OOTD- Coral and Navy

I can't even tell you how delighted I am that it's the weekend. I have been traveling for my job and it's wearing me down. I've got about 2 more weeks of absolute chaos and then things will get much better.

Today, was pretty craptacular. First, it rained forever. It was so windy that my peonies got knocked over in their pot, dirt  and all (the weather is too cold and unpredictable to plant them yet). Then, I just ordered a bunch of Zoya nail polish from Nail Polish Exchange (which is actually a great deal!) and I had 18 new colors that were supposed to be in my hot little hands tonight. I get home and no package :( I checked the UPS website and it said adverse weather conditions?!? Its just raining! Seriously- put on your wipers and deliver my damn nail polish!

The whole day wasn't terrible. I came home from work to a wonderful steak dinner! My husband has been so patient and helpful since I've been so busy at work. What would I do with out him?

I was in a hurry and just grabbed the first things I saw in my closet and I have to say I'm quite pleased with my OOTD today. I would have never thought of this color combination if I wasn't in a hurry!

Procrastination can lead to great things! 

I think Chloe may be mocking me!

She was in play mode! Every time I moved her she'd run right back. 

Its like she knew I had an OOTD to do...

The Lowdown...

Top: DKNY (old) purchased at Yonkers

Cardigan: BP Three Quarter Sleeve Cardigan (Nordstrom)

Jeans: Vigoss "Brooklyn" Skinny Jeans (Nordstrom)

Belt: Forever 21, not online (similar here)

Necklace: Nordstrom, not online (similar here)

Cuff: Francesca's Collections (similar here)

Sandals: Nordstrom, not online (similar here)

Stay tuned for Weekend Wants tomorrow!

- The Pretty Pauper

Let's give this another shot...

Today I played around with my new DSLR camera in hopes that I could get a decent OOTD picture. I succeeded- sorta.

Before I did my OOTD pictures, I did a "test" photo shoot with my cat Sophie. She has a new favorite toy- my Anthropologie birthday necklace (that they send with the 15% b-day discount). This morning, she brought it up to me when I was sleeping to play fetch (she thinks she is a dog). I had my camera on my nightstand and thought it was the perfect opportunity to get some pictures...

The necklace looks better on her than me!

That's my Anthropologie necklace!

That's 13 pounds of high maintenance staring at you!

This camera thing is fun! Hopefully I get better at it soon. But anywho, here is my OOTD!

The Lowdown...

Top: (Nordstrom) (similar here)

Jeans: Vigoss "New York" Skinny Jeans (Nordstrom)

Shoes: Steve Madden moccasins (bought these about 3 years ago)

Belt: (Nordstrom, but not on website) (similar here)

Bracelet: (Nordstrom, but not on website)

Necklace: (Nordstrom, but not on website)

Today's randomness...

I didn't even notice this until I uploaded it to my computer, but it looks like a little kitty wanted some love when I was too busy taking OOTD pictures. Poor kitty!

- The Pretty Pauper

Three wishes came true!

I was lucky enough to have today off from work, so I made a trip to the mall and did some shopping online. I ended up snagging 3 items off my Weekend Wishlist! I got the pink and ivory flower brooches from Newport News, the Charted Course Tank in grey from Anthropologie and (see my post from yesterday for pictures) and the Wide Studded Leather Bracelet in White from Nordstrom.

In addition (yes, there's more!), I finally got the camera of my dreams from Craigslist- the coveted Nikon D40! It will take me a while to learn to use it correctly, but I did manage to snap a few photos to share with everyone tonight.

This was my first shot ever:

Cheese!

This is my baby, Chloe. Despite the photo, she is a sweetheart (most of the time). I couldn't help but chuckle when I zoomed in on this on my view finder. Not bad for a first shot.

My OOTD photo isn't the greatest as I'm still learning. I may have to stick with the iPhone a few more weeks...

The Lowdown:

Top: Nordstrom (I bought this last fall, but can't find anything remotely close, sorry!)

Camisole: BP Stretch Camisole in Ballet (Nordstrom)

Jeans: Silver Aiko Stretch Jeans (The Buckle)

Belt: Nordstrom (similar here)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Edison Flats (Nordstrom)

And today's randomness...

Chloe and Sophie making there OOTD debut. Sophie is the white cat striking her most "lady-like" pose. Chloe is the "creeper". I am sure you will see a lot of them from here on out. They love the camera!

- The Pretty Pauper