Penelope the Prius

So, I bought a new car. With my college being about 40 minutes from my house, I needed something that was economically good.. So I got a Toyota Prius! I got it November 27th and I gotta say, I'm loving it.

In the picture, you can see the tons of snow Connecticut has been getting! Insanity! We've had almost 25 inches in January alone!

I've gotten a lot of good exercise shoveling since I refuse to invest in a snow blower;)

I didn't get the "pimped out" Prius with leather seats and a navi. I can't afford that right now. But I DID buy a navigation system for like $200 at Costco! Haha, it would have cost almost ten thousand extra for the pimped out Prius! Sorry, but I don't have that kind of money right now-- I wish I did!

Anyway, it's super on gas mileage! I went 560 miles on one tank before the first time i had to refuel. Keep in mind, my tank holds like 11 gallons! I love it:)

More posts coming about some other purchases!

Julia

Hi

It's been a long time since I've posted anything new.. But that's about to change! I have been a super thrifter lately and have TONS of new posts! My budget has been pretty darn non-existent these last couple of weeks because I bought a new car.

There will be many new upcoming posts so please do stay tuned:)

Julia

WHYYYYY?

Have you ever seen an outfit and just wondered why someone would ever (EVER?!?!?!) wear that? Well, I have the ultimate outfit that made me question my eye sight.

I went to the movies a couple of days ago to see The Other Guys (which, by the way, is freaking hilarious! I would recommend seeing it) with one of my friends.

Her outfit went something like this:




I, of course, used Polyvore to help me recreate this disaster.

She basically wore a bridesmaid dress under a white boho skirt and tied a scarf around the waistband of the skirt and paired this outfit with huge black platforms (the dress only reached her ankles). And she wore this to the movies. On a Wednesday night.

When I was like, "Uh... Why the get up?" She answered "I just came from work" (she's a receptionist at a car dealership). Is that any kind of excuse?

I don't even know what to think. Just WHY?

Eh, I don't know if I'm being to picky or mean or a witch (with a capital 'B'). Should I even mind that she more this? Is this some new style? God, I hope it's not!

Anyway, I just wanted to share.

Julia

Diet-Wise

So, for those who read this blog, you know I'm always trying to lose some weight. Good news, I'm down an entire 16 pounds since I first began. Bad news.. I have a million pounds to go!

My current weight is 220. There, I said it. I was not going to because it's a number that I'm deeply ashamed of. But, I need to admit it to myself in order to seek further change. So, I'm about a size 14-16 (12, when I really want to be). My body shape is an apple.. which I think is the worst and unhealthiest shape. Here is a picture of me.



(Cardigan, Jeans & Shoes: Banana Republic; Purse: Coach)





(Top: Gap; Shorts: J. Crew; Shoes: Banana Republic)

Anyway, I have made a rewards system that will surely motivate me. It has 3 goals and which I will be rewarded.

Goal 1: To be under 200 pounds. Reward? Coach Brooke bag. I feel like Coach is a relatively affordable "designer" bag. This bag is under $40o. I'm still going to be heavy at that weight, so I don't want to give myself a huge reward.


Goal 2: To be less than 175 pounds. Since this is hard to achieve, my reward for this is a Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM tote. This is a $750 bag.. so it's not super expensive but still a nice designer purse.


Goal 3: To be less than 150 pounds. 150 has always been a hard number for me to attain. When I was younger, it's how much my mother wanted me to weigh.. But I was always over that. My reward for this is Christian Louboutin Shoes! Christian Louboutin is one of my all time favorite shoe designers but I currently don't own any shoes by him. I don't want to until I lose weight because my foot is wide and the shoes will not look good on me or fit correctly.

I don;t know which shoe I want right now because style is always changing. I'm maybe hoping to get a pair of boots. I love boots and have always dreamed of wearing them, but currently, my legs are too big and if I get the extended ones, they just extenuate how wide my legs already are. No thanks!


Or a pair of classics?


I'll cross that bridge when I get to it:)



So, these are my goals. I dream big. Who knows? I might fail. But at least I tried and I'll keep persevering until I reach that weight.



Julia

HI!

No, I'm not dead. I apologize for not posting in like... a million days! But, I'm back!!!

Yes, I have been shopping lately. A lot. I think it's this whole "back to school" season that's making my trips more and more frequent.

Current Bargain Buy:

Went shopping with one of my close friends to TJMaxx! I love that place. It has so many good shoes that you can buy relatively cheaply. These are by the Paris Hilton brand. I got them for $39.99 and just as a back up pair of black shoes. Recently, I've been buying more and more sandals and felt I needed some pumps! I'm not too crazy about them, but they were pretty cheap.

