Rose A La Mode

A Movie (Outfit 23)

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I was alone yesterday, so I started a movie. Have you seen Ira & Abby? I am plesently surprised. I’m only halfway through. I’m going to tell you what I know so far.

It starts off with this guy (Ira) at a therapist (or analyst as we later learn – analysts only listen and never give feedback) and he’s just complaining and complaining about his life and how he doesn’t want to be with his girlfriend that he’s broken up with 10 times already this year, blah, blah, blah. His analyst says, “We’re through. You’re not getting anything out of me and it’s been 12 years. Go take a trip or do something different, but don’t come back here.”

Feeling all depressed, he is wandering around trying to figure out what to do and he sees a gym and the sign says “What are you waiting for?” So he goes in. He’s super annoyed because he has to wait 45 minutes to just talk to someone. But the someone he talks to (Abby) ends up being really interesting and totally opposite of him. They talk for 6 hours, and she asks him to marry her! He says yes!

He goes home that night, breaks up with his girlfriend and marry’s Abby and it totally changes his life!

That’s all I’ve seen so far. I’m going to rewatch it and make Bob watch it all with me.

Have you seen it? Is it good? Bad? Are you intrigued and going to watch it now too? Wish I could have you all over to finish it with me!

Steve Madden Boots

Old Navy Sweater

H&M Turtleneck

Jean Shorts: DIY American Eagle
Turtleneck: H&M
Sweater: Old Navy
Boots: Steve Madden

Time to Travel (Outfit 10)

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Today Bob and I talked about our freedom. (Not the kind we have because we live in America, although that is AMAZING.) But the kind we have now. Both working from home, no kids, etc. And we wonder how we can better take advantage of it. When I first quit my job I was aching for a road trip, but we didn’t do it. Why not? I am not sure.

So now we’re talking about all the places we want to go! Fly south for the winter, spend a month or two in Italy eating their yummy food, visiting family, visiting other bloggers :), etc.

Do you have any suggestions? Where are some great places to visit?

Old Navy Sweater

Gap Button Down

Wax Skinny Cords

J Crew Headband

Boots from Aldo

What To Wear: 30/30 Challenge

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OK, here is the plan for the 30/30 challenge (details here). I got really organized this time and actually wrote out 30 outfits. This is unlike me. I’d rather fly by the seat of my pants, but last time I felt I was losing momentum and needed a little help, so this time I decided to just make a little cheat sheet. I think I’m only going to use it if I’m desperate.

I really don’t like wearing the same outfit more than once (not sure why) so I think after making this list it’ll force me to be even more creative because I’ve already “worn” a lot of these outfits in my mind and want to move on. Ha ha! Hopefully the creative juices will flow freely. Or I’ll just resort to the list.

Oh, and I’m waiting on 2 items to come in the mail that will be added to these 28 items.

Here we go!

Shirts

30/30 Shirts

(Target, H&M, BP from Nordstrom, Local Boutique, Lush, H&M)

Button Ups

30/30 Challenge Button Ups

(Target, American Eagle)

Sweaters

30/30 Challenge Sweaters

(H&M, Old Navy, Old Navy, Forever 21)

Sweats

30 for 30 Challenge Sweats

(Local Boutique, Forever 21)

Pants

30/30 Challenge Pants

(Gap, American Eagle, Wax Jeans, Calvin Klein)

Skirt & Shorts

30/30 Challenge Skirt & Shorts

(American Eagle, Jack by BB Dakota)

Dresses

30/30 Challenge Dresses

(Forever 21, Local Botique, H&M)

Shoes

30/30 Challenge Shoes

(Aldo, Local Boutique, Steve Madden, UGG , UGG)