The Elusive Sober Hangover

Shoes c/o Joe Fresh, Old Navy jeans, Pollen Sweater Inc. sweater,
plaid shirt c/o Old Navy, bag c/o Roots, bracelets c/o INPINK
This is what you wear when you’re so exhausted you just don’t want to think. We snapped these after going out for Halloween last weekend, i.e. the night that I, as designated driver, had to stand sober and freezing in the pouring rain crying because the City of Vancouver decided to tow my car for being “over six metres from the corner of the curb.” Anyway, this little condiment (see costume picture below) had to cab all the way to Sketchsville in the middle of nowhere to pick up my car, walking up and down the impound lot with Mustard (Matt), combing the parking stalls in my somewhat skanky ketchup costume with no coat, no umbrella, nothing.
So anyway, long story short: come Sunday morning, I felt like doo-doo, looked like doo-doo and only wanted to wear comfy flares and my comfiest sweater and not even attempt to smize for the camera. It was like a sober hangover. What a treat, really…Matt and I got to suffer in solidarity, only I hadn’t touched any alcohol…that seems fair (NAT!).

I guess all’s well that ends well, though – my car wasn’t stolen (which is what I’d naturally assumed when it had magically vanished from the street), I’m going to dispute the ticket and always love a good challenge and more than anything, TODAY I AM FREE TO EAT CHOCOLATE!!! After ending Whole30 yesterday, I’m slowly reintroducing food groups back into my diet – since dairy is the first on the list, I think I’m gonna steal juuuuust a few mini chocolate bars from the Halloween stash for the little kiddies for myself. Oh happy day!!! Aaaand, more INPINK goodness via these lovely bangles – seriously, stay tuned for next week, so excited for what we have in store for you guys!

Happy Halloween everyone!

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31 Comments

  1. 10.31.12

    Uggghh sounds like a seriously painful night, but congrats on making it all the way through your challenge!
    xo K
    http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

  2. 10.31.12
    Andrea said:

    you are beyond gorgeous!! Could you please consider following each other? http://www.shineonbyandrea.blogspot.com Twitter:@shineonbyandrea

  3. 10.31.12

    Love the flares and the sweater layered over the plaid shirt! Sorry to hear your car was towed : ( But I think this is a story you'll look back on and laugh about next year. I had to giggle when I pictured a ketchup and mustard bottle walking around the lot ; ).

  4. 10.31.12

    Ahhh I am so sorry to hear about your car, that is the absolute worst! I would be super upset about that too, your ketchup and mustard costumes are so cute though!!
    And the flares and that cozy sweater are the perfect cute and comfy outfit when you're not feeling great
    xJennaD

  5. 10.31.12
    Cara said:

    This outfit is hands down one of my absolute favourites of yours, you look AMAZING! The colour is perfect, the wide leg denim, the layered tops, gorgeous.

    Too bad about your car! Glad you got home safe,

    And love the costumes, so cute!

    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  6. 10.31.12

    Totally lame that they towed you! But it sounds like you have a positive attitude now. I love your outfit~

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com

  7. 10.31.12
    Mounette said:

    I love your red pull!
    kiss
    Aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

  8. 10.31.12

    love that look! sorry about your car 🙁 and great costume! xo

  9. 10.31.12
    Cathy said:

    Just when I post a fabulous look of you in red, you create another! So gorgeous in this color, girl 🙂 Your Halloween costumes are hilarious!

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

  10. 10.31.12

    Oh no, that's awful! I can imagine how scary it must have been initially when your car just totally disappeared. And while you felt like crap, you certainly didn't look it the next day, Alex! Love your couple costume too… what a cute idea.

    xo, alison*elle

  11. 10.31.12
    Heather said:

    Loveee your whole look!!! The colors are prefect and it's dressy but laid back.

    OMG I'm glad your car was just towed and not stolen! At least you guys looked adorable! Good luck disputing the ticket!

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  12. 10.31.12
    allie said:

    I've never seen a better looking ketchup bottle!

    Love!

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  13. 10.31.12

    Hi dear! Love your blog :3 what do you think of followin each other? 🙂 NEW IN FROM DIOR!

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  14. 10.31.12

    Sorry about your car that is awful! Your couple costumes are super cute and I love your outfit today!
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

  15. 10.31.12
    Kimberly said:

    I agree with Allie – you look gorgeous even when dressed silly! Also love the plaid shirt and flared jeans combo above…perfect, classic & oh-so fall 🙂

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

  16. 10.31.12

    Man, that sucks! I would have thought that my car had been stolen too! I love this outfit. It is so cute, even if you are feeling like doo-doo!

  17. 10.31.12
    Kelli said:

    AHHH… you poor thing!! Our car was towed in SF recently, and it was the absolute worst feeling ever. On the bright side, a good challenge is always fun 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!
    Leopard and Lavender

  18. 10.31.12

    love your halloween costume!
    you look so cute!

    I felt like garbage the day after my Halloween Party but with reason (there was a keg)…

    xox
    Jenny
    http://www.jennyscribbles.com

  19. 10.31.12
    Jen said:

    Serious props to you for still going out to take photos when you were feeling like that – you're the most hardworking blogger I know (and you still look gorgeous)! I'm glad everything worked out in the end for the car in spite of that long ordeal. Also, congrats on completing WHOLE 30! So happy for you and proud of you for not cheating even once! Enjoy your chocolate today!

    xo
    Jen

  20. 10.31.12
    Marisa said:

    Aw, what a terrible way to end your Halloween party but the good news is your car wasn't stolen and hopefully they'll find you in the right when you dispute your ticket. The ketchup and mustard costumes are adorable! And how perfect that your Whole 30 challenge ended the day before Halloween. If you planned it that way, you're a genius!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  21. 11.1.12
    Kacie said:

    Your bell bottoms look great on you! I love the red sweater and top! Cute costumes 🙂

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  22. 11.1.12
    Erin said:

    Way to look at the bright side! And you look so beautiful in red! I love how you rock flares too; it's so refreshing!

    -Erin-
    OneTwoSummer

  23. 11.1.12

    That sounds like a horrible halloween, especially because you had to waste such an amazing costume! On the bright side, you look absolutely stunning in red!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

  24. 11.1.12

    You still look gorgeous despite how you may have felt- red is DEFINITELY your color 🙂

  25. 11.1.12
    Allison said:

    Man, what a bummer halloween!! Those parking people are the worst!! But seriously, after a night like that, you look gorgeous! I love red on you- it's totally your color!
    🙂
    Allison
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  26. 11.1.12

    I totally had a sober hangover sunday courtesy of staying up late watching chick flicks and a very drunk husband crashing around at 5 am. Worst ever. Enjoy the mini chocolate bars, I've been hankering for one for days.

  27. 11.1.12

    You look amazing! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  28. 11.1.12

    Love your outfit! You look beautiful.

    http://yurizastr.blogspot.com

  29. 11.1.12
    Annie said:

    This is one of my FAVORITE outfits! Love those flare jeans, the red looks amazing on you, and the plaid/buffalo check peeking out is the cutest 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  30. 11.1.12

    Great denim look!

    Have a lovely month 🙂

  31. 11.2.12

    Red is totally amazing on you!! I love the whole look! Your costumes are so clever & cute. Sorry about your car, but SO happy that you got to eat some chocolate!!!!
    xoAmy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

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