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Wear to Work: Polka Dot Blouse, Velvet Vest, and Tweed Pants
This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting my blogging habit. I’m sitting here watching Alley McBeal and remembering how much I loooooved this show. I mean serious die hard fan. I adored the quirky characters, the soundtrack, and, yes, the fashions. Do you remember how upset everyone was over the length of Ally’s skirts? It was on par with the outcry against Murphy Brown being a single mom on a prime time television show. Anyway, I’ve been having a lot of discussions with friends and family about…
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Wear to Work: Choker Blouse and Textured Pants
Hey, y’all. I hope you’re having a great week so far. The Hubs and I are trying to plan our vacations for the rest of the year. We haven’t been able to take the RV out in awhile, so we’re getting a bit of cabin fever. Have you ever been out in an RV? Honestly, I didn’t think I’d like it, but I loooove it. I’m not a good sleeper, but when we go out in the camper, I easily get between 10 and 12 hours of sleep. But it’s not just about the sleep, it’s about the exploring too. Seriously, if you get the chance to try it, do…
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Burst of Color in Winter
Have you ever shopped with Zulily? I’m such a big fan of that site. I know some folks have problems with the return policy and the long wait for ordered items, but I don’t. I have 4 daughters, so if something doesn’t fit, I have 4 other people who can try it out. As for the long wait, well, it’s like getting a surprise in the mail. I like the unique offerings from Zulily, like this dress. Because the dress is sleeveless, I paired it with a long sleeve tee and a 3/4 sleeve cardigan. I limited my jewelry to a simple pair of earrings because, well, with all of…
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Guest Post: “Nobody Wants Koolaid” by Brie Tucker
This a monologue-type response to an article my mom wrote that I performed for my speech class today. It’s called Nobody Wants Koolaid (alternatively, “Things I Learned When I Moved Out”) and I wrote it about twenty minutes before it was due. Go me. Yay college. My mom wrote an article for a magazine the other night. The first line: Someone is always gonna want Koolaid.” It was essentially an article about how my parents are empty-nesters And no longer have four toddlers pleading for sippy cups to be filled with Koolaid. The take-away is that nobody wants Koolaid Because we are all self sufficient adults now. I’ll tell you the…
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Retro Floral Dress and Blue Suede Shoes
Disclaimer: I received these shoes courtesy of Rialto Shoes in exchange for an honest review. All words and happiness are straight from the heart and the soles of my happy feet! When I was a teenager, I used to save my money for two things: watches and shoes. One year, I bought a pair of black patent leather shooties that tied with a black grosgrain ribbon. I loved those shoes. I wore them until the heels were all gnarly and the ribbons frayed. I never thought I’d find another pair of shoes as cool as those. And did I mention that I purchased them while living in Italy in the…
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Jeweled Cardigan and Faux Leather Midi Skirt
Happy Wednesday! I hope y’all are having a great week. This is the last week of regular classes, so I’m knee deep in grading right now. And next week is Finals Week so stress barf. I’m teaching two classes and feel like I have no time to breathe. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to this break in a big way. Did you notice I’m not wearing a lick of makeup? So I totally broke out in hives on the Friday after Thanksgiving and had to go barefaced. I don’t mind, but when you’re wearing a faux leather midi skirt and fishnets, you really need to pump up the top,…
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Chunky Sweater and Denim Skirt
THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, IF YOU PURCHASE SOMETHING USING THE LINK I WILL RECEIVE A COMMISSION. THAT COMMISSION GOES TOWARDS MAINTAINING MY BLOG. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Hello, wishing all of you an early Happy Thanksgiving. Do you have plans? We’re not doing much. It’ll just be The Hubs, our two youngest girls, and me this year. We’ve gone back and forth over whether or not we want a traditional meal. We’ve opted for a mix: Cornish Hen, baked macaroni and cheese, cornbread stuffing {do you say “dressing”?}, cranberry sauce {from a can because yes}, and pies {pumpkin for The Hubs and sweet potato for me}.…
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Literary Graphic Tee: The Wizard of Oz
Did you see my post called Geek is Chic? In it I share my love of graphic tees. Especially book related graphic tees. Because, well, you know, librarian. One of my all~time favorite movies is The Wizard of Oz.* I mean, it’s all about shoes. And it has flying monkeys. What more could you want out of life? So when I found this tee on Etsy, I just knew I had to have it. No wonder the Wicked Witch was hunting Dorothy and her gang! These shoes are beyond fabulous and, believe it or not, they’re incredibly comfortable. Three and a half inch heels and I was able to wear…
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Coffee Talk: A Question of Salvation
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even be a recipe thrown in here or there just for fun. So grab a cup of coffee {or tea or whatever floats your boat} and let’s talk… My biological father died eight years ago last month and my biggest regret is that I didn’t take his last phone call. I saw his number on my…
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Boho with the Fab 40s
I’m not really what you’d call a fashion or style blogger, I’m more of a “so this morning I was thinking about this or that and I decided to write about it blogger”, so I was thrilled beyond belief when Jennie from A Pocketful of Polka Dots asked me to join her and the rest of the Fab 40s ladies for this month’s challenge: Bohemian. My personal style definitely leans towards the eclectic. I grew up in Italy and have lived all over the United States, so my fashion sense reflects those influences. I like a lot of color in muted tones and patterns – oh my word – I…
