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Polish Binge

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No outfit photo, I'll post it later, but I do have a haul to share. I didn't mean to come home with $18 bottles of nail polish yesterday, but somehow, I did. A few of them are not for me. I have a friend who recently discovered nail polish and it's getting their mind off of a recent break-up. A couple of the polishes are for them. Total spent was approximately $35 (including tax). Everything except for Sinful Colors was on clearance or sale. You can bet that I wasn't about to wait for a sale to snap up the Leather Luxe collection, although I probably could've waited for the three permanents. I actually looked for my camera last night and couldn't find it. It's in an abandoned purse, stuffed on a rack in my closet, I'm sure. Sally Hansen Lemon Zest, Pink Grapefruit, Strobe Flash, L'Oreal Lifetime Love and So Chic! Sinful Colors Nail Junkie, Social Ladder, Pinky Glitter, and Sonia Kashuk Dream of Genie Fergie Hollywood Walk of

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My face hurts, you guys. No seriously, I don't know about you but when I get a cold it just kinda settles in my sinuses. And I roll around on the bed complaining that my face hurts. I don't know how KSwiss has managed NOT to say "yeah, it's killing me!" Being sick makes the day drag on. I haven't taken days off of work. I don't know if I look like a trooper or an sick idiot, but this is an important week at work and I'd rather not be at home. Rolling around on the bed. Whinging about how my faaaaaace hurrrrrts. And chugging Day-quil, duh. The day basically goes like this: 9am, get to work, take a swig of DQ, make some oatmeal, clean up the microwave, sit down to eat, check headlines and get to work. 10am shocked that it's only 10am, consider taking another swig of DQ, think better of it, blow disgusting nose, continue working 11am, Goggle at the clock which insists it's still morning-unpossible!, take a small swig of DQ and blow nose

Day 25: Still sick

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This is what I wore today. I've got nothing to say about it. MY FACE HURTS (more on this later) I've also included a photo of me, in my closet, with my shirt and vest unbuttoned. I thought, this looks cool, I'll take a pic. Enjoy the morning hair. Day 25 (Tuesday): Black skinny trousers, blue button up, black vest, black pumps.

Awkward faces all around: Days 21-24

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Day 21(Wednesday): Black skinny cords, white dotted tee, black cardigan, black embellished flats In addition, we have a pick of my freshly re-dyed hair and Day 22 (Thursday): Black jeggings, purple dress, black boots Day 23 (Friday): Skinny jeans, black tee, furry vest, embellished flats I'm quite sad that I forgot to photograph this outfit, as it marks the first furry vest wearing of the not-quite-Fall. I took it off once it warmed up, though. No weekend pics this time. KSwiss has made me ill and I spent all weekend lying about feeling poorly. Day 24 (Monday): Gray skinny trousers, navy thin-knit turtleneck sweater, black pumps. Oh and I wore my "leather" jacket into work today. Still feeling poorly, but powering through.

Review: Generic Cold Medicine and Tissues

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I didn't know that 3-ply tissues was a thing. Did you? It is. And Nice! (the latest rebranding of Walgreens' generic line) makes 3-ply tissue with lotion. It's way better than their "natural" tissue which feels like rubbing shitty rest stop toilet paper on your face. Cheaper, too. Please note the pleasing orange color of the tissue box which matches the cough syrup. (Totally on purpose.) The orange Healthy Accents (Food Lion) cough syrup is basically the same as Day-quil, but it's probably a few dollars cheaper. Being the delicious orange version, you don't even need a dosage cup. Just toss the bottle in your bag and take a swig every few hours. If you have no shame, just keep it on your desk with a straw. With any luck, your boss will be disgusted and send you home. Above all, I recommend punching sick people in the stomach so they learn not to come around. LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES. Edit: If you are unable to avoid sickos, I recommend chowing dow

