If Payless Ever Morphed Into a Human Being... We'd Be Besties, I'm Sure

Shoes. Who doesn't love them, right? That's why I was STOKED when I came across the Payless '$7 $9 $11' Sale. Upon entering the store I was skeptical if I was going to be able to find anything I'd actually like and be able to wear while teaching. Uh, let me tell you I left a happy little camper.

SUCH good selection! They had lots of bright comfy flats that will be awesome for the fall as well as some cute summer sandals for a date night on the town with your huz or bf. Since I am on a tight budget I narrowed my choices between a pair of mustard yellow flats and these red peep toe sling backs. After trying both pairs on, I calibrated the comfort level, then deliberated for like a solid 7 minutes on which pair to purchase. I'm proud to say I am a owner of some hot red shoes! And the best part? They only cost me a cool $9.

So what do you think of my purchase? Yey or ne people? Would you wear these to work? Is the peep toe too much? I want to know what you think, so leave a comment! I hope you have a fabulous fashion day! I know I am with my new shoes.

People... I MADE THE CUT.

So I really didn't want this blog to be like a shrine to myself- but I have a freakin' huge annoucement... I chopped off my hair. Let me tell you just how this went down:

It was a casual Friday night and my man and I decided to go to the movies.

"Two tickets please," I said happily as I handed over some cash to the woman.

"I'll need to see your I.D.", the woman responded glancing scathingly at my boyfriend like he was a child molester.

"Uh, excuse me?" I responded kind of confused.

"Miss, rated R movies are for patrons 17 years of age and over," she said again looking at my boyfriend like he was a super perv.

"Mam, I am straight up 22 years old with my degree and my teaching credential!!" I shrieked basically causing a scene. "And quit looking at my boyfriend like you've seen him on To Catch a Predator!" I added for theatrics.

Needless to say, we didn't end up going to the movies that night.

It was at that kinda psycho moment in my life that I realized I needed a change in a big way. I needed people, especially colleagues and potential employers, to take me seriously. I made the executive decision not too long after that- my long hair had to go. And while I thought I was going to pass out when the hairdresser was chopping off my locks, I gotta say I feel pretty darn chic with the end result.

So what kinds of other personal decisions have you made to help your career? Have you cut your hair, changed your wardrobe around, curbed your sarcasm?

Who knew a random ticket lady at the movie theatre would inspire a makeover!? And the best part you ask? I feel FABULOUS.