I'm really hoping this is the last stretch of winter. At this point, I'm just so over it and ready for spring. I'm unmotivated to do the simplest tasks like clean out my car, take Winny for walks, or just leave my apartment in general! Plus, I'm totally out of winter ideas for outfits. No matter how much time I spend on Pinterest, scouring magazines or standing in front of my closet flinging clothes out, I cannot seem to be happy with any outfit I choose. Most of the time I have to force myself to leave the apartment, whether I like what I'm wearing or not! Otherwise I'd stand in front of the mirror for half my day undecided. Ha! Good thing this dress was adorable enough, I didn't have to style it up much!

On Sunday, Eric and I took a little trip over to Riverside Park. As soon as we pulled up, all of these ducks approached the car and I couldn't even get out the door! It was crazy. They must have been hungry. I was bummed I didn't save a little bit of my bagel to throw for them! Other than that, the weekend was mostly spent relaxing, working on a few apartment DIYs (I'll share soon!) and going to a friend's going away party. I caught some of the Oscars, but I was so tired... there was no way I was going to make it to the end!



Oh! I forgot to talk about our new roommate... ugh. Eric and I came home on Monday to a huge stain on the couch, three bags of veggie chips ripped open and poop everywhere. We were like... what the heck? A little mouse could not do this. So Eric started peeking under the couch and spotted something. So we tried to get it out with a tennis racquet and it was a squirrel. Honestly, it sounds like it'd be easy to chase a squirrel out of the apartment but this has been a two-day long process so far and he is still residing with us. It jumped out and bounced around the living room and then hid itself in the TV cabinet. We came home today and heard it in the walls, so we think we have it trapped in the basement. Our landlord set up three (humane) traps and we're hoping he gets caught tonight so we can let it loose somewhere far away tomorrow. What a nightmare though! They are not as cute and friendly as they look. They are dirty and mean! Eric and I have had to hide out in our bedroom with Winny with the door shut so he doesn't attack us! Uahhhh!

Other than our new roommate, not much else is new. I'm just sticking to WW as best as I can (it's tough!) and I'll be doing an update on that soon. I lost 6 pounds and have kept that off since NYC, but I haven't lost anything since. I guess maintaining isn't the worst thing in the world, but I am excited to get back on track. At least I'm back to the same weight I have been for the past two years, but I'm definitely not to where I was when I started this blog. That's for sure - ha! But it's the goal and I just need to continue running, training for my race in spring, eating healthy and following WW. I'll get there! It's a work-in-progress.

Outfit details:
Cat's Meow Dress c/o ever+mi.crush
Boyfriend cardigan c/o Tulle
Hue tights
Expandable Tote c/o Thimble and Thorn









