back to work shopping.

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As I mentioned last week, I'll be starting a new job this coming Monday...and the best part (okay not the best part, but it's still pretty awesome) is that I get to dress up again for work! I don't know about you ladies, but I really enjoy getting dressed up for work. I'd much rather put on a nice dress and heels instead of jeans and a t-shirt. When else do you get to show off all your amazing shopping finds?!?!

Here's a few of the things I've picked up in the past couple of weeks getting ready for my new job, or "back to work shopping" as I call it. Why should the kids in school have all the fun, right?!?

My favorite find above is #6. I'd been searching for a black pleated skirt for a long time, and found the perfect one at H&M...in the kids school uniforms!!! That's right...$9.95! Best. Deal. Ever.

Hope you're all having a great week!

xoxo,

diy: work-out tank top

Happy Monday!

So if you're ever on Pinterest I'm sure you've seen the DIY workout tank tops, and I thought I'd give it a shot myself over the weekend. I have so many race t-shirts that just don't fit the way I'd like (ie they're HUGE) and thought this might be a great way to get some use out of them. For this example, I decided to use a cute t-shirt I got in the kids department at Old Navy :)

This is a super easy DIY project...all you really need is a t-shirt, pencil, and a sharp pair of scissors!

First off, lay your shirt out on a flat surface and lightly draw a curved line where you'd like to cut the sleeves off your shirt. You can use an existing racer back tank as a pattern if you like, but I just decided to go for it!

Next, cut off both arms from the t-shirt, trying your best to make sure both sides are even.

You'll want to cut off the neck of the t-shirt next...and be sure to make the front lower than the back.

The next thing I did was cut off the bottom hem of the shirt (save this piece!)...then turn the shirt sideways to cut a small amount off the front of the shirt (see photo below). This will make the tank top fit better once you're done!

Taking the hem of the t-shirt that you saved, cut off about 8 inches, and tie this around the back of the tank, creating the "racer back" look. Make sure you tie a really tight knot...or you could sew a nice seam, but really, this is supposed to be easy! :)

Once you've tied your tight knot, trim off the ends and turn it around so you have a clean band of fabric (see photo above).

Try on your new racer back work out tank top and you're done!  What a great way to make use out of all those old t-shirts you have lying around :)

xoxo,

my life lately.

The past couple of months have passed by in a whirl wind for me! I started a new job at the beginning of June, only to receive another offer for my dream job two weeks ago! So I will be starting yet again another new job in about a week and I couldn't be happier!

Here's a few images of my life lately taken from my instagram feed. It's been a busy couple of months, but I've managed to have a few adventures here and there as well as begin my training for the San Jose Rock n Roll Half Marathon in October...wish me luck!

Happy Friday!

xoxo,

H&M Online Shopping Now Available in the US!

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It's been awhile, but today is August 1st and that means that online shopping is now available at hm.com in the US! Let's all say it together...FINALLY! Shipping is a flat $5.95, and unfortunately you cannot return items in-store that were purchased online...but I'll take what I can get!

I've displayed my top ten picks from their site above...a lot of blacks and greys for fall and I LOVE those tortoise shell heels!

Anyone one else out there pumped about the new hm.com?

xoxo,