Archive for May 2010
Lots of new stuff, part 3 and the end for tonight.
New stuff in the shop, part 1.
6 new headbands in the shop, this afternoon.
This is just a hint. I have a bigger update coming late this evening or tomorrow morning with some new designs. A new flower design, and some rings even. Stay tuned.
Interview and work wear wishlist.
Why not create a wishlist after that last post. In a perfect world, I would have these items in my wardrobe (in appropriate sizes) RIGHT NOW.
From J.Crew:
Wool gabardine one-button jacket in Navy.
Wool gabardine pencil skirt in Navy.
Because, I’ve always wanted a skirted suit, and this is amazing in my opinion. Together for a more professional look, or styled as separates as in these photos. I Love the navy. I don’t have anything navy now that i think about. I’m officially OBSESSED with this Navy suit.
Jackie cardigan in Wild Mushroom. and
Because , it’s a practical combo and looks so cute. Not to mention comfortable.
LOVE this COLOR.
From ASOS:
I would LOVE some slimmer fitting trousers. How great are these? I need them.
ASOS Premium Wool Flannel Peg Leg Trouser.
Just because, these are fun! it is a wishlist after all.
Bertie Glasshouse Penny Loafer.
I need appropriate shoes. I love penny loafers. The COO of the company I used to work for wore brown Bass penny loafer’s and Levi;s regularly with a cardigan. She always looked comfortable but, professional. I always admired that outfit when she wore it.
Because, I need heels for some trousers. But, I need more practical ones. All of my heels are over 4″ tall, and I’m 5’9″. I used to only like high high heels, just because of how they make an outfit look. But, I’m maturing. Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE high shoes still. But, I love these lower options, especially the cognac ones. mmmmm…..
Job interview attire.
I had a losing battle with my closet tonight while trying to pick out an outfit to wear to a job interview tomorrow. This is the 2nd interview I’ve struggled to outfit myself for since my most recent loss of employment.
It’s making me crazy.
And I assume it can only get worse. I have very little “professional” attire at this stage in my life. At my 3 last jobs, I had a very comfortable dress code, meaning I really had almost no dress code, other than “wear clothes”. On top of the fact that I have gained a, lets say “noticeable” amount of weight in the past year and few months. With that, I have also been out of work a good chunk of time and not had the funds to restock my wardrobe with very many new clothes to fit my newer larger body. So, I’m quite limited. It’s really frustrating. I used to love getting dressed up for a job interview. My Mom bought me a fantastic Ann Klein suit when I got my first office job years ago. It’s a size 8. And I want to cry, because that was my interview outfit when I fit into it, and it was so fun to wear my suit, and I felt so confident wearing it. And tomorrow I have to fake confidence in some tight fitting Gap trousers and a cheap blazer.
Wish me luck.
I’ll be at the gym afterward.
Let's make some shoes!
I’m still trying to make some baby shoes. Here is the Baby Mary Jane reject pile.
Getting somewhere. Kinda.
Time to get back to it.
My heart is filled with pure joy.
I’ve a had a little bit of a crummy week.
Seeing this just now, gave me butterflies, and made everything seem better.
Eileen and Bronwyn from Mama Smit’s Musings., sporting headbands from my Stitches by Krustal Etsy shop.
Warms my heart. Thank you for sharing the picture, Eileen. You girls look lovely. <3
Tattoo tour.
I joined a tattoo tour blog hop, per suggestion from my sister in law, and here it is, finally.
Here I am, again.
A little reflection back to these:
http://www.krustal.com/2008/11/09/lost-it/
http://www.krustal.com/2008/12/08/this-is-it-dont-get-scared-now/
After tomorrow, I will again, be unemployed. It’s much different this time around. I’ve been expecting it, and I will have less money when I leave. So, one sort of positive, one huge negative. Should be interesting, and it can only make me stronger, really. Right? I hope.
I’m scared out of my mind.
I’ve been applying for jobs, and haven’t been hearing back. I thought it’d be so much better this time around. The economy isn’t as horrible as it was last year, and I had my Resume professionally done, and it looks AMAZING! Really, I’m just not patient enough. But, how can I be patient?
I’ve packed up my belongings, and am going to hang out and use the companies internet until I get my check and can pay to have my internet at home turned back on (yeah, I know. Total mess, right?)
I hope to find a job that I am more passionate about. I really wish I didn’t hold out for the job I really wanted, only to not hear A WORD back from them. I should have been more on it. I think, realistically I might need to take a job at the mall or something until I do find what I want. Well, wish me luck.