I'm going to start doing more and more "haul" posts... Just because I like reading or watching other peoples' haul posts/videos (on youtube).

More posts to come soon!

Julia

Quick Checkin

:)
This is just a quick post about my weight-loss. I'm down another 3.2 pounds! I needed to tell that to someone. My new diet thing is not to tell anyone in my life right now that I am on a diet because I feel like I've told them too many times this and then gained it back or never did it. I don't want to disappoint them. So, I'll tell them only when they notice that I'm dropping weight...

That's my quick post. I'm actually on my way to Costco right now to stock up on some healthy granola bars and what not.

Hope you all are having a spectacular weekend!
Julia

I have become...

A POLYVORE ADDICT! I'm obsessed with Polyvore! It's that same feeling I used to have when dressing up my Barbies when I was a little girl. It's like having a personal mall.. okay, not that great, but you get my point:)



Top: Tucker (net-a-porter)
Jeans: True Religion (net-a-porter)
Bag: Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter)
Sandals: Impressions? The link does not work and there is not a brand
Sunglasses: Chloe, on sale from $426.70 to $298.70! (luisavia roma)
Earrings: Bijoux Heart (net-a-porter)
Cuff: Alkemie (econscious market)
Necklace: Pippa Small (net-a-porter)


Top: Derek Lam (net-a-porter)
Jeans: J Brand (net-a-porter)
Flats: Christian Louboutin, the link does not work
Bag: Chanel (fashionette)
Necklace: Chanel (douglasrosin.jewelry)
Ring: Kate Spade (piperlime)
Earrings: Anna Beck, the link is faulty
Nail Polish: Chanel (Chanel)
Eye Shadow Duo: Chanel (Chanel)
Perfume: Chanel (Chanel)
Lip-Stick: Chanel (Chanel)

Tell me what you think of them. A lot of people put backgrounds and such in polyvore but I kind of like the plain, simple look... it's easier to see the clothing and such.

I'm doing okay, diet-wise, that is. I'm down about 8 pounds, most of that is Christmas weight though. I started going to the gym and doing an hour and a half, or about 800 calories, on the elliptical. My eating habits need to change, so I'm trying to improve that. I'm working on a lot of things right now and so stressed! I think I'm going to take up Yoga again.
How are you doing?

I hope you all have a wonderful day,

Julia

Gucci Spring 2010

It's that time of year again: the time to put away the turkey and get on the elliptical because it's nearly Spring, which means, it's almost summer! (Okay, maybe I can do this once New Years has passed... haha) I am no different. Of course, My New Years resolution is always to lsoe weight but this year is very different. My best friend is getting married come this summer and I'm her maid of honor. This is a disaster! I'm not in any shape to parade my body around a church full of people. Thus, I need to slim down. A lot... slim down a lot. I'm a size 12 (okay, a 14, but if a 12 fits, why not wear it?). I want to be a size 8-10 before the wedding. I don't think that's an unrealistic goal. It's not as if I want to be a size 2... Anyway, that's my goal and that is what I WILL do. How? I don't know.. maybe just eating less and moving more.


On to less depressing things..... I've always loved Gucci. I don't know exactly why, but I've had this semi-obsession with the brand. Their Spring 2010 is gorgeous! I am dazzled! Are you?



The intricate color is stunning!

I love this color. Especially the sunglasses.







The color and the beading make the dress unique and just gorgeous!

My favorite piece actually. What I wouldn't to to wear/look this good in this cutout.

Side-View... I love the large Gucci tote!

The shoes are to die for. They are sky-high and sexy!

(Pictures via Coutorture)

Is this collection not stunning? These are only some of my favorites. Of course, I could probably never look this good in any of these articles, which is why I'm not going to buy them, but that's not going to stop me from ogling them. What do you think of them?

Happy Holidays:)

Julia

Just some cravings...

My favorite pair of jeans ripped yesterday! I've only had these 7 For All Mankind jeans for about 6 months so I was shocked. So now I've decided that I need to go shopping for a new favorite pair of jeans. Some of my favorite jean brands are: 7 For All Mankind, True Religion, Hudson (love the pocket design on these), Joe's Jeans, and Adriano Goldschmied jeans. So I'm going shopping! Haha, here are some things I really want right now.


Longchamp "La Pliage" large tote in New Navy: $145


True Religion "Becky" in the Dark Pony Express wash: $172


Christian Louboutin Python Pumps: $1,055



Fendi Fur-Shoulder Sweater Dress... on SALE!
Originally: 1,995.00 now only: $718.19 (At Sakes 5th Ave)

Anyway, I hope you are all having an awesome day:)

Julia

My Ray-Bans!

