Manic Monday
Hope you all had a great weekend! We spent Friday night catching up with an old friend at happy hour, Saturday I headed out to do some wine tasting with …
Hope you all had a great weekend! We spent Friday night catching up with an old friend at happy hour, Saturday I headed out to do some wine tasting with …
Well I had a very fun Thursday night when my wonderful husband took me shopping!!! I know, shopping hiatus and all, but it is the Nordstrom half year sale, Michael needed …
First of all a few shopping tips if you are looking for anything right now – Ann Taylor is having 40% off all pants, the Gap is having $40 off …
Not sure about today’s outfit. I was trying to do some different layering, along with wearing the flare jeans I got awhile back and finally got to the right length. …
Well first things first, as promised yesterday I have some pictures of my little baby, Caleb, dressed up in his sailor costume for Halloween. Yes, Grandma had to take over …
Sorry to disappoint if you were hoping to see a costume. I didn’t dress up this weekend or today. Well I did dress up this weekend, just not in a …
The weekend is finally upon us! Looking forward to hanging out with my Uncle David who is in town tonight while playing games at Cousin Lisa’s house, doing some errands …
So here is the outfit I had planned for yesterday making an appearance. The belt was actually not in the plan, but I think it was a good addition. And …
I cannot come up with a good blog title today! Perhaps I need another cup of coffee… I was actually planning on wearing a skirt today, and even shaved my …
Is it really only Tuesday? Ug. Well, at least I had a fun Monday night dinner out with our friend’s Jed and Lorena last night for Seattle Restaurant Week. Went …
Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine went by too fast as usual, but it was fun. Had some friends over on Saturday night and then headed out in …
“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the …
Well happy almost Friday my readers. Just had a nice long lunch with co-workers including my boss so that made for a pretty decent Thursday so far. And tonight I …
Sorry, not getting my camera back until tomorrow night, so another iPhone pic today. I decided since today is supposed to be the warmest of the week (64 degrees and …
Had a great time in North Carolina for my cousin’s wedding, the weather was gorgeous and the wedding was beautiful. Spent lots of time enjoying the sun and hanging out …
Well I had a difficult time getting a decent photo today thanks to the sun streaming in at a weird angle this morning and casting a stripe of light all …
It is a rainy week here in the PNW! Last night it was really coming down. I managed to get to work without an umbrella, but days like this (we …
Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was so busy it flew by much too quickly. I spent, I kid you not, 7 hours this weekend shopping! No, not …
Have you ever literally almost cried during a workout? Well that was me last night at my Crossfit bootcamp. I am the last one not finished and I say that I …
Eek, it pains me to say this, but I feel like sharing this goal of mine will help me be more committed to it. Michael and I are hoping to …
Today’s outfit is a combination of a few past favorites – see here and here. One of the other advisors at my sorority meeting last night may have also been …
Michael and I had a great time in Chicago this past weekend! What a beautiful city! I also got to see 2 of my sorority sisters so that was fun, …
Does that sound like the title for an episode of Gossip Girl? Well that may be because I spent last watching the season premiere with some friends! Very fun! Once …
I’ve decided to take advantage of the short time we have before tights are required to wear a skirt with bare legs and boots. This dress has turned out to be very versatile! See it …
It is really coming down here in the PNW today, lots of rain and cool temps after our 80 degree Friday last week. But a pretty decent weekend overall weather …
Well Happy Friday and first day of Fall everyone! Funny enough, after the last few days of summer being chilly enough to require a jacket, Seattle has now turned up …
Do you ever have those weeks that you feel like will never end. When calling in sick to work seems like a great idea? That has been my week this …
Well last night I pulled out all my Fall/Winter shoes, fun to have stuff I haven’t seen for awhile out! Tonight is my 2nd session of Crossfit Bootcamp – wish …
Well Fall officially starts this Friday, and we are having a pretty nice week here in Seattle, so I am taking advantage of the final days of summer by showcasing …
Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was full of closet cleanouts! I had a new client, Kathy, a wonderful just turned 70 year old woman who is very active and …
Had a really fun Thursday night with our friends Brandon and Amanda. Amanda invited us to go along to the Fashion First Fashion Show here in Seattle that was an …
I have been trying to grow my hair out for 2 years now with very little results. Basically the front half just does not want to grow! So then I …
Hump Day here again, oh how I wish it were Friday. But it’s not, it’s Wednesday. And I think I am going to start a bootcamp class at the Crossfit …
