Unemployed Chic

This is how I am referring to myself.. Since this is Day 1 with NO JOB!! YAY! I do have some exciting news... Lots has been happening (I guess that is what happens when you don't blog...)

• I am a finalist for my job!! Not only is it the job that I applied for, they bumped me up to run the entire association. I am so excited, this is exactly what I want. Hard, challenging and fun work!!!! Here is the odd glitch--- I have my interview with the board next week and then dinner afterwards.. Except, I am pretty sure it is both of us having dinner. Any advice? Anyone been through this?
• I sold my first cupcake order last week! One of my friend's moms was having a party and found out it was a guests birthday, so she ordered 30 cupcakes from me!!
• I am in Texas for 10 days!! MY best friend is getting married on Saturday and since I am Unemployed Chic.. I thought why not an extended visit!!
• I am an Aunt again!!! I have a new 3 week old niece. She is adorable...

Today is Best Friends Day! So reach out to the people closest to you and let them know how much they mean to you!!

New Layout Is Here!

Hello Friends, I know I have been more than MIA, but I hope my cute new look makes up for it!

How does everyone like my new design?? Thank you to the Blog Fairy for her talented design and Sweet Tea Diaries for hosting the giveaway!!

I hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday!! The end has finally come, Friday is my last day at work!

Updates to follow.................

Did I say One Interview... I meant Two!!

Hi Ladies!!! Well, week one of my 4 weeks is almost over! Last night I received a call from the other company I applied to and had an impromptu interview over the phone. I was less than prepared for this, but managed to b.s. my way through, ahhh how I love political jobs. But, I guess I was ok, they are having me come in on Friday at 4pm, yes TOMORROW!! So, now I have a Friday interview and a Wednesday interview!!

This weekend is a big one! Mr. Bliss is graduating from lawschool on saturday afternoon. After three long years, I feel like our life can begin (granted he passes the bar)..

I just have to rant about Danny Gokey not making the final two. What is going?? He is so much better than Kris, ugh.... Guess I will be cheering for Adam Lambert.

With a Sigh of Relief...

Happy Saturday! Other than maybe having to start building an Ark here on the East Coast, I closed a horrible chapter in my life yesterday and opened a new one today!

Well, after months of being unhappy, this week grew substantially worse at work. So, I gave notice yesterday. I gave 4 weeks notice, I know this is alot, but I do have substantial responsibilites and do not want to leave with enemies. I do not have a job yet (which is stressful), but I have a great interview on the 20th and I have a wonderful Mother who is supporting my decision. After getting over the nauseous feeling, haha, I woke up feeling refreshed.

Hopefully, my blogging will be more stable (since I am currently getting an F) and my life will be happy!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Cinco De Mayo!

Hello All! I am sorry for my lack of posting. It has been crazy. So much has been going!

Mr. Bliss is HOME! He took his last final on Saturday!!! I am so excited!

I was in Dallas for a 4-day weekend. I was a bridesmaid in one of my sorority sisters’ wedding. It was so great to go home and see my friends, I live TOO far away! We ate great food, drank too much champagne and had a wonderful weekend.

On the job front.. I have an interview May 20th!! Send me good thoughts, as I start to prepare. I am so excited. I really hope this all works out.

Since, so many people commented on the dress.. I did buy it and I should have listened. Very cute for a pool dress, but has NO shape. I returned it!

Hope everyone has a happy Tuesday. I will be catching up on everyone’s blogs, I promise!!!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Job Update

I was contacted by one of the companies that I applied for today!! They had me take an online personality test. when I competed the test, I replied to his email. He responded very quickly thanking me for my promptness and that he already received my results, which were quite impressive (his words).. YAY!! Hopefully, I will get tot he next step!

Well, it was a weird day weather wise. I was opening my garage door and ice pellets flew in. Yes, people ICE... This Texan does not appreciate ice in April. haha, oh well!

Anyone else watching Idol? All I have to say is what the heck are these ladies wearing???

Product Review Needed!!

Has anyone tried this dress on from Jcrew? It is really cute, but sometimes the lack of structure can be unflattering. It is the Pique Pavilion Dress. Let me know! Thanks!!

Team Danny!

After many weeks of going back and forth between contestants. I have made my decision, I LOVE DANNY GOKEY!! He is the best!!! Who do you like????

Remington T-Studio Dryer

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mr. Bliss and I went to a baseball game! And then we had a Pre-Grad party with some of his law school friends. Was a great weekend, just what I needed!

Plus, Mr. Bliss and I had some major discussions and my last day will be May 22nd! What a relief! Thank you to everyone with the kind words on Friday, they are much apreciated!!

We stayed at my friend's house and I borroed her dryer. She just bought it and it is truly amazing! My hair was straighter with almost no frizz and it is the most powerful dryer I have ever used. GO BUY IT!!! Remington T-Studio (pink and brown).

TGIF

Hello everyone! I am so sorry for the lack of posting, it was one of those weeks (oh wait, that was my excuse last week).. Well, actually everyday is one of those days with my new boss. So after work yesterday, I decided to buy myself a little something...

