A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I submitted the yearbook for printing yesterday! This might seem like a little thing–it’s a middle school yearbook, after all–but it seriously has been taking up most of my free time for the last two months, and stressing me out like whoa. (I had to handle the whole thing this year, from the photos and content to organization and layout.) It’s been a long time since I sat down to eat dinner or watch a movie without my computer on my lap. But now it’s done. It’s over. I can breathe again, and focus on other (slightly more important ;)) facets of my life! Huzzah.
Top: Forever21, similar here / Clutch: Target (Best clutch ever. Holds so much. And so cheap! Also available in blue and mint) / Pumps: Cole Haan / Jeans: American Eagle (Leftover from my younger years. Hey, a pair of jeans that fits like a glove are priceless. Even if you’re a bit too old to be wearing the brand! ;)) / Necklace: Stella & Dot, Sold out, similar here, bracelet version here (Also available in silver) and ring version here / Watch: Marc Jacobs (And loving the wrap version, too!) / Bracelets: J.Crew (bow), similar here and here; Stella & Dot; and J.Crew Factory (On sale!) / Ring: Ireland, similar here and here / Earrings: J.Crew and less expensive here via J.Crew Factory
Yesterday, since I didn’t need to be glued to my computer after school, we headed down to the Alphabet City/East Village area to enjoy the warm weather and get Mitch a haircut. He’ll only get his hair cut at this tiny little barber (Neighborhood Barbers) across from Tompkins Square Park because he’s super picky. I really can’t judge, though. I still travel to Marianne Vera Salon on the Upper East Side because I love my stylist so much. ;) (Quick story: A couple of years ago, I told myself I needed to stop being ridiculous, and find a salon closer to my apartment, then in the East Village. I told the new place (which got good reviews!) to dye my hair a light brown/dark blonde that way I wouldn’t have to get it highlighted so often. Disaster. I literally came out of the salon with olive green hair. Granted, I suppose it’s a little difficult to go from bleach blonde to a darker shade. But olive green?! I cried hysterically, and refused to take off my Yankees hat for three days until I could get it fixed. My boss was understanding, at least.)
After that, Mitch accompanied me on a few “errands.” ;) First we stopped at J.Crew so I could make a couple of exchanges. (Hello, 30 percent off sale!) He’s the best. Thank goodness for boyfriend/fiancé/husband benches and warm weather that allows for outside waiting. Then we headed over to a nearby optical store, as I’m in dire need of glasses. I have a -6.5 contacts prescription (blind), yet I don’t own glasses. I used to; I just hated them and never had them updated as my vision got worse and worse. I’m a nutcase. But an optician recently scolded me for not taking my contacts out at night and allowing my eyes to rest. It’s really bad for your them, he said. I hate wearing glasses (don’t like how I can’t see peripherally, and convinced my ears are crooked ;)), but I know it’s important. Sigh.
This is where my good friend Darby, who’s absolutely adorable, comes in. She recently acquired a pair of glasses that I like. Gasp. She looks fabulous in them, so I’m copying her. Maybe my optician can work his magic and get them to rest evenly on my face so I’ll actually wear them! (At night, at least. Small steps.) Anyway, the nearby optical store tried to charge me a small fortune for the glasses (Ah, New York), so I went on Amazon and ordered the frames for a fraction of the cost. I plan on bringing them to the local optical store in Hoboken and getting the lenses put in. Thrify eyeglasses shopper! Love it. (Check out Amazon’s awesome supply of frames here.)
Even though we only had a few tasks–haircut, exchanges and glasses–to accomplish, it seemed to take forever. It’s incredible how long it takes to get errands accomplished in New York City. I don’t mean to complain. There are tons of perks that come along with living here, and I’m so incredibly thankful to call this city home, but sometimes everyday life can be frustrating. It takes so long to get places when they’re only a couple of miles away, and so much seems to depend on how quickly the subways are running and what the weather is like. While I have absolutely no evidence to back this up, I feel like it’s so much easier for a suburbanite run errands in a relatively quick and efficient manner. Stopping by a few stores on the way home in your car can’t take that long, right? Someone make me feel better and tell me it’s difficult. Because sometimes Mitch and I feel like we waste all our free time on these things. And they’re so insignificant! The one thing that has helped this situation is Amazon. Love Amazon. Love the fact that you can get virtually anything through the company, for a fantastic price, shipped directly to you free of charge. It’s been a time-saver and a life-changer. We’re lucky enough to live in an apartment in a townhouse, too, so the packages can be left in the mud room. (Packages usually aren’t left on doorsteps in New York, as they’re often swiped.)
