Back to School

The boy and I took a trip to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery (wasn't much of a trip, considering he lives just a couple blocks away...) for 'Beer School.' Basically, you pay $10 and get to learn about how beer is made, learn tips and tricks on how to pour it and what kinds of glasses to use, and of course, you get to taste some of AB's finest brews!

We tried to Budwesier, Landshark, Shock Top and Wild Blue.... all of which I've had. But the other people in our group were these two women from Australia and a big group of college kids who didn't seem to drink a lot of beer (when asked what her favorite was, one of them said, 'I don't have a favorite.' What?!). I was fun watching all of their reactions to the beers- especially Wild Blue!

And, listening to our 'teacher' talk about the correct ways to pour different kinds of beers and the kinds of glasses that will enhance the flavor of different beers... it really got me thinking. Beer drinking is as much an 'art' as wine drinking. People think wine is sophisticated and such a science, and they leave beers to kegs and chugging.... But beer is fancy too. So there. 

Oh, and check this out!

Double Pretzel! Ahhhhhhh!

Back At It Again

As you know, I've been thinking about starting up outfit posts again for a while, but Wednesday was the first day I actually took the plunge and took a picture. Weird, since I'm wearing a dress from my 30x30. It's actually the first time I wore it since the challenge ended.... So think  of this as the spring remix version. Swap out the boots and tights for flats and bare legs (they can breathe!). Finally wearing white again is nice too. 

dress, cardigan and belt Target. flats by Corso Como via Swirl (Have you checked out Swirl yet? You should. Sample sales!)

This looks gray. Maybe I was preparing for the pending rain. I don't know. Also, my room house is messy. I should at least clean up around my mirror so you all think it's clean.

beige top from Gap. gray and cream polka dot cardigan from Old Navy. black skinny jeans from Target. flats by Corso Como via Swirl. silver heart pendant necklace from Mom. 

A New Chapter

I have a confession to make.

Ever since the 30x30 Challenge has ended, I've been itching to start posting outfit photos on the blog again.  This is weird and inconvenient for a few reasons...

{1} posting my picture everyday was the main reason I didn't want to do the 30x30 to begin with.

{2} I don't think I'm particularly fashionable and don't want you guys to think I think I am...

{3} I broke my camera. 

But I think I might do it anyway. Not everyday. Just every once in a while. When I feel like it.

Ever since the 30x30 ended, I really do think I put more thought into getting dressed every morning. I have started laying out 4-7 options every Sunday that could get my through the week. I look at the weather and my calendar and figure out which outfit will work the best each day. And sometimes I even plan ahead what shoes and jewelry necklace I'll wear too. It's weird. And out of character for me. But I like it.

And I haven't really been shopping much since my 30x30 ban was lifted! I bought some necessary things - like jeans, boots and a new sweater for Colorado (okay, the sweater was pushing it). I bought some other not-so-necessary things too, but they are staples I've already gotten a lot of wear out of-  a skinny yellow belt, rust-colored flats that seem to match everything, a blue dress I wore for a luncheon and will wear for Easter, a black tee, a gray silk top... Okay, now that I list them, it seems like a lot (and I have my spring wish list on top of that....).

But whatever. I feel like since the 30x30, I am getting more wear out of my clothes. I used to always just turn to my go-to pieces and neglect the rest, but now I'm pulling out pieces I haven't worn in ages or making combinations I otherwise would have ignored. I guess Kendi's 30x30 worked for me.

Any who.... look for some outfit photos coming soon, albeit from my phone and not from a nice camera (or even the semi-crappy camera I was using before).

Sasha's in the Dark

Sunny Disposition

I went through a #weddingwednesday lull there for a while. I guess in the winter there isn't much wedding buzz (although my social media buddy Megan would beg to differ), but now my 'wedding' folder is overflowing with cool stuff to share.

First up, and just because it is so so pretty out today, these sunny photos from Our Labor of Love.

Typical

I recently updated the Foursquare app on my phone and while snooping around at the changes, noticed that they now tell you your 'most explored categories.' Wanna guess what mine were?

Bar. Sandwich Place. American Restaurant. Fast Food Restaurant. Pizza Place. 

Yep, sounds about right. 

Spring Wish List

White pants like Sparkle Birds

Something orange ala Linley (good thing I just bought this top from Exit 248!)

Wide-leg trousers like Sterling Style

Also on the list...

• sandal restock (mine took a beating last summer after a trip to NYC)
• a black scarf to offset all the bright and light I'll be wearing
• a necklace with some turquoise in it
• a flowy, flowery summer dress
• Bensimon tennies in gray or beige
• a new belt (or two or three...)

Happy Shopping!