Packing Smartly

Ok so I know that I owe like a million posts over here. I was getting a bit in my head about writing these epic posts, about keeping up with what I am cooking or where we are going. And maybe that is a mistake. I am going to try to be more impulsive on here, when I see something cool, I will try to post it and if I feel like writing the great American novel I can do that too. More hitting Publish, less hitting Draft.

So here goes.

I saw this Travel Light breakdown on Pinterest and loved it. As a self proclaimed horrible packer, I am going to try to visualize this for my next trip.

Travel Light... Almost Anywhere. by keelyhenesey

Mine are Blush and Bashfull

MP Daily Nail Picks by madelinepolton featuring essie nail polish

Zara Home-- My Picks!

Zara Home by madelinepolton on Polyvore

heading to austin

Right now should be packing for my trip for Austin. But instead I will blog. 

I am heading to Austin City Limits for the weekend but more importantly 

hang out with my friends Amy and Barbara. Whenever I go to these type of 

concerts, I inevitably hate what I am wearing when I see all the super cool girls 

and what they are rocking.  I am also notoriously bad at packing. I tend to throw 

all my favorite things in a bag without really thinking what will go together. Or 

I pack only nice tops and nothing to hang in during the day. Or no underwear. 

So at least I am starting to make a plan. Jeans, shorts, button downs, nicer tanks, comfy 

shoes, a bag that makes sense. Here is what I wish would be in my closet when I take 

my travel bag. I should get cracking...

ACL by madelinepolton featuring fossil handbags

come on in

console table by madelinepolton on Polyvore

After PB moved in, we made some upgrades and changes to the apartment. We now have a big couch that not only the two of us can nap on with Pashy. But the side effect is that our old console table is a little cramped looking. So I was pretty pumped with One Kings Lane decided to have an all entryway sale. I picked my 4 favorite --within reasonable price range (about $350) - and would love to hear what you think. Buy any new furniture recently? Any tips? I will confess. I am sometimes not the greatest at things like this. I have been known to make snap decisions that have come back to HAUNT me-- if I were to tell you the number of couches that I have had over the years, what has fit, what hasn't, I would be embarrassed. . So anything you got would be really helpful.

are you badass enough?

guys, leather is in. keeping up with the kardashians told me so. kim is always getting on a
private plane to meet up with 'ye wearing tight as all get out leather leggings. and you
know what? she looks hot. Sure, I take the subway to meet PB. And I don't travel with a
team that does my hair and make-up. But lord knows, I can and plan* on rocking some
leather leggings.

*by plan, I mean I plan to take out a loan. These puppies ain't cheap. Pleather is looking
better and better. What you do guys think? Is fake leather totally cheese city? Anyone want
to sponsor me on this quests of tight leather pants?

the kim-speration by madelinepolton featuring cynthia rowley dresses

This week for dinner

Meal Planning Sept by madelinepolton on Polyvore

a better bagged lunch

No offense to Joey Tribbiani but after brown bagging a sandwich for lunch off and on for the past 30 years, things were getting a little dull. So when I don't have leftovers to pack, I found that I was packing a pretty boring sandwich. And then as Oprah would say, in the aisles of Key Foods, where every woman dreams, I had my a-ha moment. Go for the roll. By that I mean, go for the hard, yummy substantial roll instead of the sliced bread. A roll is not only filling but more appetizing and is still going to be less expensive than ANYTHING you find at your usual lunch places.
Once I had the roll down, I thought about what else I could do to elevate my lunch. Here is what I came up with.

• Ok so this isn't going to be low carb, but who cares, go for the roll, you will be glad you did. 
• Spice up your meat selections-- literally-- turkey pastrami is a little spicy. Or go with a honey roast, smoked, whatever. Just look around and see what your options are. Change is out there. 
• Cheese Please. Love to snack on brie...who said you can't put it on a sandwich. Muster, cheddar, provolone, aged gouda (yes please) are all awesome pics. Go crazy, its just a few slices. 
• Here is where the fun starts. I like mayo and mustard as much as the next but I also love balsamic glaze, pesto, even salsa. Try a different condiment and you will not be disappointed.
• Finally, veggies. What about a pickled hot pepper, or a fire toasted tomato. Give me the works!

I hope these tips are slightly helpful. Even one of them would totally jazz up a snoozer of a lunch I think. What about you? What are you eating for lunch?

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my fall steeze

Maybe not today, but coming soon...the weather will change. And when it does, I want to 

be ready. One look that I am pumped to wear are long sleeves and short skirts. With legs 

that are still slightly tan (thanks Jergens!) I can still show some skin but stay warm and 

appropriate on top. Dude, its going to happen. Here are some of my favorite looks. 

my fall steeze ps. i am totally new to this polyvore program, am i doing it right?
 please tell me! send back up- help!