NOTD: Julep 'Daria' and SOPI 'Traffic Stopper Copper'

Hello, Internet.  I'm back!  I didn't plan on taking a month long hiatus, but I've seriously had the month from HELL.  Like, it was really bad.  I can't even begin to explain how I've been feeling lately, but the short version is that I was starting to feel like I was losing control over my life.  I'm still not even sure where all of my anxiety was coming from, but I know it started with my work and then just kind of overflowed into everything else.  I even had a vacation and saw DEPECHE MODE but remained so stressed that it kind of just came and went.  (They sounded awesome though.)  I got some good news this week, and I'm finally starting to feel like myself again.  Things will definitely remain crazy going into the holiday season, but I think I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get through it.  Woo hoo!

Anyways, on a lighter note, I really like this combo of grey and copper I've been wearing this week.  Julep's Daria is from the September Cityscape collection.  My last grey crème dried up on me because I left it in my car and the bottle swelled or something weird like that, so I'm glad to have another one.  I forgot how neat grey looks under a pretty topcoat!  I got Traffic Stopper Copper in my Sephora by OPI clearance haul.  Enjoy!       

Julep Daria with SOPI Traffic Stopper Copper top coat.

Can you see how gorg it was outside this morning?

See you next time!

Random Life in Photos

 Taking a break from NOTDs...  



Serious Huckle.

Random Life in Photos

Happy Friday!    Here's some random moments from my life over the last few weeks.  Enjoy!

A coworker gave me this awesome vintage cat card!

I've Been Nominated for a Liebster Award!

Hey guys!  As you know, I am fairly new to the blogosphere, and I learn new things everyday creating Three Cats and a Lady.  Drunken Beauty has nominated little 'ole me for a Liebster Award, which is given to blogs with less than 200 followers and helps us expand our readership and our presence in the blogosphere!  Take a moment to check out her blog; this gal has seen Duran Duran 25 times, loves booze, and has a some badass nail polish!  So in my mind, we should be besties.  Ha ha.

Window Shopping: Depeche Mode Edition

Why, hello there!  Three more days until the new Depeche Mode album!  The French words "depeche mode" translate to "fast fashion" in English, and Depeche Mode and their fans definitely have a certain aesthetic.  I've been playing around with ideas of what my look will be when I see them in September; I love getting ideas on the Internet and then trying to find cheaper dupes that are more within my budget!  

Most of the items here are inspired by the Depeche Mode 101/Music for the Masses era.  I've included some images for a point of reference, but if you've never seen Depeche Mode 101, I highly recommend it, especially with commentary.  I bet you can rent it from Netflix. 



Depeche Mode 101 awesomeness.  (The pic on the top left may be from the Violator era, though.)

OOTD: Blue Dress

Why, hello there!  Sooooo.... I'm just going to cut to the chase here.  HAVE YOU HEARD THERE IS A NEW DEPECHE MODE ALBUM COMING OUT?  I'm super pumped so I decided to wear a blue dress to work yesterday to celebrate their new single, "Heaven," which doesn't suck like the song "Angel" that they previewed back in October.  I wrote about it here.  Oh, and the blue dress is a reference to one of my favorite DM songs, "Blue Dress" from the Violator album.  Duh!



Dress: Torrid
Tights: xhilaration at Target
Shoes: Lily Bling flats by Crocs

Kendall Won a Kindle!

Yep, that's right, I totally won an Amazon Kindle, and a TON of other stuff, this morning!  I entered a giveaway last week during the premiere of The Carrie Diaries on the CW.  And I won the GRAND PRIZE!  That's so crazy!

Holy crap.

Random Life in Photos

Hey guys!  I haven't done one of these in a while.  Here are some pictures that I took over the last week and a half that didn't quite make it into any blog posts!

 

Random Life in Photos

Well, it's been a little while since I've done one of these!  Here's some leftovers from the past couple weeks, but no Thanksgiving leftovers.  Why didn't I take any pictures of Thanksgiving leftovers?  Ha ha.  Enjoy!

 

OOTD: Black Celebration

Hey guys!  Sorry for the long break.  I told you last week was going to be crazy, and it was!  I'm calling this post "Black Celebration" for a few reasons.  I survived another Black Friday, and I kept thinking of one of my favorite Depeche Mode songs.  "Let's have a black celebration to celebrate the fact that we've seen the back of another black day.  (I'll drink to that.)"  Ha ha.  Oh, and because of this awesome black batwing shirt I picked up last week for $7.00! 

Top and Capris: a.n.a. at JCPenney
Shoes (not shown): Crocs Kaydee flats

Random Life in Photos

Hey guys!  It's time for another installment of pictures I took last week that didn't find their way into a blog post.  Enjoy!

And Now I'm Gonna be Totally Annoying...

Alright, so I know everyone doesn't really need to hear about Depeche Mode's new album and tour, but this is MY lifestyle blog, and I get to do whatever I want!  Nanny nanny boo boo!

DM's dressed in black again, and I'm falling down again.  Down to the floor again, I'm begging for more again.... Okay I gotta stop myself here.