Ignoring It

I am straight up ignoring the fact that it was almost 70 here yesterday and the temperature outside today is some gross number that isn't 70.  It's not even 60 even and that's not anywhere near okay.

But, you know what, I'm not even going to worry about it because I just know full fledged Spring is right around the corner. And I am just charging on into full on Spring mode over here.

I've done a fabulous job (if I do say so myself) since the beginning of the year of not making a lot of meaningless purchases.  No Starbucks, no quick jaunts to Target or Bath and Body Works, no let's buy everything delicious looking thing at Trader Joe's, nothin.

But then, THEN, a cute little coupon from Old Navy appeared in my mailbox and this hilarious commercial with Amy Poehler appeared as well and I may just not be able to help myself.

So we are going to call this, if Old Navy gave me free reign of the store here is what I would buy.

And I can not promise that I won't be visiting my nearest Old Navy this weekend (probably not with free reign of it all though, unfortunately).

I mean, a girl needs cute pants for work, right?!

The pixie pants featured in the commercial are so stinkin adorable.  I picked up a pair of similar pants from The Limited last year and I've lived in them ever since.  I actually really dislike dress pants so I am always on the hunt for cute, well fitting, business casual pants for work and that can double as weekend pants.  I'm hoping these pixie ones are the ticket.
After seeing a few fashion bloggers really, really rock white jeans last year I have decided I need a pair.  I love the distressed look of these.
I always have to remind myself that Old Navy pants fit me strangely and that my normal size doesn't typically work there.  It's easier if I just don't look at the tag.

This dress has my name written all over and I am certain it needs to live in my closet.
Last fall I picked up a great dress in black...and in pink from Old Navy that has become a staple in my closet.  It is now out in this great black flower pattern that I think I need to also own.  
And this popover I need in every, single color.

*this is not a sponsored post. Old Navy has NO idea who I am but if they want to send me free things or the chance to hang out with Amy Poehler I would not be mad.

Weekend Wrap Up: Tunnels to Towers

Ahhh, a weekend at home, again, best. ever.

All in all, our weekend was pretty low key.

Friday night we had a pre-race party for the race I ran on Sunday

Saturday we gym'ed it, had our weekly coffee date and ran a lot of errands.

And, by errands, I mean went shopping.

But as far as Saturday goes, I have nothing to show for my shopping adventures.

Sunday I had my 3rd 5k of the summer and it went really well! 

(more on the race in a second)

I managed to squeeze in some more shopping on Sunday and did come home with a few things for my efforts.

First, the polka dot chambray from Old Navy.

And secondly, a gem from the Loft.

I had been to the Loft on Saturday and filled out a form for a free gift card.

Then, on Sunday, I got a call that I had won!

I contemplated getting something practical (new work pants, jeans, etc.) but in the end, decided to get this fun, lightweight sweater.

 A little background on today's race.

I recently had the pleasure of working with some new clients on their master bathroom. 

(We completely renovated their space- I'll have pictures for you soon!)

 I have really, really enjoyed working with these clients and hope to do more with them.

They are full of life and have the best stories.

Unfortunately, they lost their son on 9/11.

Since knowing them, they have shared a lot of really great stories and memories with me.

They have also been telling me about this 'Tunnels to Towers' race.

The race was started in New York in honor of a fireman, Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn tunnels to get to the Towers on 9/11, in his full firemen gear.

 Can you imagine??

Ever since 9/11 they have been having this run in honor of him in New York and have been adding more across the country.

They are aiming for 343 races (the number of firemen that were killed on 9/11).

This was the first year for it be held in Cincinnati and I can not wait to see this race grow next year!

As soon as my clients told me about this race, the cause, and of course, the moving stories about their son, I just knew I had to run the race.

The race was an incredible and moving experience.

There were many firemen running the race in their full gear.

 And at the end of the race they had set up posters with each of the firemen's photos on them that had passed away on 9/11.

If the race wasn't tough enough, trying not bawl my eyes out at that point made it even worse.

 The course ended up being mis marked and we really ran almost 4 miles.

That is definitely my longest distance to date! 

But I am happy to say that I did the 4 miles in 38 minutes!

I was so honored to be a part of this race and can not wait to do it again next year.

How was your weekend??

Any fall shopping adventures?

Vested.

This vest may be the new bubble necklace.

I have seen it all over blogland and decided that I neeeeded it.

This obsession started a while time ago, thanks to Lauren.

She has rocked this vest in so many ways.

She always looks stellar in it every.single.time.

(great example here and here she tells you are crazy for not buying it-hint, she's right)

THEN Liz had it on at the blogger meet up.

Sold, again.

And she had it on her blog here, looking adorbs as well!

And the final nail in the coffin was seeing Courtney in it.

I mean, seriously, could she look cuter?

And p.s. can I puhlease have her hair.

Guhhh, it's so gorge.

There are lots of other great examples all over blogland. 

(here, here, and here)

So after searching high and low today 

(and by that I mean calling every Old Navy in Cincinnati)

I found it!

Word to wise that Liz gave me: it runs a little big so I would size down.

I purchased a small. 

I have a green cargo jacket from quite a few years ago from Target.
I wear that jacket constantly in the fall so I think this vest is just a natural progression.

#justification

I am beyond excited to incorporate this vest into my wardrobe

(and maybe even with my bubble necklace).

Here are a few outfit ideas I've already put together

 And the options are endless!

Light weight sweaters, cardis, layered shirts, scarfs, scarfs and more scarfs.

What have you seen lately in blogland that you just had to have??