Christmas came early

Christmas came early, or you'd think it did with all the new stuff I'm sporting! First and foremost, how do you like my new specs? I've been dying for a new pair of glasses for ages and I am absolutely head over heels in love with this pair of Ray-Bans I got from LensCrafters. Having glasses you want to wear makes all the difference (oh, and seeing better too, that's always good).

Another new addition is this cozy grey sweater I picked up at Syms - everything is on super sale there now since they're going out of business. If you have one by you I highly recommend you check it out! This sweater is a similar shape to this one, where the waterfall is short on top. To make it less bulky and define my shape, I took the top corners of the waterfall and pinned them behind my back, and topped it with an elastic belt to really get the job done. Layered over this knit dress and patterned tights, this outfit was warm and comfy as can be :)

Last, but most certainly not least, the new boots I've been waiting for from Evans! I am so in love with these boots - they're so versatile. They can be dressed down for an outfit like this one, or, as I wore them for this weekend out for dinner and drinks, with a bodycon skirt and a blazer. I know I'll find a million more ways to wear them soon enough. If you're interested, they're on sale at Evans! Seriously, if the price is right, I'm going to buy a back up pair!

Dress: Forever21+
Cardigan: Syms
Tights: Hue via Amazon
Boots: Evans
Belt: Handmade
Necklace and rings: Nordstrom Rack
Glasses: Ray-Ban

Pay it Forward Bloggers!

Here they are, my five Pay it Forward bloggers!

1. Natasha of The Chic Curve
2. Meg of Bargainista on a Hunt
3. Rai of Blarge Fargle
4. Mary of Undergrad Fab
5. Amanda Mae of On A Sidewalk to Nowhere


Thanks everyone who commented to join! I wish I could send to all of you but I can only do the first five people this time around. But if all goes well, I'll definitely be doing it again! Don't forget, the whole point is to pay it forward, so each of these fabulous ladies will be sending out handmade gifts as well! If you still want to participate, head over to their blogs to join their chain!

Pay It Forward 2011

(Photo by Brooke Martin)

As I was perusing through my Google Reader today, I came across this challenge on MessyCarla's blog. It's called Pay It Forward 2011 and the rules are as such:

"Pay it forward 2011.... I promise to make something handmade for the first five people who comment. They must, in turn, post this and make something for the first five who comment on their post. The rules are that it has to be handmade by you, and they must receive it before 2011 ends."

I think this is such a fun idea! I've always been crafty (you should see the handmade gifts my sorority little got while she was pledging - can we say spoiled!!) so this is right up my alley! Carla decided to up the ante and do the first 10 people who commented, but as this is my first time participating and I want to make sure it's right, I'm going to give handmade presents to the first five people who comment on this. If you'd like to participate, please comment on this post with your email address so I can get in touch with you. Also, be sure to repost this on your blog, and be serious about sending out your presents to your people - otherwise it defeats the purpose of paying it forward!

1. Natasha of The Chic Curve
2. Meg of Bargainista on a Hunt
3. Rai of Blarge Fargle
4. Mary of Undergrad Fab
5.Amanda Mae of On A Sidewalk to Nowhere