Episode 27: Comfy Dress Up

Due to recent events, my wardrobe this week has been rather limited.  In fact, I have made somewhat of a uniform out of sweatpants, Uggs, hoodies, and drapey scarves--and I have never been so thankful for comfy clothes.  Then, today my sister told me about the amazing pants she discovered--of all places, while viewing Breaking Dawn Part 1 this past weekend (apparently, Bella/Kristen Stewart rocks them as part of her pregnancy look, which seems appropriate).  So today I am thankful for this much-needed tip from my sister, and for the fact that it is now possible for comfy to dress up.

Saturday Pants in heather midnight, on sale for $49.50
by J. Crew

J. Crew's Saturday Pants are their chic alternative to leggings, designed for lounging and/or running errands around town.  Knit using a special twisted yarn for a sophisticated heathered look, these pants also feature an elastic waistband with a drawstring for comfortable wear.  With their refined yet cozy appeal, I would venture to say that these pants should be worn much more frequently than just Saturday.  In fact, as much as I love my Colby sweats, I'm about to order a pair now so as to dress up my new uniform.   So thank you again, lovely sister, for this critical cozy chic staple--and I hope you've ordered yours too!

Sephora Loves Vampires Too!



Limited Edition tarte for True Blood Collection,
Available Exclusively from Sephora



If you're all about vampires these days (think: the Twilight Saga, Vampire Diaries and True Blood--just to name a few), consider yourself in good, fang-banging company.  This Saturday, August 13, Sephora will be hosting the tarte™ for True Blood™ Makeup Event.  For those lucky cosmetics-loving True Blood fans in Boston, San Francisco, and Aventura (that last one's in Florida), stop by Sephora on Saturday afternoon to test out the limited edition True Blood collection by tarte.

 The limited edition collection from tarte--the brand that prides itself on simply chic and seriously healthy cosmetics--features a vampy eye color palette, natural cheek stain, and an iridescent red lip tint.  Vampire obsession aside, the eye color palette that will be sold for $52 is actually valued at $331 and includes 17 eye shadows, gel eyeliner, mascara, and eye primer; now, how's that for stretching the dollar?  With shadow colors like "werewolf," a matte chocolate; "glamour me," a shimmery plum; and "the true death," a glittering silver, you will look tasty enough to compete with Sookie Stackhouse in all her sassy, blonde glory--hello, Eric Northman!