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!
20 comments:
Ooohhh that second coat is my FAVORITE! I love the collar and everything about it!
I like short coats. But both on other people- it's just a me thing!
I love groupon! It is so convenient. I just got some expensive beer half price thanks to them (haha not exactly healthy living blog material :))
SUCH cute coats! i love the first one. i freaking love groupon. i just purchased a $10 one for $20 worth at barnes & noble. cha ching! i already used that baby!
Love Groupon. Do you use Scoutmob? I love that too.
that's awesome! I love a good deal and those coats are SO cute!
What an amazing deal on the coats! They are so cute! I 've never used Groupon before. I really need to start using it so I can get amazing deals like you did! :)
That's seriously the most amazing Groupon deal I've EVER heard of!! I've bought a couple for restaurants and stuff like that, but never that good!
I like mid-length coats...right past my hip. Short makes my back cold (I have a long torso), and I always seem to sit in stuff with long!
So I have mixed emotions on Groupon. I love the idea, I’ve just never bought a coupon. I get the e-mails… just need to take the plunge. :)
LOVE the coats!
I've never used Groupon, but so many people rave about it! The coats are really cute!
hope you're finally feeling better - good for you for sticking to the workouts. I was feeling sick earlier this week and read that its fine to do cardio if you're fever free and its sick above the neck (ie: no excuse fo rme to be lazy)....love the coats - what an awesome deal!!! I tend to go for short coats bc they're pretty versitle and I feel like I don't get swamped by a coat past my knees. I'll have to check Fabrik out!
I love your coats! What an AMAZING deal. I love Groupon, I buy them fairly often.
I am a coat junkie. Love those and what a deal!!! Sorry about work, but at least there's an end in sight.
I love Groupon!! Haha. As for now though, I've only bought them for restaurants and bars--I haven't seen one for a boutique yet.
As for coats, it has to be long. It is -10 in Minnesota right now, we need to bundle up! :)
That Breakfast Risotto looks pretty dang tasty, too!
im definitely a groupon whore, but because we live an hour away from where all the groupons can be redeemed i only buy if its totally worth it. last week they had one for rock climbing and i snagged two :)
love love love the coats.
breakfast risotto looks interesting. i actually made risotto last night with some cheese made on our campus...ugh to di for.
I love your coats, and even better was the great deals you got on them.
I'm just beginning to get into groupons, but I'm sure it'll become my best friend :)
First off- risotto is so good! This version sounds fabulous. And what a deal! Both coats are adorable- the gray is my favorite!! Groupon ROCKS! I can't get enough of it! Sorry I've been MIA! I will finally have a post up tomorrow morning
LOVE the coats! both so cute! I like long coats the best. I'm a weenie when I'm cold. :)
I love groupon, but I am a sucker for a deal and tend to buy them even when I don't *need* them. haha oops!
WOW those are awesome and what an amazing deal.
I do like Groupon and I've bought several, but they're new ad campaigns are really terrible and politically incorrect. I don't get it. I'm getting close to not wanting to buy them anymore because they're pretty offensive.
Hope you finish up your project soon girl!
I've never bought a Groupon before. I guess I've never seen one that caught my eye. Great deals!!!
I've never used Groupon but will have to check it out--and what a deal!!! Love it and they both look so good on you. I'm usually a fan of longer coats too! :)
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