Daily Outfits

My co-workers and I decided that we want to do outfit posts on a daily basis and we've been keeping up with it fairly well. I've been posting them on my Kaboodle blogazine. I don't want to fill up my blog with all of the pictures, but here are some highlights.



To see where I got each article of clothing and more pictures, go ahead and visit my blogazine on kaboodle!

Hello California!

Alright friends. It's truth time. I feel I owe my readers, if I have any left, an explanation to my prolonged absence. As you may recall, I was laid off my full time office job last October. It was pretty life shattering and looking back on it, it is more than clear that it put me into a bit of a depression. Probably somewhere around two months ago I also received word that the school I had been coaching cheer at no longer had the funds to pay my position come the end of this school year. Needless to say, I was devastated. Getting laid off two jobs in six months was far from fun for me. I had a long time to think about what I wanted to do with my life and had considered many things including moving out of state, maybe even out of the country.

Then the light at the end of the tunnel arrived.

Recently I landed a job as the community coordinator for Kaboodle.com Any long time reader of my blog knows how passionate I have been about this site for a long time! In fact, my kaboodle profile tells me I've been on there since January 17, 2007. You seen me talk about kaboodle many times on this blog, clearly I'm a big fan. So I'm pretty stoked to have this opportunity to join the Kaboodle team and do something that I've been passionate about for so long!

So this is the reason for my recent to move to California, this is where Kaboodle headquarters are located. I'm stoked to be out here and I already love the place. I can't wait to start my new job tomorrow!

Monday, my sister, dad and niece drove me and my belongings out to Sunnyvale. Many of you may have followed this roadtrip on my Twitter. I took many, many photos that day and would like to share them with you in the form of a slideshow.



...and as long as we're on the topic, I think you should all sign up for an account on Kaboodle and check it out. It's been my favorite website for years, maybe it's time you find out why! Be sure to add me as a friend when you do!

New specs

After much deliberation , I finally decided on a pair of eyeglasses to buy. I ordered them last week and they finally arrived today. Thanks to all my Kaboodle friends for helping me choose the glasses. I haven't worn a pair of since I was probably 15. Putting these on made me dizzy and slightly headache-y at first, but now that I've adjusted to the new prescription, I love them!



What I'm wearing:
Cosmopolitan Moody glasses - framesdirect.com
Vintage Etienne Aigner trench coat - eBay
Vintage Scarf - etsy
Navy ruffle dress - Ross
Brown lace-up boots - eBay

Holiday Gift Shopping

Well, Halloween is over. We're a week into November. I had to scrape snow and ice off of my car at 5:30 AM this morning. I just saw a commercial for "Utah's Official Holiday Music Station" on the TV.

Yep, ready or not, the holiday season is here!

Maybe you're well ahead of me and have already purchased your holiday gifts, or at least thought about what you might buy for your loved ones. However if you're just like me and haven't begun to even think about it, Kaboodle.com is here to save us with their Holiday Kit 'n Kaboodle. They've thought of everything for the holiday shopper! Have a look and maybe even create a holiday wishlist for yourself!

Don't forget to check out gift selections by yours truly!



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I've got an interview tomorrow! Wish me luck!

Help, I'm blind

Sorry, I know I haven't posted in eons. Last week was a crazy one with it being homecoming week and all. I'm happy to report that my girls did very well at the game and their halftime performance. I'm very proud of them. The football team had it's first homecoming game win in 12 years, so it was a pretty exciting win.

Also, my camera has kind of stopped working. I may be in the market for a new one...

I'm not really blind, but I cannot see anything but giant blurs without some sort of corrective lenses. I am currently shopping for new frames. This is something I haven't done in many years. I'm having fun picking out stuff online and putting them into a Kaboodle list. I found one site that lets you virtually try on frames. I took screen shots off of that site and decided to enlist the help of my Kaboodle friends to help me decide. They've already helped me narrow it down quite a bit, so I'm going for round two and decided to ask my blog readers to help as well.

