It's the end of the school year this week but also the beginning of some interesting new things for me this summer.
Target Top
Zara Skirt
American Apparel Bag
Cynthia Vincent for Target Wedges
Showing posts with label American Apparel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Apparel. Show all posts
Lucky Star
How ironic that I heard "Lucky Star" by Madonna today?
Did I ever mention how much I was into Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Janet Jackson back in the day?
(My Janet Jackson allegiance is well documented)
Borderline.
Lucky Star.
She-Bop.
Time after Time.
Let's Wait a While.
When I Think of You... (I actually reenacted the video to this one earlier today...I still got it!)
Umm hmm. That's me all day:)
Zara Skirt
F21 Madonna Tee
Aldo Wedges
American Apparel Pencil Bag
Forgive Me
I promise this is the last time I'm posting me with this skirt! This actually is an outfit from last week. I just saved the post for a rainy day when I had nothing to say but low and behold...my camera is out of commission.
I won't be able to post for a few days...but let this be a lesson in how many ways you can rock stripes.
This is what you wear when your air conditioner goes out in your house and you have to go to the Mr.'s place for a few days. You remix what you already have over there.
Which isn't always that bad when you are remixing some of your favorite pieces...
And sometimes there is a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie the size of a pancake waiting on the stove for you.
Not the worst way to suffer, I suppose:)
Target Tank/Skirt
Paris Hilton Heels
Thrifted vest (from Rufus...he he he)
TIKKR Watch c/o TIKKR
Random chain necklaces
Shades c/o Wanted
Long Heart Necklace c/o Love Maegan
American Apparel Bag
Last time I'm POSTING this skirt...not the last time I'm wearing it.
And when I say last time I'm posting this skirt...I mean the last time this month....okay next month too.
Update: Air Conditon is now fixed but camera is now broken. #fail
GFS in New Orleans: Bye Bye N'awlins
This is what I wore my last morning in New Orleans and the 6 hour ride back home. I found this silk-what I assume to be an Indian garment but probably is a pajama gown- at the thrift shop. I heart it so. It's perfectly comfortable and an alterative to jeans and t shirt.
Tunic/sash/scarf: Thrift Shop
American Apparel leggings/clutch
Pour La Victoire Sandals
On our way out, we stopped by the Camellia Grille for breakfast.
I take breakfast seriously. I can eat breakfast any time of the day. This quite possibly could be the best breakfast I've ever eaten...in my life.
Bye New Orleans!
GFS in New Orleans: Santa Fe Chic
Can you believe I thrifted this skirt? It was actually a two piece and I got it for the top. I was really digging the ethnic print of it all. Then for some reason unknown to me, I decided to try on the skirt and slide it up!
VOILA! It's a dress! A dress I love the most! The print has a Santa Fe vibe to it, don't you think?
I threw on my wedges and a belt and walked the streets of New Orleans. New Orleans is a blogger's dream for beautiful backdrops for pictures. I couldn't get enough of the brick buildings and random spottings of grafitti.
Thrifted skirt worn as dress
Sam Edelman Wedges
Random Belt
AA Clutch bag
Aldo Earrings
Thanks to The Minister of Style's suggestion we made it to Mother's Cafe where the line was crazy long! I felt just like a tourist taking pics of people while they were working!
Next New Orleans Post coming soon...
GFS in New Orleans: The Beginning
I was in New Orleans this weekend. I haven't been there since before Katrina (hurricane). I was curious to see if the "vibe" of New Orleans was still there. I'd been there 4 times before the hurricane so I felt like I had enough prior knowledge for a fair comparison.
(Target Tank/Belt, Aldo Wedges, Thrifted pleated sheer skirt, AA leather clutch)
It's only a 6 hour drive from Houston, so it left a little time to poke around the streets.
After a few hours in the city, I could sense a different vibe there....not a bad vibe...just a different one.
The essence of New Orleans was still there in the food and the attractions but it seems the people have changed. You know what...it's just coming to me...TOURISTY.
That's what it is! There was more of a tourist vibe to it than I remember.
It was a different type of unique though. I have my theories on the change of the atmosphere but the heart of New Orleans was still detectable. For alot of Texans, New Orleans is home away from home so I certainly need to go back more often!