Stuart Weitzman Sandals!! YAY! I love them! So, hubby and I have been talking about mental health, haha... Well, job related mental health and I am considering just quitting without having another job. I just dont know how much more I can take. I probably fight back tears 3x a day. I just dont think it is worth it anymore. Has anyone gone through something like this?

My Swap Package Arrived!

My swap package arrived!! Thank you Lizzie! I love it, so Cute!!

This is what all of my goodies were in!!! Such a great bag for the beach/pool or ANYWHERE!

What could these pretty pkgs be??

Look at all this cute stuff!! What a great swap experience!

Another Kristin Pearce Giveaway

Summer in Newport is hosting this fabulous giveaway!! Check it out by April 17th!

Easter or Memorial Day???

I am curious about everyone's thought on white! After Easter or Memorial Day? My Mother always said Memorial Day to Labor Day.. Leave me a comment on what everythinks and I will post the winning answer!! I am very curious!!

Hope Everyone had a Happy Easter!

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter! Mr. Bliss and I had a wonderful meal over at his parents house and his mom made us super cute Easter baskets!! I love my new pots filled with all things needed for a Lobster dinner (gift card to fish market included).. So Cute!!!

The Hills..

I am so happy The Hills started tonight!! The drama def did not disappoint tonight.. I just have one question, after the bar tender is Heidi really going to marry Spencer?? What is going on in her mind?? He is terrible! Ugh... more drama to come this season and for that I am excited!

While I am on the TV subject, has anyone else watched Being Erica on SoapNet? Really Cute! I love it...

Snow here tonight.. yes, I said SNOW.. Where are you Spring?

Good Night!!

Drumroll Please.. My Necklace Arrived!!

I recieved my gorgeous necklace from Kristin Pearce in the mail. Now for the exciting pic, what is in the box!!

I chose the all pink! And I LOVE it!!

WINDY...

This was me trying to meet my friend for lunch today. Haha.. Where is the sunshine? We are supposed to get 40mph winds (please dont knock my cable out)!

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Ebay Find!

Look what I won!! JCrew NWT!! I love it!

Lilly Dilemma!

So, I have an oblong Lilly scarf like this one (but in the print below). I have NEVER worn it, but I love it!! Help! How do I wear??? Since it is now 75 degrees and sunny!! I thought it was time to get out some Spring clothes!!

P.S. I mailed my Spring Swap package!!!!

Good Day!

Well, today was a pretty good day! It was warm. I got to drive around town with my sunroof open, it was wonderful. It is amazing how sun can change your mood instantly.

And I won Sweet Tea Diaries' Blog Makeover Giveaway by the Blog Fairy!! I am so excited.. I am a little techno challenged. Any ideas on what I should do?? Suggestions Welcome.

I went to the mall at lunch today, to get out of the office (and away from horrible boss lady). I spent $15. Guess what I bought???

1. Ann Taylor Loft brown croc flats (4.88)


2. Ann Taylor loft Black Dress (9.88)

Hello! can you say great deals??

Plus, I finished my Spring Swap package for The Rice Family! She is a super cute mommy-to-be, check her blog out if you haven't already!!

Happy Wednesday, Off to watch IDOL!!!

Beauty and Brains

So, we all know Angie Harmon is gorgeous!! But I am a proud Republican today. Proud to have at least ONE ally in Hollywood (I know there are maybe 3, haha).. And proud that she spoke her mind and said what everyone has been wanting to say. I like Angie (we are def first name basis now) do not agree with one thing Pres. Obama is doing. It has nothing to do with his race and everything to do with the fact that he is LIBERAL.. You can read the article below..

Angie Harmon is not afraid to come out and say she doesn’t like how President Obama is handling the job — but she’s sick of having to defend herself from being deemed a racist.
"Here's my problem with this, I'm just going to come out and say it. If I have anything to say against Obama it's not because I'm a racist, it's because I don't like what he's doing as President and anybody should be able to feel that way, but what I find now is that if you say anything against him you're called a racist," Harmon told Tarts at Thursday’s Los Angeles launch of the new eyelash-growing formula, Latisse. "But it has nothing to do with it, I don’t care what color he is. I’m just not crazy about what he's doing and I heard all about this, and he’s gonna do that and change and change, so okay … I'm still dressing for a recession over here buddy and we've got unemployment at an all-time high and that was his number one thing and that's the thing I really don't appreciate. If I'm going to disagree with my President, that doesn't make me a racist. If I was to disagree with W, that doesn't make me racist. It has nothing to do with it, it is ridiculous." for full article click here

I WON!!

I can't believe I won Kristin Pearce's necklace giveaway!! I never win anything and this is such a great one to win!!! Now, for the hard decision.. What color?? Any suggestions? I want them all, haha...

click here (to get one!)

These necklaces are made with Swarovski crystals and knotted on silk.They are available in virtually any color combination. $36

Lobster Anyone??

Tonight hubby, some and friends and I are going to Seafood Buffet. I plan on eating the club out of lobster, haha... JK.. But it is so delicious Suppose to be WARM (but rainy)

I don't care, I need warm..

Stay dry and have a great weekend! Thanks to all the encouraging posts about job stuff. Hopefully, I will have interview news next week!

