My Intentions Were Pure

(I can't wait to wear this dress as an open jacket over some jeans or jeggings)

My intentions were good. I promise. I got dressed in this little frock (thrifted for 2 bucks)and set out for church. Somehow, I ended up at a restaraunt eating pancakes, a hashbrown casserole and bacon. What can I say, God knows my heart WANTED to go to church. Doesn't that count for something? It has to. Somebody woke up drunk this morning. I woke up and got dressed for Jesus. I just didn't quite make it. Atleast I got dressed...right? Right.

Thrifted Belt and Dress

Charles David Clutch

Aldo Shoes

Guilt for not making it to church: Me

Does it count if I told you that the pancakes were the best pancakes ever?

Also, I found this silk dress/jacket/ in the nightgown/robe section of the thrift store. The lesson is...look everywhere for hidden gems while thrfting.

Walking A Mile In My Shoes

Wore these last week or perhaps even the week before??? I love these shoes. The yellow is so vibrant and they manage to add the perfect pop of color to a variety of ensembles. I

However, yet again, my crappy camera doesn't do these beauties justice. Currently searching ebay for a new camera. Any suggestions???

Anyhoo, I found these at Dillard's last year and and they are no longer available but I managed to find a couple of pair that are similar.

Charles David - Bluster

Luiza Barcelos - Sandal

Loyalty

I so didn't want to go out last night. Two of my favorite movies were both on at the same time and I was laying deep in my bed. I only went out to celebrate my good friend's b-day. But trust, had she been just a mere acquaintance...I would have stayed snuggled in my Snuggie flipping between Brown Sugar and Why Did I Get Married. But if I am one thing...I am loyal...thus I got dressed.

Cardigan: Zara

Top: Anthropologie

Tights/Skirt: Target

Belt: Thrifted Vintage

Shoes: Calvin Klein

Clutch: Charles David (I wear this clutch out!)

Earrings:Forever 21

I remember the days when I would go out and buy an outfit for any night out. Ummm...yeah...those days are over. Now I try to find ways to rock a Snuggie in public with heels.

(I so remember my aunt rocking these very belts in the late 80's and 90's! I wish she would have kept them. It would have saved me 4 bucks!)

Sidenote: I didn't know fishnets were so taboo. I had a high school class mate tell me that my image sure has changed over the years...while eyeing the fishnets! I guess they are kind of "zexy" huh. No wonder people were looking at me when I wore them with my leopard shoes...to a funeral! LOL. What? It was cute!

P.S...one of my BFF's said I looked like Wonder Woman in this outfit...I kinda like it!

By the way...I will be participating in the "Stay Fabulous or Get Slapped" Challenge hosted by Erin over at Work With What You've Got. Basically, the rules are to dress extra cute (whatever that means for you )and if someone crosses path who is NOT fly...you slap them...(not really, but you can in your head. )I can't wait!

Update: The CUPCAKES at the bday party were WORTH me getting dressed!

Hot Trends - Upfronts

I am really loving the selection of shoes on Piperlime lately. I have been featuring shoes from their site a lot over the past couple of weeks, for good reason. There are so many hot shoes to choose from. The powers that be are currently featuring three trends to be on the look out for this upcoming Spring season. The first of which is Upfronts. Naturally, I thought I'd feature a few that I'm after.

I already featured a few pairs here, here, and here. Upfronts are shoes that often feature strappy or woven details across the vamp. You'll also find a few pair with wide leather bands as well.

Jester - Charles David

Not only does this hit the Upfront trend but it also hits the wedge trend which I will be talking about tomorrow. I love the pearlized copper hued leather and the gold studded accent on the platform. The cut-out wedge detail is also spot on. You are bound to garner compliments everywhere you go if you are sporting these. This is a hot shoe at a great price and if copper isn't your thing they also come in black.

Pour La Victoire - Felicia

I have had my eye on these little beauties for a while now. I'm torn between which color palette I prefer. I love the shape, the color block detailing, and the platform styling. I don't have anything like them in my shoe wardrobe and I am dying to add these to my collection. You will find the chartreuse and black on Piperlime but you will have to visit this site for the gray and black. Which do you prefer?

Nine West - Lawrence

If you like the Felicia by Pour La Victoire but you aren't willing to fork over the dough the Lawrence by Nine West will certainly give you a similar look for a fraction of the price. View them from the top they and are just about an exact match. The Nine West version varies with it's cone shaped heel and lack of a platform. This is a great shoe that will give you a leg up on the trend at an even better price.