Rose A La Mode

Working At Starbucks

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Hi friends! Today Bob and I are working side by side at Starbucks. It’s so great. This was a dream of mine and my hardworking husband made it all happen. I’m so grateful to him for working so hard and not quitting when he didn’t know answers, but pressing through and paving a way for our lives to be lived like this. (If you haven’t been to his amazing personal finance blog, you should go!)

That was a side note tho. I worked at Anthropologie yesterday and had a fun weekend out of town (pictures to come!) and am trying desperately to get caught up my real job. Yesterday I may or may not have had a huge breakdown that involved the ugly cry. I guess I was  just a little overwhelmed and realized I had only eaten sweets for a day and a half and it all came out at once.

But, here is what I am wearing right now, as I type. I sort of wish I had my UGG Australia Women’s Classic Short Boots Footwearon because my toesies are freezing. But I’m trying to make you proud. 🙂

Steve Madden Inka Boots

Starbucks

H&M Sweater

Sweater and Jeans: H&M
Button Down: Bitten
Boots: Steve Madden Women’s Inka Knee-High Boot

My Favorites from the 30/30 Challenge

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This is my second time participating in Kendi’s Remix Challenge and I think I may have done worse this time! Bummer, eh? I think it’s because I don’t have as many winter clothes as I do summer and I love to be warm. When I started this blog I knew winter would be a difficult time for me since all I really want to do is wear Uggs and sweats. But I am committed not to do that…or at least not to let you know when I do. 😉

What I learned is that I need some more clothes. Ha ha! That is the opposite point of the challenge. But, I think I can actually sit down and make a list of specific things I could use and luckily the challenge is over and I can shop now! Woohoo! And yes, I already have bought a few new items. What can I say? I found some great deals at Loft!

Here are my favorite outfits from the challenge in no particular order.

American Eagle Jean Shirt

Aldo Boots

BB Dakota Skirt

H&M Jacket

Ugg Slippers

Forever 21 Dress

H&M Turtleneck

I noticed that I really love that gold dress and my jean shirt. And I am still not sick of them yet! That’s quite a statement.

Did you have any favorites of yours? Of mine?

Christmas Cookie Night (Outfit 27)

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This is what I wore Friday:

Anthropologie Coat

Old Navy Sweater

Wax Cords

Ugg Boots

Sweater: Gap
Coat: Anthropologie
Hat: Old Navy (Gift)
Scarf: Gift
Boots: Uggs

This is what I wore Friday Night:

Lauren & Linda Cookie Night

Cookie Baking Gang

OK, so I broke the 30/30 rules on Friday night for something awesome. Christmas Cookie Night! My sister-in-law is such a great hostess and she invited me to bake Christmas Cookies with a bunch of her friends! It was so great. We laughed and talked and drank sparkling grape juice and baked lots of cookies. I took them to work the next day. They were stinking good too! I heard they were the talk of the store. 🙂

OK, so I have a secret for you. We made Gooey Butter Cookies. Gooey Butter cake is totally a St. Louis thing, just like toasted ravoili (yum!). You should totally make some Gooey Butter cookies or a gooey butter cake. You will impress everyone you know.

PS:  Don’t forget to enter the Christmas Giveaway!