shiny things

what a weekend i had.  thanks so much for all the congratulations and sweet comments about my race yesterday.  it was super fun, but i am super happy it's over and now i can focus more on christmas.  and have my lazy mondays back....at least for a while.  i have my sights set on another race this spring :)
but now i want to draw your attention to my new fancy purse! (does anyone call it a 'purse' anymore??) pretty fantastic, no?  i don't have very many shiny things in my closet, but when i saw this in lisa's etsy shop, archives vintage, i knew it must be mine. and then she went and had free shipping and that sealed the deal.  it's kinda perfect to just throw in a few necessities and go.  and then pair it with some rad vintage teal pumps (seriously, does anyone call them 'pumps' anymore????  apparently i live in the 80s) and you got yourself an outfit.  well i guess you have to add a shirt and pants otherwise that would be inappropriate.  but THEN have yourself an outfit.





details:
shirt-vintage
pants-old navy, thrift
shoes-nine west, thrift
bag-archives vintage

fayetteville half

a few hours ago, i finished my 3rd half marathon!!!  it was a beautiful day for a race and i was pretty happy with how i ran.  running is such a big deal to me.  and really, i enjoyed every mile this morning :)

last night we went to go pick up my race packet with my number and chip timer.  then we walked around the downtown fayetteville square and enjoyed the pretty christmas lights.

it was SO cold this morning so we sat in the car for a bit before heading over to the start line.

a friend of mine ran this race too.  it was fun to see a familiar face there!

i wore my penguin christmas socks because i like to be in the spirit and stuff.

heading out on my 13.1 miles!

we got to run around the john mcdonnell track at the university of arkansas to finish.  they have such a great and iconic track team.  it was pretty cool to go on a victory lap at the end.



another race in the books.  finished with a time of 1:51:08, 4th in my age division and 13 female overall finisher.  not such a bad sunday run.

a gluten free beer to celebrate. soooooooo tasty :)

leopard coat

i kinda felt like a fancy old lady in my fuzzy leopard dresscoat and fur.  and i kinda liked it.  it really sells the old lady bit when i step into a 1983 mercedes benz and drive around town.  now if only i could find a driver......
anyway, i found this coat whilst perusing the thrift store racks last week.  the most interesting thing about it isn't that it was obviously handmade, but that the maker didn't even finish it before donating!  pinned to the coat were the buttons and the pockets.  it's like she just got bored and said, 'screw it! this thing is going to salvation army.'  hey, her loss is my gain.  plus it's endearing to me that someone would give up on a project.  reminds me a bit of myself.  and i probably won't ever finish the job.  i think the original owner would be proud.




details:
coat-handmade, thrift
fur collar-vintage, etsy
sweater-thrift
jeans-gap, thrift
boots-h by hudson, ebay

bits of christmas

i don't decorate a lot for christmas.  not because i'm a scrooge but because i just like simple things.  so here's a little look into what's decking my halls :)

dusting

we had our first little dusting of snow this morning!  it was kinda fun to wake up to, but really, if it's gonna snow, i want it to SNOW.  that is truly the only thing that makes the cold worth it.  but i guess i'll take what i can get.  soon enough, i'll be ready for summer again.
and i'm loving this pleated plaid skirt.  maybe because it keeps my legs warm without wearing tights.  i don't know, but it's becoming a favorite of mine.  and so are these boots!  i feel like such a grown up when i wear heels :)







details:
jacket-fancy treehouse
sweater-thrift
skirt-vintage
shoes-call it spring c/o jcpenney
bag-vintage coach

christmas lights and patterned tights

it is full blown christmas up in here.  over the weekend, we set up our old school lionel train and then last night the city turned on all the twinkle lights and santa came to town in the parade.  we may even see a flurry or two today.  i wouldn't mind seeing a good winter storm.  there's something magical about snow at christmas.
and yes, i did break down and wear tights.  sigh.  pretty sure my bare-legged days are numbered.
but here's to the start of a great week.  and get all your shopping done.  we only have 20 more days.





saying goodnight to the christmas lights outside my window :)

details:
jacket-levi's, thrift
sweater-vintage
skirt-thrift
tights-walmart
shoes-call it spring, c/o jcpenney
bag-vintage coach

the most wonderful time

whoa.  it's december.


thought i'd take a moment and let that sink in.  
i am pretty excited to get my advent calendar started and put up a tree and string up lights and watch christmas movies and listen to carols all day long.  i love how this time of year brings out the kid in me (and she's getting harder and harder to find :)
but check out my new boots from jcpenney!  they are ridiculously comfortable.  and i am a pretty tough customer when it comes to heeled shoes.  i can't wait to wear them over and over and over.  you guys know how i am when i find a favorite something, i wear it ALL THE TIME.  and there are tons of other people still rockin' some jcp over on chictopia, so head on over to check it out.  i'll be there too :)





details:
boots-c/o jcpenney 
skirt-c/o jcpenney 
sweatshirt-thrift
jacket-ages old, given to me by my sister in law
bag-vintage coach