Here are the choices:

There are two other options that I've been considering, but they were from a different site that didn't have the virtual try-on system. You can see those frames and the ones that are out of the running on my Kaboodle list.
Let me just tell you that I didn't get to choose the color that they used when "trying on" frames, I'm more inclined to go for a neutral color that would match more things. It's just a coincidence that most of the frames came out in a pink or purple color.

So here is where I need your help. I would love for you to head on over to my list on Kaboodle and leave a comment on the frames you think I should get. If you really don't want to get an account on Kaboodle so that you can leave me a comment, I suppose you could leave a comment here.

Help, I'm blind by triplyksis

Kaboodle A-list!

I'm gonna toot my own horn a little bit here, so if that sort of stuff bugs you, sorry. I guess you'll just have to look through my archives. ;)

Anyway, just found out I've been made an "A-lister" on my favorite website, Kaboodle.com. If you've yet to discover Kaboodle, you're missing out. A lot. I promise. 

Being on the Kaboodle A-list just thrills me because I adore this website. So thanks to the Kaboodle team! I ♥ you!

Congrats to the other recent A-listers: nefarious_cupcake, katystardust, janecool, rubyslippers, and gimmiebackmybrain. I agree, those members definitely deserve A-list status!

Things that made my day.

-This morning's weekend invitation.

-The routine Wendy and I choreographed for the cheer squad we coach finally seems ready for performance on Saturday.

-My little brother's new website!

-My alteration post was mentioned on the Kaboodle blog!

-Talking to my mom.

-Long story here:
On twhirl, misscedar posted "Wow this story is nuts: http://snurl.com/3d2rq"
Curious about nutty stories, I clicked through and read the story. Knowing Marrdy would be interested, I shared it with her. She likes to talk to herself so all of the sudden I hear her say, "Joyce McKinney? Isn't that the one that.... Oh my gosh!"
Silence...
"Oh my gosh! Kirk!"
Silence...
"Oh my gosh! I know them! I have to call Jane!"
Then she proceeds to have a lengthy conversation with Jane about this article.
Marrdy cracks me up.

-J looking like a hippie!

Styleboard

Are you sick of my styleboards yet? I'm sure not. This feature on Kaboodle is super addicting.
Here is one that I created last night!

Please click on it and go rate it!

Whats red and... by triplyksis

Styleboards

I created more styleboards, these ones are for the contest currently going on at Kaboodle.com.
Please click on the styleboard, head over to Kaboodle and rate them for me. The more hearts my styleboards have, the more likely my chances of winning are!

On the casual... by triplyksis

A splash of... by triplyksis

Out on the town by triplyksis

Out with the... by triplyksis

Kaboodle Styleboards

After seeing all of the Kaboodle employees stressing via twitter, the rest of us were finally filled in. Last night the site was updated with a new feature they're calling styleboards. Mostly its just people putting together outfits, but I have seen a few other styleboards with different themes.

Here are the styleboards I've created so far:

Getting shorted by triplyksis

Educated by triplyksis

Stripey by triplyksis

Classy lady by triplyksis

I'd love for you to head over and rate them on Kaboodle by clicking on the styleboard, let me know what you think!

*edit*Looks like there is a styleboard related contest going on over there too. Who doesn't want to win $1,000 from J.C. Penney? Head over here to find out how it could be you!

Must buys!

Here are the items on my shopping radar these days. How will I ever narrow this list down?

.Adiel's Wish List.

Things that made my day.

-Seeing my Kaboodle Blogazine advertised was pretty cool!


-Panty heaven closes at 6 today for another brand guide. No lame customers and no dress code! Hooray!

-The possibility of a blind date? Its likely!

-My new wallet, it matches my bag so well!

Why didn't I think of this?

Originally from my Kaboodle blogazine.

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Those of you that have read my review on the Maidenform Backless Bra (here and here) know that I've been looking for a way to make that bra work the way I'd hoped it would. I've taken to safety pinning the straps to whatever top/dress I wear with that bra. The trouble is those silver and gold safety pins don't always go unnoticed.

