Friday Favorite!: Running Like a Girl

Hi there!

It's time for another Friday Favorite! This week, I want to share with you a book that my sister gave me for Christmas. I loved it so much, I finished it in 3 days!

Running Like a Girl: Notes on Learning to Run is about Heminsley's experience becoming a marthon runner in her 30's, and what she learned along the way. It is a blend of funny stories mixed with some useful information specifically for female runners (sports bras, anyone?). I am currently training for a half marathon, and this book just made me even more excited for my race! This will be my first half marathon. In fact, it will be my first running event, period. A year ago, I honestly don't know if I could have run one full mile. Tomorrow morning, I am planning to run 7 of them! [[Tonight, I fueled up with this Italian Chicken, which I served with some fettucine alfredo. Mmmmmmm it was tasty! :)]]

I also have an outfit to share tonight!

Sweater Gap // Plaid Top American Eagle // Jeans Levi's // Boots Target // Watch Vernier (Amazon) // Necklace Charlotte Russe

Just being goofy.

I gave this preppy outfit some "edge" by pairing it with this arrow necklace that I found a few weeks ago at Charlotte Russe! A sweet friend of mine had given me a gift card for $10, and this necklace was only $8.99 so it completely covered it. Thank you, Alicia! :)

Thank you for reading! Have a great weekend, and good luck finding some good deals if you're going shopping! ;)

My New Obsession with Gold

Hi there!

It's Wednesday! We're that much closer to the weekend. :)

I keep hearing about this "Polar Vortex"! I complain when my husband turns the fan on at night when we sleep, but sheesh! Just hearing about these sub-zero temps is making me shiver!

Apparently the Southwest corner of the country missed the memo that it's supposed to be really, really cold right now--it's been a high of 70 degrees in my neck of the woods all week. Perfect temperatures for a cardigan and a light scarf. :)

Cardigan J. Crew // Top Wet Seal // Cami Wet Seal // Jeans Lucky Brand (Costco) // Boots Target // Scarf Charming Charlie // Watch Vernier (Amazon)

Lately, I have grown a brand new obsession with the color gold, especially when paired with black or white! It's just so dang pretty! [[and shiny ;)]] I am loving my new white and gold infinity scarf from Charming Charlie--they currently have all scarves for 2 for $20, so if you're looking for a fun, easy way to accessorize an outfit, I suggest you head over there first!

On a completely unrelated side note, can I just mention how grown up I'm feeling lately? Last weekend, Michael and had dinner with a couple of friends and we brought a broccoli salad as our side dish [[OK, we brought onion dip and Ruffles chips too]]. This morning, I went to a spinning class before work. At 5:30 in the morning. By choice. And just look at the photos I posted today--I'm wearing a watch. Those are "grown up" things, right? 

A large part of it probably has to do with the fact I got married 6 months ago, but I just finally feel like I'm easing into adulthood. It's a little weird, but I like it.

Thank you for reading! Enjoy the rest of your week!