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50 Shades of Red

March 28, 2017

Actually there are only 43, but 50 sounded better.

And my jeans are labeled “wine”, but are still considered a shade of red.  Anyway wine, maroon, burgundy are all shades of red so we’re keeping it in the family.  As I’ve mentioned before, these jeans are a favorite of mine.  They fit like a glove and are as comfortable as can be.  I wear them a couple of times a month and usually with a black top.  They are great for wearing to work and for date night.  Here I’m wearing them with my animal print heels and a black cold-shoulder blouse


I’ve seen several articles and blog posts on “how to wear red pants/jeans”.  Here’s my tip:  Buy the jeans, take them home, try them on with all of your tops until you are happy and comfortable.  I typically wear a black top/blouse with my wine colored jeans, but any neutral will work including black/white strips, dots, animal print.  And they can be styled up or down depending on the occasion.  A tee shirt and sneakers for a casual look or dressed up in heels.

If you’re interested in a great buy, check out this $11.99 deal from Style & Co, Petite Slim-Leg Tummy-Control Jeans, Only at Macy’s:

One of my next purchases will be a bright red pair of jeans or pants like the ones pictured below

From Old Navy, Pixie Mid-Rise Ankle Pants for $27:

From White House Black Market Curvy Body-Defining Ankle-Grazing Pants:

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I really like the Petite Modern Skinny Jeans from LOFT:

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I’ll take them all… there’s still a little room in my closet!


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged: Loft, Macy's, Old Navy, red pants, White House Black Market

My Saturday was going pretty well, until I realized it was Sunday

March 27, 2017

It has been such a relaxed weekend that I forgot I was at the end of it (sob).  Lately my weekends are priceless… and shorter than they used to be.  I love the weekend and do all that I can to make the most of both Saturday and Sunday.

Yesterday flew by and it was evening and “time to go out” before I realized it.  So we didn’t go out.  I did manage to finish the laundry, get in five miles on the treadmill,  and create a spectacular cheesecake desert for LB.  But I put on my cozy jeans and sweater and snuggled up with Elvis in front of the TV instead of venturing out as usual.

Because I felt so bad about wanting to stay home on Saturday night, I suggested that we go out on Sunday evening and meet some friends for Mexican cuisine at my favorite Mexican restaurant La Nopalera.

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As usual, dinner was delish and the company was excellent.  I took the opportunity to  relax but celebrate a non work day by wearing my boyfriend shirt from Boston Proper (a Merry Christmas gift from my Mama)


And this is me posing with my iPhone…

Maybe I’ll have more to say about it tomorrow… right now I can think of nothing but sleep.


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged: Boston Proper, Boyfriend Shirt, LaNopalera

Yesterday

March 25, 2017

Charles F Kettering (very smart man) said “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you’re still thinking about yesterday”.  Well, I’m okay with yesterday so I’m thinking about it…

This is what I wore

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Look No. 258 from my Stylebook

A black Mossimo tank from Target, black Capri Dress Pants by Apt. 9, my Coach bag that was a birthday gift (last June from my LB and I cannot find online anywhere), and black patent strappy sandals from Payless.  Not yet pictured in my stylebook are the kitty cat earrings that I wore.  They were a 2016 Christmas gift from my daughter Stephanie.  They are too cute

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and this cute little sweater was purchased last spring from Grease Rags Clothing Co.

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Known for its retro inspired and rockabilly style clothing, Grease Rags is the place to go if you are feeling a vintage vibe.  I met the owner at The Dance Shack while taking a rockabilly jive dance class earlier this year… but that’s a post for another day.


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged: Apt 9, Grease Rags Clothing Co, Kohl's, retro, rockabilly, Stylebook, Target, vintage

“It’s Friday! I can’t wait to be ashamed of what I do this weekend.” – Anonymous

March 24, 2017

Just Kidding Mama!

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I routinely come home from work on Friday evening with the sole purpose of preparing LB’s “little pizzas”.

It all starts with an aluminum foil lined 17.25 x 11.5 Food Network baking sheet coated in cooking spray.  Next comes the flour tortillas… yep… tortillas… 5 of ’em.  Sometimes they don’t fit comfortably so we Make Them Fit!

Then come the toppings: pizza sauce, red pepper flakes, green bell pepper, onion, parmesan cheese, green olives, black olives, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, bacon, and mozzarella cheese…

all baked together in a 375° for 19 minutes.  Trust me.


Just so we touch on the “fashion” part of this post, let me add that I am wearing what I wore to work today, (and I will post that tomorrow because right now it’s movie time) minus the shoes and plus my pom pom socks that look like this:

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only mine are grey/black.  Very comfy.


Filed Under: Lifestyle

Thinking out loud

March 23, 2017

I have been watching a pair of Canada geese dwelling alongside I-10 for the last several weeks.  I’m not sure what kept them in Florida this long.  I imagined one of them may be injured or nesting… most nest in March, April or May.  Canada Geese mate for life unless one of them dies.  I imagine one of these geese has headed back to it’s place of origin today.

I don’t know a lot about them, but I do know that they are no match for speeding vehicles and careless drivers.  This morning I saw one of the geese lifeless on the side of the entrance ramp that I take to work.  Not the way I want to start my day.  Dear Lord, I said, take this image from my mind.  I don’t want to think about this.  Still… tonight I’m seeing the same image.

Goslings following behind a Canada Goose

This is no way to start a fashion Blog


Filed Under: Lifestyle

That is what the name of it is

March 22, 2017

“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”  ~Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Detective

I was driving to work today and as usual passing through a community that always (even in winter) has the most beautiful landscaping any HOA ever ordered.  There were (maybe) six landscaping professionals bent over in the flowers and shrubs keeping the area so extraordinarily lovely that it made my heart ache!  I would love to work in my own yard every day (well maybe that’s a stretch)… every week… planting flowers, keeping weeds at bay, being the ‘Clark Griswold’ of suburban, head-turning, lawnscaping.

Shortly thereafter I arrived at my destination…

And everything else began to ache.

Yes my ‘normal full time job’ is nothing I would call fun, nor would I recommend it to anyone… but it does pay the bills and my heart is thankful.

It seems that I am running late in the morning these days, possibly due to the spring fever, and have little time to put together an outfit that it work appropriate, comfortable, and cute.  This morning I grabbed my new White House Black Market blouse, black jeans, xoxo shoes, Brighton chain (similar), white tote (not pictured) and called myself dressed


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged: White House Black Market, XOXO

Spring 2017 – Day Two

March 21, 2017

Today I’m styling a Candie’s outfit from a recent 30% off shopping trip to Kohl’s.

 

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Candie’s is a brand featured in the junior’s section, but if you size up a bit… not a problem.  Of course, if you have qualms about bringing home sizes that are 2 or 3 higher than you are accustomed to, it may be mentally disturbing.

Deal with it… Cute Stuff

My white tote is a Michael Kors is a Jet Set Travel Saffiano Leather Small Tote and is one of my favorite bags to carry.


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged: Candie's, Kohl's, Michael Kors

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I’m Kim… and I love Pretty clothes, Pretty décor, Pretty days, and Pretty much anything that involves family and fun.  Growing up, My Mama told me more than once “Pretty is as Pretty does” …encouraging me to focus on the inner pretty girl, as she is the one that matters most.

Here on my blog, I’m sharing what I see as pretty.  Whether it be an outfit, an experience, an event, a memory or thought.  Hopefully I’ll share something that will be interesting, useful, or make you smile along the way.

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