Left-Wing Arm Party

I just added three new bracelets to the arm party for the new year! C. Wonder is currently having an amazeballs after Christmas sale and much of the jewelry is an additional 50% off of sale prices. I got the oxblood calf hair bangle for about $15! The pink Aventurine beaded stretch bracelet from Les Amis was also on sale at the Cusp in Georgetown. Lastly, I added a glass bead roll-on bracelet from Aid Through Trade.  Welcome to the party everyone...play nice.

Bangle: C. Wonder Calf Hair Screw Stud Bangle (Additional 50% off sale price!) | Stretch Bracelet: Les Amis Pink Aventurine Stretch Bracelet | Roll-On Bracelet: Aid Through Trade Beaded Roll-On Bracelet

Wrong Idea To The Right People

Am I being a bit cheeky? Am I too old for shirts with words on them? Of course. But I believe that the people who can read this are the ones I want looking at my chest. Only the fanciest creeps for me.

This was a Christmas gift from my part time French (it depends where she wakes up) sister-in-law whom we affectionately refer to as Lazy Cat. It's a small and I have a nagging suspicion that she sewed in a fake tag because she is in the industry and completely capable of pulling such fashion trickery. I haven't fit a small since...I don't think ever? I'm just going to wrap myself in the cotton/wool blend delusion because it feels so damn good.

My French is actually pretty budget which is one of the major shames of my life. My mother made me take Spanish in school (she thought it was demographically relevant...true....oops verdad) and then I grow up and marry a Frenchman. Mon Dieu, ya'll.

And check out me in some flat shoes! My friend Isabel was generous enough to give me a Nordstrom gift card for my birthday with which I bought my first ever pair of Vans. 

Sweater: Madewell Bien Sûr Sweater | Jeans: J Brand Super Skinny Lacquered Jeans | Shoes: Vans Metallic Slip-On Sneakers | Hat: My own Pins And Needles Slouchy Beanie but similar here and here | Belt: MICHAEL Michael Kors Logo Charm Leather Belt (Sans logo charm...ha! See how I did that?)

Coco Cure

It is freakin' cold. I heard it's -50 degrees in Minnesota. I don't even know what that means. It's not even that cold in Alaska, is it? I don't know. This is what my car said this morning...

And this is what I said back...

My skin is a wreck and I usually coat myself in Kiehl's Argan Lotion since it's saved my skin after the births of both of my gremlins. Forget all the stretch mark creams, that stuff is phenonmenol. BUT I'm unemployed and would rather spend $55 on I don't know, you name it....anything other than lotion. I've been reading and ignoring all of the rants about coconut oil, so cold + broke is as good as ever to try something apparently awesome and rather cheap. I'm trying out Spectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil and I have to say, I like it. Once you warm it in your hands, the consistency is nice, the moisturizing effects are long lasting (even in this tundra) and I can get used to the scent even though it is somewhat reminiscent of coconut shrimp. I think I'll mix it with my Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Oil or some perfume so I don't feel like I need a side of mango salsa. It's not that bad though...I think it's a keeper. Next I'll try it out on my hair that's hiding under the dead raccoon.

Coconut Oil: Spectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil