19° & Snowing

Yup, this describes my run today.  Cold, fingers numb, snowing flying into my eyes, feet sloshing everywhere...for 6 miles.  Why do I do it?  Because I love it.  There is nothing more satisfying than finishing a long run, where you felt strong and in-sync the entire time--it doesn't happen often, but when it does, it just reinforces why I love it!!  I could go on and on about running, but we'll save that for a different day.

Since I spent most of the day in sweats and running gear, I was excited to put on actual clothing.  Get to go hang out with the CJ cohorts, so I have an excuse to look a little nicer.  I love getting ready to go out, get some music going, dance in front of the mirror...of course this is all done when I'm home alone!!

One of my favorite things to do while running is to think up outfit ideas for the day...and this is exactly what I did today.  It's a great way to distract myself when my legs are killing me, and saves time standing in front of the closet wondering what to wear!  So, here's what I came up with for day 6:

Dress: Lovely Day (bought at a clothing boutique, East Lansing); Cover-up: New York & Company; Belt: Banana Republic; Tights: Express; Coach boots

 I loved this dress the moment I saw it!  One of the things I look for when buying a dress is that it can be worn all year long, it makes me feel like I get my moneys-worth!  And this dress definitely passed the test.  Seen in the picture below, I wore it a couple of months ago out in Las Vegas, sans tights and cover-up, and it works perfectly.  My favorite part of the dress, actually, is the back.  It's a deep-v, with a zipper all the way down the back--adds a little sex appeal.

Level 107, bar atop of the Stratosphere.  Recommended to anyone who wants a great view of the Strip!  Go during happy hour for great prices and the chance to watch the sunset!

**Sorry for all the B&W and Color pics--I'm a photographer, so I love to play around with coloring.  Also, sorry for all the pictures of just me.  I am definitely NOT this vain--I'm just trying to get the clothing across, and it's much better on a model (well, on me, who is definitely NOT a model!)  But take the pictures as art, I'll try to throw in some fun shots (see below) :)