Blog Future, Life Future

Again it's been a long while since I made a post. Shame, shame shame on me! In my defense, I have had a lot going on in the two months since my last entry.

In early March my boss asked me what my last day on staff at my current job would be. I had been planning to leave at the end of the college recruitment season since last summer, but it kind of snuck up on me. Though I felt like she was shoving me out the door, having my boss ask me for a date I was planning to leave really lit a fire under my ass, so I hunkered down and did some serious soul job searching.

I went into my job search with an idea of the kind of position I wanted: an administrative or human resources role with nonprofit organization with a mission I can get behind. After applying to what felt like dozens of positions, I finally landed an interview in late April. That interview lead to two more interviews, and finally a job offer! On Friday I accepted an HR position at a Boston-based nonprofit and I triumphantly gave my two weeks' notice.

This new job means a traditional 40 hour a week work schedule, so that means more time for blogging (or less excuses not to!). Since I'm going to have more time to blog, I'd like to have more fun with it. I want to take some of the things I like from my favorite blogs, and include them. Also, I got a new digital camera for my birthday. courtesy of my beau, so I will be able to do more. Expect recipes, restaurant reviews, and a lot of fashion.

Beyond more money, and more free time the thing I am most excited about is a grown up wardrobe. I'm going shopping this weekend to ad some summer workplace essentials to my closet. I'm a hourglass to pear shap. I usually wear a size 10-14 top (large or extra large), but I tend to run more of a 16W in pants and fitted skirts. This means I have to pull pieces from tradional sizes and plus sizes to find the right fit. Here are a few items on my wish list:

AGB Belted Sheath Dress- Macy's
Cherry Chiffon Top- Torrid
Crochet Trim Tee in Plummy Mummy- Old Navy
Chiffon Trim Cardigan- Old Navy
Butterfly Blouse- Forever 21+
Aztec Flutter Top- Forever 21+
Frilly Chiffon Dress- City Chic
Nude Flat- Payless
Black and White Polka Dot Pencil Skirt- Torrid

I love window shopping on plus size sites, because the models look so healthy compared to the typical  emaciated size two. I chose items with fun prints and bright colors because 1. it's spring! and 2. my current career wear is a lot of black and solid colors.

What clothing items are on your work wear wish list?