Farm Show

| Scarf - Aldo | Similar | Vest - Old Navy | Similar | Shirt - WalMart | Similar | Leggings - Victoria's Secret | Similar | Boots - Aersoles | Similar | 

See the snow on the ground?? Yeah... well it snowed on Tuesday, and it wasn't that much but it's been SO FREAKIN' COLD it has yet to melt.  I've been wanting to do an outfit post but the wind and weather have just really not afforded for that to happen.  Until today! Woo!

Boyfriend & I were going to go to the farm show (yep) for fried cheese and BBQ.  I may or may not have been the day before for my deep fried veggies.  Of course, I HAD to pull out the flannel.  I got this tunic at WalMart when I was in college and it's one of my two favorite finds from the superstore (I don't normally shop there - I haven't been to one since July).

So there I was all ready to see some animals, and when we got to the complex, it was closed due to FULL LOTS.  They told people to drive around until they would let people in (seriously?)  We were a little bummed but headed out to lunch and back home for football.  Oh well!  I guess I'll have to show you Central PA living another time.

Do you have favorite fair-like food?

Ewok Chic

| Earrings & Necklace - Gifts | Similar Earrings | Similar Necklace | Cami - Kohl's | Similar | Blouse & Vest - TJMaxx | Similar Blouse | Similar Vest | Bracelets - Alex & Ani | Similar | Skirt - Loft | Similar | Boots - Old Navy | Similar |

I've had a fur vest on my wish list for a while.  When I found this one at TJMaxx for $20 I knew I had to get it (even though I was TRYING not to shop for myself... I swear!).  It's super out of my comfort zone to wear fur, but I need to start taking risks, and I'm not disappointed by the result.  Even some of the men from my office complimented me on it.

Is there something you've been wishing to purchase, but are afraid to wear?

Also: you'll notice I've kind of toned back on the blogging - don't worry!  This won't be the normal.  Unfortunately, since before Thanksgiving, I will not be spending both nights of my weekend at my house until New Years - I'm CRAZY busy.  On top of the normal holiday craziness, I have four birthdays (Dad, Mom, Brother & Boyfriend) around the holidays so this is a crazy busy shopping for not me time.  AND I'm going up to Manhattan next weekend for work so it never ends!

I'll return after the holidays with a more consistent blogging schedule - and I promise to get to all of your blogs at some point... it just may take a couple of days more than usual.  <3 all="" p="" you="">

Puffer Fish

| Coat - Michael Kors at TJMaxx | Similar | Ring & Jeans - Old Navy | Similar Ring | Similar Jeans | Plaid Shirt - New Look | Similar | Booties - Target | Similar | 

I learned my mistake last year.  I haven't had a proper winter coat since my mom stopped buying them for me and after last year's winter, I learned that sometimes, you can be cute as a snow bunny.

So right at the top of my must-have list for this winter was a puffy coat.  One of my best friends had the North Face option that I was looking at and always seemed so cozy.  But when I saw this MK option at the Maxx, I knew I was in a lucky situation.  Sure, it wasn't North Face nor was it black, but who doesn't like navy (my favorite color)?

I didn't know how I felt about the hood - especially with the fur.  I wanted something simple.  But my boyfriend, who spent his college years in Chicago, assured me that I would love it and be glad I went this route.  

So I've learned - cover your butt.  Don't worry about look like the Michelin man.  Embrace the fur around your face.  Enjoy your hood.  Use those pockets.

I'm actually a little excited for winter...

Do you have items of clothing where you prefer comfort over cuteness?

Poncho Snow

[Earrings - Vintage; Sweater - TJ Maxx; Top & Rings - Target; Bracelets - Alex & Ani; Jeans - Express; Boots - Aerosoles]

Hi, it's snowing for the 128,947th time.  Shocking.  While I like the snow being very pretty, it's obnoxious.  I feel so lazy!  And I'm stuck inside a ton.  Luckily, I have this warm poncho sweater that I adore that I can wear all of the time. It's one of the warmest things I've ever purchased.  It's one of the main reasons I adore TJ Maxx.

In other news, I'm starting lots of new shows due to the snow - An Idiot Abroad, Downton Abbey, True Detective, and House of Cards.  Do any of you watch the show?  Any thoughts?