Playing Catch-up: Days 17-20

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Day 20 (Tuesday): Black skinny cords (Miley & Max*), black patterned blouse (xhilaration), Red puff sleeve blouse (Loft), black flats (xhilaration) That's right. I'm wearing Miley clothes. I love 'em. Close up so you can finally see the pattern of the black patterned blouse I've mentioned. It's sleeveless, so nice for layering. The earrings are from Paparazzi and feel like they're made of tin, but at least they are not too heavy to wear. Successfully did not bite the lip at all yesterday Day 19 (Monday): Marbled red skinny trousers (Mossimo), Black/gray striped sweater (xhilaration), black embellished flats I cannot recall the maker of the flats, but they're from Rack Room Shoes. They are, far and above, the most complimented item in my closet.  Close up pic so you can see the redness of the trousers. It's washed out and linty, but there you have it. The hair is a mess so no closeup. It's braided down the side again. Wore lipgl

Day 16: Study in Monochrome

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Day 16: Black skinny trousers, gray sheer sweater (Loft), pearl collared blouse (Forever 21), black pumps (Mossimo) The brand of my black pants is unknown. Mostly because I can't see what's written on the tag right now. Hair braided and pulled off to the side to get it out of my way. I tried to get some like in the photo, but the position of our mirror and our window means only the bottom half of me gets any outdoor light. I'll have to try it next time I'm wearing red pants, though, so that they do not look black No closeup, but I did my nails. Two thin coats of Julep Annette , topped with one thin coat of Julep Amelia . A lilac-y gray topped with a sheer champagne. Strange combo, but I'm a fan. Previous Outfits Day 15 : "Darkest cranberry" skinny corduroys(Loft), white collared blouse(Forever 21), black half sleeve cardigan(NY&Co), black pumps(Mossimo) Day 14 : Gray skinny trousers, black thin knit sweater, black flats Day 13 : Black sk

Day 15: Darkest Cranberry

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Slightly blurry pic again, but I included it because it's got George. She was looking for food and/or KSwiss though. Absolutely no interest in me. Fixed the lump in the hair before I left the house. Day 15: "Darkest cranberry" skinny corduroys(Loft), white collared blouse(Forever 21), black half sleeve cardigan(NY&Co), black pumps(Mossimo) This blouse is actually sleeveless and the top quarter of the back is all in lace. It's a pity that there isn't a lot of light shining through the window where I take these photos because these pants have a lovely color IRL. I had said previously that they were in Cabernet, but I re-examined the website and they are in "Darkest Cranberry" If you ask KSwiss they are "purple." BTdubs, I'm removing the wardrobe capsule title because the outfits are still kinda wardrobe capsule-y, but not completely, so I'm not sold on that title. I'll just go back to my old naming convention, but pr

Capsule thingy: Day 14

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My hair was in a weird mood today, so it's hiding. It's having a day like me. Just like me. I stood in front of my co-workers office, said some nonsense, and just stood there like "wait, what?" she said "are you having a Monday?" and laughed. Except I'll eventually wake up. My hair just needs to be forced into submission. No closeup pic, but the side has a small-ish braid which lead back to the low braided bun. My overgrown undercut is sticking out and my boss-boss (that's my bloggoterm for the highest up boss in my direct office) thought that I chopped off all of my hair. Day 14: Gray skinny trousers, black thin knit sweater, black flats. We've had two weeks of outfits and I've worn this outfit (or one remarkably like it) four times! (Days 1 , 5 and 12 ). More surprising: my hair is worn up each day. I translate this as: this is Stargirl's simple, go-to, ain't-nobody-got-time-for-that outfit. I love these pants. And I lov

Capsule Wardrobe Outfit Thingy: Day 13

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Day 13: Black skinny jeans, gray sparkly knit top, black oxford pumps For some reason, photos from the front facing camera on my phone are larger than the rear facing camera. I've sized the face photo down so everything still fits on one line. Unless you have a teeny computer screen, I suppose. Running late this morning -- for me running late means I get to work between 9:01-9:05. I would much prefer to get there by 8:55 but honestly 6-10 minutes isn't going to break me. I just think it looks better to arrive a little early. So, running late, you get untied shoes and dirty boy socks in the background. No jewelry today. Fun purple eyeshadow and pink lip balm, though. My socks match my eyeshadow. That isn't on purpose and only visible when I'm seated. Face pic was taken at work, my hair is still a little damp. Thinking about cutting my bangs again. was going to just grow them out but I think I prefer it when I've got something swept over my forehead. Weeke

