tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997361057792961602024-02-07T17:15:29.787-08:00Forty(ish) & Fluffy!Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-90803840929227610282012-03-17T08:00:00.000-07:002012-03-17T08:00:00.826-07:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!!I hope you're having a spectacular weekend so far and be safe if you plan on celebrating tonight with a few beverages! <br />
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As a kid I remember getting excited around St. Patty's time because that meant that the Irish Potatoes would be in the stores. You could only get them this time of year and they were so YUMMY! I never realized until a couple years ago that these candies are actually just a local thing until my hub said he'd never heard of them. This is what they look like in the stores...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHjg1WU3yP9iWBo0EuKu9RywO6sZ8ETpI2f5tairlaHtTomdeUWQ7YZZbFNoeL2yhd1C-pSOOBmS1uos79FrhSOLK4fYjQZxCK5iw2vQIL3jmWHAInAFoHLA2AAE2Z1mrGrz7uU5qTJE/s1600/irishpotatos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHjg1WU3yP9iWBo0EuKu9RywO6sZ8ETpI2f5tairlaHtTomdeUWQ7YZZbFNoeL2yhd1C-pSOOBmS1uos79FrhSOLK4fYjQZxCK5iw2vQIL3jmWHAInAFoHLA2AAE2Z1mrGrz7uU5qTJE/s400/irishpotatos.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I only recently found out these are from the Philadelphia area. I just always thought everyone ate these at this time of year. There are different recipes for making these but I remember they were very sweet and made with coconut and coated with cinnamon. Delish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you ever heard of these or made them yourself? Will you be celebrating tonight?</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-12380893991402560142012-03-14T08:00:00.001-07:002012-03-14T08:00:03.361-07:00Which came first?<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning! I was wondering if anyone else picks an accessory first then builds an outfit around it? Traditionally, we're taught to dress first then add accessories as necessary. I bought this necklace recently and was dying to wear it so I just kind of went with a neckline that would show it off and worked around it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although the necklace is all metal, it's super light and I like how it's adjustable so I could wear it longer with a higher neckline or as a choker. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You could wear this necklace with anything since it's a mix of silver, gold and bronze tones so I just added a few bangles but the necklace is really the star!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you ever work backward and start with the accessories first???</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-29569203676008978042012-03-12T08:00:00.000-07:002012-03-12T08:00:00.159-07:00Spring Fever!<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all! I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to tackle the work week ahead full steam! We had a little taste of Spring a few days ago here in New Jersey and I've even spotted some crocus and daffodils in bloom here and there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With Spring just around the corner I felt like throwing something bright and casual on to run errands since I had the day off. I love the combo of yellow and green - makes me think SPRING!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also loving this coral color that's popping up this season - this necklace is SO pretty!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this bracelet is a beauty too - it has a retro vibe which I love.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found both these items at Charming Charlies - the accessory super store! They have all the fabulous new Spring colors out so if you have one in your area, go check them out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How is the weather in your neck of the woods? Still shoveling snow or can you see the light at the end of the tunnel??</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-89912318002143778452012-03-06T09:31:00.000-08:002012-03-06T09:31:50.096-08:00Daydreaming...<div style="text-align: center;">Good afternoon! As you may have seen me mention <span style="font-size: x-small;">(over and over and over),</span> I'm gearing up for vacation! The hub and I are headed off on our annual trip to Jamaica where we meet up with various other couples we've met over the course of the last few years. It's fun seeing familiar faces and getting caught up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I'm at work today and tomorrow and then it's time to get into full vaca mode but, for now, it can't hurt to daydream...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4X8PD7kHKWRGn5vVrpn-ufQxjOvSL5Jn_SXtvlxOxp8omYy_XmjNlzqyBtP5wlAasMtA4wW6fqIzb1ObXsIKHAN7GUwqZCPJlG4m94PybOnmw6FQOkCnGEvA5wzk5ziSi9-1PiPhEyo/s1600/ahat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4X8PD7kHKWRGn5vVrpn-ufQxjOvSL5Jn_SXtvlxOxp8omYy_XmjNlzqyBtP5wlAasMtA4wW6fqIzb1ObXsIKHAN7GUwqZCPJlG4m94PybOnmw6FQOkCnGEvA5wzk5ziSi9-1PiPhEyo/s1600/ahat.jpg" uda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Straw hat - Target</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1aPNMTG2wntr6zYCF2-HrKDOhOh475AqRIAI1xsYHYIyXL1kNRwvpF7zmhyphenhyphenB4LE00CCn5UiokK4u5HCS4JxDdstAvGNm9_W2SkMq-JsHCLnhNdOmrRTzWsWS0cd_n9fyOGznGXJVnGU/s1600/atank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1aPNMTG2wntr6zYCF2-HrKDOhOh475AqRIAI1xsYHYIyXL1kNRwvpF7zmhyphenhyphenB4LE00CCn5UiokK4u5HCS4JxDdstAvGNm9_W2SkMq-JsHCLnhNdOmrRTzWsWS0cd_n9fyOGznGXJVnGU/s200/atank.jpg" uda="true" width="138" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty tank top - Avenue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxX69PIlgBnETrumTYWW6wpOG6cOGv4-ImfkZTVJFP7s2fMnMLu-_JyER_9GsFJduEaIrEjyAq9Iy0TWHJqFIjXtfv4JWGuKRqyIOSV59ckV6ZUzTLBpcLQNIhyxFvj_NZ-ien6Smsfzo/s1600/ashoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxX69PIlgBnETrumTYWW6wpOG6cOGv4-ImfkZTVJFP7s2fMnMLu-_JyER_9GsFJduEaIrEjyAq9Iy0TWHJqFIjXtfv4JWGuKRqyIOSV59ckV6ZUzTLBpcLQNIhyxFvj_NZ-ien6Smsfzo/s320/ashoe.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love a nude sandal - Avenue</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">These are a few items I'm thinking will need to make their way into my suitcase in some shape or form. One of the great things about going on vacation in March is I get to take a break from my sweaters and jeans and wear Summer clothes for a week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you making a list of your Spring/Summer must haves yet? What's on your list????