Finally making this happen!

Hello and good day to all!  I feel like some type of myth or enigma because J has been speaking of my presence for a while now but I have yet to make an appearance.  Well the moment is finally here.  My name is G and I too live in Seattle.  I just moved back after being gone, off and on, for a few years but I couldn't be more happy to call Seattle my home once again.  A little about me....I love to cook, eat, try new recipes...I guess I generally love food, I also have a love for fashion which manifests itself in a similar way to J's style (although I will set forth a disclaimer...she is the better put together person in this friendship...see outfit below).  I like to try new restaurants (part of my love for food) and basically participate in the exciting city of Seattle as frequently as possible.  I also have an adorable sheltie puppy named Maple who is 7 months old, who I absolutely love!

Okay, enough about me (wait...isn't that kind of what blogs are all about...oh well).  I guess my first entry will take a more traditional format...an OOTD (outfit of the day for all those readers, read: my mom, who don't speak in online lingo).  In an effort to eek as much out of this summer weather as possible, before we head into our 6 month gray period in Seattle, I am wearing something summery.

Sweater: Banana Republic Winter/Spring '10

Shorts: Banana Republic Summer '09

Shirt: Anthropologie Spring/Summer '10

Sandals: Macys Spring '10

Earings: vintage gift. Ring: boutique (too bad you can't see either)

***shoot....you can see the piles of laundry on my floor...it's laundry day...but not a good first impression I must say. 

I am going to have to get better at remembering where/when/the names of my clothing items.  

Well, that's all for now but since J and I are doing this together we're going to hold each other accountable to blog regularly, I am thrilled we are finally making this happen!!

Things are changing around here...

Please excuse the construction as we continue to work out the kinks of our blog makeover.

Be sure to stay tuned for Grete's blogging debut to follow shortly.

In the mean time, I will leave you with a question to ponder...

Is it crazy to own the same shoe is 3 different color ways?

I think not... but I might be biased.

OOTD and a Shoe Love Story

I totally "stole" this outfit from a reader submission to Anthroholic's weekly reader outfit post. But it was so cute! And I had both of the main pieces. I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!

Dress: Anthropologie Perilla Dress in beige, Small (Bought on sale, $60)

Cardigan: Anthropologie Blooming Latice Cardigan, Small (Bought on sale, $50)

Shoes: Anthropologie Waving Grains Pumps, Size 5 ($148)

Getting my hands on these shoes was an ordeal! I knew I wanted them the second I saw them (they don't make many pumps in a size 5!) but I waited just a little too long (why? why do I do this to myself!?!?!?)... they were sold out before I could buy them! I panicked and bought the 5 1/2 hoping they would work. As I was waiting for my shoes to arrive, I saw a couple reviews go up on the website saying they ran big! My heart sank!


And of course, they were too big! I called CS and begged them to tell me these shoes would be reordered or to at least locate a store that had one lonely size 5 return. No such luck. I called bright and early every Monday morning for at least a month! Nothing. As hope vanished, I clung to my pair of 5 1/2s, refusing to admit defeat. I started researching methods of making shoes that were just a little to big, work.

Then, after diligently checking my wish list for a pop up- there they were! I couldn’t believe my eyes! My fingers were speed dialing CS before my mind even recognized what was going on. A lovely lady helped me place the order, warning me that there was just one shoe in stock, and my order might get canceled. I confidently told her that I knew that would not happen - these shoes were meant to be!

And readers, we were meant to be! They fit perfectly, and they are so comfortable! I wore them all day, and not once did I reach for my emergency footwear (flip flops tucked away in my file cabinet), even when I ventured out of the office to grab lunch.
 
So expect to see a lot more of these pretties!

OOTD

Today was the last day of my week long break from work. Sigh.

I had some errands to do this morning, so I did put together this little outfit:

Sweater: Anthro Cartography Cardigan, Small (snagged on sale + 15% Birthday discount= $42.00)

Blouse: Anthro Coromont Blouse (EA Trade Market= $40.00)

Skirt: Anthro Thousand Days Skirt in Navy, Size 0 (EBay= $80.00)

Shoes: Nordstrom Rack Me Too, Size 5 1/2 ($30.00)

Headband: Anthro Gleaming Loops Headband (On Sale $20)

Cute, yes?

I am back... for real this time!

Just a quick post to let you know that blogging will start back up shortly. A week ago I finally got around to ordering my own home desktop computer (as opposed to my work issued laptop that I was going to blog with but then decided against it). We got the giant widescreen monitor two days ago and, according to UPS, the rest of the computer will be delivered today! Yippee!



On another note, this blog will be getting a new format! No more will it just be me blogging, but a good friend who just moved back to Seattle will be taking over half of the blogging! This was always in the works, we just had to wait until she got settled and got some annoying little test out of the way.


We just need to get organized, work out some logistics, and away we will go!


So stay tuned!

A Sale and an OOTD

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. My weekend was ok... Seattle has been having some very bad weather. And I know that Seattle is supposed to rain a lot, and I accept that. But this weather is definitely not normal. This time of the year we are usually dry and in the 70s... but lately it has been nothing but rain with temps in the mid 50s. It is seriously bumming me out.

And I have so many lovely warm weather pieces in my closet that I keep reaching for, but am forced to put back when I look out the window. Sigh.

Anyways, my OOTD is a straight up copy from the catalog. I think it turned out pretty darn cute. Though there was a whole lot of ruffles going on!

Blouse: Anthropologie Dollops of Cream Blouse (scored on sale for $29.99)

Sweater: Anthropologie Bougainvillea Cardigan (Bought on sale for $69.99)

Belt: Anthropologie Snakebite Belt in brown ($32.00 Online)

Skirt: Old Old Old Gap maybe?? (we are talking 2004ish)

Tights: Black tights by Hue (Nordstrom)

Boots: J. Crew Tall Black Boots (Bought on sale, now sold out)

On another note, Anthro is mixing things up with their sale schedule. Tricky, tricky Anthro! Lots of great stuff went on sale today including the much coveted Cartography Cardigan (just in time for a PA for me) and the Wind Catcher Dress which I will be wearing as a bridesmaids dress this summer.

And an even more exciting note, I should have a package on my doorstep with the Time Goes By Dress and the Dusky Roads Mary Janes!!! These have not hit stores yet so I have not seen any reviews. I am really crossing my fingers (and toes) that I will not be sized out of the mary janes. It is so hard to find shoes to fit my teeny tiny feet!

Look What Just Leased Some Space in My Closet!!!

The Tiny Windows Dress!!!!

And the following items just filled out rental applications. I am in the process of checking their references:

1. Time Gone By Dress

2. Dusky Road Mary Janes

3. Coated Rouge Heels

Oh dear. Someone hide my wallet. On the plus side.... FREE SHIPPING!