Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

9.06.2011

Finally.... ZARA.. finally......






So excited about this!!!!!!...
Ok.....I was first introduced to Zara several years ago on one of our many trips to Orlando with the children, but at the time I was not really interested in purchasing beautiful pieces as I rarely left the house to go places where I could adorn my tired self with such elegant pieces... Come on... Could you imagine me with classic pumps buying Almond Milk and diapers at Publix? Please.... However, when we moved up to the Tampa area about 3 to 4 years ago, while strolling through the International Plaza, I happened to be brave enough to walk in to browse at their items.. Beautiful.. Timeless.... Classic pieces....and the price!!!... Really... Beautiful sequined blouses under $40!!!! Shirts under $20!!!!!... Timeless Jackets under $100!!!!.. Oh Lord!!!!!! and their Large and Extra large FIT ME!!!!!!
BUT
Whenever I would jump in my car for my 40 minute drive to purchase a bag or pair of shoes I was salivating over online the night prior, but the time I got there, it was sold out!!!! Sniff Sniff... That was about $20 gas for nothing.. Way way way... 
WHY DON'T YOU GUYS OFFER ONLINE SHOPPING??????

.......UNTIL NOW......

As of tomorrow, SEPTEMBER 7th, 2011..... You could shop online at ZARA... I am soooooo excited!!!!!! All those delicious bags and shoes that they only receive one or two of per store at a time, I could purchase at the comfort of my home and so could you... Yippie Yah Yo!!!!!
Here are a couple accessories I have purchase within the last six months... Clothes you will see throughout other posts...

9.02.2011

Summer Dreams...

                               Hello There Strangers!!!

How long has it been? Pretty much feels like an eternity.. I never predicted Summer would have come and gone and I would have created perhaps 2 or so posts.. It's times like these that we truly find the humor in the saying "When we Plan..God laughs".. This was an EYE OPENING 3 months for me... My mom was here for the entire duration.. MY plan or should I say hope was that she could perhaps watch the kids while I get many things I have been dying to accomplish done, but this life of mine is not for the faint of heart... My mom has been suffering from Macular Degeneration for the past 10 years which is rapidly deteriorating but she has sight in one eye right now which is what she is holding on to. Pretty sad for a woman who has always been so active and creative all her life.. but I will speak of my mom in a separate post in the near future..
The beginning of the Summer was rough. It began abruptly for the first two boys and they were not at all happy being at home.. No matter what I tried to engage them in, they were always bored ( sounds familiar?)...Until my Birthday...
This year I turned the big 3-5 and for almost a year I thought that I would have this swanky cocktail party at a lovely restaurant.. but as the time quickly approached, I realized that I wasn't quite prepared, so last minute, Trevor and I decided to go out to dinner, we would have reserved a couple seats for friends and it would be simple and intimate.. Well, everyone I called told me they couldn't make it which was actually a shocker considering I have always had parties and people had always come.. and whether it be me and/or Trevor always try to show up when invited.. Was this a joke? Was there a surprise brewing? Perhaps when I showed up they would be there... Well, my mom was able to hold on for dear life and watch the kids for a couple of hours while my husband and I prepared to go out to what was supposed to be my "adult" celebration.. During the car ride, I uttered to him "Is there going to be anyone?" he said "No baby, I am so sorry.. but I have a surprise for you, I got you the license plate you always dreamed of having for a community where you lived"....My heart dropped and it was at that moment... at THAT particular moment, I realized that this Summer, I was going to focus and invest my time once and for all on the two most important relationships in my life.. My relationship with Myself and My Husband and that's where the adventure began.. Here is part ONE of my "Birthday Gratitude Celebration".. at Brio..




6.03.2011

Boo!!!!....and boo-hoo!!!

.....I have spent the last few hours in the bathroom, it can't be food poisoning... ate the scraps from the kids' plates yesterday and everything was fresh.. Perhaps it could be nerves and anxiety. It's day three of the kids being home and I haven't even gotten a chance to recharge my brain cells long enough to give the experience a grade..
I am curled up under my white strawberry stained down comforter that Logan decided bring his plate of strawberries on while I waited on him to finish eat..... ummmm... during which the sleep monster paid me an unexpected visit... "dropsee" ..... Logan decided to slap the crap out of me, and when I flew up out of the sleep with a scream, it made him laugh to the point that all the yucky, goowy, saliva soaked strawberries in his mouth were scattered all over the bed... Oh Lord... Oh Well.. It kinda looks like an Ikat design.. lol.. You gotta pick your battles.
So I have been looking for what I may want for my birthday, since my husband is not too skilled at picking the right gift.... he is however PHENOMENAL with words and cards... Personally, the best gift is from my kids... Something they have created, but since I am also the girl who loves to be surrounded by pretty things and I still haven't gotten those wood floors that I so desperately want but can't afford throughout the entire house, I will settle for accessories this year.  I typically email him a list of a couple items from different companies and ask him to pick one or two items, so it will definitely be something I like but the surprise will be with what he choses..




Alexander Mc. Queen has items on SALE?!?!?!?! .....




Wowwww...... How can a piece so morbid be so cute?!?!?!?!






...which brings me to this....



Alexander McQueen is dead... This lad made skulls look so Funky and Fierce but he ended up taking his own life.. here I am looking at those pieces to wear but for some strange reason it may end up being more appropriate to be worn if I don't do something that is long over due...