</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-61758949171007432092012-03-05T07:03:00.000-08:002012-03-05T07:03:24.458-08:00Inspiration Monday - Saturdays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy, glorious Monday to you all! Can you tell this is my last week before I'm off on vaca? YAY! Sorry, back to the important stuff! This week <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/">two birds</a> offered up a choice for our IM pic. A pic of the Saturdays <span style="font-size: x-small;">(nope, no clue who they are) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I really loved the jacket the blonde has on but the closest thing in my closet was the black/white outfit. I didn't really have an animal print tshirt so I used my scarf as the animal print and instead of bright red lips, I wore my newly thrifted red vest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's my Saturdays outfit that I wore on Friday night...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkS8m8O-zHT5uiFNF7I3lXXGbJdwAUDCVBTkiitFIp2LGRoiBPR0QB-OYgDDRU2WlWK8gfvQ48VKen_EfLezujVwJ4K5Xr-_-cSmj9kKYXp93eP2DppHmIno0wV_nKPJ8JPopX9cFtCA/s1600/2012-03-02+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkS8m8O-zHT5uiFNF7I3lXXGbJdwAUDCVBTkiitFIp2LGRoiBPR0QB-OYgDDRU2WlWK8gfvQ48VKen_EfLezujVwJ4K5Xr-_-cSmj9kKYXp93eP2DppHmIno0wV_nKPJ8JPopX9cFtCA/s640/2012-03-02+001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I mentioned, this vest is one of my newest thrift finds - It's warm and woolly and I've already gotten my $3.99 out of it! This is what I wore out to dinner on Friday night to celebrate my hub's birthday. We went with Dawn of <a href="http://www.thriftreveal.blogspot.com/">Suitcase Vignettes</a> and her hubby Rob. My hub was surprised (I didn't tell him they were joining us) and he was really happy to have them celebrate with us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to play along with Inspiration Monday but not sure what to do - check it out <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-monday.html">here</a>!</div>.Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-42343363840106655982012-02-29T18:28:00.002-08:002012-02-29T18:37:11.240-08:00Eye Candy Link Up!!<div style="text-align: center;">Hellloooooo everyone! I'm loving today because it's the <span style="color: blue;"><strong>Eye Candy of the Week</strong></span> link up! I've only had one or two participants link along with me the last couple weeks but I'm still having fun so if you want to play along - feel free! Not sure what it is? Click <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">here</a> to check it out.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I know when my closet starts to get too full, I start filling up some bags and I take them over to the Goodwill for donation. So I was over there browsing the racks last week when I thought I saw a purse that I have - or had! I wasn't sure! I liked it but then I started to think, What if I donated that? I can't buy back my own stuff, can I? So I didn't but I thought it was pretty funny and not the first time that happened! Did that ever happen to you?</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, so this is what caught my eye while I was thrifting my heart out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgrwwy1tVUOMG-NUup1IJB1XmiElVHJOAJzCWTVvz0r6JBjqNDdi6FuE6plyzDt1y6l-YcFByQSDKpr72rbhVTHwWoZIdsUmsplh85xQ8eOgaW5y6D_FWV1ZEhMpErE7qyysnNFEaT3U/s1600/IMG_3855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgrwwy1tVUOMG-NUup1IJB1XmiElVHJOAJzCWTVvz0r6JBjqNDdi6FuE6plyzDt1y6l-YcFByQSDKpr72rbhVTHwWoZIdsUmsplh85xQ8eOgaW5y6D_FWV1ZEhMpErE7qyysnNFEaT3U/s400/IMG_3855.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm in vacation mode so I was thinking "Summer". This cute red blouse with the white embroidered stars caught my eye and it just screamed <strong>FOURTH OF JULY</strong>!! Well, not <em>really</em> screamed...more of a "Psst, lady..." I'm thinking this over a white cami with some navy blue capri leggings? $3.99</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I saw this white eyelet blouse that I had to have. I might bring this on vacation with me to just toss over my bathing suit with a pair of shorts or to wear over a tank... Trust that I will get <em>plenty</em> of use out of this one! $3.99</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This cropped denim vest jumped into my cart as I was strolling along not really paying any attention to the denim jackets (mind you I was in "Summer" mode). It's actually fairly lightweight so I'm thinking I can pull it off this Spring, Summer and even Fall. Hmm, toss it over a white tshirt with some black denim capris maybe? $3.99</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I didn't even realize until I got my goods home that I had a little red, white and blue thing going here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaP1ejKtt8d73cgSaZjOnrpPFhqrbSncnrsB54qMbhpn4v3o0e1alFCtGY-DUXuUkpUFwRO6Wun7U8e_PpCdbfZdVRcWjxxYIRoZTrplasiPPFtyLnEJxbeXLPH7xqQziX1WvClMLTiU/s1600/IMG_3851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaP1ejKtt8d73cgSaZjOnrpPFhqrbSncnrsB54qMbhpn4v3o0e1alFCtGY-DUXuUkpUFwRO6Wun7U8e_PpCdbfZdVRcWjxxYIRoZTrplasiPPFtyLnEJxbeXLPH7xqQziX1WvClMLTiU/s400/IMG_3851.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love my thrifted finds and can't wait to start styling them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I literally threw my hair up in the back (uncombed), put on some lipstick (unwashed face and unbrushed teeth) and thew on some cool duds. Being able to wear the glasses was a HUGE help... <span style="font-size: x-small;">cough, cough, sniffle</span>.... The show must go on!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a <em>couple</em> years <span style="font-size: x-small;">(teehee)</span> older than Drew so I made my look a tad more age appropriate. Close up of the necklace please...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Besides, by participating in this week's challenge, I was able to show off my newly thrifted shoes. I did feel better once I slipped in to these lovely peep-toe, patent leather, sling backs! As soon as I saw them, I knew they had to be mine. I wasn't familiar with the brand Tahari so I Googled it when I got home and apparently they can be found in department stores from Macy's to Saks. Not bad for $4.00!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You're not hip to the Inspiration Monday challenge yet? Click <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-monday.html">here</a> to play!</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-35207653882568455782012-02-24T16:46:00.000-08:002012-02-24T16:46:44.990-08:00Birchbox #4 with Extras and a BONUSGood evening all! I've been quite under the weather lately so have been behind in catching up on every one's blogs but I had to pop in and do my Birchbox post now that I'm linking up with Jennifer over at <a href="http://vintagegwen.blogspot.com/">Vintage Gwen</a> and Allison at <a href="http://www.feedingmytemple.com/">Feeding My Temple</a> for their Birchbox Beauty Bash link up!