Enter Violettes Pin-Ups.

They've got several varieties of colored pins to match just about anything that you wear. From colors to black for your LBD to white and ivory for brides.

I'm sure you can all think of the countless other times that you might need a safety pin to fix a fashion flaw. If it matches and blends in, all the better!

I'm going to be checking these pins out, how about you?

A tiny little favor

As you may remember, I've entered a contest on a website that I love Kaboodle.com. Marie Claire editors have selected the 20 semi-finalists, and I am one of them. I really need your votes to help boost my entry up. I'm really hoping that I can win a chance to get the $1000 shopping spree and the trip to NYC.

You will have to sign up on the website to vote if you're not already on there, I don't remember it being a hassle to sign up and I really love this website. I hope you can take a few minutes to sign up and vote 3 hearts or adore!

	Vote On My Photo! A great dress for me! by triplyksis

I really thank you all for your support!
Wish me luck!

*edit*
Voting runs until June 26 at 11:59pm (Eastern)

*edit, again*
I wanted to thanks SITS for talking about this contest in the Sunday Shout Outs and thanks to all the SITS ladies that are voting for me!

Gray jeans

I've been wanting gray jeans ever since I created my Desaturated list on Kaboodle.

As usual, I'm indecisive. Pick the ones you think would look best!

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Help me choose

A couple of "Help Me Choose" polls for fun...

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What is a good pair worth?

An excerpt from my Kaboodle blogazine:


"We're talking jeans here people.

I've never really wanted to spend much money on denim before. I think the most I've ever spent on a pair of jeans is probably $70 or so, but that was probably only once or twice in my life.

I've found a pretty reliable brand for jeans..."

To read the rest and share your two cents on what a good pair of jeans is worth, click here.

What shoe are you?

Just took this quick quiz...



Let me know what your results are!

To re-buy or not?

"About a month ago I ordered O-gloss from Sephora.com. I fell in absolute love with it. I love the pretty pink that my lips are when I wear the stuff. It also goes great with the O-glow that I purchased at the same time.

Last week, I was putting it on as I was walking in to tumbling for my cheer girls. I put it in the outside pocket of my purse when I finished. After tumbling I wasn't able to find it, I was concerned, but I figured it would turn up eventually..."

To see the rest of the post, visit my blogazine on Kaboodle.

Daily Outfit

This is what I wore to work yesterday.
I created a poll on chictopia regarding this outfit Go and vote on it!

Shirt: Express
Jeans: Express
Shoes: Colin Stuart
Necklace: Aldo
On chictopia

Things that made my day.

Happy Thursday everyone!

-Jan telling me that every time she sees me I "Look so cute."

-Finally catching up on everything on Google Reader. I got pretty backed up over my vacation.

-Sharing my cupcakes with my co-workers.

-Rick sharing his cookie with me.

-Hearing how protective Rob is of me.

-Tomorrow is Friday!

-Getting a blogazine!

I also want to once again encourage people to start doing their own "things that made my day". I'd love to hear what you all have

Help me choose a color!

I love basically all the colors that this dress comes in. Help me choose one. I'm brunette, have brown eyes and olive skin. Which color would go best with my coloring? If you don't see the color you think works best, just send me a quick message telling me which color you like.

Thanks!


Black
Orchid
White
Eggplant
Crème
Purple
Nude T
Navy
Brown
Royal Blue
Cranberry
Aqua
Coral
Light Blue
Red
Evergreen
Lemon
Forest
Mauve
Heather Grey

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I also have a blogazine on Kaboodle now. Check out the entry I wrote regarding this dress.

Vote On My Photo

Another entry for the Kaboodle Spring Dress Contest needs your votes.

	Vote On My Photo! From streetside to poolside by triplyksis

Other entries to check out:
Lightweight cotton dress
Oh-yeeeah
Criss-cross

Help me choose

Preparing for my next purchase...

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Help me choose

More purse options...
Help me out, give me your opinion. Click on the choice you like best.

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Help me choose

I've been toying with the idea of getting a new bag...
These are just some ideas, I'd love to know what you think of them.

