My sister and I saw this commercial last night:

We cracked up. It speaks to us. Emily, You gotta watch.
I totally identify.

Fantastic advertising, Target. But, I’m sure I’d still be hooked without it.

(Sorry for the poor video of someone recording there TV, but it was all I could get)

I can’t stop drooling.

It’s pretty perfect. It’s everything I love about Fall fashion. Layers, tights, boots, scarves… And I love the colors. Who would have thought pale blue was fall color? Not me. Until now!

For me, this is the highlight!

The coat, especially. Jesus. Killing me.

But, the chances that I will have $600 extra to buy a coat for winter in California are slim to none.

Also, side note, I love the makeup from this show. Any tips for this thick black eyeliner look? I discussed with my sister tonight who believes the black liner would end up all over after an hour or so. She pointed out that these girls were wearing this makeup for about 20 minutes. Any chance Benefit’s She laq would work?

And in a perfect world, I would own this scarf:

I don’t see my love for mauve going anywhere anytime soon.

In LOVE with Mauve. by Krust

Favorite 2010 Emmy look:

January Jones.

I’m in love. Love the hair, the subtler makeup, THIS Versace textured BLUE dress. I think it looks so fun and super glamorous. and her dark nail polish and simple black pumps finish it off just right. Not too much going on accessory wise, seems necessary with a dress like this. I just love it.

Sadly, it’s making it’s way into some worst dressed lists. Makes me sad. I was happy to see something out of the norm, that wasn’t over the top or just weird. I would rock this. I would do things to be able to rock this… I’m not sure what I mean.

]]> http://www.krustal.com/2010/08/31/love-it-win-best/feed/ 1 http://www.krustal.com/2010/08/25/just-look-at-those-pants/ http://www.krustal.com/2010/08/25/just-look-at-those-pants/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:48:35 +0000 Krust http://www.krustal.com/?p=1127

I want white jeans. Badly. I have been contemplating buying a pair for some time now. After seeing some great outfit posts from fellow bloggers and whatnot about the web, I’m dead set on finding a pair. I realize I am late to the game here, being that it would have been ideal to sport these throughout the summer. But,  I still want a pair. Maybe, being that Fall is just about here, I’ll find a pair on super sale.  Here’s hoping….

A few styles I’ve been scoping out:

ASOS Iggy White Skinny Jeans.

7 For All Mankind Roxanne.

J Brand Cropped Skinny jeans.

WESC Eve Super Skinny white jean.

Gap Long and Lean jeans.

Gap straight carpenter jeans.

A few potential outfits to wear with them:

And, the outfit post that set me over the edge, and inspired the first outift: Clyde’s Rebirth, Sleepless in Seattle.

Clyde’s Rebirth. Stumbled on her blog recently. I sort of LOVE this girl.

iRetrofone classic Black.

“The iRetrofone base is made of heavy-duty, half-inch thick urethane resin creating a stable, functional work station that routes voice communications through the included handset.”

Pretty rad idea.

http://runningbetweentweets.com/2010/06/29/you-gotta-start-somewhere-right/

I’m excited and hope to actually get my fitness back on track here with the help of some supportive new online buddies.

Wish me luck!

That’s all.

from weheartit.com

Wonder what these look like on. I think I want them.

]]> http://www.krustal.com/2010/06/15/im-intrigued/feed/ 0 http://www.krustal.com/2010/06/10/tattoos-and-piercings-in-the-workplace/ http://www.krustal.com/2010/06/10/tattoos-and-piercings-in-the-workplace/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:19:14 +0000 Krust http://www.krustal.com/?p=1084 My ears are gauged to 5/8″, I have a little clear rhinestone gem Marylin piercing, and these regularly visible tattoos on my inner wrists.

It’s all quite subtle really. But, I worry people will judge even the slightest, so every time I interview somewhere (Since I left Urban Outfitters) I remove my Marylin piercing, I put in my Cubic Zirconia plugs because I think they look a little less like plugs than my tunnels, and I always wear long sleeves to cover my tattoos. Deceiving? Yes.

At my last job, after I was offered the job I noticed another coworker had large gauged ears, and a stretch nose piercing. It was reassuring and easy for me to feel more comfortable wearing short sleeves and exposing those wrist tattoos, and putting my Marylin piercing back in. My boss noticed it about a month later, and commented that I didn’t have the piercing originally. I told here I took it out for the interview and she laughed and called me sneaky. I always had a really great relationship with her regardless. Turns out she was pretty hip, and had a few tattoos hiding underneath her clothes… As my time went on with the company, I realized more employees had piercings, and more employees with visible piercings and tattoos were hired. I was comfortable with them showing because I no longer worried about being judged or presenting an unprofessional image. I have always been tasteful and appropriate in my work wardrobe. Even if some days, I was more comfortable than others. Our dress code was very relaxed there. I wore jeans everyday. If I did get dressed up (because sometimes it just feels good to) I would get accused of having an interview elsewhere… yeah, that happened. It’s not bad. It was followed by a compliment. But, it did make me uncomfortable with getting too dressed up for work. So, I kept with my casual apparel, and I did love it. It was so easy.

I am on day 4 on my new position. I wore a short sleeved top on day 2, but I still have not put my piercing back in. And I miss it. I have stepped up my daily wardrobe in the past 4 days. I feel much more grown up, as I am dressing the part. I haven’t worn jeans to work, I put on nice shoes, not just flats, nice pants, and make sure my nails are done.

The atmosphere here is different than at my last job’s office. It is still laid back and relaxed mostly. But, people carry themselves a little different. People are a bit more professional in their appearances.  And, I happen to love that. It’s inspiring, and fun! Fun, because I get to get ready in the morning, and feel good about how I look. But, I am worried about putting my piercing back in, and what people will think of my silly little visible tattoos.

I’m sure I’m mostly over thinking it all because, one thing about my Marylin piercing, is that it is just as visible without it in, as it is in.  And I personally thinks a gaping hole looks much worse thane a gem:

Gem (with piercing in)

Gaping hole (without and jewelry)

I’d like to get some feedback, if anyone happens to come across this post. What is the dress code like where you work? Do you have visible tattoos and piercings that you hide, or let show at work? What are your feelings on tattoos or piercings showing in an somewhat professional office environment?