Well you know Fall is starting to make its way here when I pull out the closed toed shoes. They haven’t officially all been swaped out from their spot under …
Back in the office today, but had a great weekend enjoying the beautiful Seattle weather! Apparently we broke the record for having 9 days in a row above 80 degrees. …
Happy Friday! So glad the weekend is upon us, and it is supposed to be one of our hottest here in the PNW – yes! And since I am not …
Almost to Friday everyone, yippee! I am now legally Amy Affronti, got my new Driver’s License today and even managed to take a decent picture. And my weight is now …
Well today is supposed to be the hottest day of the year here so far, so there was no way I was covering up these legs! I was planning on …
Isn’t it nice to start the work week and have it be Tuesday already? I just love 3 day weekends. Had a great time in San Francisco, and got to …
Well we are off for a quick trip to San Francisco today! I haven’t been there for about 5 years, but the last time I went was with one of …
Well Happy Hump Day Everyone! I got the top I am wearing today back in December believe it or not, at the Ann Taylor 40% off sale, and I finally …
Well I have happy hour planned for this evening so figured it was a good day to bring out my new Mad Men shirt. I am always hesitant to wear my …
Let me tell you how much I did not want to get up this morning. After a wonderful time in San Diego celebrating Brian and Lauren’s wedding, and enjoying time …
So excited this is a short work week for me, I am leaving the office today at noon and then Michael and I are headed down to San Diego this …
Hello Tuesday! Had a fun time at my cousin’s BBQ last night, even if it was so cold I had to stay huddled inside appearing anti social as all of …
Well after the warmest Seattle weekend this summer, getting into the upper 80’s, the clouds have returned to cool things down again. We may even get some rain – let’s …
Happy Friday everyone! Les Mis was awesome last night, totally worth getting home at 11:30pm for. I only cried at the end, so not too bad. Going to see “The …
Well we are almost to the weekend, yay! So I was checking my Facebook on the bus this morning, and saw an update from NY&Co on my newsfeed titled “Diary …
Well it is another beautiful sunny day here in the PNW, and I am extra happy about this because I planned an outdoor happy hour for my team this afternoon. The promise of …
Yes! The sun finally decided to come out early today and warm things up to almost normal around here! This calls for bare legs! I was feeling like something light …
Ah, I hate Mondays! I feel like I am never quite prepared for the week to start. But I did have a fun weekend so can’t complain too much. Although …
Happy Friday! Definitely looking forward to this weekend, except that my hubby is out of town at yet another bachelor party. But this gives me time to get some things …
Well yesterday was all about pink, today is just a pop of pink with the shoes. Yes, pink is one of my favorite colors. I have worn this vest a …
Well it isn’t even supposed to hit 70 degrees here by lunch today, so I decided it would be the perfect day to pull out my hot pink blazer! When …
So today’s outfit inspiration comes from J at J’s Everyday Fashion. I have decided that my “going out” shirts don’t get enough time out of the closet and am determined …
Hope you all had a great weekend, here we are back to the grind again. I may have had a little too much wine at our outdoor concert yesterday and …
Another Friday is here! Looking forward to a fun weekend ahead – tonight we are going to a restaurant here in Seattle, with a co-worker of mine and his wife, …
Yay, almost Friday! Today is gorgeous here in Seattle and I am looking forward to getting together with my good friend, Lorena, tonight and enjoying the sun! Our husbands are ditching …
Well I accidentally took my USB cord home on Monday and didn’t bring it back Tuesday so posting yesterday didn’t happen. So 2 outfits in today’s post! Went to see …
Another Monday huh? Well, at least the sun is shining here and I had a very productive weekend getting my closests and drawers cleaned out. I have 3 bags for …
Well today’s outfit isn’t all that exciting, but I was having trouble with the creative juices this morning. And you know what, sometimes your favorite jeans, a cute blouse, and …
I wore stripes again yesterday I realized! 4 work days in a row! Well, taking a break today with a different pattern. This blouse was sort of in the black …
Happy hump day everyone – let’s hope this day goes by fast so we are closer to the weekend! Michael and I ended up not even seeing a movie last …
Yay! I finally found a black and white striped tank that I love! And even better, I found it at Target for $12.99 – love when that happens. You would …
Well after a perfect weekend weather wise, Seattle has reverted back to the clouds and rain, at least until Wednesday I think. This is not normal!! Oh well, I will …
Well first things first, Happy Friday! Didn’t think I would make it! And a shopping tip for this weekend, Old Navy will be having 50% off their knit dresses tomorrow …
Tonight I’m going to see Aladdin at the 5th Ave Theatre and I am very excited! After work, I am planning on just doing some prep for a client I …
