One of Those Days

Yesterday was just one of those days -- when nothing goes wrong, but nothing really goes all that well. I should have known, even at 8:00 a.m., when trying to decide on an outfit was harder than trying to decided between gummy bears or Reese's Pieces as a fro-yo topping.

When I got home from work, I was so dissatisfied with my outfit, my hair, my skin ... everything. (Don't worry -- I'm not fishing for compliments here. If I was, I would have named this post "Tell Me I'm Fabulous.") But, we've all been there, right? I knew as soon as I took these photos I needed to change clothes and do the one thing that makes me feel confident and refreshed. I went for a run. It sounds cheesy, but as soon as I slip on my running shoes, I feel infinitely better. Is there anything you do when you're just having one of those days?

What I'm Wearing

Lincoln Tee in Heather Grey (StyleMint)

Xhiliration Faux Leather Jacket (Target)

Vigoss Jeans (Nordstrom)

Mossimo Patent Leather Ballet Flats (Target)

Retro Print Scarf (J.Crew)

Gold Michael Kors Runway Watch (Macy's)

Black, White, and Gold Bracelet (Forever XXI)

Essie Nail Polish in "Cocktail Bling"

My Weekend in Instagrams

The cedar allergies that tore me up last weekend reared their ugly head again on Friday, and I spent the day recovering from the effects. Luckily, the next day, the fella and I took a quick road trip to Houston to watch both the Olympic trials for the marathon event and the Houston Marathon. Not only did we get to see some amazing athletes, I was able to flee cedar season for a couple of days. Here are a few Instagram photos I took during my weekend retreat:

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1) After a day of living off orange juice and soup, I was ravenous for Indian food (my favorite!) on Friday evening

2) Packing for the quick trip to Houston

3) Setting up our chairs to watch the Olympic trial qualifiers whiz by

4) Hanging out with Gadget, the fella's dog, at mile 7 of the Houston Marathon

5) Enjoying a glass of vino and admiring my new manicure (Essie's "Cocktail Bling") on Sunday night

Stay tuned for some more posts this week!

Creature Comforts

During the weekend, it's hard for me to part from my black leggings. One of the perks of living in Austin is that the city is so casual, it's perfectly acceptable to walk around in items most consider pajamas. When I was in college, I used to bum around the city in sweatpants, but I figured I would have a change of heart once I graduated and got a job. Turns out I did. Now I'm classy... Austin-style, that is.

What I'm Wearing

Plaid Shirt (J.Crew)

Xhiliration Black Leggings (Target)

Steve Madden Patent Leather Ballet Flats (DSW)

Unisex Circle Scarf (American Apparel, purchased with a Groupon)

Mosaic Ring (JewelMint)

Essie Nail Polish in "Glamour Purse"

My Weekend in Instagrams

This weekend, I survived the epic battle of Cedar Allergies versus Jenn. Cedar nearly won, so besides venturing out for a couple meals with friends, I remained a homebody. Here are a few Instagram photos I took during my low-key weekend.

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1) Ordering a Tom Collins at dinner on Friday

2) Trying out my lovely new candle stands, a Christmas gift from the fella's family

3) A forgotten surprise, the American Apparel circle scarf, arrived after being on backorder for weeks

4) My new (teen fiction) book for an upcoming book club meeting

5) Baking peanut butter cupcakes from this book, another Christmas gift from my aunt

Stay tuned for some more posts this week!

Flavored Fur

When I cut my hair, I immediately rejoiced in the thought that the days of getting hair in my soup, spaghetti, and other plates of food were over. Why learn good table manners when you can just chop your hair off, right?

Today, however, as I finished up my Greek salad at lunch, I noticed a large enormous hunk of feta cheese embedded in my faux fur vest, near the area under my arm. Besides the obvious questions of "How did it get so stuck in the fur?" and "How did it land under my arm?" -- to which I still do not have answers -- I realized I was still getting food stuck in hair. It's just that this time, it's not my own. Am I allowed to consider that progress?

What I'm Wearing

Pilcro and the Letter Press Top (Anthropologie)

Faux Fur Vest (Old Navy)

LC Lauren Conrad Navy Twill Pants (Kohl's)

Brown Ankle Boots (Old Navy)

Pashmina Scarf (Gift, purchased from a street vendor in NYC)

Gold Michael Kors Runway Watch (Macy's)

Essie Nail Polish in "Glamour Purse"

Closet Discoveries

In honor of the new year, I cleaned my closet over the weekend (I'll be sharing the process in a later post) and uncovered a lot of great pieces. I also found a shoebox full of headbands, which was basically like experiencing a second Christmas.

One of the most exciting clothing finds was this embellished top from Madewell, which is the closest to the 80s I'll ever get, save for a few Madonna songs on my iPod and some of those rediscovered headbands.

What I'm Wearing
HiLine Embellished Top (Madewell)
Black Minnie Pants (J.Crew)
Tahari Tan Pumps (DSW)
Shanghai Eclipse Pendant (JewelMint)

Black, White, and Gold Bracelet (Forever XXI)

Gold Michael Kors Runway Watch (Macy's)

Gold-Plated Bangles (Luxe Apothetique)
Pearl and Beaded Bracelet (Gift from a craft fair)
Essie Nail Polish in "Glamour Purse"

My Weekend in Instagrams

I know I am way late to the party here, but I got an iPhone over the holidays! I made a goal to get one before the end of 2011, and in true Jenn fashion, I made the purchase on December 31. Here are a few Instagram photos I took during the long weekend:

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1) Cooper supervising me while I unpacked from my parents' house after Christmas

2) My friend Jeanine and her fabulous 'do and hair piece on New Year's Eve

3) The last days of the Christmas tree in my apartment

4) Drinking Moscow mules while watching the Cowboys lose game with the fella

5) A new haircut for the new year

Stay tuned for some more posts this week!