It's Coming!

We're finally getting a real live actual full-sized Sephora here in the big "O!" I cannot wait! Our brand new Sephora store will open in May at Village Pointe (for my local readers). I am actually saving up for my first visit. I think I might have to get a sitter so that I can peruse the aisles on a quiet weekday morning without bringing Benjamin along in his stroller. He is a pretty patient shopper, but I think an hour in Sephora would make him crazy. In other exciting retail news, Forever 21 will be opening at the Westroads Mall later this spring. And, for those of you who like modern linens, Dwell Studios has introduced a line of bedding and accent pillows for Target. I can't wait to check it out in the stores!

On another note, I am headed to Chicago next weekend for a conference. My wonderful husband has agreed that I can go a day early to do some "research" for my blog. I can't wait to see all the new spring fashions!

Oscar Night

My favorite television night of the year is Oscar night. Before I had kids, I LOVED to watch the pre-show shows and gaggle at the clothes. I could watch about eight hours of pre-show fluff and then the real extravaganza would begin. When I lived on my own I ordered in a special dinner and took my phone off the hook. When I lived with roommates we had a no talking during speeches rule and would rate the clothes.

I didn't think the actual Oscar show was that great (blame the writer's strike) but the red carpet did no disappoint. Renee Zellweger looked beautiful in Carolina Herrerra and Cameron Diaz wore a stunning Dior. Heidi Klum wore a very chic Galliano. One of my favorites was Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta. There were a few red carpet "misses" as well. I didn't think Nicole Kidman looked all that, and her necklace was ridiculous. Tilda Swinton - oy vey what was she thinking?!

You can catch all of the red carpet happenings at www.usmagazine.com!

This is Getting Old...

OK - Here we are in mid-February and school for tomorrow has been canceled due to the sub-zero temperatures. It's been cold and snowy here since November. I am so over it. I need spring!!!! Especially since the new spring clothes I've seen look super cute! I am crushing on this very cute, inexpensive jacket from The Gap. It's just so cheerful and swingy. How can you not smile when you see that coming down the street. On the other hand, since I primarily wear black, or shades of black, I might not be able to break out of my shell and wear this wonderful bright yellow without giving up some slice of my identity. Don't despair, this cute jacket also comes in a lovely navy blue.

I found some very cute tops by French Connection, which I think will make fine additions to my spring wardrobe. I am looking for cute tops that work well with my wide-leg jeans and black pants, and the tops I found accomplish that goal. Plus, they can be layered which is extra nice since it might be June before we can wear short sleeves here in the tundra of Omaha! I am desperate to go shopping for something other than toddler birthday gifts and diapers.

Oops! How does one miss an entire month?!

How does someone miss an entire month on her blog?! Apparently I've been very busy!!!

In all fairness, I spent 10 days traveling. After leaving my offspring with their grandparents for a week of spoilage, my husband and I embarked on a cruise in the southern Caribbean for a week of some serious R&R with my parents, brother and his girlfriend. The trip was in honor of my mom's 60th birthday, but the trip was scheduled over my birthday so it was a win-win. Of course, after the trip it took us a whole week to get re-acquainted with home and cold weather, and then another week to catch up at work and poof! There goes an entire month!

So here were are at groundhog's day eve. I am eagerly awaiting spring, but I am not holding my breath! I am tired of blogging about winter fashion. Let's hope we thaw out sometime soon!