Today’s outfit inspiration comes from the 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord. It is kind of cloudy and not warm today, so after being freezing in yesterday’s skirt I decided my white …
Had so much fun at the Sugarland concert last night, they were amazing! But I’m tired today, didn’t get home until 11:15 which is way past my bedtime. Well another …
Well hope you all had a great weekend, I never want to see another airplane again right now! Had a great time partying in New York though, Michael’s family is …
Well, the denim shirt trend has been going on for awhile and I am finally jumping on the bandwagon so to speak. Not that I didn’t want to do it …
Well I am keeping it simple today with one of my all time favorite color (or non color) combos, black and white. I picked up this tank yesterday at The …
Ok, so I admit, I have a new obsession with the wardrobe of the Duchess of Cambridge aka Kate Middleton – don’t worry, it won’t involve me flying to the …
Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had a nice trip to Portland, the wedding was gorgeous and a lot of fun. Yesterday Michael went to see the Sounders play in Portland …
Happy Friday Everyone! Looking forward to heading to Portland this weekend for my friend Leslie’s wedding. It is going to be gorgeous! Then Sunday will be spent hopefully returning some …
Well, almost the weekend now, love that this was only a 4 day work week. Michael and I pre-shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary sale last night and I got some great …
Well I had a great time shopping in Italy! I was lucky enough to come upon this store there called Zara and Michael indulged me a few things. They have …
Well we’re back from the wedding and honeymoon! The wedding went great, best day of my life, and so excited to be married to such an amazing man! Italy was …
Well you are going to get a little cooking and a little fashion here all in one blog. This will be my last blog until I am back from my honeymoon …
Well happy Thursday everyone! I have had this outfit in my head all week to wear, and am finally pulling it out today! I was originally going to wear with …
So I have blogs I visit everyday for inspiration and because they are fun! Two of them are Mom’s Have Style Too and J’s Everyday Fashion. Well, after seeing all …
Well, back to lots of clouds and wind here, fortunately I grabbed a jacket on the way out this morning! Today was a “what do I feel like wearing” kind …
Well I hope everyone had a great weekend! We had the warmest weather since September here, and it was amazing! Michael and I spent Saturday morning doing wedding stuff, and …
Yes, yes it is!! The sun has finally decided to make an appearance here in Seattle and it is supposedly going to be sticking around for a few days! Of …
Well another cold day outside, but the weather people are promising warmer temps tomorrow! So hopefully this is the last day of closed toed shoes for awhile! Sometimes I have …
So I just got back from lunch, and guess what? It is rainy and cold. Shocking, I know. But we are counting on the weather prediction being right this weekend …
Well it is a not so nice Tuesday here in Seattle, but thanks to Memorial Day only a 4 day work week! Anyone do anything fun for the long weekend? We went …
I think I would say my look today is just a little bit 80’s, hopefully not too much! I think it is the leggings. I was resisitant to the leggings …
So I participate in a fashion forum called You Look Fab, and today’s outfit was a suggestion from Aida, one of the other participants! Thanks Aida! Color blocking is a big …
Yay! I finally got the pictures off the camera from our sunny Thursday and Friday last week. I was so excited to wear this dress and skirt that have been …
Well Monday, here you are again. I’m still working on getting Thursday and Friday’s pictures off our old camera, I couldn’t find the USB cable for it, so am trying to get …
So ever since I saw this picture of Pippa Middleton the day after the royal wedding, I have been obsessed with finding a royal blue blazer. So cute right? Well, …
The sun is out today, yes!!! I didn’t even have to wear my wool coat, just have my leather jacket today. And I am already planning my skirt and dress …
Well I had a great weekend enjoying the California sunshine with some of my best girlfriends. They made it a wonderful weekend and I feel very lucky to have such …
This will be my last blog post this week, I am off to my Bachelorette party at Disneyland and then Newport beach tomorrow. I will be back on Monday! If …
It is so funny trying to come up with blog titles, some days I am more creative than others : ) I would like to share a wonderful blog today …
Well I won’t do any complaining about the weather today because once again, just grateful there isn’t some natural disaster here. Hope the XO headquarters and everyone in Memphis are …
I have been trying lately to add to my blazer collection, as cheaply as possible of course! I love how a blazer or jacket easily makes an outfit more sophisticated …
Happy Cinco de Mayo! No post for yesterday because Michael took the camera to work before I could get a shot – too bad to because it was finally warm …
Does that make you want to sing the Kellie Pickler song? Hmm, me either… Anyways, I wore this sweater awhile back not belted, and said I was planning to belt …