(Above photos by
My ultimate goal whenever I'm in New Orleans is to try all the authentic cajun food possible without going into a food induced coma. This trip was no different.
We made it to Port of Call based on the recommendation of Ro. The first thing we noticed was that fries aren't even offered on the menu. You get a side of a huge baked potato or nothing at all. I took the baked potato. (If you follow me on twitter then you saw a pic of it already:) It was the pefect spot to eat and take in the locals:)
(They look like they don't have a care in the world:)
Next New Orleans post coming in a few days...
The Big Easy
I had a movie day with my nieces. I only got them popcorn if they agreed to take my outfit pics.
I didn't buy them candy because they didn'tell me my hair was flying all over the place.
That'll teach them:) HA!
I'm off to New Orleans for a wedding. Have you been? What places do you love to go in New Orleans?
What must I see/eat/do?
Vintage Dress
American Apparel Clutch
Random belt
Sam Edelman Shoes
Four Eyes
Didn't know I wore glasses, huh? Yep. I very rarely wear them because they are super ummm...they are a strong prescription. I'd like to thank genetics for that gift...not. But it could be worse...you should see my big brother's lenses. HA!
Thrifted Tux Jacket
American Apparel turtleneck/dress and leggings
Nine West Booties
L.A.M.B. satchel
Marc Jacobs Glasses
I promise I will wear something other than black soon...it's just a phase:)
Oh yes, it decided to be cold this morning in Houston, so I finally got a chance to rock this coatdress/dresscoat. I love it the most! I was called a female BLADE at work today. That makes me want to wear it more...but next time, I'm gonna rock some thigh high boots and a big "GFS" on my chest to look the part!
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GFS in Dallas: Homebound
As much as I loved my trip to Dallas, I was kind of ready to go home. I could never be a celebrity. I got sick of living out of a suitcase and eating out every night. The one thing I wanted when I got back to Houston was a homecooked meal, and to watch tv in bed and have nowhere to go. I see why people like Prince don't tour alot..he wants to sleep in his bed! I don't know that for a fact but he's a friend in my head and friends usually think alike.
I met some wonderful people in Dallas, people that I will surely keep in contact with. Before I left, I grabbed a fab statement necklace from Juanette because the necklace haunted me every night since I saw her wear it!
(You have to see it on...you can see Juanette wearing it in the post GFS in Dallas: Day 1)
One of the highlights (outside of meeting the Dallas bloggers) was finally making it to Buc-ee's! Do you guys have a Buc-ee's? I've traveled across Texas from time to time and I've always seen it...I thought it was just a truck stop. But oh no boo, Buc-ee's is anything but a truck stop! It's a movement! I don't really know how to describe it except that it's kind of like Wal-Mart meets Chucky Cheese meets a gas station meets a Deli Shop sponsored by CRACK! It was overwhelming!
It's the only place that you can get Jalopeno Cream Cheese in a jar, turkey jerkey, homemade Butter Pecan Fudge, a DR. Pepper ICEE and the cleanest restrooms ever all under ONE ROOF! I'm a Buc-ee's believer! If you ever see one, stop and go in! You will never look at truck stops the same!
I was on the chartered bus on the way back home and I was reading my new book by Chastity Garner called "The Curvy Girl's Guide to Style". One person saw it and wanted to see it and by the time I got back to Houston, half the bus was asking about the book. That's when I was all like "Umm hmmm girl, my homegirl wrote this here book!" Totally pimping out the book! Chastity, the book was very popular among the curvy teachers I roll with!
Next stop? Norfolk, VA and Washington Dc in a few weeks!
The Black is Back!
Zara's Riding Pants, Leather Jacket (gifted), American Apparel Turtleneck Shirt...sometimes a Dress depending on how much Courage juice I drink/Maxx Studio Shooties (my word), Jones NY Scarf
*Yes, I mixed brown with black*(These "shooties" make me happy)I told you it wasn't going to be long before I got back into wearing black! Now that the black out challenge is over, I kind of missed wearing my "safe" color. I've been kind of lazy about taking real pics lately. Now, I just pass a mirror and snap it. I don't even bother acknowledging the stares.
By the way, I saw Michael Jackson's This Is It! Loved it! I was struck by the fact that the man wore glittered pants just because...no reason...just because he was Michael Jackson. Truly talented man.
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