guess who snagged some sales?

 Paprika Chiffon Belted Dress via ASOS

 BDG Classic Solid Cardigan in Maroon via UO

Rhinestone Bib Necklace via UO

this girl did.

For some reason I have really, really been feeling the color yellow/mustard lately. Proof: the cardigan, my nails, and now this perfect little dress that’ll arrive just in time to celebrate my three year anniversary with Chris. February 8, get ready. I’ll be strutting my freezing butt off just to be looking good for my man. 

Fine, I’ll be wearing tights. Probably two pairs to try to double up on warmth. And a coat, duh, when we are outside. Stop hassling me.

The maroon cardigan? Same brand and style as my charteuse (aka yellow/mustard) cardigan but just happens to be $20 cheaper. The “rhinestone bib” necklace? I admit, I don’t know how this will go over. I don’t usually wear bibs or rhinestones. Cross your fingers it looks classy with a nice fitted top to wear to work or this baby will be returned. 

Conclusion: Despite my gravitation to wearing neutrals, I’m warming up to bold colored garments. And apparently to blingy bibs too.

honey why you calling me so late?

[ Black cardigan - American Eagle, beige cardigan & racerback - All Saints, bottoms - BDG via UO, shoes - Deena & Ozzy via UO, rings - assorted from the years, scarf - mom's ]

OK, so I have written and deleted two paragraphs/rants. The quick and less annoying version to read amounts to this:

• For some reason, I'm just feeling all out of sorts lately. 

Blah. I'll do better next post, promise.

january lately

A mystery package arrived from best friend M this week. Inside? Pug bookends!

Awkward moment of the week: the moment you realize you really do need to go grocery shopping because you are completely out of toilet paper. And have resorted to using tissues.

The boys looking so serious.

And not so serious.

This is my don’t-get-dressed-on-the-weekends-because-I-mostly-just-stay-cramped-in-my-computer-chair-doing-homework outfit photo.

be the girl you were too lazy to be yesterday

[ Blouse - Threadsence, bottoms - BDG via UO, shoes - Gordman’s, hat - Walmart, Coat - Old Navy ]

I dressed for success this morning. This morning that was 22 degrees...hence why I seem to be clenching my fists in every photo. Red lipstick--check, heels--check, sweater leggings underneath my trousers for extra warmth--doesn't count, and this amazing new spotted blouse that says "I'm professional and creative"--check.

Two shouts of love to Chris: First, for being miserable about the weather but taking these photos anyway and second, for always warming my car up before I have to drive to work. This kid is a keeper.

a roadtrip to arizona for the fiesta bowl

Obviously I am a little bit behind since this happened a few weeks ago. But here are the photos (and photos and photos) from our trip to go see OSU play in the Fiesta Bowl!

The numbers:

• 4 states
• 16 hours in a RV
• 4 margaritas
• 70,000 fans packed into a stadium
• 1 overtime
• 1 winner—Oklahoma State!

hard luck

[ Jacket, scarf - Forever 21, top - Gap c/o Chris, sneakers - Converse, sweater leggings ]

Being indecisive with my photo format today and trying something different. Probably won’t stick with it but I like it for this post.

I can’t think of what to write. But here are two things that come to mind from this week.

1. Day three into new semester and so far it’s been a mess. Rearranging and dropping classes, buying and returning books (spent $500 on books this time), and too many appointments with my adviser.

2. Today was a blustery, very cold day. On my walk home from campus I was forced to get sprayed by not one but two sprinklers in order to reach the crosswalk. Wet face. Wet hair. Wet jacket. As you can imagine it was an awful walk the rest of the way.

you keep me wide awake and waiting for the sun

[ Scarf - Chris’, sweater - Old Navy, top - local, pants - BDG jean via UO, flats - Buckle ]

These photos were taken over holiday break on the last day we were at my parents. I nabbed this sweater at Old Navy for $10 while Christmas shopping. Flats seen before here and here. After coming home, unpacking and cleaning, Chris took me out for a little dinner date at Red Lobster. It’s become his new favorite.

Today I’m sitting on the couch, surrounded by tissues, smelling like Vicks and reading Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Sick. Sick, and school starts tomorrow…can’t wait.

clips and phrases

[Cardigan - BDG via UO, top (old) - unsure, necklace (old), pants - American Eagle, boots - local shop]
New Years Illustration - Kelli Murray

This is what an Alissa looks like at 8:30a. Squinty and grumpy, and somewhere between a quick breakfast of homemade waffles (thanks for the left overs, mom!), a packed lunch in a WalMart sack (classy), and rushing out the door for work. Can you tell I’ve been favoring this cardigan lately? Previously worn here and here.

Well, it’s 2012. So far I’ve spent the first four days of January in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona on a road trip with my family and Chris to cheer on the OSU Cowboys at the Fiesta Bowl. My voice is hoarse and my camera is overloaded with +400 photos.

And I’ve read two books.

And I haven’t gotten any of my textbooks or notebooks for spring term that starts Monday. And I’ve been driving myself crazy about how I plan on passing German II.

Some photos from New Years Eve