My [Shopping] Week in Over-Processed Photos

When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me that money burned a hole in my pocket. Not much has changed. I got some cash for Christmas, and after a pre-holiday shopping fast, I was ready to rumble. For this installment of MWOPP, I thought I’d stick with a theme and show you some of my fabulous finds.

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Scored these babies from J. Crew for less than half the original price! The gold heel is just too damn adorable.

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Another sale find, this one from Ann Taylor. They’re classy and fun at the same time, and look pretty friggin cute with the new shoes too.

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I finally found some flattering faux leather leggings for a reasonable price at Arden B. I’m thinking the leggings with this tunic from Macy’s will make for a nice combo for a casual dinner party I’m going to next weekend.

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My winter wish list included a bold pencil skirt, and I’m thinking this bright green number with lace overlay is pretty bold. Mission complete.

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And finally, these awesome pumps from Sole Society are somewhere on a UPS truck on their way to me! I’m starting an internship next week, so that’s my excuse for buying heels.

An Outfit & a Movie Review!

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leopard4 leopard5 leopard6 leopard7I’m going to be one of the few people (perhaps the only person) to tell you that I saw Lincoln, and…

Meh.

No offense to Honest Abe. He was a great guy. I just expected a lot more from this movie, especially with all the Oscar buzz. I thought it was going to be epic, but the only thing epic about it was the length. I thought it was the story of Lincoln’s life, but it’s really the story of how the 13th Amendment was passed. Don’t get me wrong – I’m in favor of the 13th Amendment. Slavery? Not the best idea. But about 90% of the movie was the process of passing this amendment in incredibly boring detail. School House Rock could have done it faster and in a more entertaining way.

I also would have expected Lincoln’s death to be the big, emotional climax of the movie. But they didn’t even show him getting shot! Someone announced his death, and then you get a glimpse of his dead body with people looking only moderately morose standing around him. It was weird.

To be fair, I’ll tell you what I did like about the movie. Visually, it was very interesting. If there were an Academy Award for Best Use of Silhouettes and Top Hats, Lincoln would win, hands down. And it does get better as it goes on. I could barely pay attention the first half (normally I never have that problem – I love movies!), but the second half was more plot-driven. And there were quite a few funny lines, which was an unexpected bonus.

If anyone else was unimpressed by Lincoln, please tell me so I know I’m not the only one!

Oh, and this is what I wore to see the movie.

Shirt: J. Crew Factory (on sale!)

Necklace: Charming Charlie (similar)

Jeans: American Eagle

Shoes: Nine West

Bracelets: Forever 21, Stephan & Co.

Coat: J. Crew (on sale!)

Sunglasses: Kate Spade via TJ Maxx

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