writing now: 2011 game changers

I'm not one for making New Year's Resolutions so I wanted to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 by sharing my favorite items, what I call my Game Changes, for the year.  Some were products that I've discovered in 2011, some were those I rediscovered in 2011 and still others were items that have stood the test of time.

wearing now: uniform

This has totally been my uniform of late.  Nothing special.  One or two layers of shirt, a blazer or a cardigan, jeans or slacks, accessories.  It's working for me now, and I haven't felt inspired to stray just yet!

Ironically, a few other people in my office were also wearing animal print!  Great minds..great minds!

writing now: essie case study + orly vip

I neglected to post a pic of one of my glitter manis. 

 

This is a combination of case study and orly vip. I found that these glitter polishes really helped my mani stay put for awhile, especially considering no top coat was used!

reviewing now: red carpet manicure pro kit

I have to start this post by singing the highest regards for this product! If you have to stop reading right now, I would just recommend that you GO and pick this up!

Now here's my full review.

writing now: happy holidays

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

writing now: recent purchases

Here are some items I purchased for myself while doing my holiday shopping.

 Forever 21 Sequined Top. I'll probably wear with black tights or leather pants and a blazer.

weariang now: all black everything

Well, not exactly all black, but I have been doing more experimenting with monochromatic looks lately.

A few years ago, I wouldn't be caught *dead* in an outfit that was all one color.  If it didn't match perfectly, there was no way I was going to be seen outside of the house like that!  No.way.  I do feel kind of good about this outfit though.

Want to know a little secret?

wearing now: holiday nails

 

I'm on the hunt for my "holiday nail."  One of my friends laughed about me looking for holiday nail polish.  I thought EVERYONE did it!  Instead of purchasing a new color, I think I've settled on adding something sparkly to my nails this holiday season.  I checked out Ulta to see what they sparkly goodies that had in stock.  There were a ton of options!  I think every major brand has a sparkle, glitter or flaky polish out now. 

Read on to see what I got!

wearing now: date night

We recently celebrated *his* birthday, and I took him out to dinner.  It was an unseasonably warm evening and I was loving every minute of it!  Clearly, I'm not the best blogger because I didn't think of taking action or location shots, but here is what I wore.