What's black, white, and red in exactly one spot?

Think about it for a moment.

Do you know?




If you guessed a furry snow leopard print jacket at H&M for 70% off, you are right!

I didn't go crazy with the after Christmas shopping this year, as I was feeling guilty about buying more things for myself. But this jacket was only $18, and I was smitten the moment I tried it on. I also have this weird complex where when the last one of something happens to be my size I feel like there is some sort of cosmic plan at work.

I even sought out further conformation that it was a good purchase by polling people waiting in line - which was very long because H&M only had one person at the register. I got four 'yes'es from people in the queue and a big 'no' + 'eye roll' from my little sister. So I got it.

I also got this super long black bead and chain necklace from Aldo because I didn't get it for Christmas and it was only $10.50 (nearly half off!)

Did you find any great after Christmas sales?

Out of my sugar coma

Christmas always goes by in a flash - a whole month of crazy preparations and anticipation, then within 35 hours, it's over. So here's a little taste of my Christmas:

What I wore - A black dress with a lace top (which turned out to be a problem with every bra I own, so I had to put a shrug over it!), a red cinch belt, my beloved red mary jane pumps, and lacey tights to mimic the lace of the dress.



What I ate - One of many scrumptious cookies, the chocolate muzzette is my favorite! Click through to Flickr for the recipe!



What I received - I always feel so spoiled at Christmas, this year some of my favorite gifts are: an apple green coat with a furry collar, a multi colored flower ring, and a carrot necklace. I'm also excited to play my new Seinfeld Monopoly, and read Heat Wave, a book written by the fictional character of the show Castle. I have no idea how a fictional character writes a book... but I'm sure it will be a fun read!

I hope everyone had wonderful holidays!!!

Black Velvet Boyfriend Blazer

I probably have an undiagnosed case of OCD.

As previously mentioned, I've been on the hunt for a black velvet blazer, and after scrutinizing every one I found online, trying to find one in a store, and spending hours searching ebay, I finally decided I liked the Urban Outfitters Silence and Noise boyfriend blazer best.

So two things happened the other week, first the UO blazer went on sale from $78 to $49, making it buyable. The second thing was that it went out of stock the next day.

Called my local Urban Outfitters, but they didn't have it in stock at all. So rather than just letting it go, I'm suddenly checking the website every hour to see if my blazer comes back in stock. This seems very possible to me since they are offering free returns and exchanges.

So I check. First there is a large, next extra small, then nothing. But I keep checking, and checking. Thankfully, three days later a medium was back and I was able to nab it. I probably would have deteriorated into a crazy person if I'd had to obsess over it any longer.

The blazer has arrived and while I do really like it, I'm a little disappointed that it isn't lined (I supposed I should have assumed that they would have mentioned it if it was!) and the sleeves are way too long for me. Should be an easy fix though. The general fit of the blazer is more relaxed and roomie, as it is meant to be a 'boy' cut.

So my question is:
Good things come to those who wait, or She who hesitates is lost?