Skippy Says: On Guilt (OOTD)

My BFF has a theory on why so many Jews and Catholics end up in romantic relationships-- both cultures share a love of guilt. Whether it's guilting people or being guilted by them, my parents taught me well. And if you think the guilting stops after you've grown up, you'd be wrong. Why just today, my papa told me how the amount of stress he's under due to my vegetarianism and choosing to work with a midwife rather than an OBGYN for my pregnancy is going to send him to an early grave. And as a good Jewish girl, I let the guilt of the stress I'm causing him eat away at me all day. I mean, since I don't plan on changing either of those decisions, feeling guilty about it is the least I could, right? Love you papa.

Shop:
- Anthropologie dress
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) jacket
- Huge tights
- DSW shoes

Skippy Says: This Is The Remix Edition: Part 4 (OOTD)

See part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here!

Are you guys getting sick of seeing this jacket yet? I mean, I warned you I'd be remixing the blouse, but it seems that the jacket has also somehow made its way into my outfits nearly every day. It's just that I was on the hunt for a jacket like this for so long that now that I've finally got one, I can't seem to stop my hands from reaching for it. I tried to use my left one to slap the right one away as it went for the hanger with this jacket on it yet again, but then I just looked silly in a room alone with my hands battling each other, so I gave in.

Shop:
- Therapy jeans (No online store, buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie blouse (Gift from my aunt, buy here)
- Zara belt (Buy on major sale here)
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) jacket (Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Naturalizer shoes (Bought on sale, buy on sale here)

Skippy Says: This Is The Remix Edition: Part I (OOTD)

Don't worry, I know what you're thinking, and I got a much cleaner remix edition for you guys than the title of this post implies. It involves pretty Anthropologie blouses and absolutely no urine whatsoever. For those who are disappointed by that, just stay tuned for next week. I kid. I think.

I got many beautiful presents for my birthday, and among them was a lovely yellow Anthropologie blouse from my auntie. I immediately fell in love with the subtle feminine detailing on the blouse, and started dreaming up various outfits I could make with it. Since I couldn't settle on just one, the idea of the remix week was born. Every day this week, I'll feature a different outfit centered around the same blouse. I may be smelly by the end of it, but gosh darn it I'm committed.

Shop:
- Anthropologie blouse (Not yet available online, available in stores)
- Anthropologie chemise worn as a skirt (Bought on sale circa summer 2011, no longer available)
- Anthropologie belt (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- H&M scarf (Bought circa 2008, no longer available.)
- Hue tights (Buy here)
- Fergie via DSW booties (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)

Skippy Says: A Few = Two (OOTD + review)

So you know how I said I managed to get dressed a few times in the five days we were up in Tahoe? Two counts as a few, right? The bare minimum, sure, but it still fits the definition. Hey, I didn't get that Linguistics degree for nothing. 


I almost didn't photograph this look because I washed my hair too late in the day and the light started fading while it was still really wet. But then I remembered that I brought along the HANA Air hair dryer that Misikko sent me to test out (they actually sell a whole line of blow dryers, flat irons, and curling irons). So, basically, they saved the day. If saving the day means you getting to see my outfit. Which clearly it does.


The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the ridiculously cute packaging and numerous goodies included along with the dryer. Look, I'm a sucker for things like that. A sucker I tell ya.

Upon opening the box

Some of the goodies inside: hand sanitizer, nail files, shampoo and conditioner

The hair dryer + shine shield

Ok, how cute is this? A monkey holding a hair brush. Ryder tried to claim the monkey as his new stuffed toy to chew up but I fought him off

And more goodies...A hair towel and eyelash curler

Icing on the cake? The hair dryer comes with a 2 year warranty. Which is really good because I tend to break shit. A lot. 

Shop:
- Zara dress worn as skirt (No longer available, buy similar here or here)
- Loft blouse (Bought on sale, buy here)
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) faux leather jacket (Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Anthropologie belt (Bought on sale, no longer available, Buy similar here)
- Hue textured diamond tights (Buy here)
- Anthropologie booties (Bought on sale, no longer available)

Skippy Says: My Weakness (OOTD)

Have you guys ever tried Costco pizza? I swear it's amazing. Don't judge. Yes, it thick and greasy and probably way too cheesy for anyone's good, but man I hold a soft spot in my heart for that pizza. Let's not talk about the soft belly it's giving me, ok? Yesterday, Ryan and I decided to spend part of our day off by going to Target. Because, you know, we're wild like that. And there just happened to be a Costco next door, and it just happened to be right around lunch time, and...I sort of blacked out after that. All I know is that there was a lot of delicious pizza eating involved. Since we were already there, we decided to pick up some paper towels as well. On our way out, the guy at the door raised his eyebrow and asked: "you came in all the way here just for that?" And then I had to hang my head in shame and admit that no, we actually came in for the pizza. And then Ryan said I probably shouldn't admit that to people. And there I go again. Ooops.