....I have not been to the OBGYN ever since I gave birth two years ago... I have figured out that my fear is not finding out whether I may or may not have cervical cancer, but who the hell is going to care for my kids if I were to ever have to receive treatment for any ailment whatsoever...



I recently received a lecture from a friend who was so surprised to find out that I have never been to a spa for a massage and told me to tell my husband that if I don't get one before my birthday, he will have to answer to her... So for my birthday this year, I think the best gift that I could ask for are two gift certificates... One is for "Time" so I could finally receive a full body massage, since I heard thatit is life changing.... sigh.... and the other is for "Pap Smear"..... crickets......... Yup a bloody pap smear....could end up being the worst birthday gift or the best birthday gift but for sure the most important birthday gift....Fun Fun Fun (rolling my eyes).... I see symbolisms in everything and what is eerie about the above pieces from Alexander Mc. Queen is that they all are so "beautiful" with symbols of "death" on them just like so many of us "beautiful" women who may be wearing them everyday who may be plaqued with a silent "death" inside us..... I would rather wear the Boo!!! than have my family Boo-Hoo!!
                                   
                      Please ladies, get your regular Pap Smear....


                                                              
                 

5.03.2011

Pardon My Bad Manners..



...What day is it? Gees!!!... I haven't created a post in a while.....
Donald Trump was crushed at the Correspondent's Dinner,
Royal Wedding,
Mariah's babies are finally here,
Bin Laden was found and killed....

                                               SCREEECCCCCCHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
What in the name of all that is good is this?
I don't like making fun of people but my eyes couldn't blink because I was in shock.. Serena... honey... ok...  So um.. I don't really think that your invitation for the Royal Wedding was lost in the mail sweetheart.. 
Here is my take:

 "Ode to Black Swan who fell in bleach/ Royal Wedding  I am the Bride and a Guest all in one...


Serena Williams Serena Williams in an outrageous fluffy white dress at the Costume Institute Gala afterparty in New York.  The tennis star was head-to-toe in white feathers in the creation, which was designed by Oscar De La Renta.

Serena Williams Serena Williams in an outrageous fluffy white dress at the Costume Institute Gala afterparty in New York.  The tennis star was head-to-toe in white feathers in the creation, which was designed by Oscar De La Renta.

Serena Williams Serena Williams in an outrageous fluffy white dress at the Costume Institute Gala afterparty in New York.  The tennis star was head-to-toe in white feathers in the creation, which was designed by Oscar De La Renta.

Good grief... I could have been creating 2 posts a day with all the stuff that has been going on.... Something is definitely going on with me but for once it's good stress. Ever since I started this year with my thoughts directed in a positive direction, I have felt very anxious.. My brain is working overtime.. My possibilities are endless.. I can't sleep, (can still eat). To top it off, Summer vacation is right around the corner... Heart palpitations are an understatement.. Camp or no camp? ... Finding help is difficult in our situation.. but I kinda have a feeling it will be o.k. because I am going to take some time off to clear my head, focus, medidate and quiet my surroundings for a while, so that break will include blogging.. (sniff sniff) I need to tie up some loose ends here for a bit and then I will be back fresh faced and bushy tailed... Ok my darlings?... So see you all soon... please be safe... Too-da-loo!!

4.27.2011

All That Glitters isn't Gold..... Part 1

Day: Saturday evening
Occasion: Friend's 40th Surprise Birthday Gathering 
Time to arrive: 9:00 pm










What happened before and after I left the house? ..Stay tuned for a future post...


Dress: American Eagle
Shoes: Gianni Bini
Necklaces: Express, Forever 21
Bag: Zara
Ring: Nordstroms
Watch: Anne Klein
New Summer Pillows: HOME GOODS




4.23.2011

Having a "FAB" weekend?...


...Simply FAB-ulous darlings




                           Lily of The Valley Faberge Egg                                    Lela Rose
           
                          Lily of the Valley egg from the Forbes Collection      Lela Rose Cashmere One-Shoulder Top & Tiered Organza Skirt 


                                                                                  Lanvin
           


  
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....Have a Blessed Easter Weekend

4.13.2011

Zulily and SAVE!!!

                                          Zulily
                            
                                            


I just took a peek inside what's new at Zulily and if you don't register today with those prices and gorgeous products, you need a thump on your head.. Why didn't I know about those websites when I was with child?
It's easy and it's free ro register!! Click the photo below, register, start browsing and save. High end quality goodies and ridiculous prices... Come on Grandmas and Grandpas.. Aunties and Uncles... Mommies and Daddies....



You can also register Here




4.12.2011

Cute little Alligators..




My Logi Bear (Logan) is outgrowing his 2nd pair of Crocs..





Brandy (Brandon) is now wearing Dylan's outgrown pair..



and
Dy-Dy ( Dylan) needs a new pair..




It should be illegal for adults to wear bright colored Crocs (Sorry Chef Batali)


.... but they are the cutest on kids... Best Shoe invention for kids EVER. ( I am a Reef girl though). They rarely, if ever wear out, don't pop, are quick to slip on, great in water, cleans easily...
I went to purchase for the boys and found the most adorable new styles..

                                                                  

                                                                                       Boys
















Girls

















Too cute!!