Buns, Booties and Bruises.

My lovely New Year's Eve dress has been begging me to wear it again. I just love that emerald green shade--so bold!

I wanted to wear it to meet a friend after work, but needed to re-mix it a bit so I wouldn't look exactly the same as I did on NYE. To make the dress more casual, I paired it with booties, a leather belt and my (fake!) fur vest, aka my Coyote Vest.

I planned to not wear tights, but then I noticed that both of my calves have giant bruises on them from cycling. Just shows how dedicated I am to the sport--watch out Lance!


Dress: Ruche. Belt: Thrifted. Fur Vest: AE. Booties: Macy's. Tights: Target.

The tights make things a bit more comfortable when sitting down anyway. I don't have to keep remembering to cross my legs because you can't see anything up my skirt with the tights on. Thanks, tights!
Let's talk hair for a sec---have you heard of the blogger bun? Basically it's a messy top knot like I'm sporting today. More examples here and here!

The Blogger Bun is so easy, and looks especially cute with my bangs--you might be seeing my hair like this often, so I hope you like it.

P.S.....I'm guest blogging over at The In Between today.....sharing a few thrift shopping secrets! Check it out!

Meet: The Bike.

I'm SO incredibly pumped to introduce everyone to......drumroll please......my new road bike!!


Green Reflective Shirt: Patagonia, bought in New Zealand. Black Spandex Pants: Target. Pink Reebox: Macy's.

 Please ignore my little man's messy bookshelf :)

After around six months of deliberation and research I brought home this baby plus tons of awesome hardcore biker chick accessories, such as spandex pants and helmets----ahhhh I'm so excited!!

Some of you may not know this but I used to be into running and have done a few half marathons. After my last race (April 2011) I seriously didn't want to ever run again. Why keep doing something I completely hate?

My goal for this bike and 2012 (a resolution, if you must call it that) is to take better care of myself, but in a fun way. That's why running is out for me and biking is in! I don't think I'll be participating in any races or anything like that, I just plan to ride for leisure and exercise. I've already met a few other "bikers" in Cape and hope to make a few friends and just have a great time staying in shape. Also, I freaking love spandex. Ha.

Do you have a roadbike? Please be my friend and go for rides with me :)

My weekend plans include lots of long bike rides and a double date Saturday night with my bro in law and his new bride. Have a great weekend everyone!