Wow, had to get that out there. Anyway! Thanks for the well wishes on my feeling better! Yesterday was the same as before, woke up feeling a little funny, around 1 p.m. got a horrible headache and overall 'face ache' (pressure in cheeks, temples, etc.) and then just kind of felt bad all afternoon. I did work, walked 4 miles during lunch, worked more and then called it a day - heading straight home to PJs + the family! This was pretty much my night - watching TV with Austin and playing with our baby poodle mixes. I did prep some recipes (get them into Spark People - tweak them so they're in my calorie range, etc.), and am ready to cook! Here is a new one I made tonight:
Makes 4 Servings
Nutritional Information: 312 calories, 45 carbs, 8 fat grams and 8 protein grams.
In other news, I didn't get a full lunch today. I got about 30 minutes. And I had a Groupon that was expiring soon so there you go - time to go to my favorite boutique Fabrik!
Here's the situation:
Here's the situation:
- I bought a Groupon for $25; it got me $60 worth the items.
- I find an $83 coat I loved on sale for $60. Perfect - it will be free (or technically $25).
- I take it to the front and she tells me that coats are 'buy one get one free.' Are you freaking kidding me? Awesome.
- So I go and find another coat. It's $98 on sale for $68 (or technically $8... $33 with groupon).
- So at the end of the day, I left the store with two coats that would have been $194 with tax... instead I paid $8.56 with tax. Or technically, $33.56. Regardless, I'm SO pumped for two great, lined coats that I know i'll wear for a long time. I truly heart that the receipt says I saved $176, or 95.58%. LOL
coat numero uno - I love the color and weight on this coat. I'm all for tulle brand coats! The little pleats are fun too!
The back - I loved the vertical seams and the belt is adjustable so you can tighten or loosen the coat - very cool!
coat numero dos. This ws the second one I found. It's super vintage - love how it has the pleating on one side and the color is super classic. Also, I like how it's buttoned - but the buttons are all behind (except for the top one). And it's lined in a pretty gold fabric - fun!
Here it is unbuttoned - I prefer it buttoned, but it's fine this way too. I didn't take a pic of the back - pretty standard! I think the most different thing about this wool coat for me is the deep v in the front - i'm so used to long coats having a collar or something! I think this coat will go well over dressy dresses, too, like for winter weddings or what not.
Q: Do you have love for Groupon? This was the first one i've bought and used so far - i'm impressed! I think the key, for me, is only buying them at places I KNOW I love and will find something, and making SURE I don't let it expire as this would upset me.
Q: Which do you prefer: short coats or long ones? I'm definitely a long-coat fan, although i'm trying to get more into short coats and blazers. I think they're super cute and great for work - long coats get in the way and look so outdoor-only, whereas I think you can get away with wearing a short one all day long!