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my fourth box and the excitement still hasn't dwindled when I see it come in the mail - still feel like a kid at Christmas! Here's what was in my box this month...</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Eye Rock designer liner, a moisturizing tint from Jouer, cream concealer from Mineralogie and a beautyblender makeup applicator sponge. This month I also received two extras: Spicy Maya CocoPod from Chuao Chocolatier and six free downloadable tunes from a new indie rock band Green River Ordinance. What's not to love, huh? Eating chocolate, listening to tunes and putting on product!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnoYjNKEaj2pCe0RDwBBN7blPoWW-dEdjOSfJMs8URuQDeIUl2OJt-ubXogCauF_B2TNvDEDWUiyqzefWf9tqGUpge1juboEDzhlVDuIZiBE4V_ZFiTUKsQoGeKJY3pd9xf3wC2PgR2s/s1600/IMG_3677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnoYjNKEaj2pCe0RDwBBN7blPoWW-dEdjOSfJMs8URuQDeIUl2OJt-ubXogCauF_B2TNvDEDWUiyqzefWf9tqGUpge1juboEDzhlVDuIZiBE4V_ZFiTUKsQoGeKJY3pd9xf3wC2PgR2s/s320/IMG_3677.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's hard to narrow it down to only a couple favs but these stood out for me. First - the chocolate. I was a little hesitant since it said it was laced with chile and cayenne pepper so I took just a little nibble at first. I didn't even taste the hint of zip until the second bite and I was surprised how good it was! Creamy dark chocolate with just a little zing at the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI5Z_mN6gSed0r4v8Yb6Purxu9HJki9DkXqGRDiaTDOWx-gVYp9stl_f5gJvroPIPo9YqPVeGOeKnmNRt4vEON1IeWMVKDC6XfHy_Ngrslr3xfgM3YP_o3B1xymbMubAY000KXxsfONM/s1600/IMG_3732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI5Z_mN6gSed0r4v8Yb6Purxu9HJki9DkXqGRDiaTDOWx-gVYp9stl_f5gJvroPIPo9YqPVeGOeKnmNRt4vEON1IeWMVKDC6XfHy_Ngrslr3xfgM3YP_o3B1xymbMubAY000KXxsfONM/s320/IMG_3732.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also these two items I've been using together since I got them out of the box. The pointed end on the hot pink beautyblender sponge makes it easy to get just the right amount of this Ultimate Cream Concealer (made with pure minerals) for even application. I use it for under eye circles and recently have found it's a better primer for my eyelids than the one I had been using for years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So - BONUS! - every time I get a Birchbox and use the products, I log onto my <a href="http://birchbox.com/">Birchbox.com</a> account and rate the products. Each time I rate one, I earn points that I can use to redeem more products! So I was looking at their items when I saw these LA Fresh Waterproof Makeup Remover pads. The only time I really wear waterproof makeup is when I go on vacation because there's lots of swimming (and sweating!) so I thought these would be perfect to take with me to Jamaica (only a couple weeks to go!) so I figured I'd order some and they were offering free shipping too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fact that these were individually wrapped sounded perfect - easy to pack and toss (they're biodegradable!). The price was great too - 18 individual packets for $9.99. I knew I had some points so I checked and cashed some in and wound up getting these absolutely <strong>FREE</strong>! My Birchbox affair just keeps getting better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-85418568927219614592012-02-23T15:11:00.000-08:002012-02-23T15:11:57.612-08:00Eye Candy of the Week Link Up!<div style="text-align: center;">Good afternoon all! Sorry I'm tardy getting to my link up by I've been sickly - actually just got back from docs with some good meds I'm hoping will bring me back to life! Who knew one person could produce so much snot!! Anyway, check out what caught <strong><em>MY</em></strong> eye this week! Not sure what the <span style="color: blue;"><strong>Eye Candy of the Week</strong></span> is all about? Check it out <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">here</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm loving Kate Spade's spring fashions - I love the coral (tangerine - whateva!) and turquoise combo so much so - I posted this pic last year...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From what I've been seeing, these colors are coming back along with bright yellows and greens! I'll have to dust off this necklace from last year and put it back in rotation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</script>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-54362176687513398702012-02-22T07:17:00.000-08:002012-02-22T08:32:36.606-08:00WIW Since the Last WIWW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning all!!! I'm linking up today with the The Pleated Poppy for <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2012/02/what-i-wore-wednesday-55/">WIWW</a> (or What I Wore Wednesday) The idea is that you take a pic of each outfit you wore during the course of the week and then post them all on Wednesday. I either forget or just don't have time every day to take a pic but I still like to play along so I just recap my outfits from the last few posts and link up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJxDgWcKCP4EBLfrU4RjjJGQkdKgIOSnCKXL_yvFYhzN8xyAQyvcrvup_GIzfQhSXNo3bx18cVI7AOdqzXa2DO98D67F60l0MY9h4D61e0OGtCVzQBh7_LVMYfuVJBu9kKFRgZUHvNQM/s1600/wiwe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJxDgWcKCP4EBLfrU4RjjJGQkdKgIOSnCKXL_yvFYhzN8xyAQyvcrvup_GIzfQhSXNo3bx18cVI7AOdqzXa2DO98D67F60l0MY9h4D61e0OGtCVzQBh7_LVMYfuVJBu9kKFRgZUHvNQM/s400/wiwe.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my experiment with mixing of textures and patterns. Click here for <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/textures-patterns.html">details</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these little link up parties - it's a great way to get new ideas and make friends! Don't forget to link up with me tomorrow for the <span style="color: blue;"><strong><a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">Eye Candy of the Week</a></strong></span>! What caught <strong>YOUR</strong> eye this week???</div><br />
