what's your return policy?

Because I just got laid off and am about to be bah-roke.

Well, not really. But still. It's kinda scary since for the last 9 months or so, I've been working so much and have been so busy. To go from working 50+ hours a week to napping on the couch at 2:30 pm (I woke up early to go to bootcamp this morning, okay?!) is a huge difference.

I was pretty much in a daze most of the afternoon yesterday. Did that really happen? Several people had already been let go that morning. But they're manager was kind enough to give them some notice. It would have been so much kinder and gentler had I known. Did they really think I was going to sabotage something? Instead, I look down at my caller ID and see the HR guy's name.

Oh f*ck.

My heart sank. I quickly sent some of my personal stuff on my hard drive to my personal email and went into the meeting.

Blah blah blah. Financial situation. Blah blah. You'll have 20 minutes before your computer is shut down. Blah.

Trying to stay positive. I still have my 2nd job and my manager there is going to see if they can give me more hours. I'm still hoping that this will eventually turn full time. Really, this could be a blessing in disguise.

In the meantime, I do need a break. I've been exhausted!

I filed for unemployment and have nothing planned. I guess I'll figure out later. This is the first time since I finished college nearly 10 years ago that I haven't been employed full time. I'm a little scared.. And even more excited.

Watch out!

the rundown

I've been (guiltily/lazily) Twittering much more than blogging. It's just fast and easy. Instant gratification s'il te plait. I really haven't even been reading my favorite reads. I think in reading other people's well kept blogs, I feel even more ashamed that I'm not keeping up. It's like Rebecca Bloomwood hiding her bills in a drawer rather than dealing with the reality - minus the bad credit.

The last race that I did was the Furry 5K. Since then, I've unfortunately been suffering from shin splints and have basically sidelined my racing days. I did, however, participate in my favorite race as a walker with my dad!

Woke up early, picked him up and off we went to walk the Shore Run. My dad was really nervous about it and had been "preparing" for it by walking on his treadmill before taking the doggy out for his morning walk! Isn't that too cute? Afterwards, we went to brunch! That's always the best part.

Dad's eager to do the next 5K! Swedish 5K anyone?

On another note, I'm on my fourth week of bootcamp. Mostly they consist of:
lunges
squats
push ups
tricep dips
incline push ups
crunches
push up/side plank combos
squat thrusts
mountain climbers
wall sits
run 1/2 mile

and repeat 3 to 4 times in 1 hour for a total of 2 miles

It pretty much kicks my arse during the hour but I haven't been getting sore. Must work harder!! I'm bringing my dumbells this week.

I still haven't lost any weight at all. Muscle-schmuscle! I want to see a smaller number dammit!

Miss you.

so many jeans!

And we have a winner! I know you've been all dying to find out who gets the glorios Current Elliot skinny slouch jeans!

All this excitement about jeans and guess who the winner is??

JEAN!

Seriously. That's so weird!

Darling Jean, please email me directly with your jean size and mailing address!

to jean or not to jean

I can't stop thinking about getting new jeans! But I can't really decide what I want.

Normally, I prefer plain jeans with zero embellishments and no distressing or "whiskers". My favorite jeans are J Brand.

But lately, I guess since I've been hosting the Current/Elliot giveaway (have you entered yet??), I've been obsessing over those skinnies (ugh, can I win my own giveaway?) as well as the boyfriend jean.

Seriously, they're totally not my style and I totally thought Katie Holmes looked completely ridic when she started sportin' them.

Then I see Rachel Bilson and Reese Witherspoon wearing them.. And they look so darn cute! It makes me wonder if I'd look that cute wearing a scrubby tshirt carrying my dog around town!

Maybe I should get something less hole-y though - like these Rich & Skinny ones. They're a little cleaner, which is more me.

Or maybe I should just go out on a limb and be crazy.

And forget about suggesting that I steal my actual boyfriend's jeans. They'd be too small. *shame* He wears baby size 28 and they're loose on him - real boy jeans don't account for real girl booties.

These (birthing) hips don't lie.

what are you waiting for?

I totally want to snag these Skinny Slouch Loved jeans by Current/Elliot ($215 value) for myself, but it's your lucky day!

Chickdowntown has generously offered to let me give away a pair to one fabulous lookrichbitch reader!

If you haven't checked out their website, go there now! Quick! They have an extensive collection of designers including Mystique footwear and Mink Pink clothing, not to mention favorites like Marc by Marc Jacobs and See by Chloe. (If you sign up for their emails, you'll automatically get a $50 gift card!)

So here are all the ways you can enter:

For one chance simply leave a comment!

You can get additional entries by following my blog and/or Twitter! You'll get one entry for each - just let me know when you've added me! (And if you're already following me, just let me know and you'll get those extra entries too!) Spread the word!

Contest ends on July 8, 2009 at midnight PST. US residents, please.

I'm so excited! Good luck to you all!

Smoochies!

hey stranger!

pssst!

I know I've been MIA lately and there's really no excuse other than I've been busy shopping and not focusing on you, my darling readers!

First there was an Elizabeth & James top. It has a crazy deep V and Hunny Bunny suggested I wear something bright underneath.

Wow. Who would've thought he'd be into "a pop of color" too?!

Then came this Rag & Bone reversible top (you can wear it four ways!) It's a soft navy blue cotton on the flip side. I've been wearing it over my American Apparel racer back tank dress. Actually, I'm not sure it's even a dress.. Maybe it's just a long tank.

D'oh!

And I am in loooove with my new Marc by Marc Jacobs little jacket that I picked up at the Rack! It's actually cotton so I've been wearing a lot on breezy days. Can't wait to try it with shorts!

Anyway, to make up for being such a deadbeat, I wanted to let you know that I'll be having a fantastic giveaway soon! Here's it hint: It's sponsored by chickdowntown and it's actually something that I've been wanting for myself. See? I'm not completely selfish.

Smoochies my loves!

it's like the happiest (un)birthday!

I'm ecstatic! I'm filled with glee! I'm bursting with joy!

What a wonderful way to end a stressful week!

I never thought I'd stand a chance to win my so called fabulous life's Little Black Bag Giveaway - filled with goodies from Sephora... Dreams do come true!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this real? Is Jimmy Choo really doing a line for H&M? The answer is: YES!

November 14, 2009

FOUND: cheap alternative

Okay, I still haven't returned to Momo for those crazy harem pants because I can't justify paying $200+ for such a novelty. I did however find these Silence & Noise cropped pants at Urban Outfitters.

While they're not exactly the same, they're more in my price range for trendy items. Don't you agree?

Besides, there are so many other things I could be spending my money on... like this Rag & Bone wool jacket.

I'm telling you. I'm obsessed with blazers.

OB-SESSED.

I hope I have enough willpower to wait until it goes on sale.. Pray for me.

should i join a harem?

I've been on the fence about getting a pair of harem pants. Yes, I suppose I am rather slow to join this bandwagon - there are just too many memories of Too Legit To Quit for me to be so hasty.

That being said, I can't stop dreaming about these pants! They're by the French label Cop.Copine. Ugh. She had me at French. I found them at the most adorable boutique, MoMo, which happens to be across the street from my parents' jewelry shop. I can't believe I'd never stopped by! This could be a bad thing. *maniacal laugh*

Good thing I didn't bring my wallet.

AnywishIhadallthemoneyintheworldtobuycrazypants, they have a high elastic waist with ample pleating (in a non-pooch enhancing way) and a self-tie belt. The pants could almost pass for a skirt.

Dammit. They were pricey though. But I want them.

They're on hold until Tuesday.