Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Candy-striper






So I am half-way through what always is one of the hardest weeks at work, the week after winter break. And I am exhausted. Literally. I have been on the go since Monday morning and I am beat. I have been so good about my new vegan diet, and I have to say, it is going great. I have been cooking up a storm (peanut butter cups, lentil soup, banana bread) just to name a few and since I have never been much of a cook, it has been an exciting challenge. Well, I shouldn't say that I am not much of a cook, I just never do it. But this is forcing me to be creative and try new things and it has been fun. And yummy. I have also been keeping up with my gym routine and have added pilates into the mix. One night a week, which is plenty. What a workout! And now I am thinking of starting a belly-dancing class. My neighbor does it and says it is a blast. Have any of you ever tried it? I think I am up for the challenge!

This is actually what I wore yesterday. I was way too tired this morning to put any real thought into my outfit and since I didn't do a post last night, I am using yesterday's pictures. I felt like a candy-striper with my red striped shirt but I loved it with the higher waisted pants and red belt. And I had bought this cardigan years ago at Old Navy and just loved the polka-dots with the stripes!

cardigan- Old Navy $20?
red striped blouse- Wet Seal $12
red belt- gift from Damien
brown dress pants- Charlotte Russe $30
brown shoes- old?
yellow gloves- gift from my mom
necklace- F21 $5

9 comments:

  1. I love yoga and pilates...I've tried belly dancing but I kinda like the first two better.

    I love your red patent belt...it really is the statement piece in this ensemble.

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  2. That belt is SEXY! I adore this look -- you look fabulous in red, Sarah!

    xx

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  3. Those gloves and that belt are such pretty colors!
    Good luck with your work!
    - JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

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  4. Lovely outfit, and congrats on going vegan! I don't have a fashion blog but I have a vegan blog - come check it out :)

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  5. I love that top, Sarah! I love it especially with the cardigan and yellow gloves. You look adorable!!

    Ooh and I love belly dancing! These are the times I really wish we lived closer to each other because I would love to do belly dancing again with someone. Anyways, you will have a blast if you do it!

    xoxo
    Amy

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  6. Do bellydancing!I started at school and did it for a long time, and now I´m crazy for getting some time to start again later. It´s funny and soooo good!
    I love the yellow gloves, are so cute!
    xoxo

    www.meencantamiropa.blogspot.com

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  7. Love the red belt and the mix of prints! And would you mind emailing me your lentil soup recipe? I haven't been able to master it yet... The recipes I've found are super complicated.

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  8. not sure why i am slow to get your updates on my dashboard! anyway, love that striped top with the brown pants and the belt just tops it off. great look!

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  9. Polkadots and stripes are cuuute. :) Good luck with the vegan diet! I've tried it many times and would say that, now, I'm about 89% vegan... the rest of the time is "just" vegetarian. It's tough! But it is a rewarding and creative challenge. :)

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