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</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-31009827287570683282012-02-21T11:42:00.000-08:002012-02-22T06:49:42.902-08:00Ruffles & Stripes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good afternoon all! So it's back to the old grind after a 4 day weekend and I'm coming down with a case of the creeping crud - ugh. The good news is that I only have to tough it out and be brave 3 days this week - I think I can, I think I can...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been experimenting with mixing elements in my outfits lately. I needed a cami for under this top (to prevent any wardrobe malfunctions) and typically would have reached for a solid color since it already has ruffles at the neckline. I'm always aware of not having too many embellishments going on at once but I reached for the zebra - and it worked!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidspTnIBM_ds2US1NsqDzVLmHWKPCiKH6LTf-QPd6RbbepU_UhiBN5Zv4nfKkwjnAAFKu7aSXbrPDfT_xrOx9lrltWLbF7DU-nT3-Z6kfRkt3RLzHcVC8AN22LZIoKDEnK_gVCPymOCtY/s1600/IMG_3716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidspTnIBM_ds2US1NsqDzVLmHWKPCiKH6LTf-QPd6RbbepU_UhiBN5Zv4nfKkwjnAAFKu7aSXbrPDfT_xrOx9lrltWLbF7DU-nT3-Z6kfRkt3RLzHcVC8AN22LZIoKDEnK_gVCPymOCtY/s640/IMG_3716.JPG" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't want to wear a necklace since there was already so much going on there so I piled on the chunky bracelets instead!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gold one with the pave "diamonds" is from a boutique over in Philadelphia, the gold chain link one is from Charming Charlies, the white one is a vintage EBay purchase from Leru, and the gold oval link is Liz Claiborne - all different but they do look lovely together!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could wear all black every day and did for a few years back in my 20s. I'm just drawn to it and it really is slenderizing but I make the conscience effort to branch out with other colors but I do still love me in black! Is there a fav go-to color you've always been drawn to or do you dabble in all the colors of the rainbow?</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-30160466826383580592012-02-19T16:58:00.000-08:002012-02-19T19:03:31.651-08:00(Inspiration) Monday Blues - NOT!<div style="text-align: center;">Good evening dolls (and guy! *wink*)!!! It is a glorious Sunday night!! And why is that you asked? <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and I'm <strong><em>so </em></strong>glad you asked!)</span> Because I'm off for President's Day tomorrow <span style="font-size: x-small;">(cheers!) </span><span style="font-size: small;"> What exactly is President's Day other than a weekend chock full of fabulous sales? I turn to the most credible of sources available on the internet today to find out...Wikipedia.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>"Washington's Birthday</strong> is a United States </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_holidays_in_the_United_States" title="Federal holidays in the United States"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">federal holiday</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington" title="George Washington"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">George Washington</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, the first </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" title="President of the United States"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">President of the United States</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">. It is also commonly known as <b>Presidents Day</b> (sometimes spelled <b>Presidents' Day</b> or <b>President's Day</b>). As Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day, it is also the official name of a concurrent </span></em><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_holiday" title="State holiday"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">state holiday</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> celebrated on the same day in a number of states."</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There you have it - clear as mud! If you want to read more, click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington's_Birthday">here</a>. But for now, on to the business at hand! I'm linking up with a few of my fellow bloggers today! The first link up is with two birds for their <strong>Inspiration Monday</strong> photo. You don't know what that is??? Oh, you need to click <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-monday.html">here</a> and get with the program then! Here is the pic!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Now I'm not much of a dress-wearing-gal but I was inspired to toss this snazzy bit together...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can see SJP rocking this outfit when it's time to hire a babysitter and hit the town! I love this animal print top - it makes me feel very VISIBLE so I'm linking up with <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/visible-monday-34-review-of-eshakti-and.html">Not Dead Yet Style</a> too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked up this necklace on my travels to Salem, Mass. last October, wood/brass bangle from Charming Charlies and brass bangle was an antique store find for $2. Also, the Cole Haan boots were a Goodwill find - <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>J'Adore</strong></span> them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you have Monday off too and that you had a <strong>spectacular</strong> weekend! Can't wait to see what everyone is linking up this week! Don't forget to come back for my Thursday's link up - <span style="color: blue;"><strong><a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">Eye Candy of the Week</a></strong></span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-23345985880673772802012-02-17T14:26:00.000-08:002012-02-17T14:26:08.267-08:00I see RED!<div style="text-align: center;">I'm reusing a photo from earlier this week to link up with Kristina over at Pretty Shiny Sparkly for her <a href="http:///prettyshinysparkly.com/bloggers-do-it-better-red/">Bloggers Do It Better </a>link up! She's featuring RED in honor of Valentine's Day! Up until today, this red shirt was the only article of clothing I owned in red. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGQavH8rsq5Pgi10QnagqzbJvKJBh4C5_feVMvoguh2Qv_CS9TGneu7wx_3pkdbd7Tp__qBp3BjzmcVFdnqN4KJDDFI_CrNLP3u_EwORCCD7IdaQUP5AmOwi_AHV_-Oahkusk3uSVRnk/s1600/IMG_3688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGQavH8rsq5Pgi10QnagqzbJvKJBh4C5_feVMvoguh2Qv_CS9TGneu7wx_3pkdbd7Tp__qBp3BjzmcVFdnqN4KJDDFI_CrNLP3u_EwORCCD7IdaQUP5AmOwi_AHV_-Oahkusk3uSVRnk/s400/IMG_3688.JPG" width="182" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I took a trip up the street earlier today to a new thrift shop that just opened in November and found a lovely red blouse! I was so excited that 1) they actually had a selection of plus size clothing and 2) I found something I really like AND it's red so I will be featuring that soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of link ups - there's still time to get in on my<span style="color: blue;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>Eye Candy of the Week</strong></span></a> link up!<br />
