My Favorite Things - September 2010

Here's what I'm loving as we kick off the fall season:



1. Longchamp "Le Pliage" large tote. I started seeing everyone carrying this bag, including 4 girls on my team at work. So I went and got one, and it is great. A perfect errands-around-town carryall. My only feedback would be to put a zipper on the inner pocket and maybe a little more structure. But it's still a great bag.



2. Self magazine's new workout plan. I've been needing a boost, and last month's Self magazine had a great workout plan that included some interval routines for the elliptical, treadmill, and bike. I've been doing one for elliptical in particular that's a real calorie burner. I was down 3 lbs at my last check, so clearly it works!



3. My "Happy" playlist. I realized that my iPod contains way too many sad songs, and I'm trying to be a more positive person these days. So I created a playlist of all music that makes me smile from ear to ear. It includes songs like "1985" by Bowling For Soup, "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" by Shania Twain, and "Blame It On The Love Of Rock 'n' Roll" by Bon Jovi. Yes, I have ecclectic taste in music. But when I'm in a funk it lifts me right out!



4. A bed full of fluffy pillows. I recently added a third set of pillows to my bed and while it's a little annoying at night because I have to move them all, I love looking at it. I travel alot for work and hotel beds just look so appealing with all that fluff. I was trying to recreate that at home and I've succeeded.


5. My new ruched-sleeve tshirt. On my quest for more interesting, fun clothes I found this tshirt at Nordstrom. Wasn't sure if it was really "me" but the first time I wore it my friend told me - without prompting - how cute I looked and that she loved my top. Sold! I feel very french in it with some slim jeans and ballet flats. Oui oui!

Coming Soon...new content

I've been increadibly busy during September, so I haven't blogged much at all. But I am going to be updating the blog with a bunch of new things very soon. On the agenda...

- New bedroom decor. I redid my bedroom and I love how it looks, especially the bed. Stay tuned for pictures.

- Fun fall outfits. I got some sweet deals on cute fall clothes at the Outlets, and I want to share some of the combinations I put together.

- All things loved in September. My regular monthly post about my favorite things this month.