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Another entry - Please Vote!

Please vote for me in the Kaboodle Favorite Spring Dress Contest! This is my latest entry.

	Vote On My Photo! Ray of Sunshine by triplyksis

Don't forget to vote for my other entries if you haven't already.

Obsessions: the color gray!

One of the colors that I'm in love with this season is gray!

In honor of that obsession, I created a new Kaboodle list full of items in shades of gray.

.Desaturated. by triplyksis

I filled mostly with stuff that is already on other lists of mine, but I also searched out a few new items as well. One of the new items happened to be skinny jeans made out of gray denim. I think I'm in love. I want a pair so bad now!

I'm also obsessed with the colors pink and yellow too. rubyslippers beat me to the punch with her yellow themed list Hey Sunshine! Pink lists are overdone on kaboodle, so I decided to skip that...

Just thought I'd share my obsession...

My new love. ♥

I found a new love yesterday.
Some of you may have already had a long-term relationship or quick fling with my new love.
I've been tempted for a long time and I was slow in coming around, but yesterday I caved.

I ♥ Sephora.com

I hadn't thought of shopping on Sephora.com till I joined Kaboodle. For over a year, I've had items from Sephora creeping onto my wishlist and other lists. I can't really say why I never actually purchased anything until now, but I hadn't.

Yesterday I went a little crazy and bought a whole bunch of stuff off my wishlist.

O-Gloss













O-Glow













Eyebrow Trimmer/Brush













Fiberwig Mascara












Now I'm going crazy waiting for the stuff to get here. Shopping online kind of stinks in that aspect.

I love that Sephora offers free shipping, free gift wrap, free returns and free samples on every order. Thats a lot of free! I would definitely recommend this site based on my initial shopping experience.

Can't wait to get the product and share my thoughts on it all.

Things that made my day.

-"Have you ever noticed that Adiel isn't around when the ninja is around?" by Matt H

- The new Kaboodle contest.

-"You are gorgeous. PS." by Blake S via myspace

-"The US government decided that in 2009 they will ship all retards away. I started crying when I thought of U. Be strong and wear your helmet." by Misha A via text

My Favorite Spring Dress Photo Contest

On one of my favorite websites Kaboodle.com, they started a new contest this morning through June 12th. This is probably my favorite contest so far. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to New York and a $1,000 shopping spree. Its really easy to enter, all you have to do is take a picture of yourself in your favorite spring dress and write up a short description on why its your favorite, then submit it. Fellow Kaboodlers will then have a chance to vote and comment on your dress/picture.

If you're not already on Kaboodle, now is the perfect time to join.
Hurry and get your pictures submitted!

Vote on my pictures here please!

Vote On My Photo

	Vote On My Photo! A great dress for me! by triplyksis

	Vote On My Photo! Polka-dot Shirtdress by triplyksis

My new jacket!

First off, thank you to everyone that voted on the "Help Me Choose". I went with the motorcycle jacket. Heather with Bona Drag told me that she'd be shipping the jacket to me on 5/7, so naturally I was pleasantly surprised when it showed up yesterday.

I loved the addition of the Bona Drag mixtape volume three. It is full of great music!

On Kaboodle, one of the people asked me for some pictures, so here you go...

Jeans, Shirt, Jacket, Sunglasses

Weekend recap.

Another weekend has come and gone. As usual, I can't help wondering how I spent my time because the weekend just flies by. Thats what my weekend recaps are for, a chance to reflect.

Friday I went out with some people I don't normally hang out with, Nicole, the guy she's dating and their friends. We went out to Rodizio for dinner. Now, I'm not a huge fan of eating most meat. I'm not a vegetarian, I'm just a picky eater. My first experience with Rodizio wasn't great so I wasn't thrilled that thats where we were going to eat. However, this time was much better, no pink chicken!