</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-7460312779241476232012-02-16T07:39:00.000-08:002012-02-16T07:52:27.003-08:00Eye Candy of the Week Link Up<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning lovelies! As my work week comes to a close, I think back on what caught my eye this week to feature for my <strong><span style="color: blue;">Eye Candy of the Week</span></strong>. I thought I would share something that has, no doubt, caught all our eyes this week. The death of Whitney Houston. I can't say I was a huge Whitney fan but I remember her - mostly from her videos in the 80s and the movie My Bodyguard which was a totally awesome chick flick. If you've never seen it, grab a box of tissues and watch it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There is no doubt Whitney Houston had an amazing voice. In my head, I think I sound like her when I sing! I have a hub and a cat who think differently but that's neither here nor there. Seeing as Miss Houston was a fellow Jersey Girl - I gotta give her props...<strong><em>Rest in Peace Whitney</em></strong>.<br />
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<!-- end InLinkz script -->Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-19211258493720689852012-02-14T18:58:00.000-08:002012-02-14T18:58:09.880-08:00Stuck in My Craw<div style="text-align: center;">Greetings all! I'm hoping you all had a lovely Valentine's Day doing whatever it is that makes you happy! Now - I want to rant. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So here is the question I put out to you all - How do you feel about the "pop over"? Not the tasty little pastry, I'm talking about when someone just stops by your house - unannounced, without warning, they just POP OVER. If you can tell by my tone - I don't care for them. The only person I would find it acceptable for (or that I would do it TO) would be dear old ma. OR, if there was an emergency and you were driving by... But even then, in this day and age of cell phones, couldn't ya warn a gal?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Two particular incidences have stuck in my craw and I have to get it out already. This past Halloween (yes, it's been festering since Halloween) my hub and I took the day off to do our traditional (as in everyone knows we do it) setting up of our elaborate decorations and show for the neighborhood kids. So we're just having coffee and eating brunch...and my sis-in-law texts me (Sorry Jen!) and asks if we're home so she can bring my niece (3 yrs old) by for tricks and treats. So this is like around noon and I tell her we're not even dressed and won't be set up until around 4 or so... She said she was over my Aunt's house (8 mins away) and was going to drop by on the way home. I tell her we just got up and as I'm texting back this pops up - "We're here - Sorry" and she's out front. Wow, really???? We all know Halloween is on October 31st every year. She knew she was going to be over my Aunt's house that day. She had her cell phone with her. Why would she just pop over especially after I said we weren't dressed? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the other time was just about a month ago... The hub and I are having brunch on Sunday around noon (everyone who knows me knows I don't get dressed until AT LEAST noon so I always say to call first) when he says someone just pulled up outside. It was the same Aunt and Unc who live 8 mins away. Outside. Right now. Well, the hub and I are in our jammies sans undergarments. We were standing there afraid to move for fear our wobbly bits might, well, wobble... I have time to throw my old lady bed jacket on (super snuggy by the way) and that's all I have time for. So this is how they were greeted...attitude included...</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8c-QGeZ5kK4V5NMDKdKnDGFSbVTdRhptiPRb7ziXl4budNvndr2IpPqi4-Vl5dgqtyvVn9iBhOIji8DzDEDRvyYn21JQ3W1MmMXoQLxQyurR49JGE7sPUQAr3uJkvcOayp7Fqvf_2lE/s1600/IMG_3736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8c-QGeZ5kK4V5NMDKdKnDGFSbVTdRhptiPRb7ziXl4budNvndr2IpPqi4-Vl5dgqtyvVn9iBhOIji8DzDEDRvyYn21JQ3W1MmMXoQLxQyurR49JGE7sPUQAr3uJkvcOayp7Fqvf_2lE/s400/IMG_3736.JPG" width="191" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why would they just pop over like that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Serves them right. They just wanted to drop off our Christmas gift since we didn't know when we'd see them next. Sooo, you KNEW you were coming over when you left the house. I told them they should have called first! My Unc says they did - oh, we did call! I checked my phone and they called exactly 10 mins prior to the conversation we were currently having. Still rude.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I told them they were lucky it wasn't bikini wax day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do you feel about the "pop in"? Do you do it to other people? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do feel better now...</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-60301226855945685942012-02-14T07:19:00.000-08:002012-02-14T07:19:04.756-08:00Valentine's Day!<div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning! Today is Valentine's Day, a day which, if you don't have a Valentine, can make you feel sort of ...left out. It doesn't have to be that way though. You can make it what you want! Besides, the color pink is so cheery - don't you think?? If you want to celebrate on your own, why not pick up one of these lovely gifts for yourself? <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and me!)</span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqM8CZ3-F0cd_p_rje7HT5F28fOpn1f0ApXoR8WQSd-ZxLVVnAyz9jD1ScERtAbKiWaQ1h34RH9jCkq4Etm17CPlx8eQKNH1ziRTtMUvqN-ap5eOT6V9zODVYY18O06ahZgi-oVpU1s1M/s1600/Valentines1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqM8CZ3-F0cd_p_rje7HT5F28fOpn1f0ApXoR8WQSd-ZxLVVnAyz9jD1ScERtAbKiWaQ1h34RH9jCkq4Etm17CPlx8eQKNH1ziRTtMUvqN-ap5eOT6V9zODVYY18O06ahZgi-oVpU1s1M/s640/Valentines1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Glasses</strong>: Gucci - <strong>Shoes</strong>: Christian Louboutin - <strong>Scarf</strong>: Hermes - <strong>Me & Hub</strong>: Jamaica - <strong>Cupcake</strong>: Yummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remember in grade school giving out little cards to my classmates. I actually remember filling them out at home and bringing them into school. They came in box of like 20 or so and looked a bit like these...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpFhKxrKxAYpV28JVwupvsXC967C5urAT5Lb71m5ktZLyEsvzwrHJSK9-kowh0SlDjZHE8oAP9Di0zH9eP9LtLHjyn7O0_C5aLRmvGimECoy5B8S7rk3lX0QcW12sq5G8JV_2hQ_dPHQ/s1600/vintagecards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpFhKxrKxAYpV28JVwupvsXC967C5urAT5Lb71m5ktZLyEsvzwrHJSK9-kowh0SlDjZHE8oAP9Di0zH9eP9LtLHjyn7O0_C5aLRmvGimECoy5B8S7rk3lX0QcW12sq5G8JV_2hQ_dPHQ/s400/vintagecards.