Capsule Wardrobe: Day 12

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I still haven't come up with a clever replacement title. I think I'll take this title to day 30, do a round up, and then think of something else. Day 12: Gray skinny trousers, black linen 3/4 tee, black embellished flats Ponytail today because I just couldn't be bothered. The necklace is a new purchase from Lori with Paparazzi Accessories . New in the life of Stargirl: I've been playing a new run of Skyrim. Laena, a Bosmer, sneaky assassin type (natch). She's got a complicated background and there's a lot of emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas in her story. I've actually started writing it up and I've got about 5 pages. However, I was feeling somewhat drained from playing her. I was hardcore role playing and if I thought I'd made a decision that didn't mesh with her character, I'd reload, sometimes loosing several hours of gameplay. Playing her is a struggle but that's because being her is a struggle. So I've started a new

Avicii - Levels: The song you never knew you knew

Also, this video depicts a grown up Napoleon Dynamite

Notso Capsule Wardrobe: Day 11

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Last night KSwiss and I went out for sushi! It's fun having a random date on a weekday night. He started his new position today, and we also had nothing appetizing in the house, so it wasn't hard to convince him to go out. Our favorite sushi place has a new chef, though, and the eel avocado roll was not rolled very tightly. Rice was flaking off. Disappointed. Outfit! Day 11: Black skinny trousers, Cabernet puff sleeve tee, black pumps Another Loft addition today. I cut off the top of my head in the full body shot, so I think it looks like I have a five, possibly six head. This is why I love bangs, but my hair was kinda weird today. Louis wanted to show her face today! Well, really she just wanted me to feed her. And to make her mark on today's outfit. Success! I have lots of cat hair on me. It wasn't until I arrived at work this morning that I realized that my messenger bag is also thoroughly covered in cat hair. You know, I give up my favorite throw bl

Capsule Wardrobe: Day 10

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Capsule Wardrobe is officially NOT an appropriate name for this as I've bought new items. But what do you expect. My friend has a 50% discount at Ann Taylor Loft. Seriously? You expect me NOT to purchase dark red skinny corduroys? Yeah, like that's going to happen. Anyway, I'm enjoying taking daily photos of my outfits. I'm going to have to think of a new name. Thoughts? Day 10: Cabernet skinny corduroys, short sleeve sheer sweater, black pumps The pants and the sweater are brand new. See below. I realized after I took this photo that I had forgotten a staple: my black cuff watch. I wear this thing every single day. Feel kinda naked without it. Wet hair again this morning. It fluffs up by around 10:30 am.  Edit: The fluffed up hair. I like it to be a little crazier, actually, but it'll do. My current hair routine: Wash and conditioner (use lots). Finger comb through my hair with the conditioner in it.  Let it sit then rinse. After shower, wor

Capsule Wardrobe: Labor Day Weekend

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We went to Columbus, GA for Labor Day weekend. I had the foresight to take outfit pix each day. Day 9: Purple skinny jeans, gray tee (shoulderless thingy), silver sandals Drove home this day. Nice comfy tee for car sleeping Day 8: Black skinny jeans, over-sized gray button up Didn't leave the house this day. Video games, board games, and general chilling. Day 7: Skinny jeans, white tank, black 3/4 sleeve, saddle shoes I was pretty pleased with how my hair looked today. We did some fun shopping, to be detailed later. Went to a brewery and then some people came over and there was lots of guitars, booze, and Cards Against Humanity. Day 6: Rust-colored skinny trousers, Cream/black blouse, black half sleeve cardigan, black boots. Day 5: Gray skinny trousers, black scoop neck top, white beaded collared blouse, black oxford pumps Day 4: Black skinny trousers, white collared blouse, gray dolman sweater, black flats Day 3: Skinny jeans, red 3/4 sleeve tee,