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Style Bloggers Go To Home Depot Too!

I had to take a day off from chasing butterflies and sashaying among the lillies to take my outfit pics. I wish I lived the life a real style blogger. You know...the one that attends all of the cool fashion shows and just so happens to get photographed by The Sartorialist as they cross street to eat scones and tea.

But this style blogger...she has to go Home Depot to get her thrills.

I'm in the process of reorganizing the whole house and couldn't put off going to ~~my own personal hell~~ Home Depot any longer. As I ~~died on the inside~~ shopped for exciting fashionable things like wood glue, fertilizer and a garbage disposal, I decided why not show you real life.

Today my real life took me to Home Depot and this is how I dress to go on such an adventure. Not true. I didn't just go to Home Depot in this...I went to Lowe's too.

I take the whole DIY blogger title seriously!

I promise you this is NOT the same black dress from the previous post. I promise.

And while I'm in full disclosure mode...that clutch I'm rocking...it's really a pillowcase!

SWEAR!

Maxi Dress: Marshall's

Scarf: Zara

Clutch...It's really a pillowcase!

Shoes: Target

Bloggers Don't Always Love What They're Wearing

Hi. I hate this dress.

I bought it a year or so ago and it was about 2 sizes too big.

But I saw potential in it.

I thought I could save it. Make it work for me.

No.

I should've just left it at the thrift store instead of pouring money into alterations.

The neck is too high (it's asymeterical)

My "girls" felt caged.

The waist line doesn't hit me in the most awesome place

It's too short.

All which are my fault...because my alterations lady told me.

I didn't listen.

Now...once again...I hang my head in shame!

I tried to "Jedi mind trick" the dress by adding a vest.

Which wasn't originally a vest...it was a Gap Jacket that I've had for a few years.

I decided it would serve me better as a vest.
I had the sleeves taken off.

I was right about that!

(Thrifted dress,belt/ Gap Trench ~~Jacket~~ Vest, BCBG heels/ Aldo necklace/Vintage handbag)

You win some and you lose some.

P.S...Say hello to my new little friend. The mother in law strikes again. This is the MIL's grandmother's handbag! It's been sitting in her attic doing absolutely nothing since I rescued it. It's perfect in all thy ways.

Out of Pocket

(Borrowed shirt/Paris Hilton Heels/JCP cargoes/Thrifted clutch/Random necklace)

If you are "fast" and from the South then you know what being "out of pocket" means. My grandmother would always say that when somebody was "running" the streets instead of at home.

(She preferred that I was in a prayer closet somewhere).

I was out of pocket.

I pieced together an ensemble based on what's laying in my trunk or what was lingering in the Mr's house. Hence...the reason I snuck his shirt...again.

P.S...does this look familiar?

Shanda strikes again!

It's my mother in law's train case!

Shanda...Thank you! I love it so!

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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

GFS Recap: Texas Style Coucil Conference (Day 2)

(Katy from Kansas Couture spoke on the TXSCC panel. She did an awesome job!)

Day 2 of the Texas Style Council Conference proved to be quite informative and fun. There were panel discussions for bloggers and plenty of time to make new friends.

Katy and Erin chatting.

My dear Kyla from Blue Collar Catwalk...also an awesome panelist!

(F21 Tshirt, Urban Outfitters pants, Sam Edelman wedges, borrowed clutch from Juanette)

Chastity from Curvy Girl's Guide To Style and I took a break before all the classes began.

One of the highlights was a photography lesson by Kendi (Everyday) and her hubby Brian. I promise you they are hilarious together! And Brian is kind of a photography phenom...in my opinion atleast:)

A practice shot during class.

I had a blast and met some hilarious and talented people. For example, One of my favorite conversations the whole weekend included a discussion about Quaker summer camp with Laurel from Trophy Boutique. Trust me, that conversation deserves its own post!

Worth the Wait

H&M CoatDress, JCP Necklace, Gifted clutch, Zara's Tights, thrifted belt, Jessica Simpson heels

If you follow me on twitter then you would know that I sat in line for 45 minutes to get some chicken from Frenchy's (the best chicken in Houston). You would think I would have just left because surely it's not worth the wait. You're wrong. It was worth it. But I'm tired...and full. So, I'll just leave you with the worst pics ever. It was dark and my tripod broke on me and my food was getting cold.

Ah well...like I said, the chicken was worth it.

And I have the NERVE to walk in a Diabetes marathon on Saturday morning!

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Man Down! Code 10!

Awww...pretty dress, right? I love it. I wore it to church. I thrifted it in Dallas a few weeks ago.

Ooh look at the pretty Paris Hilton shoes with the pretty, pretty bow.

Hot, right?

NO! NOT HOT!

Literally after this picture was taken. I FELL. AGAIN!!! JESUS! And it was the fall from hell! As I walked away from taking this picture, the heel of one shoe got caught in the ~~deathtrap~~ bow of the other. I crashed full force into the curb. KNEE FIRST! I landed so hard that I literally thought I crushed my knee!

The bf is so used to my tumbling that he thought it was the normal "Oh, there goes Reiko again" kind of fall. Only when he realized I didn't hop back up like normal and saw tears forming in my eyes did he realize that this was a biggie!

So after three days of trying to tough it out. I went to the doctor. I felt it only fitting to document the experience for your blogging reading pleasure.

Doc: Ooh...I love that purple on you.

Me: *blushing yet wincing from the pain* Thank you! I try!

Doc: Is that a Mexican dress?

Me: *thinking "How YOU Doin"* Why, yes it is!

Doc: What brings you in? I haven't seen you in a while.

Me: Paris Hilton pushed me.

Doc: *silence*

Me: Well, she didn't push me. Her shoes tripped me and I fell into a curb.

Doc: Oh no. My "friend" has a hard time with heels.

Me: *side eye at friend*

Doc: I'm going to give you the number to a shoe doctor that can put pads on the bottom of your heels and literally you feel like you are wearing sneakers.

I love my doctor! HE is such a diva! After he gave me the shoe doctor's number, he told me that I probably bruised my knee but if I still felt pressure in another week, to come back and take xrays. I explained to him that I've been stumbling quite alot lately.

After a series of medical questions, we both concluded that I should just be more careful. Awesome! Thanks Doc!

I told him that giving up my heels was not an option. This blog is called God's Favorite Shoes. God likes flats but he LOVES heels. He told me...God that is. I talked to him last night. The doctor said I should be fine and proceeded to talk about the most comfortable heels his "friend" swears by.