Shop:
- Modcloth dress worn as skirt (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Urban outfitters shirt (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Anthropologie belt (Bought circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Hue diamond grid tights in brown (Buy here)
- Anthropologie booties (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Vintage purse from SF vintage sidewalk sale ($5!. Buy similar here)

Skippy Says: And They Call It Puppy Love (OOTD)

For the past few months, my best friend has been trying to convince me that a guy we supposedly hung out with in high school is real. Because apparently for some reason I've totally and completely blocked him from my memory. And despite the, um, distinguishing features she's mentioned (bowl cut, wearing a red jersey every single day, and significant B.O.) I could not, and cannot, for the the life of me remember him. But there's more. Supposedly this figment of her imagination guy was in love with another best friend of mine when we were in high school, and tonight she found a love letter he wrote to her back in the day. I know we're going to sound like horrible people, but reading that letter tonight gave me some of the best laughs I've had in months. You guys, there was a bit of everything teenage angst you could want-- knights (spelled nights) in shining armor saving their damsel in distress, castles with metaphorical walls being broken down, shakespearean quotes, and even biblical references. Apparently he was Adam, and very tempted by the forbidden fruit that she was. For realz.

p.s.- You only have a few days left to enter my giveaway here!

p.p.s- Don't forget, you still have a few days to get $20 off your purchase at eShakti by using the promo code SAYSSKIPPY0811, valid till 31st December, 2011. Considering there is stuff on their site for as cheap as $20, I'd hurry my little tush on over :)

Shop:
- Therapy skirt (SF boutique- no online store. Buy kind of similar here)
- Hand-me-down blouse from my mom's friend's daughter
- Anthropologie blazer (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy kind of similar here)
- Scarf from random little shop in Turkey
- Charlotte Rouse tights (Buy similar here)
- Naturalizer boots (Bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar on sale here)
- Club Monaco purse (Black Friday find on sale for $30, no longer available).

Skippy Says: At The Risk Of Sounding Annoying (OOTD)

Is it obnoxious to gush about how amazing my hubby is? It is? I'm sorry, I'm going to go ahead and do it anyway. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Yesterday was a particularly gray and rainy day. I woke up with the usual planned: some blogging, some gym time, and some work. But just as I was about to get up, Ryan came in suggesting that I stay home in bed and spend the day relaxing and watching crappy TV. And when I started protesting, he shushed me and assured me we could pretend it was my idea, because he knows that by nature I have to fight any idea that is his and not mine. Thata boy.

I took his my suggestion and had a pretty perfect pajama filled day. I ventured out only briefly to go to the grocery store to buy ingredients to make him his favorite lasagna. Because, you know, I figured he deserved it.

- Banana Republic Factory store dress (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available)
- Banana Republic gold skinny belt (Bought on sale, buy here)
- Madewell sweater (Bought on sale for an extra 50% off sale price at DailyBuzz style SF Madewell blogger event. Buy here)
- Hue tights (Buy here)
- Fergie booties via DSW (Bought on sale, not available online. Buy similar here or here)
- SF ThreadShow earrings ($5!)

Skippy Says: My Kind Of Holiday Party (OOTD)

For those of you that follow me on twitter, you may have heard that I went to a holiday dessert exchange party Saturday night. As predicted, I came back with a tummy ache. And as further predicted, it was totally worth it.

Here was just part of the spread. Among the goodies were cake pops, homemade toffee, chocolate bread pudding, caramel and white chocolate ganache cookies, brownies, lemon squares, cupcakes, hand-dipped chocolate pretzels, and so much more!

And butterscotch, pecan, and bourbon bread pudding, made by yours truly:

I planned ahead and wore an outfit I knew would expand as my dessertfulicious belly grew throughout the night. These pants may look tight, but they got some serious stretch. Trust me, when it comes to desserts, I don't mess around.

p.s.- Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!


p.p.s- Don't forget, you still have time to get $20 off your purchase at eShakti by using the promo code SAYSSKIPPY0811, valid till 31st December, 2011. Considering there is stuff on their site for as cheap as $20, I'd hurry my little tush on over :)

Shop:
- Anthropologie pants (Bought on sale on Black Friday. No longer available online, may still be in some stores. Buy similar here on sale or here)
- Shirt from little store in Austin, TX I forget the name of (sorry)
- Anthropologie denim jacket (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Naturalizer heels (Bought on sale, buy here)