time for new kicks!

After my 10k this past weekend, I realized that it is time for some new running shoes. My Nike+ app says I've run about 224 miles in my current shoes... whether that is accurate or not, I'm not sure. But I've also done workout classes and walked around in them leisurely.

I went to my local running store, Palmetto Running Company and tried on 3 pairs of shoes...

Asics GT- 2000

Saucony Glide 6

Brooks Ravena 4

I had been to a running store before, but I really had a great experience here. They took pictures of my feet to see what type of shoe I really needed. All along I've been wearing a neutral shoe... Turns out I need stability! I overpronate and need that support. Plus I don't have the prettiest feet and have bones sticking out of every which-way!

I think the Saucony. I didn't pull the trigger yet because I wanted to do some research online and get a few more opinions first, but I think that is what I am going to go with, plus I've found them on sale! They also have a dark silver color with pink and green accents... A little more fun than the white and blue.

So I want to hear what type of running shoes you have and especially what you wear if you overpronate!

the best wedges ever

Before I started my new job, I knew I'd need a few pairs of comfortable, everyday shoes. Isn't a new job a great reason to buy another pair of new shoes? Absolutely!

Beaufort doesn't have too many shoe store options, so I hit up the few we have: TJ Maxx, Belk, JC Pennys, and the Shoe Department. Usually I can find something at TJ Maxx, but of course the one time I was looking for something I couldn't find it. I really wanted to find some at Belk because we still have a fair amount of money left on a wedding gift card and again, I couldn't find any. I walked into our JCP that isn't the most hoppin' place, BUT I fell in love with a pair of shoes that I knew I had to call mine!

Behold, I give you the Liz Claiborne Kassy Braided T-Strap Wedges!!!

The wedge is just the right height for me since I am already 5'7 and I normally don't like really tall shoes. After walking around the store in them for a minute, I was sold! The BEST PART- I paid $25 for them!!!! They were $35 online (and still are), but they were on sale in the store. Seriously one of the best purchases I've ever made and they go with everything!

They are great to dress up or down and I wear them at least 2-3 times a week to work!

In addition to the cognac I got, they also have them in neutral and white!

If I were you, I'd get a pair! 

PS- Don't forget about the recipe linkup tomorrow!!!! Come back and get some dinner ideas!!

Thursday Thoughts

I'm going to be honest. I really don't have much to blog about so this is going to be a random post!

 

Have you seen that Pinterest finally rolled out private boards today? I am so excited! I'm sick of having to save pictures on my desktop instead of putting them in a folder online! I want to keep a lot of my wedding info secretive so my wedding looks original and not overdone online! Read the article from the Today Show here.

 

Land's End is having a great sale that lasts until next week! It is great!! Thanks to Megan for filling me in!

 

 

 

This cold weather here is making me feel awful! I hate the cold, dry weather. My face fels gross and the barametric pressure is just a-killin' my head! My poor coworker has pneumonia, so I'm going to take her some soup at lunch!

 

I am SO glad the election is over. Now if everyone can calm down about Obama's re-elction. Some of us may not be happy about it, but what can we do? All the social media hatred needs to stop NOW!

 

I have gotten some of my sweet friends birthday gifts from Crystal's Boutique! Can't wait for them to receive them! November is the month of birthdays for a lot of my friends!

 

I need to start Christmas shopping! I just HATE the thought of buying things and then having to ship them home for Christmas, so I guess I will order everything online this year. Byebye bank account!

 

I've been kicking butt at work the past few weeks. Pretty proud of myself! Now if only I can get some commission checks to come in! :)

 

Did you see my fantastic buy last weekend? I found these boots at Target for $10.06! They were on sale after someone returned them from online! I was THRILLED!!

Well, that's all for now! Back to the blog tomorrow for #FridaysFancies. Happy Thursday!

 

 

Friday Letters

Dear Friday, THANK YOU for being here.

Dear work, glad I don't have to deal with you for two days.

Dear fall weather, HELLO, please stay around a while.

Dear fall wishlist please get in my closet right now.

 

Dear wedding shoes, please appear at my doorstep and be comfortable (and on sale). I'll take either of these please:

 



loubs

 

kate spade

 

 

Dear mom, I know you are having a great time in Italy, but I really need to communicate with you about wedding stuff.

Dear junk food, I wish you would go away. I am doing really great at the gym, but you taunt me. Halloween candy, that includes you, too.

Dear Tyler, I love you and your goofy self. You really make me laugh a lot.

Dear March 23, 2013, you are 190 days away... WOW!

Dear 5pm, hurry up. I'm making a pitstop by J Crew and Old Navy on my way home.

Have a great weekend friends!

 

  Ta ta,