After playing Wii at Chaz's house, we went to the Sky Bar because it was one of their friend's last night working there. Chaz caught me in the eye with corner of a menu and now there is a cut on my eyelid! The best part was the token old-guy-loner that was asking everyone to dance. He even offered $5 for a dance! We all had a good time dancing, despite the fact that I wore the absolute wrong shoes for dancing. My feet were dying by the end of the night, but Phil was a good sport and gave me a piggy back. So Friday was a pretty fun night.

Saturday, my friend Rosa and I went downtown to mess around with her new camera. Her camera is awesome, I totally want one. We had a fun little photoshoot and got some pretty good photos out of it. Here are a few pictures from the shoot. See the rest here.

After the photoshoot, I went to my dad's to catch up on some TV on DVR. I'm not going to lie, I love watching TV. Between three jobs and personal stuff, I don't have a lot of time for it these days. So on the weekends when Lisa's kids are away with their dad, I have to go spend a few hours watching all of my shows. I finally got to watch The Office, ANTM, Lost and Ghosthunters. For some blasted reason, the DVR didn't get One Tree Hill or Grey's Anatomy. Sad, but I have little time to dwell on it. Back home, Traci and I had a little mini girls night with some good snacks and watched a movie.

Sunday, Traci and I had a little shopping adventure. First we went to get pedicures, thats always a relaxing time. Then we visited two malls and shopped the day away. I got a lot of fun stuff for the spring and summer. I'm so thrilled that the weather is warming up so that I can start wearing it. I tried to add most of it to Kaboodle, so feel free to check out my list of things that I have. Also, I was incapable of deciding on sandals to buy, so help me choose by voting here.

.Stuff I Have. by triplyksis

My weekend definitely went by too fast, can't wait for the next!

Help me choose a white summer sandal.

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Feel free to tell me why you chose the ones that you did.

No wardrobe malfunctions please.

Ever since I bought the new backless bra from Maidenform, I've been obsessed with open-back, backless, and keyhole tops and dresses. When a friend on Kaboodle found this particular top, I had to buy it. I'm obsessed with yellow this season, along with pink and gray.

I still haven't figured out how to make the backless bra stay on properly other than having perfect posture and not leaning forward. I'm going to chance it and wear the combo when I go out tonight. To be safe, I'm going to slip my cami with the built in bra into my purse in case I find myself in a sticky situation. I hope it works out, because I've always loved the open back look.

If you've figured out a way to keep the bra on, please let me know. If you've also purchased this bra, I'd love to hear what your thoughts are on it.

Style Compatibility

I just took the Style Compatibility Test on
Kaboodle.com. I want you to take it, too, so we
can see if we have similar taste & style.

Click here to take it now.

Help me choose

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Kaboodle contest

Today on the Kaboodle blog, their latest contest was announced. I particularly like this one because it gives brand loyal shoppers a chance to show that loyalty by sharing what they love about their favorite brands.

If you haven't gotten into the Kaboodle craze yet, now is a perfect time to start. You may have the chance to win $250 dollars at your favorite store just by sharing where you love to shop and why. To find out more on how to enter the contest and the official rules you can click here.

You have nothing to lose with this one, so why not?

Help me choose a hair color!

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Why are all the cute ones so much?

I recently decided that I need to buy a new purse. I broke my personal record and have carried my current purse for 14 months. Its a great quality purse so its no wonder I haven't wanted to switch it up or even look for another, but I think its time for a change.

So, I went to my favorite website Kaboodle.com to get advice from my trusty Kaboodle companions. They all have so much great stuff on their lists, the thing is they all cost a gazillion dollars. Unfortunately, I'm a girl on a budget. I wish that wasn't true, but thats my reality. I'm terribly sorry, but I simply cannot justify dropping a months salary on a bag, no matter how stunning or beautiful or trendy it is.

So how can I find a great quality bag that I'll fall in love with and not spend so much money? I don't want to HAVE to carry my next purse for 14 months just to justify the cost of it.

*update*
So Kaboodle friends save me again!
I found a great website thanks to a friend on there.
I narrowed it down to six, but I really can't buy them all. So I created two polls. Help me narrow down the style and color!

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