{31 Blogging Days of May} Blogger Event

Today's {31 Blogging Days} post will be about a "Blogger Event" that I participate in: Kristina over at Pretty Shiny Sparkly does a series called "Bloggers Do It Better," and I've been participating in it since I moved to PA. I needed some sort of 'girly' outlet because I was out of work, and didn't have a reason to get dressed dress up.

I've only done the two challenges this year {She's planning her wedding, for crying out loud!}, and I'm ready for more!

January's Challenge {Sequins}

February's Challenge {RED!}

What {Blogger Events} do you participate in? 

Food people? Fashion people? 

Valentine's Day 2012 - BDIB {RED}

Happy Valentine's Day, Y'all! 

It's only half over, but I wanted to share Husband's gift with you guys! I was surprised earlier this weekend with a swanky present:

That's right! It's something Michael Kors...

Here's the inside of the pocket...

Have you guessed yet?

It's an iPad 2!

Ahhh!

Who needs an e-reader now?!? Not this girl!

Okay, stop freaking out people. Husband did not BUY me an iPad 2 while I do not have a full-time job. He won it! He did purchase the case though, and kept the gift a secret for THREE WEEKS! This is a HUGE win for him because he usually can't keep a gift secret for longer than a few hours.

Love this gift! He does so well with Valentine's Day gifts. Stay tuned for the dinner post and a special Sarris Candies post. 

{Outfit Sneak Peak!}

I have two options on this chilly Valentine's Day. Check back to see which one I chose!

{Update!}

I was able to participate in the Bloggers Do It Better challenge for Valentine's Day, which was to wear red. What a sweet challenge Kristina has for us this time. This sounds simple, right? It's definitely a challenge for me because I have very few true red items. I'm usually drawn to more 'cool' colors like teal, light greens and buttery tans. Saturday I was out shopping for new work trousers in The Waterfront, and found this sweater at LOFT. This is the oufit I went with:

Sweater: LOFT | Skirt: J. Crew | Tights: Target
Heels: Michael Antonio Anderson via DSW

 And, RED LIPSTICK! {I'd never thought I'd see the day!}

Lipstick: Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in True Red

{Happy Valentine's Day!}

What I Wore {To the Christmas Party!}

 Usually, I'm prepared, if not OVER prepared. Today, however, is another story.  I came upon a blogger outfit challenge called Bloggers Do It Better {BDIB} yesterday afternoon.  The first challenge for 2012 started the next day {today!}, so I'm doing my best! 

I wore this outfit, complete with {SPARKLES & SEQUINS} to Husband's office Holiday Party.

During Dinner. {Ignore the terrible makeup!}

 I even met Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Longest shot I have - but my eyes are closed!

Now, for close-ups of the dress.

 Hanging in the closet after the party. 

Dress: Kensie

I hope I didn't bend the rules too much on this {my first one!} challenge! {Check out #53 on the list!}

In other news, I have an interview this afternoon! I'm really excited about this job and the employer, and I'll be sure to keep y'all posted! Wish me luck!