So, in the previous post I asked readers to rate Ray-Bans as classy or trashy. I think they're classy, but I don't really know if they fit my face well. How do they look? I can still return them haha!
Okay, this is my face in Ray-Bans! What do you think? Can I rock them?




Yes, I need to do something with my hair. I like it long because I think it's very beautiful, but it takes so long to get it ready and it's so hard! Also, my sister told me not to cut it just because everyone else is sporting the short hair (especially in my friend circle) and I want to stand out.

Anyone have any ideas?


The holidays bring out the worst in me. I'm frustrated, stressed, upset almost everyday. I have SO much to do! I don't even think I'll finish it all and that scares me because it must be done. This isn't just stuff for the holidays but everything in my life right now! I need a vacation!

Hope you all are feeling better than me;)

Julia

Classy or Trashy?

What do you think of Ray Ban's original Wayfarer sunglasses? Are they a classic that can be worn with virtually anything. OR are they trashy and should NOT be worn at all?










I would really like to know:)



Anyway, good news. I lost 7.2 pounds!!! SEVEN!!! I still have a long way to go before I get to my goal weight, but this is really encouraging me too keep moving and not give up:)




I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday. I'm honestly too stressed. I think I'm going to start graying any day haha!
Best wishes:)

Julia

Last Thursday, November 26, photographer Sam Haskins died. He was 83 years old and died of a suicide. It's said that he was depressed after a series of strokes. Here's some of his amazing work:







Beautiful pictures.

Julia

Shopping: MISSED OPPERTUNITY!

Okay, I saw this super cute pair of Cole Hanns at Marshall's of all places for a steal: $79.99! I didn't buy them because I was buying so much other things at that time. Now I'm thinking, they would be so perfect for fall. I know the purple trend is passing, but how cute would these be with black tights and a semi-fancy skirt? Ugh, I'm a moron!

Kick myself right now!


Anyway, I've decided to go on a "shopping fast" to encourage myself to lose weight. Once I lose it, I will reward myself with new Louboutins and smaller sizes! Besides, my wide feet don't exactly look good in narrow, European shoes right now.


Julia

Still depressed and NOT at all thankful for Thanksgiving. My friend and I are starting Zumba classes soon. Anyone have any advice?

Anyway, I picked up a sexy bra from Victoria's Secret to make myself feel a bit more sexy around the holidays because God knows I feel like a cow around this time. Do you like it?

And I got it on sale for $26. The Original price was $58. Now it's down to $19.99! Yes, I'm the ultimate cheap-ass bargain hunter haha.

My "diet" is going well. I'm not dieting as much as just not eating and keeping myself busy between meals and what not. I gained 5 pounds over Thanksgiving:( I need to lose them, and then some!

It's 2:16 AM and I cannot sleep but I hope you're having a good night!

Julia

I can feel it...

The weight I've gained from Thanksgiving is making me feel pregnant! Seriously... my stomach has never felt so swollen and droopy. I'm no barbie to begin with, and am actually pretty big, but this extra weight is making me feel depressed. I want to lose it! I'm afraid to even go into my bathroom with the scale in it because of it. Last year, I lost 20 pounds and I have kept it off but I stopped after that.
So I'm bribing myself. If I can get down to a certain weight I'm going to buy myself my first ever pair of Christian Louboutins as a gift. My limit will be a thousand dollars for them. :) Wish me luck because I'm going to the gym and oh man, Christmas is coming soon as well. This goal weight is about 50 pounds away.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Turkey Day to EVERYONE! This year, I am thankful for the amazing people in my life. First and foremost, my sister. She has helped me through everything in my life. The ups and the downs. Thanks Natalie:)

What are YOU most thankful for?

I have been eying these Christian Louboutin "Nooka" shoes for a while. They're around 600 dollars and I just don't know if they're worth it. Take a look:





The first ones would be my first choice, although I also like the black ones. What do you think?
I don't currently own any Christian Louboutins so I'm not really sure if they would be too narrow or what not for me because my feet are a bit wide and I'm extremely flat footed (a diva's worst nightmare)!
I would have to order them online because they're not selling them in stores anymore so I need to figure out my size first:(
Can anyone give me any advice about how to walk better in heels and things like that, especially for flat foots? That would be awesome:)

Gucci Cruise Collection

New Gucci Curise Collection. Doesn't anyone want to take a vacation--Just to wear this stuff?!!!