautiful! My fave pics are always the ones with the sun setting from behind!
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I love how you're wearing the scarf in this outfit. I'll have to try one of my square scarves this way.
ReplyDeletesuch the great pictures ,very nice location and adore whole the outfits.
ReplyDeleteThe boots are awesome! Just had to validate the obvious:)And the outfit as a whole is fab.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that the snow is already melted
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Great pics, love the fall leaves!!! Fabulous mix of colors in your look
ReplyDeleteThis is a great look. I think what makes it truly special is the scarf but also how you chose to wear it with a light colored v neck sweater....just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou look fab as always! Love that skirt!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! I espesh love your shoes and your doggy!
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So adorable!! These pictures came out beautiful (like all your pictures do) and the sun is really a great affect (don't you love when things happen by accident but work out so perfectly).
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i love this outfit, especially with that scarf. What a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteI love the jaunty little scarf and skirt!
ReplyDeleteWe have a MAC, they're great and all, but you most certainly pay a high premium for the name. I don't know if we'll get another one again.
Lovely light in thos pictures. The outfits is great - pretty and chic.
ReplyDeletebeautiful fall shots. you fit right in! i love that skirt.
ReplyDeleteI have been needing (read wanting) a skirt like that! It's perfecto.
ReplyDeleteI need new running shoes too!! Hubby and I are training for a marathon (eek!! so crazy), and my shoes are getting a bit worn out (causing me some arch issues).
ReplyDeleteThe new boots are perfect!!
oh this reminds me. i need to get some running shoes, too. i wish all stores understood the value of taking returns if something doesn't work out!
ReplyDeletethat scarf sets everything together.
ReplyDeletegreat choice.
So, you buying running shoes reminds me of how pathetic I am. I was actually just thinking I have no real running shoes (skate shoes with patent and leopard print do not count!). I need to invest...function before fashion (sometimes).
ReplyDeleteso cute and perfect for fall! I love that skirt
ReplyDeleteyou look so chic....love the outfit.
ReplyDeleteDoes the dog alway have a matching tag? Just great.
ReplyDeleteSO cute, I loveth those boots with tights.
ReplyDeletewe have HP -you look sooo beautiful! i lvoe this outfit today!!
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