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dark and stormy...

Dark and stormy...
just isn't describing the weather!?

My husband decided I needed to get out and see a movie…

maybe cheer me up a bit.

I was definitely in a dark mood

and it reflected in my choice of outfit for the evening...
dark clothes...black accessories...
I usually prefer to add bling and sparkle to such dark pieces.

 I guess this could’ve been a bit of a strong, sexy look…

which is why I hesitated on keeping the sweater after I purchased it…
I'm not strong nor sexy?!

But it felt soft, comfy, and somber that night...
I hope to incorporate it into my wardrobe in a lighter, softer way though?!
Thoughts? Suggestions? (the black ribbon belt is attached)

We saw “The Tourist” and my disposition improved…

it was Johnny and Angelina!?!

Side note:
These were taken a week or so ago...hence the lack of snow?!

Coat…vintage

Sweater…Maurices

Turtleneck…Kohls

Leggings…Kohls

Boots…Kohls

Clutch…Jessica Simpson

Jewelry…Express necklace..

earrings ??..Kohls ring

a short heat wave...??

For some reason…

I was in the mood for shorts…It was only 25 degrees?!

But…this is Ohio…

we find any increase in temperature

a reason to throw on shorts…

going from 15 to 25 degrees is an increase, right?!

Plus…once I have an outfit idea in my head…

It’s rather difficult to change my mind.

I can argue endlessly with…myself…

And I usually never win?!

 Side note:
Doubled up on the tights...a dark brown pair under a chevron pattern...
 (sorry you can't really see the pattern)

Coat…Kohls

Sweater…Charlotte Russe

T-shirt…The Limited

Shorts…Charlotte Russe
Tights...Kohls & TJMaxx

Boots…Wet Seal

Clutch…Gretta (QVC)

Jewelry…Kohls earrings & bracelets..

Style & Co watch..Premier ring

my fashionable gifts...

As an adult...and a “professional-shopper”…(a girl can dream)...

my family can find it difficult to purchase gifts for me…

as I tend to have already bought it myself...

this year they obviously had no problem!!!

Michael Kors Oversized Chronograph Watch (here)

Rachel Zoe Domed Polished Bracelet (here)

Rachel Zoe Watercolor Floral Scarf (here)

Rachel Zoe Sequined Stretch Beret (here)

How excited was I this year…

when I opened up these fabulous pieces!?!

Even though these are the perfect "things" for me...

nothing compares to the gift of loving family and friends!

I wish the same for you!!

 

fashion gives back...archives dire straights

(photo courtesy of Archives)

Please check out Atlas’ story…

http://archivechicago.blogspot.com/2010/12/fashion-gives-back-dire-straights.html

Please support your local humane society or animal shelter!!

Have a Merry Christmas!!

 

girls day out...

It’s been difficult to get good blog photos…
(not that this is all that blog-worthy)

but I’ve been in my pjs…so this is a step up...

stuck at home with intermittent internet access…

 due to the snowy weather.

Spending all this time trapped in the house with the pooches…

I realized Bianca was in dire need of some pampering.

Well…what I consider pampering…she deems as absolute torture.

(And...no...I didn't color my hair to match theirs...

but it wouldn't surprise anyone who knows me if I did!?)

So I dressed us in girly & festive sparkles…

difficult to discern in these photos...there are silver sparkles

 in my sweater and hat and her Chanel-inspired jacket.

And we spent the afternoon at the "salon"…

(ok…it was her daddy’s vet clinic)

for an afternoon of hair and nails...hers, not mine...
not that he hasn't painted my nails occasionally!?
Yep...I put it out there!!

We left Binx at home...
but I didn't want him to feel left out…

So, I donned him in his finest faux-Burberry…

And I like to believe he is

wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!

 

Hat…Kohls
Coat…unsure

Sweater…thrift store

Thermal t-shirt…Kohls

Skinny jeans…NY&Co

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Jewelry…Kohls ring

Binx & Bianca’s jackets…special ordered
through a seamstress (I don't even have a tailor!?)