Aaand it's gone.

Have you ever had a blog topic randomly pop into your head while you were in the shower/grocery store/car wash/wherevs where you think, "omg, this is GENIUS! I will be able to write for HOURS about this!," only to sit down at your computer hours later and have absolutely nothing to say?

Yeah. I really need to write stuff down.






blazer - Dynamite (2011); tee - Jacob (2011); jeans - American

There Will Be No Encore!

I took these photos after work the other day and I guess the flash by the window alerted my neighbor to my activities... next thing I knew I had an audience. Safe to say I won't be taking photos here after it gets dark anymore... I don't know how you ladies with your tripods in public areas do it! I got embarrassed in my own home!cardigan - Armani Exchange (2011); dress - F21 (2011); belt -

Feels like Spring

Today was freaking gorgeous! Finally, spring-like weather! I tried to rush home and take some pictures outside in the sunshine, but of course, got stuck in rush hour traffic and missed the last little bit. I'm actually looking forward to "Springing Ahead" the clocks Saturday night.This outfit's from last week, hence the heave knits! cardigan - A|X; shell - BCBG; skinnies - American Eagle; booties

Confession

As promised (and to cleanse my conscience!), here are my purchases and additions since starting my Buried Treasures Closet Challenge back in November.Clockwise From Top-Left: Smart Set; Dynamite; Smart Set; American Eagle; Bluenotes; American Eagle; Spring; Bluenotes.Total Spending: $134So you might be thinking to yourself, "did she really need FOUR pairs of new pants?!" or, "did she buy THREE of

Lazy Weekend

I have been such a disgusting, snotty, mess these last few days! This cold has been building up for the last week, and I think it's finally gotten the better of me. Hopefully with lots of R&R this weekend (and maybe a bit of alcohol... you know, to kill the germs...) I'll feel much better come Monday.So this is what I wore before I felt like death... cardigan - Jacob (2010); tee - Swap (2011);

Clueless Pairings

Am I slow? Does anyone else not get/enjoy closet couture?Back in 1995 when I first saw "Clueless" I was completely enamored with her computer based closet program. Still am actually. You'd think with all the crazy technological advances that have been made this past decade someone would have cashed in? Either way, I'm still on the hunt! If anyone has a recommendation, I'll take it.Also, whatever

Mother Nature is a Tease

This past weekend was just plain blah. Huge amounts of snow and crazy winds kept me in hibernation mode. While I did manage to get some laundry done and organize a few future blog posts, the rest of my weekend was pretty much a write off. Yay for hot cocoa and chick flicks!Before we got the random dump of 6 inches of snow though, it was actually starting to feel a little like spring around these

Smize?

I love how I look slightly drunk when I try to "smize".
Tyra would not be impressed with my skills.



 

blouse - Jacob (2010); vest - Dynamite (2009); shorts - F21 (2011); 

heels - Aldo "Mignona" (2010)



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An Oldie but A Goodie

I realize that the Christmas Tree in the background kind of dates this pic, but I never did get around to posting this outfit... what with my breakdown and all, haha.Anyhoo, I wore this on Christmas Eve and loved it. Something about leopard print paired with red just screams "Festive" to me!I love how versatile both this skirt and top have turned out to be!leopard tee - F21 (2011); pencil skirt -

Long Weekends

Ottawa Fashion Week kicks off tonight, but I won't be in attendance :(Those of you who are going will have to fill me in on the wonderousness!Fortunately, I'm missing it for an awesome reason - visiting a very good friend in Kitchener that I haven't seen in FOREVER! Yay for long weekends :)Fellow Ontarians - How will you be spending your holiday Monday?tee - Zara (2010); cardigan - Urban

Yum.

Just a quick little gush about last night...I quite possible have the most amazing boyfriend in the world. I thought the dinner was amazing, but even more so was the adorable card and gorgeous diamond necklace... love you.Le Tartuffe was DELICIOUS! I tried foie gras for the second time in my life, and was completely blown away by the scallop and lamb dishes.Dessert of dark chocolate and pecan pie

Loving Love

Couldn't help but get a little girly and giddy when I threw on this skirt!I'm a sucker for days that celebrate love. Valentines, Mother's Day, Anniversaries...We're heading to Le Tartuffe tonight for dinner. The site and menu look amazing, so I'm incredibly excited. I'll let you know how it goes :)Do you have anything planned for your loved ones this evening?tee - Smart Set (2010); skirt -

Revamp?

NYFW is upon us and I can't help but be slightly jealous of all the fabulous New York bloggers who get to attend! I love my small intimate readership and the fact that I feel like I know a little something about all of you... but sometimes we all get a little green-eyed, no?ANYWAY.If you haven't noticed the new header/sidebar, I'm trying to revamp a little around here. Feedback is VERY much

Back Again

"Hell, I need you. I’m a mess without you. I miss you so damn much. I miss being with you, I miss being near you. I miss your laugh. I miss your scent; I miss your musk. When this all gets sorted out, I think you and me should get an apartment together."- Champ Kind, AnchormanPretty much sums up my feeling lately towards the blogosphere.I know I've been MIA for a while. I tend to manage

Feeling Festive

I'm a tad late with this outfit, and I completely failed at taking outfit pictures on Christmas day, but the plan is to re-adorn myself and share them before taking off on the 7th.We all know how much my blog promises are worth though... I apologize ahead of time!This outfit is from the 15th of December... it feels like forever ago now! We had our intimate staff party at The Shore Club, a

Put a Cap on It

Preparations are almost complete, and Christmas vacation started a few days early.Bliss.Now to just sit back, relax, and let the holiday festivities unfold in front of me.I love this time of year.I can't wait to see family and friends, and enjoy the food, the gifts, and the fun.knit cap - H&M (2009); knit vest - Dynamite (2009); necklace - F21 (2011);tee - Dynamite (2010); skinnies - Smart Set (

Six More Sleeps!

Can you believe Christmas is less than a week away? The month has just flown by!Fortunately for me, I'm done all my shopping and only have baking left to do...Unfortunately for me, my uncle will fly in from Atlanta this week and insist we do some last minute shopping on the 24th.I pretend that this annoys me, but after 10 years of doing of tradition, if it didn't happen, I'd probably end up

Church Time

Last night I went to mass for Santa Lucia patron Saint of the Blind.Now I'm not a religious person - I like to think of myself as more of a spiritual individual - but I did enjoy myself. My young cousins on the other hand did not.It reminded me so much of when I was younger and dragged to church every Sunday with my mother. I hated it. And it probably has something to do with my current dislike

NW: In the Navy

A bit belated with my Navy... by only about 4 days, so really, in the World of Mel, that's pretty darn on-time. You're welcome :)I'm really loving this man-sweater. Paired with skinnies and a gold chain, I think this worked out pretty well. And to think - I found this in my mom's donate pile back in the fall and never actually thought I'd wear it.My female boss affectionately told me I look like

BT & Black

It's the beginning of Neutrals Week! (Thanks Kiki & Meg for putting this together!)I thought it would be fun to combine this challenge with my own.First up is Black. Easy enough.... until of course you go to get dressed and realize everything black you own is in the wash. Go team me.blouse - Ricki's (2011); cape - LeChateau (2008); trousers - Gap (2010);Heels - Aldo"Moos" (2010)Other Ways I've