Monday, October 31, 2011

Spooky and a little dorky.....

You know what I love more than being sick from too much candy corn?  

Childhood Halloween photos of myself 
from years past....

Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!


Circa 1986 
Bunny




Circa 1985
Witch

Circa 1984
Cowgirl


Circa 1979
Drunk Party Baby


Circa 1983
Mad Scientist




Ok, this wasn't really halloween but don't I look like the Fresh Prince of Bel Air in that shirt?

Ok, you got me....this is really Christmas.  But clearly I know how to rock a Santa sweater!


Circa 1982
Circus Freak on Tricycle


Circa 1980
Phone Operator 


Circa 1981
Jack-in-the-Box


Sunday, October 30, 2011

New Music Suggestions and My Drew Barrymore Attempt

Thank you to everyone who entered the 
Musical Madness Giveaway a few weeks ago.  
I received SO many INCREDIBLE music choices!

A few of my favorites so far are:

We Found Love by Rihanna (feat Calvin Harris) suggested by Katy @ Fit In Heels

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor 
This is a GREAT spinning warm up song!
suggested by 

A Kiss by Bad Meets Evil
suggested by oatsnbows

Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
suggested by Laura at


Bad Influence by Pink
suggested by footbeats


Ok, here are 3 songs (including routine) that you can add to your run.

You Make The Rain Fall by Kevin Rudolf & Flo Rider
Routine:  Steady run adding a sprint during the loop of the song.  The sprint is about 30 seconds.

Sing for the Moment by Eminem
Routine: On a treadmill start at incline 1.0 and add 0.5 every 30 seconds.  When it gets to the chorus of the song pick up your speed.

Dancing on My Own by Robyn
Routine:  Sprint for 45 seconds and walk for 15.  Repeat.
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I got motivated by the make-up Drew Barrymore is wearing in the Cover Girl ad......


I made my best attempt to copy the look...



I tried to copy Drew's facial expression in this picture but I ended up looking like a ding a ling.  So I just smiled which is my natural state.....



Not going to lie....my make up work area was a hot mess....


I was rockin some serious tunes and singing in my hairbrush (photos not included thankfully)......


While I LOVE MAC make up it is pretty pricey so I've found the next best thing....H.I.P.  It is reasonably priced, found at Target and lasts ALL DAY LONG.  Love this stuff.  My sister-in-law who always has perfect make up on her face let me know about this inexpensive replacement to MAC.


After I cleaned up I put all my make-up back in its home.....



Then I threw on this outfit and headed out to run some errands......


I asked Squiggy & Lenny what they thought.....



They clearly didn't appreciate being woken from their nap.



Saturday, October 29, 2011

From Fantastic to Freezing?


I went from FANTASTIC last weekend:





To FREEZING this weekend:




Is mother nature upset with me?

Thankfully last weekend I took advantage of the 65 degree sunny and crisp Fall weather at Bluemont Winery


I live in wine country so lots of my free time is spent outside sipping local wine and cheese.  

Me & my two girlfriends went out for the day.




We had quite the spread...



And quite the view (not sure if we admired the greenery or cheese spread more)...


This pretty much NEVER gets old to me.....



Cheers!


I finally got to whip out my favorite denim jacket. The jacket doesn't have a ruffle it's just the dress I'm wearing underneath....the ruffle would just be odd. 


Do you have something you LOVE to do in your neck of the woods on perfect weather days?

What about on snow days?  Do you go play in the snow or lay on the couch like me?



Thursday, October 27, 2011

Milk Maid or Smurf?


I can't decide if this outfit makes me look more like a Smurf or a milk maid.....either way I like it.  Got this dress for $3.  Can't beat that.  I probably would have changed the shoes to heels too.  

Again, I am addicted to stripes. 

My Workout For Today:
5 Minute warm up jog/walk
5 minute run
1 minute sprint
1 minute walk

Repeat 5 times

5 Minute cool down walk

I'm getting on a plane to Boston for work so had to squeeze in a quick run. 

I also added the below song to my playlist.  It's an older song that I LOVE to work out to....I had just forgotten about it.



Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Count Chocula & Chocolate Colored Dress




Is this even real?  The only thing scary about this cereal is the ingredients!  Do people really eat this stuff?  Maybe I'm missing out....

Why would anyone want to by cereal with characters on the cover that only have one tooth?  I'm so confused.

Everyone has their vice I suppose.  I really can't judge because mine is circus peanuts.  I'm not proud of this but it is what it is......










What I do like is this brown dress I got for $2 in San Luis Obispo, California at a thrift shop.  I'm on the search for a thick yellow belt to go with this dress.  If you find a cool one LET ME KNOW.




I got these earrings for $1 at Pier 1.  How random?  Who even knew they sold earrings?  I love their home decor and am glad to see they've jumped into accessories...




The belt is another find at Savers in Las Vegas for $1. I got this with Shana from ColorBlind.



I added my nude fish nets too keep my legs warm....



I'm a HUGE fan of mixing patterns that are subtle. 




I'd say 80% of my wardrobe is polka dots and stripes.


Cheers to only 2 more work days!!

xo
Sarah

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Boo! I Heart Halloween.

I had a brilliant idea while I was thirft shopping.....


No, it was not to wear two belts at once....


Or to attempt to look like a Senator.....

Actually it wasn't even my idea.  Not gonna lie.  

My brilliant friend Dana planned night out at a haunted forest!  HOLY COW it was SOOO good.  What is scarier than going on a 25 minute haunted forest trek in the middle of the night?  Nothing.....WELL maybe this picture of my sister and I wearing matching PJ's in our 30's....But let's not discuss that.


BG

Dana (the one with the BRILLIANT idea) is the superstar actress on your far left.  Cheryl (hot blond) was making friends with the freaky mask guy who was keeping the people in line entertained.  Really it was Cheryl doing the entertaining....


Dana's faces were cracking us up!  She really knows how to do the scary faces.


Then I attempted a scary face and just looked like I had to pee.


Dana & Cheryl called me out on my inability to make the appropriate faces for "looking scared."

Clearly acting is not my calling.  But then it got even worse.  What face am I making in this next photo?  I guess it's just my face.....



Halloween is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.

Are you on team Scare the Piss Out Of Me or Hide Me Under the Covers until November 1st?

Monday, October 24, 2011

Les Mis is Les BLECH


This weekend I had date night with my husband.  We went and saw Les Miserables.  I was BEYOND excited as I love, love, LOVE musicals and shows.  Some of my favorites include Love (vegas Cirque show), Mamma Mia, Wicked....you get the picture.

Sadly, I thought Les Mis was Les Lame.  Maybe I'm lame.  But this story line didn't make sense and was kind of boring....

 




The highlight of the evening was Fro Yo after the 


show and my outfit which I found for $5.  That was 


LESS than the cost of my Fro Yo.



If you are thinking I look like a sailor that is because I do....and I don't even care because that's how much I LOVE this dress.



Here is my husband.  He isn't so bad on the eyes I must say....plus he is kinda stylish and picks out a lot of my clothes.  He CLEARLY has good taste by his selection of wife.....HAHA.



Happy Monday!