So, yeah. I’ll let you know how the glasses ordeal turns out, and whether ordering frames from the internet is something I recommend. My hopes are high! Over and out, fashionistas. :)
Top: Forever21, similar here / Clutch: Target (Best clutch ever. Holds so much. And so cheap! Also available in blue and mint) / Pumps: Cole Haan / Jeans: American Eagle (Leftover from my younger years. Hey, a pair of jeans that fits like a glove are priceless. Even if you’re a bit too old to be wearing the brand! ;)) / Necklace: Stella & Dot, Sold out, similar here, bracelet version here (Also available in silver) and ring version here / Watch: Marc Jacobs (And loving the wrap version, too!) / Bracelets: J.Crew (bow), similar here and here; Stella & Dot; and J.Crew Factory (On sale!) / Ring: Ireland, similar here and here / Earrings: J.Crew and less expensive here via J.Crew Factory
I don’t know if I can make you feel better, but I do think things like errands always take longer than you think they should – regardless of whether you’re a suburbanite or a city girl :) I really hate driving places, but I definitely understand that there are perks to being able to do so. Where I live, I do have a lot within walking distance though, which is nice!! Even so, Justin and I also order SO MUCH from Amazon. We are obsessed as well. We have the Prime membership, and it is so nice to be able to order something and have it in two days or less! We even have things on auto-deliver each month. SO nice! And I love how it sends you an email before it ships to allow you to cancel that month if you don’t need the item yet. Amazon is the greatest thing ever! I swear Justin and I are walking ads for the Company. They should start paying us ;) Anyway, enough about that! Can’t wait to see the frames! :)
xoxo Meghan
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Meghan!
I’m SO SORRY… Apparently my spam widget has been putting a lot of comments in the trash. Boo! I’m so sorry I haven’t been replying to you! I’m still getting the hang of the blogging thing. ;)
That DOES make me feel better. Thank you so much. You also have to deal with traffic, which is something I don’t really think about, unless I’m REALLY late and in a cab. (Which is never a good idea. No matter what, haha)
So funny that you are such a big Amazon fan, too! There are some weird things that are just horrifically overpriced (weird things, like peanut butter and detergent) … We use my dad’s Prime membership (don’t you love it?!) and it saves us so much time and money! Love it. :)
Thanks again, Meghan!
xoxo
Kelly
I’m blind too haha! I recently got banned from wearing my contacts for a while because they caused a small abrasion and inflammation on my right eye.. The ophthalmologist said I was wearing my contacts way too much and that my eyes looked really bad and vascular- FUN! He’s switching me to Dailies so hopefully that’ll work out!
On a lighter note.. LOVE this outfit! I’ve been wanting a mint clutch and that one is soo cute!
(PS: your never too old for american eagle! ;) )
Liz,
Oh man! I hate being blind, haha. Have you considered getting the surgery? I want it so badly, but my doctor says my eyes are still changing. When I get older, I think I’ll do it. I’m just a little nervous!
Yes… I seriously take my contacts out at midnight and put them back in at 6 a.m. — really not so good! Are dailies supposed to be better? I have dry eyes so dailies were rough on me. Do you wear your glasses often?!
Thank you so much… You’re so kind! Haha–I’m never throwing out those AE jeans ;)
xoox
Kelly
The surgery is definitely something I would consider, and if I ever do get it, waking up and being able to see would be soo weird to me haha! When I spoke to my doctor he said it would be $4000 per eye and it wouldn’t be covered by insurance (figures). The only thing that concerns me is chronic dry eye and halo’s. I know dry eye is very typical during the first month but there’s like a 1% chance after that. He said the younger you start the more it’ll pay for itself.. Surgery does scare me a little though.
As for my glasses prior to last August i NEVER wore my glasses – I did what you do out at 12 back in at 7ish (never had a problem), then my contacts (O2 Optix) got discontinued so they switched me to Acuvue Oasis.. Long story short the Acuvue did not agree with my eyes and I wound up wearing my glasses at least 1-3 times per week. The dailies are supposedly better, my ophthalmologist seems to think they’re the cure all so well see- my appointment is on tuesday so I should have them by the end of the week- I’ll keep ya updated :)
You’ve worn dailies before?
-Liz
Liz,
I’m definitely nervous about it, too. My mom had the surgery, albeit a while back, and she suffers from halos and an inability to drive at night. Don’t love that. Hopefully by the time I’m ready to do it, it’ll be vastly improved!!
So interesting about how you were switched from Acuvue Oasis to Dailies! So, my first contacts were Dailies, and I wore them for YEARS… Mostly because my parents and brothers swore by them. They felt great, but after a few hours, my eyes would get really dry and I would find myself blinking constantly to keep them moist and in place. This went on for years for me, because I figured that was just something that came along with wearing contacts. (Oh, silly me.)
About a year ago, my doctor told me I had terribly dry eyes (the only person in my family), which was why I was having the blinking problem. That’s when he suggested Oasis, because it’s apparently better for dry eyes. I realllllyyyyy miss the Dailies, though… they’re so easy!! If you don’t have crazy dry eyes, Dailies are definitely the right decision!! And they HAVE to be better for your eyes, as you put in a fresh pair every morning! Seriously, everyone in my family–and even extended family–wears them and loves them. I really think you’ll love them, too!
Let me know if you like them!!
xoxo
Kelly