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, whatever you do, I hope you have a fabulous day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-34771250794591324962012-02-13T08:20:00.000-08:002012-02-13T09:37:21.490-08:00Inspiration Monday - RED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monday Morning Blahs.... The good news is tomorrow is Valentine's Day! I'm linking up with two birds today for their Inspiration Monday pic - and here it is... Not sure what Inspiration Monday is all about? Click <a href="http://www.twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/2012/02/inspiration-monday-date-with-doctor.html">here</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdXWfPlA8Z_n0ECzJRfvK_Np8yMzGxJbWSr1sODxLinEUS4vjTFpFuroviHzGwJlTBqJHtdlLQhCBuXz93r7eY63Jqoo3fiLbeIiGrFiwnEYwFRj1w7B31s_d_jlj0bPJVW1SqQ_tVRU/s1600/beyonce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdXWfPlA8Z_n0ECzJRfvK_Np8yMzGxJbWSr1sODxLinEUS4vjTFpFuroviHzGwJlTBqJHtdlLQhCBuXz93r7eY63Jqoo3fiLbeIiGrFiwnEYwFRj1w7B31s_d_jlj0bPJVW1SqQ_tVRU/s400/beyonce.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure if the ladies picked this pic because there is red in it and it ties into Valentine's Day or not but I dusted off the ONE item of clothing I have in red and I wore it like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTvTROCCSJdEZ3N5oWHHCSg9MwFvm3G4Hu0lpTTZznPqRAEBUwsSpUadLFemiK0OPokOKW68CQw3R7vqtV9crXx55A9r8uDsPcuBsoPiynU_ic78C22u-SEFfdHJnclr6aISjEzZAv18/s1600/IMG_3683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTvTROCCSJdEZ3N5oWHHCSg9MwFvm3G4Hu0lpTTZznPqRAEBUwsSpUadLFemiK0OPokOKW68CQw3R7vqtV9crXx55A9r8uDsPcuBsoPiynU_ic78C22u-SEFfdHJnclr6aISjEzZAv18/s400/IMG_3683.JPG" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Red is one of those colors you can pick out in a crowd which makes me feel quite visible so I'm also linking up with Patti over Not Dead Yet Styel for her <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.com/">Visible Monday</a> linky. I actually bought this vest and the red tshirt a couple months ago. One of those things that looked super cute on the hanger but once I got it home, I could never quite style it right. Have any of those hanging in your closet? I think we all do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a <strong><span style="color: red;">FIERCE</span></strong> day!</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-34419835129008260952012-02-12T14:01:00.000-08:002012-02-12T14:01:42.776-08:00Birchbox #3 - Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Sunday all! I hope you had a great weekend! I was pretty lazy this weekend but that's what weekends are for, right? Or is it for doing chores? Whichever - I hope you managed to squeeze in some fun! We had snow last night finally! It was only a coating but it sure was pretty when it was coming down. The hub didn't let it stop him from cooking up a few burgers though...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3in9H5MP1VpvzIbqfi5bDJMLHTXZVjRqn-UgVvU-x2hZsKlGmuh_df1xZPKS0OB7KZgMD_bmwm_SF6uNoy4d5vDAEJOgAKIY9C7Go3YXiRQGOi-FTRnBjVXR0VC2Rs5k6PL9wxxw29U8/s1600/IMG_3728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3in9H5MP1VpvzIbqfi5bDJMLHTXZVjRqn-UgVvU-x2hZsKlGmuh_df1xZPKS0OB7KZgMD_bmwm_SF6uNoy4d5vDAEJOgAKIY9C7Go3YXiRQGOi-FTRnBjVXR0VC2Rs5k6PL9wxxw29U8/s400/IMG_3728.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think that might very well be the extent of our snowfall this year...meh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On to my Birchbox review!!! If you missed my post of what was in my last box, click <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/01/birchbox-3.html">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These were my two favs out of the loot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first one is this <em><strong>Frothy Face Wash from Origins</strong></em>. I'm really liking their products and this one is no exception. This face wash has a light peppermint fragrance and is very thick and creamy. You don't need much, a little goes a long way and it leaves my face feeling squeaky clean!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other product I really liked is this <em><strong>Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner by Stila</strong></em>. I've heard of Stila before but never tried her products until now. The color is called Lionfish and it's a dark brown/copper shade - very nice! Another nice thing about this other than the color is that once you put it on - it stays on. I haven't worn it to go swimming (yet) but it doesn't fade or spread while I'm wearing it and it only comes off when I'm ready to take it off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVM16NSDK8AChtkXnEXlKxyjYw8vtCGY9uAl5it_CF3y3wTx2p91c8P71oIze6MT9sR9socAGA3DuXCjzaRtdG8YzG92g8oUxHm4zHI8_4N06Vozw7nJ2_1dujp7MgjdEb6g2pv8qCnek/s1600/IMG_3638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVM16NSDK8AChtkXnEXlKxyjYw8vtCGY9uAl5it_CF3y3wTx2p91c8P71oIze6MT9sR9socAGA3DuXCjzaRtdG8YzG92g8oUxHm4zHI8_4N06Vozw7nJ2_1dujp7MgjdEb6g2pv8qCnek/s320/IMG_3638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">J'Adore</span></strong> both of these products!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is still time to join the link up <span style="color: blue;"><strong>Eye Candy of the Week</strong></span>. Click <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-of-week-link-up.html">here</a> to check it out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-90026191184124241362012-02-08T17:12:00.000-08:002012-02-08T17:51:01.592-08:00Eye Candy of the Week Link Up!<div style="text-align: center;">Greetings! I'm all excited to do my very first attempt at a link up party! <strong>I hope you join.</strong> If you didn't see the previous post and want to know the deets, click <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">here</a>. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to share this most unusual perfume bottle from Vera Wang as my <strong><span style="color: blue;">Eye Candy of the Week</span></strong>. My hub bought this for me for Valentine's Day and gave it to me early. Well, actually it was sitting on the table when I got home from work the other day and he said he forgot to put it away. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personally I think he either 1) didn't want to wrap it or 2) knew he'd have to hide it really, really well because I have a tendency of tearing the house apart if I know there's a hidden gift somewhere. Whatever the reason - I have it now. I really like Vera's (we're on a first name basis - she just doesn't know it) fragrances but this bottle is like no other - a real Eye Catcher! Check it out...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHr3lJsjAmfNfBMzLYc8U0LM0ya-fPOHlEEZFJI0Fo1V-UDWj7erX3SZq2JUjAVOWDWZZcyAjdH0gLj9OonsAa4ZPNx9jfuyxRvYpJI9zULP9uZ3I7UdHWsDQTAKwbWDwi6QWvjVMP1c/s1600/IMG_3627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHr3lJsjAmfNfBMzLYc8U0LM0ya-fPOHlEEZFJI0Fo1V-UDWj7erX3SZq2JUjAVOWDWZZcyAjdH0gLj9OonsAa4ZPNx9jfuyxRvYpJI9zULP9uZ3I7UdHWsDQTAKwbWDwi6QWvjVMP1c/s320/IMG_3627.