Two Greats Combined!

I love Private Practice!! It is getting very juicy.. Last week (well most weeks) I want to steal all of Addison's clothes! She is always so perfectly put together. But last week she looked extra cute in her Jcrew!!!

Sweet Tea Diaries Giveaways Galore!

Sweet Tea Diaries is giving away great stuff!! Check her blog out and enter! For example:

Interview.. Follow Up

I was over at my friend's in-laws house last night chatting excitedly about the job I applied for!! And her father in law mentioned he used to be heavily involved with the organization. He called and sent an email (with my resume attached) to one of the big wigs in D.C.!!! Yay!! It was so amazing of him to offer to do this.. I have a good feeling about this job... I just need to keep thinking POSITIVE thoughts!!

I see some cupcakes in his future!!

Application Is In!

"It's Pink and scented" "I think it add a little something extra"

Well, I finally got off my self loathing butt and applied for a new job. I am really excited about it. It is a great Association and it is more tailored to my industry which, I LOVE..

If you don't know, I am a political person who has been working in a law firm's marketing dept.. We got a new director about 6 weeks ago who is TERRIBLE..

Keep your fingers crossed that I get an interview, it would be an AWESOME experience!!!!

Now, hopefully all I need is an interview outfit. Maybe...

Giveaway!!

Kristin Pearce is celebrating 100 Followers on her blog Summer in Newport. And she is giving away 3 necklaces!!! Make sure to enter, they are adorable! Also be sure to check out her website, her jewelry is amazing!!!

Wedding Season Has Begun.....

Well, yesterday I got the call from Julian Gold that the first of THREE bridesmaid dresses is in... Here it is!! I love it, so pretty!!

It has been a gorgeous weekend here! I am hoping this means Spring is here to stay... I did the best thing ever yesterday and I highly recommend to everyone.. I dumped ALL of my makeup onto a towel on the floor and organized everything. I cleaned my brushes and makeup bags.. It is an amazing feeling to know exactly what I have and what I need..I Love Spring Cleaning.. next my closet!!

Cute Maxi Dresses

Old Navy is always great for some basic tees, etc.. But I thought these were so cute!! I just dont know which one (or two) I want!!

Books

So after my pity party last night, haha.. I decided I should do something about it. Yesterday was just one of those days when everything crashed in at the same time..

Can anyone recommend a good book about the Mental Side of Dieting? I thought maybe this will help me focus...

My Serious Post....

I need some major therapy... I just can not get on the wagon to diet and workout. I have been going at this for YEARS and I lose a little and then I stop. I usually dont gain it back, but I stop losing. Then I start again and the cycle continues. But, this time I GAINED.. with my foot injury (which is finally feeling better, not heels better, but I will take it) I couldnt work out and I ate like total crap.. Now, I am paying for it. I am totally miserable about it.. I will be good for a day and then stress will get to me and I will crave and give in. It is like I have no self control for making bad food choices. Then I end up feeling worse than before. This week has been the worst, I was getting it from my personal life and professional life.

My hubby is frustrated with me (not that he thinks I should lose weight, but he wants me to be happy) he tries to encourage me and in turn I cheat and then dont tell him what I really eat when he isnt around.

It is a horrible cycle and all of you who go through this, I feel for you. HELP.. Anyone gone through this and overcome it. It is almost an addiction. I dont drink or smoke, I EAT...

Hope everyone is having a better week than me. At least Mitt Romney is on Larry King!! I love you Mitt!!!!

I won, haha...

Look at this cute Lilly top I bought off Ebay!!! Love it, now I need warm weather!

Pretty in Green!!

Some pretty green inspiration, no matter what shade looks good on you!!!

JCREW

C. Orrico

Kate Spade

The rest is from Fornash

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

Wait... It was 80 on Tuesday

Dear Warm Weather,

What happened to you? It was 80 degrees on Tuesday and today... 3.5 inches of snow this morning. I really need to wear my new warm weather items and am tired of bulky coats, gloves,uggs and scarves. Although, fashionable, I am DONE with all these items for the season.

COME BACK TO ME!!!

P.s. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mitt Romney!!! I miss working hard everyday for you!! He is so handsome, I couldn't pick one picture. haha...

If you want to know more about what Gov. Romney is up to visit his website

http://www.freestrongamerica.com/

Ok, that is my political plug for the day, haha.. But seriously Happy Birthday Mitt!

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

So, I know a lot of lovely ladies have been blogging about Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred. But, I have to tell you my review!

I bought it yesterday and I did it after work today..

Oh My Goodness! It is amazing, the workout is exactly what I have been looking for and I love Jillian Michaels. Usually the message from the perfectly sized instructor is "You will feel so good after this" and "Think how proud you will be", etc.. and maybe these messages work for some people. But I do messaging for a living and you need to be straight to the point and Jillian Michaels is! Her message.. if you want a great body "You have to earn it".. I love it.. really makes you think..

Anyways BUY THE VIDEO..

American Idol!

Matt Giraud

Adam Lambert

Alexis Grace

Danny Gokey


Who is your favorite American Idol? These are my favs.. I cant choose just one yet!!!