{Scarf and Jeans – Old Navy Rock Star Jegging, Blazer – Forever21 (similar), Blouse – Express (similar), Heels – Ivanka Trump Gurdia}

Last night we attended the best Super Bowl party I have ever been to. On our couch, in our pajamas, and snuggled up with our fur babies. We cheered for the Giants win. A certain someone we know is a SUPER fan, so we became ones too. I cooked the husband’s favorite dip, vegetarian-ized of course. A girl’s gotta eat too!

The best part of the night? Naked M&M’s and doggies sporting Skechers (no, not my doggies). Those marketing mavens sure know how to get a girl interested in football with chocolate and puppies. Though I prefer my chocolate clothed and filled with peanut butter. Who am I kidding? I’ll take chocolate any way I can get it.

{Sweater – Old Navy (similar), Scarf – Old Navy {similar}, Cords – J.Crew (similar), Heels – Notty by DV}

At least 10 times each day my coworkers ask, “How are you doing today?” While I typically plaster a smile on my face and give the expected “fine” “okay” or “good,” the truth is I am not any of those three.

Because my job is miserable.

Because I am not following my passion.

Because my pants don’t fit.

Because my friend moved across the ocean.

Because my house is a disaster.

Because I don’t get enough sleep.

Because contrary to having a fashion blog, most days I just feel bad about my looks.

Because I feel like a total failure.

But I don’t give them the truth. I lie through my teeth and tell them I am fine. Because who really wants to hear how bad someone is feeling? Then there is a moment of clarity. Then and only then do I realize that someone, somewhere (God perhaps?) is trying to show me just how much I have to be thankful for. Family, friends, a healthy body, a loving husband, sweet puppies, and so much more. Just like that, hope is restored and I begin to look forward to what’s to come. It’s these moments of clarity that help you see what life is all about. To look forward to the future. And in between those moments of clarity, at least there are cute shoes to keep us going. So tomorrow when someone asks me how I am doing, I will say “Great” and I will believe it.

The goal of a leader isn’t to get bitter but to get better when faced with an “opportunity for improvement.” – Perry Noble

{Sweater – GAP (similar), Gingham Blouse – J.Crew (similar), Pants – GAP (similar), Heels – Nine West Flax, Earrings – Forever21}

Want to know a sure fire way to ensure your husband doesn’t want children for a while? Attend a birthday party with fifteen kids under the age of four. Who needs birth control when you have the au natural type living right next door? Everyone knows the best way to have kids is just to borrow them so you can give them back anyways. Although judging by this picture, I think I have some competition. The birthday girl was making major googly eyes at the husband. No worries though, I intervened before she hypnotized him into wanting kids. I think.

{Sweater – Old Navy (similar), Blouse – The Limited (similar), Pants – Express (similar), Necklace – Forever21 (similar), Heels – Nine West Flax}

It’s Thursday and sadly this is only my second post this week. I would like to say it’s because I have been busy, but then I would be lying. Honestly getting dressed has been less than exciting lately. Remember that marathon I ran a few months ago? Well thanks to that (and maybe a Reese’s or three), I have added 10 not so lovely pounds to my petite frame. The good part? Most of it is muscle. I only know this because I had body fat testing last week and am only 3 percent outside of the normal range for an athlete. The bad part? My clothes are not fitting! Every pair of pants I put on barely fits over my thighs which makes it increasingly more difficult to get dressed in the morning. So if you need me I’ll be up in the gym working on my fitness. Hopefully I will come out with Fergie’s body next time. Boom boom pow.

{Top and Cardigan – J.Crew (similar), Skirt – The Limited (similar), Heels – DV by Dolce Vita, Jewelry – Forever21}

Most of this weekend was spent in pajamas. I would like to say it was because of the weather, but honestly I just didn’t feel like getting dressed and out of the house. Sometimes you just need that kind of weekend, ya know? What I did do was watch Groundhog Day (among other things) for the first time during my pajama induced couch coma. Can you believe I have never seen it before? My life has felt a little like Bill Murray’s in the movie lately. The same thing over, and over, and over again. Same people, same problems, yet somehow instead of being on the same day, time keeps passing me by. Anyone else feel this way? What do you do to break the rut?

{Pencil Skirt – J.Crew No 2, Sweater – Old Navy Polka Dot, Blouse – thrifted (similar), heels – J.Crew (similar)}

The neighbors recently put their house on the market. I’m sure the crazy girl taking pictures of herself in the driveway had nothing to do with their decision to move. Who wouldn’t want to live next to the fashion version of Mr. Rogers? Except instead of taking off my cardigan and shoes when I walk in the house, I put mine on and take pictures in my driveway. That should go over really well when they have showings to potential buyers, “And that there is the crazy girl next door that takes pictures of herself for unknown reasons.” Won’t you be my neighbor? I promise I will share my clothes and shoes. I might even let you be in a few pictures. Inquire within.

{I started a Facebook page for PinQue Blog…won’t you head over and like me? You do like me, right? Don’t answer that.}

{Jacket – Banana Republic (similar); Top – Banana Republic (similar); Pants – Gap Skinny, Heels – Ivanka Trump Gurdia; Necklace – Baublebar Bauble Bib} 

Is there anything better than a long weekend from work? I spent the entire day plotting ways to never have to go back to work. I even went out and spent my entire paycheck on lottery tickets. The more you spend, the better the odds right? Alright, that didn’t really happen, but if anyone has any ideas between now and 8 am let me know.

{Blouse – J.Crew Blythe Blouse, Skirt – Betsey Johnson (similar), Necklace – Express (similar), Tights – HUE, Boots – Report (similar)}

I spent the entire day today in bed sick. Again. Seems like a recurring pattern these days doesn’t it? I think work is literally making me sick! Being in an old 1970’s era building full of people and germs is not good for my weak immune system. Think it’s possible to get a doctor’s note that I am allergic to work?

{Jeans – Old Navy Rock Star, Tee – American Apparel, Jacket – Forever21 (similar), Flats – Chinese Laundry (similar), Ring – Handpicked (similar)}

Most days during my lunch break I choose to go for a run and Friday was no different. Except that everything seemed to stand in the way of me going on my routine lunchtime run. I forgot to pack socks. I forgot to pack extra underwear. My stomach hurt. My running shoes rubbed blisters on my heels. I tripped and almost fell (yet again). But I didn’t let any of that stop me. I ran five glorious miles in the warm sunshine and loved every minute of it. Running is my passion and I don’t let anything stand in the way of a good run. This year I’m letting nothing get in the way of my passions. In the words of my friend Katie, “Dream It. Do It.” Because going commando on a run isn’t as bad as the regret of not running at all.

{Jacket – Forever21 (similar), Skirt – Anthropologie (similar), Tights – HUE, Shirt – Old Navy (similar), Scarf – Old Navy (similar), Boots – Dollhouse (similar), Watch – Michael Kors}

Blog, may I introduce you to my Clemson scarf? It’s the perfect shade of bright Tiger orange. Just goes to show you don’t have to dress tacky to support your favorite team. Orange and purple? Check! Now if we can pull out an Orange Bowl win tonight, I will be one happy little Tiger fan. It will be almost as good as 1981…the year my mom won me and the Tigers won the National Championship. Almost.

"You have to believe the rest of your life can be the best of your life" – Dabo Swinney, Clemson Head Coach