Category :Dresses

A Malady Of The Soul That Plagues Me

Dress – Pink Martini
Brooch – bought in Vesuvius
Sunnies – F21
Shoes – Payless

Sometimes I really don’t know what to do with myself.  I’m mentally wandering aimlessly.  I know where I want to be, I’ve no idea how to get there mind you, and I’m also really scared that I won’t ever get there. So really maybe I’m just paralyzed by a little fear and the realization that right now, I have very little control over my fate.  Not trying to sound ominous here.  I’m not dying, or have any serious ailment or disease.  This is more a malady of the soul.  Sometimes I just wish I knew the right answers, and could make the right doors open for me.  But really all I can do is hope, and keep trying.  That’s the hard part.  And I’m pretty sure, that’s the part that has me paralyzed because that’s all I can do, you know? I’m a go-getter, a doer, and when there’s nothing that I can really do on a particular path it’s torture for me. 
Thanks for listening.  I appreciate the shoulder of support.
p.s. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can check out my MarcAngelo Foods commercial here.

Best Dress Ever And Some Shows

 Dress – Dear Creatures from Emerging Thoughts
Sunnies – F21
Shoes – Payless

So this dress has now officially become my absolute favorite dress of all time.  If I could only save one thing in my closet, this would be it.  The material is a soft silky one that just flows and keeps you cool despite the fact that it’s so covered up.  Best dress ever.  Yeah, that’s pretty much all I have to say about that.

On another note, I saw two plays last night – both good and unique in their own ways.  You can read my reviews on Mooney on Theatre.  Two more to go tonight!  I’m clearly loving this. 

Quote of Today:
“It’s cicadas with bells on.”

I Hate This Dress So Much….

Dress – Cooperative from UO
Jacket – Old Navy
Necklace – Ruche
Shoes – Payless
…I just can’t get enough of it!  This dress was on ridiculous sale and I was immediately drawn to it like a moth to a flame.  I don’t know why exactly.  It has everything I hate in a dress: intentionally vintage looking beige cotton/linen background, obnoxious bold black outline of a print, and a mix of neon yellow, teal, red and coral that has no rhyme or reason.  But despite all that, or maybe even because of it, I’m inexplicably and magically drawn to it.  I couldn’t help myself. 
It’s funny how sometimes we find something that has exactly what we never knew we wanted. 
Quote of Today:
“I blame it on you for handing me a loaded gun, or you know, a delicious popsicle.”

A New Kind Of DIY

Sunnies & Hat – F21
Dress – Ruche

Went to the wading pool with Baby.  Technically we weren’t allowed in the pool, but who’s going to listen to “technically” on such a beautiful day.  It was all fine and dandy until she slipped face first into the water and came up screaming from the fear.  She immediately lunged into my arms and I held a scared, shocked, and soaking wet toddler to me until she calmed down. 
In other DIY news, to cool down immediately hold a scared, shocked, and soaking wet toddler to yourself until she calms down.  Your whole front will be wet and cool for the next foreseeable future.
p.s. clearly the fall didn’t leave a lasting impression since all these photos were taken afterwards and there’s still a fierce wading pool determination in her. 

I Swear I’m Not Naked!

Dress – Threadsence
Cardi – Yumi
Shoes – Payless
Sunnies – Lace Affair
Bracelet/Necklace – c/o TwillyPop
Sometimes you don’t really notice what you look like until you see a picture.  Now, I would like to think that had I had a full length mirror, I would’ve noticed that I look totally naked underneath this dress.  I assure you, I was not!  I had on a nude colored bra, and skin tight, nude booty shorts.  But despite my covering up underneath, the sheerness and the silhouette created do indeed project that image and therefore I find it indecent.  A half slip is being purchased as we speak.  
However a misfortune this incident was, I have to share how much I’m adoring this necklace.   It’s gorgeous! And I think it walks the line of simple and chic while still being a stand out item.  What’s great about it is that it’s so flexible you can do whatever you like with it.  I often get a rebel-without-a-cause satisfaction out of wearing things the way they’re not ‘supposed’ to be worn.  That, coupled with the fact that it was so humid I couldn’t bear to have anything on my neck for more than 15 minutes, resulted in the move of this piece to my wrist and my wearing it as a bracelet for the rest of the day.  It’s gorgeous, and not only did I get compliments on the dress, I got more than a few complimentary looks at my wrist.  
True Story:
Baby spilled something.  
She went around to the other side of the bed to get a kleenex to wipe it up.  
On the way back, she was distracted by something Andrew said to her.  
Once done, she looked back in the direction she had been originally going and stood there. 
She had totally forgotten her determined and resolute mission.  S
he stood there for several moments clearly trying hard to recall what it was she had been so focused on.  Then she dropped the Kleenex, did a 180 and walked away. 
Her mission aborted. 

