kicking a sweater vest up a notch

I'm baaaaack! For now, at least, because next week I'll be out enjoying my much-awaited vacation! FINALLY! I am more than ready for a break, readers. As much as I love my job and my family, I need to just get away for a little bit and relax. Take a mental break, if you will, and recharge my metaphorical batteries. Boyfriend and I are taking a trip to San Antonio, then making our way to the muddy waters of Galveston Beach (which I am concerned may be muddier than usual thanks to the big oil fiasco) before heading back to Houston at the end of the week. It's not much of a trip, per se, but I'm really excited nonetheless! Next year, we plan to head up to my old university stomping grounds in Boston, so saving this year is essential.

Anyone getting some goods from the massive Anthropologie sale today? I hope to scoop up the Sailing Stripes blouse after work! You can see a great compilation of everything the sale includes on Roxy and Kim's blogs! Thanks, ladies!

cotton check shirt, j.crew [x]

sweater vest, j.crew outlet

ankle stretch toothpick jean in premium twill, j.crew [x]

joley flats, j.crew

studded leather belt, j.crew [x]

morning after mini in pansy, rebecca minkoff [x]

Don't mind the wrinkled-ness -- I actually had gotten home yesterday and thrown everything into the hamper before realizing that I had to dig it all out again to take photos. I think the sweater vest gives this ensemble a menswear-vibe and I don't mind it one bit. And before anyone calls me out, the whole head-to-toe J.Crew thing was totally unintentional. I find that happening quite often, though. I guess J.Crew just makes items that go really well with other J.Crew items.

I also have BIG NEWS, readers! I am officially on the prowl to move out of my parent's house and be a big girl and live in a big girl (and big boy too, I guess, since Boyfriend will be there) apartment. This is my first time apartment hunting, so I welcome any tips on how to go about finding the perfect place to settle down in!

And finally, I'd like to wish a very happy belated birthday to Tara B. from Little Girl Big Closet. She's hilarious, sassy, and cute as a button, so head over to her blog to wish her a happy belated birthday if you haven't already! She's also got a great giveaway going on right now, too!