We're Just Fine

Thank you all for your sweet concern.

We were largely unaffected by the crazy storms that hit most of the Southeast earlier this week.

I explain the whole deal HERE.

Someone Should Have Told Her...

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As much as I love that trench - its cut and color are fantastic...

As much as I love Renee Zellweger in that trench - she is striking a fierce pose here, no?

As much as I love the cause she's obviously supporting...

Someone should have told Ms. Zellweger to move a few inches to the side to avoid the unfortunate "devil horns" effect that Breast Health International Logo is having.  Oopsy.

Happy Friday, all!!

To Pretend

I'm obsessed with tutus. There, I said it.  Blame it on the fact that I grew up in a dance studio...But I think a tutu is about the most beautiful piece of clothing a woman could ever wear.Recently I've been trying on the trendy tutu-skirts like mad. Unfortunately, when I look in the mirror I always discover a 30 something woman who looks like she's playing dress up. It's pitiful.

So you can imagine how excited I was to open my birthday gift from Lisa and find this skirt inside!
In my mind, it is the perfect example of a grown up tutu.

The red and white stripes make it look almost ballet pink.



It has several layers of twirl inducing material.

It's ultra feminine and the epitome of lady-like.

And it doesn't make me look like I'm playing dress up.

White Top (Gap); Tutu-esque Skirt (Gifted)

Red Heels (Payless); Faux Python Belt (Charlotte Russe)

Pink Ring ("Junk" Sale); Pink Necklace (Express)

Even though, in my mind, I am.

Have you included any pieces of clothing in your wardrobe that are reminiscent of the "dress up" clothes of your youth?

Mid-length Skirts by American Apparel

To Make an Introduction

Readers, I would like to make a very special introduction on the blog today.

I'm pleased to present to you, the perfect skirt.

Remember back here when I mentioned that I might be returning some of my birthday purchases?
(Go ahead and click the link to remember... we'll wait for you.)

Well, I did return the pale pink embellished top (ONLY because it didn't play well with other clothes in my closet).  In its place, I brought home this most perfect skirt.

The moment I hung it up there were multiple pieces leaping off hangers begging to be paired with it.  It was quite a scene, I tell ya.

To date, I have envisioned eleventy million looks using this skirt and the other clothes already quite at home in my closet.
I mean, talk about playing well with others... It has fit right in like it belongs there.

See now why I call it "perfect?"

Floral Eyelet Skirt (F21); Chambray Shirt (Thrifted)

Polka Dot Flats (DSW years ago); Handkerchief (Grandpa's - literally)

Have you ever brought home a piece of clothing so "perfect" for your wardrobe that you wondered where it had been all of your life?

Button Front Tops by Merona

To Laugh

Last month I celebrated my birthday with a few moments of, "I'm getting OLD," panic.

Yesterday, I decided to smack that panic in the chops by wearing a dress that just might make me look 12.

Well, "12" if you ignore the WELL EARNED and much loved laugh lines around my face.



Striped Dress (2nd Hand); Black tights (Express)Ankle Strap Flats (Payless); Rose Earrings (F21)
Wanna know something? It totally worked.This dress actually helped to change my perspective.What do you think about that?Just another reason to put a big smile (and possibly a few more laugh lines) on my mug!Happy Friday, guys! Hope your weekend is chock full of lots of laugh-line-inducing events.

Day Dresses by Betsey Johnson