The Best Fashion Advice I Can Give

Dress – ASOS
Sandals & Necklace – Ruche (last summer)
Earrings – c/o This Enchanted Pixie
Though I’m not a famous fashion blogger, nor a famous stylist, I do sometimes get asked about fashion advice.  Now I’ve got a lot to say mind you, about aesthetics and style, but I often get asked what’s the best fashion advice I have.  I usually say something regarding general style and confidence, but that’s not really the best fashion advice I have.  The best fashion advice I have is this – have a strong and healthy body. *notice I didn’t say “perfect” or “thin”* 

On a strong and healthy woman – exercise and healthy eating habits – anything looks good.  You can put a paper bag over some healthy figures and they make it look couture – and the opposite is true.  I remember seeing pics of certain celebrities/models in high couture just before a major breakdown and they looked horrible.  So my best fashion advice is this – eat well and get a move on, the rest is just details. 

P.S.  The winner of the Summer Lovin’ Giveaway has been decided and it was Rebecca!  

Quote of Today:
“Don’t put them away, we might need the Nazis.”
*this one needs context – said during a game set in the 40’s.  But still, not a sentence you hear everyday*

The Fantasy Does Not Become Reality

This is the fashion blogger I sometimes fantasize I am.

But then, just like that blurred head in the foreground of the photo, reality infringes.
And this is the fashion blogger I really am.

I’m okay with that.

Tee – Gap
Belt – Spotted Moth
Dress worn as Skirt – Guess 

Spent Some Time Walking With A Friend

Shirt – Esprit
Dress worn as skirt – bought in Valencia, Spain
Belt – Ruche (old)
Shoes – Threadsence
Sunnies – F21

Sometimes it’s nice to talk to someone.  Just talk with a girl friend you’ve known for years, who’s done stupid things with you in University, and smart things with you out of it.  Our conversation made me realize how much harder everything gets, but at the same time how much better it would be if everyone had to grow up and stop acting like 19 year olds.  What I mean by that, is just responsibility for yourself and your actions.  We’re all imperfect, we all screw up, but you have to stand on your own two feet and accept that.

I know, easier said than done.
No, no smart ass remarks today for you…I’ll try to keep you entertained and captivated on twitter.
Or tomorrow, there’s always tomorrow.

Quote of Today:
“Are you saying I have to make my vegetable have sex?”

Out Of Focus

Hat – Ruche (old)
Dress – BB Dakota
Shoes – Payless

I went for a walk with my friend Emily around the pond.  Her and Baby girl had a great time. Mostly Emily had a great time giggling at all the things Baby girl does.  What’s funny is that Emily took my outfit shots, and when I reviewed them that evening they were all out of focus.   All except the ones you see here. Guess that’s why she’s a dancer and not a photographer. Oh Emily!

The full length body one had Baby Girl’s beautiful face in it, so I had to obscure that quite a bit. *if you’re a new reader you may not know that I don’t show her face on the blog.  My personal choice regarding her privacy*  But my favourite one of the day was the one of the three of them just walking along without a care in the world!  It took a while for Baby Girl to warm up to Emily, but once Emily brought out the chocolate covered almonds the deal was done!  Then they were best friends.

Walking along we stopped by a teen soccer game and a lady came over with her little dog.  She started asking about Drake, and when she asked,”Who’s dog is it?” – meaning mine or Emily’s – I was tempted to say, “Ours” and hold up my wedding ring.  I just like to challenge assumptions sometimes.  I didn’t though,  because I knew it was the smart ass in me that was tempted to do it. But I was tempted.

Quote of Today:
“Drake’s bone doesn’t belong in Dora’s backpack.”

True Blood And Other Ramblings

Dress – Modcloth
Eagle Ring – Lulus
Earrings & Knuckle Ring – F21
Sandals – Don’t remember they’re so old.

I mentioned sometime back that I think I should write all my blog posts with wine in hand, and so I’ve been sitting here with a glass of champagne *for no real reason other than someone bought it for us and I think it’s a shame for it to sit there unopened* writing this post.  Oh, and in case you think I’m a lush, I’m just a real lightweight ’cause I’ve had literally 5 sips of it and it’s gone straight to my head.  Watch out!

So on that note, I’m looking at these pictures and several things come to mind.  First, I realize that now that it’s summer you guys get to see all my leg and arm bruises in their full glory.  They’re a result of an interesting combination of intense exercise and pathological clumsiness. I must remember to Photoshop them out ’cause that ain’t cool.  Second, I realize that I have rather the harsh expression in the last pic there.  I assure you it’s not because of any mood, it’s simply because I’m ridiculously sensitive to the light and on a bright day I squint without my black, black sunnies.  I swear, I’m a vampire….except for the drinking blood, being undead, violence, and random sex acts.   Can you tell I’m in “True Blood” season?

True Story:
Played with Baby Girl on the bed before bed tonight.  
Kept gently knocking her over with our huge pillows and she giggled like mad!  
Andrew, in the other room, asked what we were up to and I answered, 
“Domestic violence.  Apparently she finds it amusing.” 

*p.s.  yes I know domestic violence is serious. We just have a dark sense of humor sometimes.*
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