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It's cold and snowy and winter is officially here. To top it off, we've had furnace issues so our house has been extra cold. I'm living in extra thick socks, sweatpants, and giant sweaters. I'm finding every excuse to snuggle under blankets and I'm coaxing Seymore to come snuggle on my lap.

I've been on the lookout for comfy sweaters to add to my wardrobe for the upcoming cold months I have ahead. These are my favourites:


Clockwise from top right:
1. Meowy Catmas from Look Human
2. Cat's All, Folks from ModCloth
3. Shawl-Collar Cardi from Old Navy
4. Merry Xmas Things from Look Human
5. A Cozy Touch Sweater from ModCloth

I hope you're staying warm!
xo Jen

This morning I received a ModCloth email containing this video... it makes me excited for this upcoming year. I feel like I was still getting comfortable with myself over the past year and I love where I am right now in life and I'm definitely going to embrace 'me' this year.



These are just a few things that are inspiring me right now...







"Every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall butt, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, and the arms of Michelle Obama. The only person close to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes. Everyone else is struggling." - Tina Fey ♥

xo Jen

It's no secret how much I love winter clothing and I'm on the hunt for some dresses and clothes that can be worn to family functions over the holidays. I recently stocked up on tights at Target over in the U.S. and I bought new boots from Payless. I need just a few more things and I'm ready for the winter holiday season!

Winter Wishlist:








What's on your wishlist for the winter season?

xo Jen

How was your weekend? Mine was incredibly busy and just flew by. Yesturday we drove out towards London to visit family and attend a Halloween party. It was so much fun and we stayed overnight. We spent a big chunk of today watching movies and eating leftover party food. It was pretty great. It just sucks that tomorrow is Monday and we're back to work already.

October was a busy month and it seems crazy that November 1st is this Thursday. It was a great month filled with lots of fun stuff - Thanksgiving, Pacific Mall adventure, family dinners, and evenings spent at home watching movies.

We had two family Thanksgiving dinners to go to, which gave me an excuse to pull out my Mod Cloth dresses.




I spent a night dog-sitting the family dog, Penny. We had a fun night of cuddling on the couch and watching Pretty Little Liars together.


There were a few really mild days this month which we took advantage of by going for walks.



Last weekend we went to Pacific Mall. I stocked up on Pocky and other candy and I also tried Dim Sum for the first time at a great restaurant at the mall. I liked pretty much every thing I tried. I was so proud of myself for trying it all since I didn't know what most of it was.


Both of these were my favourite...



It seems Hurricane Sandy will be keeping us indoors most of the week. I don't really have much interest in driving in high winds and rain if I can avoid it. I'm looking forward to having some evenings in to sew and watch my shows.

Have a great week!
xo Jen

Once the sun goes down, the weather cools off completely here. I have been freezing at night since we haven't pulled out our comforter yet. I've been stealing the sheets and trying to steal all of Adam's body heat every night. I've been able to wear leggings a few times over the last couple of weeks and I finally pulled out a scarf yesturday. We are right on the edge of Fall and I love it!

Besides a cardigan, I have been very strict with my clothes shopping lately. I'm trying to buy items I can use all year and I'm looking for dresses that are an appropriate length so I can wear them everywhere, including family functions. The main thing I want to pick up soon is a new pair of riding boots to wear through the Fall and Winter with all my dresses and skirts.

I had today to myself so I spent some time 'window shopping' online. I'm so in love with these dresses.
 





How amazing is this pattern?? I'm sad it's sold out right now.


I will own these boots by the end of the month. I need a new pair and the last pair I bought from Payless lasted 5 years. I still wear them sometimes but the leather is so soft they slouch now and there's some tears in the outer layer.

I've said it so many times before on here, but I love the Fall season. This cool weather makes me a happy girl.

Night!
xo Jen

Well, it's the long weekend and I have 3 days off. I'm very excited, especially since we're supposed to have amazing weather. It feels like Spring has snuck up on us since it took a while to get here and then stick around. But my mind, heart, and body have adapted to it pretty quickly... I'm living in sandals and flats and I have pulled out shorts and tank tops already.

Like usual, I've been drooling over some amazing dresses and shoes that would be absolutely perfect for this weather. This is the one thing I miss about working in an office... I had an excuse to wear skirts and dresses everyday. Now, I live in jeans and running shoes working in a retail environment.











Oh, I hope to wear dresses everyday at some point in the future. I am so in love with the new ones that Mod Cloth has been posting.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! So far, we don't have any definite plans, but I know I will be taking advantage of the weather.

xo Jen

Someone this weekend put the idea of Spring in my head... the idea of pretty, floaty dresses and cute flats... with or without tights, but definitely without a sweater during the day.

Like usual, I've fallen in love with a bunch of dresses on Mod Cloth's website. Maybe with my profit from my first show in March I can pick one up.






Hopefully the next couple of months fly by so Spring will be here soon!

xo Jen