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks like there are half a dozen roses topping the bottle all tied with a red ribbon. Since it was a Valentine's Day gift, the name is perfect - Lovestruck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</script>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-55726597316780901322012-02-07T09:47:00.000-08:002012-02-11T15:01:58.593-08:00Shades of Gray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good afternoon! For some reason this week is going sooo slooowww... I hope it's going by faster for you and that before we all know it, <strong>BAMALAKAZAM</strong> - it's the weekend!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(happy dance!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm always looking for something to pair my charcoal gray pants with and I find that pink and gray go nicely together. This is a typical work "uniform" for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhoQk3c-yqE4Slg1Gm5YITMMwio8GyU54Np8qx6WyBz3KaS9wWTOXTPhfq-yu4zVfumgwbkoCjdV4B_mvB1XT6npoQk1arj4Ilw8RdcjRhCR6KQWyCDpS5eGt_ELoKhwb4Pfwg1L49apM/s1600/IMG_3529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhoQk3c-yqE4Slg1Gm5YITMMwio8GyU54Np8qx6WyBz3KaS9wWTOXTPhfq-yu4zVfumgwbkoCjdV4B_mvB1XT6npoQk1arj4Ilw8RdcjRhCR6KQWyCDpS5eGt_ELoKhwb4Pfwg1L49apM/s640/IMG_3529.JPG" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I work in a fairly conservative environment but I try to jazz things up with my accessories. I'm loving this bracelet so much, I gave her (of course it's a <em>her</em>!) a close up of her own! I love this because it's so unique - 1/2 gray pearls and 1/2 chains of various textures and a feminine flower design in between. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>J'adore!</strong></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DJtlWt_MCWCia7sWs8QTw7ACEcKeeHWzBHhJZ2HOu431PTDpW1YOzgnOm8-6S2o5XOZy_3orqwS4wPRR_FjNqg94_l1sYy1uQaCOcCBe_5_vbA09w0kDfUllsSGNAjF6uGf32hh5nTg/s1600/IMG_3539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DJtlWt_MCWCia7sWs8QTw7ACEcKeeHWzBHhJZ2HOu431PTDpW1YOzgnOm8-6S2o5XOZy_3orqwS4wPRR_FjNqg94_l1sYy1uQaCOcCBe_5_vbA09w0kDfUllsSGNAjF6uGf32hh5nTg/s320/IMG_3539.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also wore this silver/pink necklace made of varying lengths of different color chains. This pic makes it look like a cascading waterfall between my boobies - Woo!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xLMsOjlGDGmJs6NrOxxv6Bn7_kmQUkwuG98I0blKt50FwpkL83ujb5GWHs0F8PEBEx2XumQvJRrMlWuGO7y1wDDhFGmmuYQBopiIeKCcj63YXkFHlLUeVJenLWOPb5QutyD7kWFLVm8/s1600/IMG_3541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xLMsOjlGDGmJs6NrOxxv6Bn7_kmQUkwuG98I0blKt50FwpkL83ujb5GWHs0F8PEBEx2XumQvJRrMlWuGO7y1wDDhFGmmuYQBopiIeKCcj63YXkFHlLUeVJenLWOPb5QutyD7kWFLVm8/s320/IMG_3541.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How is your week going? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't forget to come back Thursday for my very first <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(drum roll)</span> <a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/eye-candy-link-up.html">Eye Candy of the Week</a>!</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-88062938139451314742012-02-06T07:25:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:30:28.522-08:00Inspiration Monday - Double Vested<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning lovlies! Doing the Inspiration Monday with the gals over at <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/">two birds</a> today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked pup over cell phone! My lil baby girl is always trying to get in the pics with me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zu1aeXEOAqU9fYvadgw-9ou7RmAKuhuePA1em6zBqnkaqT3_FACjIMzW1GWCZRNVs47H3-P7hSMvA40YIxcQVqhZkPgOOJfQxczGRv72d36HS7WMA3GCKISfbfYET0UQgv0h-YfX7yA/s1600/2012-02-05+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zu1aeXEOAqU9fYvadgw-9ou7RmAKuhuePA1em6zBqnkaqT3_FACjIMzW1GWCZRNVs47H3-P7hSMvA40YIxcQVqhZkPgOOJfQxczGRv72d36HS7WMA3GCKISfbfYET0UQgv0h-YfX7yA/s400/2012-02-05+001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My hub purchased these Brighton shades for me when we were in San Antonio over New Years - I love them. (Psst, if I take off the sunglasses, I'm not wearing any eye makeup - being lazy!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked this necklace up at the Goodwill last year - it's so unusual with all its various elements - gems, leather, metal, wood - it's just a really cool piece so I gave it a close up! It makes me feel Visible when I wear it so I'm also linking up with Patti at <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/">Not Dead Yet Style</a> for her <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/visible-monday-32-signature-look.html">Visible Monday</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to see what you all wore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-48054850421750018412012-02-05T10:05:00.000-08:002012-02-08T17:29:12.759-08:00100th Post and Link-Up Party!<div style="text-align: center;">Greetings everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! This is my 100th Post! <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(cheers, fireworks, applause)</span><br />
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To celebrate, I wanted to start a weekly link-up for <strong>Thursdays</strong> called <strong><span style="color: blue;">Eye Candy of the Week</span></strong>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjid7jo34PECit_1uOUP-ooTdV_Rr1tUuFttxKoMPLTFOO90JB1VXSvZPmbU4Lj5tcXB_3Yd8xrRB0nPGt63AkkW1kNj8ZdR40PF2dL6StnHbINcvF-goffyw1eryE0ozI0tUN-HNedJEI/s1600/myeye+(150x113).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjid7jo34PECit_1uOUP-ooTdV_Rr1tUuFttxKoMPLTFOO90JB1VXSvZPmbU4Lj5tcXB_3Yd8xrRB0nPGt63AkkW1kNj8ZdR40PF2dL6StnHbINcvF-goffyw1eryE0ozI0tUN-HNedJEI/s1600/myeye+(150x113).jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I want to keep it simple so anyone/everyone could participate - and I hope you do!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here is the gist of the link-up:</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Did something catch your eye this week?</strong></span> <br />
Was it a great sale? Was it a delish recipe? What about a fabulous pair of shoes? Was it an amazing post from another blog? Do you have a great makeup/hair tip or product to try? Did you have a cool post earlier this week and you want to share it?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Whatever you want to share you can post your link here on Thursdays and then link back to my blog so we can all check out the other posts (hopefully there will <strong>BE</strong> other other posts!) It's just something fun so have fun with it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to post my Eye Candy linky button on your blog, just copy and paste the code on my sidebar (under the eyeball!) and you'll be all set!<br />
