Color Crush

April 30, 2014
bags


Happy Wednesday!  So glad the week is half over.  I am ready for a pretty weekend!  If you haven't noticed lately… I have a crush, and it's with blues!!!  I never would have thought a year ago I would have incorporated so much blue into my wardrobe but I have.   With spring finally her it's maxi dress season and this Maxi  is fabulous.  I am in love with the tie dye and that slit? Wow!! 

 I have been looking for the perfect size cross body.  One that will hold just enough essentials but not weigh you down or be bulky. This  Cross body is perfect for weekend errands, or maybe a trip to the farmers market or zoo.  I don't like to carry my big bag when it gets warmer out.  It is to much to keep up with when you're out with the kiddos too.  Speaking of out with the kiddos… we are planning a trip to the zoo soon and I always… I mean always wear sandals in the summer but sometimes things call for better protection for your feet.  These Chucks  have been on my radar and I am ready to get them.  I remember all three of my boys having high top chucks when they were little. Man those were hard to get little feet into, but they were cool!  I can't decide between white or these fun blue.  Which do you think I should get?    Bringing up the rear of my blue crush is of course a piece of jewelry.  This statement Necklace is not too blingy and I could definitely get a lot of use out of it.  So what color are you crushing for this spring?  

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Jewels in Blue

April 29, 2014
Bracelets
Sometimes I feel like I don't put enough effort into my daily outfits at the office.  It is easy to become complacent with your  surroundings and those around you.  Sure, there are those few ladies at my office who every single day put it together professionally.  I am talking a suit skirt and or jacket, a pair of modest heels and a minimal amount of bling.  Then there is the other 3/4 of the office population that  have pulled together whatever they thought was comfortable, and by no means tipping the cute meter on the outfit either.  We fall somewhere in between.  Safely I might add.  I say we because there are the handful of girls, (you now who you are) that look cute dang near every day.    


To be honest I really do have a fear of wearing a perfectly good outfit on a insignificant day.  What is an insignificant day you ask?  Yucky weather, no meetings or outside appointments, or maybe just a day you wake up and don't feel on your game.  You know we all have them.  Another confession…. I will sometime wait to wear something new for one of those fab days rather than wear at my first chance!! I have several new things hanging in my closet just waiting for a significant day!!  Crazy I know.   Today's outfit was a day I was on my game.  I pulled this new Blouse Karen Kane sent me out of the box and loved it at first sight.  I tend to shy away from blouses that have front buttons or no stretch thru the chest.  This shirt just barely makes it for me and I am so glad it did.   Today's outfit was one of those days that you just feel fab in!  It was a significant day!   You ever have those days? 







Blouse ~ Karen Kane c/o, Leggings ~ Target, Tote ~ Gigi New York c/o,  Shoes ~ Sam Edelman,  Sunnies ~ Ray Ban, Bangles ~ Alexandra Beth Designs

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Weekend Recap

April 28, 2014
Beauty
Happy Monday lovelies!  How was your weekend?  Mine was a perfect blend of busy and relaxing.  I was up super early Saturday morning to met a bunch of blogger friends at Homegoods for a private shopping event.  Angela had arranged for this event to shop before the store opened and what better time to pick up a few goodies for the home.  We made it there before the first of many downpours of the weekend.  I went straight from there to my hair appt.  Two and half hours there, then on to another private beauty event for a full facial.  I picked up a few new beauty essentials and makeup tips and love this new line I was introduced to and more on that to come this week. Pretty exciting stuff!  Saturday evening Joe and I grabbed a bite out to eat, picked up a  few fresh fruits and veggies, and settled into a quiet evening at home with a frozen yogurt treat.  Perfect day if you ask me! 
 
Sunday was a bit wild with the weather.  We went from sunny to green skies to dark as night  in a matter of 20 minutes, followed by a thunderstorm of straight line rain. It would clear up only to pummel us again.  We were lucky and the hail missed us but there were some area of town with hail the size of half dollars.  I decided what better time to start cleaning out my closet.  You know it is on this list to be completed.    This process is going slower than I imagined it would and is quite messy.  Clothes and shoes stacked everywhere.  I really think once it's finished I will be happy with all the effort.  I made the dreaded mistake of taking a nap Sunday afternoon.  It is dreaded because it takes forever to wake up from a nap for me and now I was going to be awake late for a Sunday evening.  I must of had some major sleep debt because I napped for almost two hours.  It all worked out in the end because we rented American Hustle which was long, but good.  If you grew up during the 70's you must see this moving.  It was depicted so accurately to the era and the soundtrack was good!   Oh, and the winners of the Rustic Cuff giveaway were selected.  Three of you should Look for an email from me today! 
 
 So there ya have it!  My weekend in a nutshell.  Good...busy enough...a little shopping... and beauty involved!  What did you do this weekend? 

Floral and Leopard

April 24, 2014
Ann Taylor
Sometimes your outfit speaks for itself.  Are you a pattern mixing fool like me? All I can say about this is I loved it!  I thought for sure when I walked out of the bedroom wearing this Joe was going to turn me around and tell me I had lost it!  But I received rave remarks about how much both he and Trevor like this combo!  ME too!!!






Pants Ann Taylor (similar) ~ Sweater Joie (no longer available) ~ Tee By Luciana c/o ~  Black and gold bracelet Rustic Cuff  (similar) c/o ~ Love and skull bangles Claudia Rowe c/o ~ Topaz bangles Alexandra Beth Designs ~ Bag Vintage LV ~ Necklace Stella Dot ~ Sunnies Ray Ban



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