New Year - New 'do!

What better way to start off the new year than with a visit to my orthodontist?!

As if my personality did not ALREADY scream nerd alert, I also have the pre-pubescent mouth gear to go with it! But you know, over time, I've come to not mind them at all. I've gotten rid of my OCD habit of constantly chewing gum, flossing is definitely a part of my daily life, and my ortho and his staff are AMAZING. I basically have a monthly catch up session with the dental assistants (most of the conversation consists of them trying to understand me talking with their hands in my mouth removing my rubber bands) 

This month I was especially excited when I skipped out of their office because of these babies:

(Forgive my blurry picture, I was so excited in the car, picture quality wasn't my first priority)

NO, they're not diamond earrings gifted to me in appreciation of being such a ray of sunshine whenever I come in - they're BRACKET STUD EARRINGS!!! The clear kind - like MY braces! 

One of my favorite dental assistant's told me she had forgotten to give me a pair when I had gotten my braces on - 1.5 years late, but it's cool. I could've been rocking these since 2010, it's okay. Haha, anyways, how amazing are they? I'm totally wearing them next time I head on in :)

Braces Diary - Day 674 - I've got less than 4 months before these babies are slimy and naked!

       

Cardigan: F21 | Shirt: American Apparel Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Leotard | Skirt: F21 | Necklace: F21 | Belt: Cotton On | Clutch: Tory Burch | Flats: Target

Anyways, what OTHER better way to start off the new year than with a new hair 'do! I finally returned back to my amazing hair-dresser, who I've been hiding from for a year now- I am lead to believe that my long, untamed and damaged locks manipulated me into believing that I didn't need her anymore. 

But, I was wrong, so so wrong. My hair has been released from the dead end curse and I am so happy that I got my hurr did for the new year. I'm also trying baby bangs. You like? 

Bess Frens

Shirt & Jeans: Old Navy | Scarf: Nordstrom | Boots: Steve Madden Girl | Bag: F21 | Heart Watch: Cotton On | Gold Bracelets: F21 | Friendship Bracelets: Obsessively made by me!

And these 4 photos pretty much sum up what life is like when my best friend and I are together. I think we've mastered the belly laugh that makes your belly and sometimes your lower back ache after a day of shenanigans. 

Pants are Cooler with New Blouses

        

Blouse: Old Navy | Tank: H&M | Khaki Capris: Mossimo from Target | Shoes: Thrifted

This morning, I reluctantly thought about how I needed to put on some pants for work (I mean pants other than jeans and leggings - let's just say I don't need to do that too often). Then after groggily sliding my closet door open, realized that I would finally be able to wear my new blouse from Old Navy that I ordered from their Fall line and some new FUN accessories. That's when I pulled out my ironing board, snapped it open in one swift motion, tossed my head (like Tina Turner) and sha-bam, looked like Megan Fox when she wakes up in the morning. After a little help of coffee (and delusional thinking), of course.

I picked up this new gold heart watch, and leopard belt - which came in a set with a coral and tan belt (how can you pass that up, REALLY! I have to refrain from wearing all three at once) from Cotton On and this darling "e" necklace from one of my dearest friends, Linda. Who hand-crafted this necklace as well as 8 others for my girlfriends who spent my birthday weekend with me! Last is my new Essie Lady Like nail polish from Ruthie. My friends are the best :)

I also got to spend my work day outside in some pleasant weather. It's been a good day!

Birthday Weekend Part Deux coming soon!