Blame it on Mexico

What I Wore

For a Mexican Fiesta

Blouse - NY & Co/Camisole - (Thrifted) Eyeshadow brand /Jeans - NY & Co

Boots - KMart/Watch - MK

I grew up in a small Midwestern town and I typically ate what would be considered plain "meat and potato" type of meals.  If it wasn't grown in our (or my grandparents) backyard garden or on one of our fruit trees or bushes, I probably didn't try a vegetable or fruit (other than oranges around Christmas).  I remember the first time I ate what would be considered "fast food" tacos - my oldest brother drove us 30 miles on a 2 lane country road to a "city".  So, you might think that as an adult I would still prefer the same type of food.  While I won't turn down a piece of pot roast with potatoes and carrots, if I can have some guacamole on top of my hamburger, I am a happy girl.  What type of eater are you?  Do you enjoy trying new things or do you tend to stick with things you know and love?

Jeans On

What I Wore

To Wrap Christmas Presents/Impromptu  Dinner at BW3's with My 3 Guys

Striped Top - Forever 21/Plaid Shirt - Hollister/Jeans - Lucky

Necklace - Forever 21/Watch - MK/Bracelets - Forever 21/Shoes - KMart

Inspired by

Pin via Jessica Christine on Pinterest

Have you ever put on an article of clothing that you hadn't put on in for awhile and thought I need to wear this more!?  That was the way I felt when I pulled these jeans on.  They are  so comfortable and fit so nicely, they just made me happy.  The funny thing is, if I hadn't been planning on spending the day at home wrapping presents while watching the Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals (Yeah, Cowboys!), I wouldn't have pulled these jeans out of the drawer.  I felt so good in these jeans and the pinspired top combination that I even was able to deal with the hairtastrophe for photos and a dinner out to celebrate the win with my guys (who had been at the game).  Even though these jeans were made as just one more in a line of jeans, they felt tailored for me.  Is there a time that what you were wearing made you feel so good that you just felt it was made specifically for you?





One Tribe

What I Wore

Out With Hubby

 Sweater (Thrifted) Loca/Loca Brand/Blouse - Target/Jeans - Gap

Shoes - Target/Watch - MK/Earrings - Local Boutique

This sweater is one of those items that  keeps me going to resale stores. When I saw it, I decided that $5 was not a bad price for one my favorite "go to" items - the cardigan.  The fact that this sweater has a tribal feel made it an even better deal to me.  One of the nice things about living and working in a larger city is that there are so many choices of resale shops.  We have regular Goodwills, we have "Boutique" Goodwills and we have upscale consignment shops.  One of my favorite things to do with a friend is a day of resale shop hopping.  We will go to as many of the different stores  as we can fit into one day.  It is such a fun day of shopping, comparing bargains, talking and laughing.  Have you ever gone thrifting with a friend?



Deck the Halls

What I Wore

To Trim The Tree

Reindeer Tshirt - Target/White Layering Tee - Rue 21/Jeans - Target

Earrings - Local Boutique/Ring - Forever 21/Watch - MK

Decorating for Christmas is one of those days I look forward to almost as much as any other.  Finally, it is okay to play my favorite Christmas music because now, it really is the season! I love pulling out the decorations that I haven't seen for a year and remembering when those items were originally added to our home.  Each year I do like to add a few items to our decor, and I love when I find a new piece that becomes a favorite.   However, for me, the best part of decorating for Christmas is that it is a time for our whole family to work together turning our home into Wonderland.   For all of the decorating, I do want to be dressed comfortably, but just have to add a little sparkle for the occasion.  Oh, and there are no shots of my shoes for the day mainly because I didn't have any on (and I'm definitely past due for a pedicure!).  How do you view decorating for the holidays, is it something you look forward to, or is it something you look forward to being done?

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Not Meant To Be

What I Wore

For a trip to the hair salon

Hoodie - Gap/Tshirt - Rue 21/Jeans - Forever 21/Shoes - Toms

Inspired by

Pin via Natasha Fatah on Pinterest

If you read my post last week about the trip to the hair salon that was a week too early, you know that this week was when I really was supposed to get my hair done.  Well, as you can see, my hair is different, so I did get that taken care of.  However, there is a reason for this post title...my favorite hairstylist had a death in her family and was unavailable.  I took the offer of getting my hair done by someone else at the shop - it was either that or wait until my next appointment on January 14 for a haircut (Yes, I plan out my hair appointments 5 months in advance because it is that difficult to get in with my stylist).  Well, thankfully I do have a couple of outfit posts from prior to this disaster of a haircut that I can add, otherwise you would not see any new posts that include my face for awhile.  I chose not to crop my photo for this post, just to prove how even a horrible hair day can be a blogging subject. (Oh, and I forgot to put the jewelry I was wearing back on after I rewashed and styled my hair when I got home - I did have some on when I left home.)



Orange Crush

What I Wore

To Orange Leaf for Fro-Yo

Sweater - Express/Tshirt - Rue 21/Jeans - Gap/Vest -STO (Thrifted)

Shoes - KMart/Watch- MK/Necklace & Earrings - Premier Designs

Now, before you think I planned this outfit specifically to wear to Orange Leaf, let me tell you that it was a coincidence.  Although, I have to laugh, because the idea of planning my wardrobe based on the name of the place I'm going could get interesting.  I could wear green and go eat pasta at Olive Garden, or wear red to have a endless fries at Red Robin or seafood at Red Lobster, or maybe try a slider at White Castle wearing white, of course.  I wore the orange vest simply because I knew I needed some color to add to my favorite combination of black and white.  How about you, do you wear a lot of bright color, or do you like to add just a pop of color?

Blue Stripes

What I Wore

Grocery Shopping

Hoodie- Gap/Top - Target/Jeans - Lucky

Purse - Kathy Von Zeeland/Watch MK/Necklace - Premier Designs/Shoes - Rue 21

Buying groceries is one of those chores that we all have to do.  I am one of those people that goes once a week to get our food and incidentals.  I know that some people shop once a month, others who will tend to make a daily stop. However often you shop, the items you buy affects not only how your body looks, but how your body feels.  For me, this time of the year makes it tough to eat as healthy as I do in the warmer summer months.  So many holiday traditions involve food - that big Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas cookie baking, Christmas parties, etc. - and when you add the colder temperatures that bring layers of clothing to hide an extra pound or two, I usually find myself indulging in treats that I would pass up in the summer.  Do you give yourself the freedom to indulge a little bit more at this time of the year, or do you have the willpower to keep the same eating habits all year?