Perfect New Year's Eve skirt, An Everyday Bag with Some Edge, and a New Book by My Favorite Author

Of course, not all my purchases have been sweetness and light. Here are a few more actual purchases with a little more bite. Also, I should note that I do not believe in paying full price! Prices are as listed, but they're not generally what I paid. I loves me some coupon action.

NY & Co Red Label Matte Gold Sequin Skirt ($49.95):

Nine West "Dark Angel" handbag in Pewter ($89.00):

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris ($10.99):

Girly, Sweet Purchases

I like to let my clothes reflect my mood, and right now the mood is sweet and romantic. Over the past month, I've been carefully adding a few pieces to my collection. Here are a few of the sweetest new additions:

NY & Co. Red Label Lace Front Cardigan in Pink Romance ($59.50) and NY & Co. Red Label Lace Skirt in Linen Paradise ($39.95): 

Old Navy ballet flat in Pink ($19.95):

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in 7 Layer Cake ($15.00):