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</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-5524622038731787002012-02-02T08:44:00.000-08:002012-02-02T08:44:00.396-08:00Thirsty Thursday!<div style="text-align: center;">Finally made it to <span style="color: blue;"><strong>THIRSTY THURSDAY</strong></span>! Don't you love a cocktail that also tastes like a dessert? Of course you do! Here's a tried and true one! You can have this with breakfast or after dinner - so versatile! Gotta love that in a cocktail!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<h3 id="rI">Ingredients:</h3><ul><li class="ingredient">2 1/2 oz strong, hot coffee</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tsp brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 oz whipping cream</li>
</ul><h3 id="rP">Preparation:</h3><div class="instructions"><ol><li>Pour the coffee, Irish whiskey and brown sugar into an <span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://fortyishandfluffy.blogspot.com/2011/11/coffee-anyone.html">Irish coffee glass</a></strong></span> or mug. </li>
<li>Stir well. </li>
<li>Float the cream on top. </li>
</ol></div>MMMmmmMMM! Sounds delish!!! There's actually a cute story of how the first Irish Coffee came to be:<br />
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The Port of Foyne was a busy air traffic point between Europe and United States in the 1930s and 1940s, carrying a diverse range of people from refugees and Royal members. It was the winter of 1934, the flight from Foyne left to New York in extremely bad weather that eventually caused the flight to return. Chef Joe Sheridan working at the restaurant in the terminal building offered tired passengers the coffee drink mixed with Irish whiskey. One American passenger asked if that's Brazilian coffee, and the chef answered, "that's Irish coffee."<br />
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In 1952 Jack Koeppler, owner of Buena Vista in San Fransisco brought the Irish Coffee recipe back to the United States and made it famous. Every year, the Foynes Flying Boat Museum holds an Irish Coffee Festival in August. The festival has the world's best Irish Coffee making competition. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>Cheers!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-90851673345763671132012-02-01T09:06:00.000-08:002012-02-01T09:06:12.165-08:00Textures & Patterns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday Dahlings! I was looking for something different to wear to work the other day and with the weather being so warm lately, I was definitely challenged! I wanted to wear a lightweight tan cardigan I had retired from last year's roster but couldn't find the right thing to wear it with. After about 40 minutes (seriously!) and many different ensembles, this is what I wound up with. Notice the tan cardigan didn't make the cut!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I try not to go overboard with any one element. If I'm wearing flashy jewelry one day, I try to stick to solid colors or if I'm wearing a pattern on one piece, I try to stick to solids for the rest, etc. I'm trying to break out of that mold by trying new things. I paired this reptile print cami with this burgundy cardigan even though the cardigan has a intricate pattern - see close up...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually would not have thought to pair them for fear of looking too "busy" but they really worked well together! So that 40 minutes of ransacking paid off after all. I guess this talent comes natural to some and some of us just need to work harder. Hopefully, it will come easier the more I experiment.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried to keep the hardware simple matching the brass buckles on my belt with the ones on my boots and adding a matching bracelet. I usually wear a necklace but with the lace trim on the cami and all the other elements going on above the waist, I opted to go without and keep the earrings simple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's funny because then it takes another 15 minutes to put my bedroom back together after something like this but the people at work probably think I just roll out of bed, grab something to wear and go! If they only knew! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Does the art (yes, it's an art!) of mixing patterns and textures come easy for you? Any tips you would like to share to help out a newbie???</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699736105779296160.post-49841355569615821012012-01-29T16:50:00.000-08:002012-01-30T06:47:29.073-08:00Linking up - Purple & Brown<div style="text-align: center;">Greetings everyone - I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! The weather was so nice this past Saturday, I decided to take my photos outside to play along with <a href="http://www.twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiration-monday-boxed-wine.html">two birds</a> and their Inspiration Monday link along. If you haven't played before, click <a href="http://www.twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiration-monday-boxed-wine.html">here</a> to check it out (and get some happy news at the same time!) <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week's photo is Miss Taylor Swift looking snuggy in hat and coat...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iMyZOQ5aPgqL5qdrftKX6TGAUzSzo6oVKXdeIA3wLuVo9SJoezbhnkbXFgkdMtCXcWVsKVKfh3Zs1Ldpd61ph5fEMAGd_BIYGjwQII5KU5vLtPk250zSfS0XiguK4upvb39rTT_bsRE/s1600/taylor-swift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iMyZOQ5aPgqL5qdrftKX6TGAUzSzo6oVKXdeIA3wLuVo9SJoezbhnkbXFgkdMtCXcWVsKVKfh3Zs1Ldpd61ph5fEMAGd_BIYGjwQII5KU5vLtPk250zSfS0XiguK4upvb39rTT_bsRE/s400/taylor-swift.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I grabbed my purple pea coat and hat and off to the park I went! I get so many compliments on this coat because of the color. Most people think Black or Navy when it comes to a pea coat but I went out on a limb when I bought this last year and went with color! I definitely feel visible when I wear this coat so I'm also linking up with Patti over at Not Dead Yet Style for her <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/visible-monday-31-black-and-blue-in.html">Visible Monday</a> link-party!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always wanted a pic of me throwing a hat in the air and the hub happily obliged by snapping these pics and about 100 others but these were the ones I liked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although there are few similarities between my pics and Taylor's, I was inspired and I hope you were too - can't wait to see what everyone else wore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a fabulous week!</div>Shaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08987841911677822953noreply@blogger.com12