41 comments:
I love your tote and your photos. You are adorable in anything you wear.
-Courtney
www.alwaysrooney.com
Those shoes! That bag! That dress! Looooove.
Oh no! I hope the squirrel issue gets resolved soon! Who knew they were so dirty? Hopefully the trap gets him tonight.
Also, I really love your dress. The print is super cute and those boots look awesome with it. Such a cute cozy-looking red cardigan too.
Sounds like we are feeling the same about this Michigan winter! I hope this is our last storm! *fingers crossed*
This Lovely Little Day
Those boots and that bag is awesome! I hope you get rid of that pest - it sounds creepy!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Wow - that squirrel sounds like a nightmare!
For being uninspired, you sure do look great! Love the camel paired with the red.
2ndhand Knowledge: A Style Blog
Ahh! That happened at my old apartment once! We had squirrels that got into the walls, and somehow one ended up in our apartment overnight. I woke up to sawdust under the door and poop everywhere! Luckily my landlord was able to sweet talk him (literally calling him Mr. Squirrel), and coax him into jumping to a tree outside the window with the help of a broom. Good luckI I hope he's not your roommate for too much longer!
such a cute look, that bag is so rad!
Pretty snow pictures, lady. I hope you get spring melt soon!
good luck with the squirrel problems! I wonder how he snuck into your apartment?
This outfit is cute. Love the boots. I am so over winter too! I started to train for a 10km run coming up in May but I have slacked off for the last three weeks. I've got to get back to it! What distance are you running?
xo Ashley
Great outfit as always! I am loving the red. And that squirrel sounds awful and really scary to have in an apartment. I hope you get it out soon.
Carlee
Almost Endearing
you look gorgeous but eek! the squirrel!
kw Ladies in Navy
Love your cardigan, looks so comfy! Sorry to hear about the squirrel, that sounds horrible!
Amia-http://teapotsandbelles.blogspot.com/
This is such a nice outfit!
Katie xx
http://thegravityandshe.blogspot.com
I love all the colours! :) And good luck with the squirrel!
Girl... I SO hear you on the Spring thing. Ughh! I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone with the 'I have no idea how to look cute in winter anymore' thing. I keep dreaming of pastels and sandals, not boots and sweaters. :/
Oh my gosh I am sooo over winter. I am so over the snow, I just want spring! Heck, I just want the temperature to be over 40!
Good lord!! Have you guys not gotten that squirrel situation taken care of yet? Hahaahaaa.. I'm sorry, it's really funny.
Let's hang out this weekend. :)
Oh my gosh, I remember having to help one of my friends get a squirrel out of her house, it was a nightmare!
Also, I love the dress :)
♥Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/
I love this outfit! The dress is so adorable (love the collar and cat print) and your styling is perfect. I'm trying to start running too - it's hard but as I get better, I get more motivated! :)
xo
CK
http://loveyourclothesloveyourself.com
PS I can't believe you have a squirrel in your house!!
Wow,a squirrel, that's pretty freaky. And they're so quick when they're running up trees, I can't imagine what it must be like in your apt! I hope you catch him very soon!
Love your outfit by the way. I love how you wear really cute dresses a lot. That is something I need in my closet for sure.
I haven't been following your blog too long, but WW wise, I think you look great. And kudos to you for wanting to be healthy and taking the steps to do so :)
Omg a squirrel?! That is insane! I hope you all catch him!
In other news, I love that tote! :)
xx
Ashlei
www.kinksarethenewpink.com
thanks for visiting and commenting! seriously made my day!
i love love love your blog :) you're one of my daily reads <3
-marsa
The DayLee Journal
IN LOVE with this whole outfit! Such a darling cute dress!
Finding a squirrel like that would probably give me a heart attack!
Style in the City
Oh! The squirrel sounds horrid! Ugh.
However, you do look cute in this dress. The print is great.
Very cute outfit. Whenever I go to a duck pond the ducks are pretty calm but the geese will swarm you and almost attack you for food lol
Love the boots with the dark tights, I always do monochromatic on legs- inspired!
Marie @
Lemondrop ViNtAge
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All your vibrant colors against the blistery background are making us smile!! Very cute.
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I like the boots! And Omg, I've never had a squirrel inside my house before. Well actually, once my friend brought over a baby squirrel that we had to feed, and I remember him climbing in my messy bun, but he was cute and small, nothing like an angry adult!
What a precious dress and did you get a haircut? I like the bang length. Miss you, betch!
that bag is just insanely adorable!!! :D
i have relatives from michigan and i've seen residential photos, winter this year has been insane, eh?
You're beautiful at any weight, but I completely understand wanting to lose some! I'm trying to lose 10 pounds or so. (:
That dress is so gorgeous! I love the blue skirt part of it, especially! I feel you about winter - I'm ready for it just to end.
Also, that squirrel sounds scary! I would freak out, for sure. I don't even like encountering them on campus, I can't even imagine having one in my apartment! no fun! Hope that he is caught soon.
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
I have several fond memories of Riverside park. One involves a squirrel! Oh but not in a scary way. Your squirrel just sounds dreadful! I hope you are rid of it soon.
The Occasional Indulgence
That dress is adorable!! I've never heard of evermicrush until today... it kind of reminds me of shopruche.com!
Beautiful items. I wonder how a squirrel got into your place? I remember while I was staying at my aunt's creepy house a couple years ago, I kept hearing wimpering and scratching sounds coming from the fireplace for days. Then we found a whole family of squirrels trapped in there and they jumped out and almost attacked us... it was kind of scary. Squirrels look cute, but they really are scary. Hope you guys are able to shoo it out soon
Christy
Sunnywithasideof...
Love how you combined the items! Looks really lovely.
-Kati
I LOVE this color combination. You always have the cutest outfits! By the way, thank you soooo much for visiting and commenting on my blog! I have been reading your blog for almost three years now and I kinda freaked out when I saw your comment! I know you're just a normal person, not like a celebrity or anything, but it felt like someone famous had recognized me! Again, thank you so so much and keep up the great work on your blog. It's really one of my absolute favorite blogs to follow and I follow A LOT of blogs! P.S. Winny is such an adorable pup!
I can't believe there was a squirrel in your house - SO crazy! I would have been a little (or a lot) freaked out :) You look too cute in this outfit Tieka...love that patterned shirt, and those ankle boots and tote are fabulous!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
lovely photos!
such a beautiful scenery too :-)
What a cute little outfit!
Becky
xx
Cute outfit! can't believe a squirrel got into your flat! hahaha xx
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