Thank You!

Rocking the Turban...I know some people are over the turban but I kinda love it. I'll be over it soon though. You know how I get!

Turban: Beauty Supply Store

H&M Dress and Trench

Leopard Tights

Jessica Simpson Heels

Thrifted Sash

By the way...I would like to announce that I'm a beast. I actually went to the gym at 5:30am! I went to a spinning class. It started at 5: 30am...I walked out at 5:45am. I swear I'm no punk but those bike seats are NOT made for me! I did not leave the gym though...I stayed and got on the treadmill.

Yay me!

Juanette and I decided to pull off the Marie Claire look. (Her secret weapon is that she has a crinoline under her dress for the "full dress effect"...My secret weapon is that I am JUST plain "full"!)

And don't forget to shop SFAM's Closet! Thank you for the support we are getting through emails and twitter and facebook! We already have orders to keep us busy! I am really aiming to be my own success story instead of reading about them...and SFAM is one HUGE step towards that!

Have You Found Your Voice?

I've been meaning to try this whole "maxi-skirt in the winter" look. I like it. Alot.

A few bloggers who have already fabulously rocked this look!

1. B. Jones Style

2. Fashionnette-work

3. Blue Collar Catwalk

Sequin Beanie/hat from Target

 I was putting together a lesson for my class and came across some questions that stopped me dead in my tracks. I thought you would benefit from those questions.

Have you found your voice yet? This is how you start. Answer the following questions...

1. What are you really good at? (talent)

2. What do you love doing? (passion)

3. What does the world need that you can get paid to do? (need)

4. What do you feel you should do? (conscience)

Got you thinking too? Let me know the answers in the comments:)

Happy MLK DAY!

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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Busy Bee

(Banana Republic Tuxedo shirt, Anthropologie Dress, Kate Spade Shoes, Thrifted Scarf)

Today, I kinda felt important. I had places to go and people meet...which is rare if you know me in real life. I have a friend, let's call her the Puerto Rican princess (she makes me call her that:), who ALWAYS has somewhere to go! Always. I call her a soccer mom although she has no bambinos but she's always running here and there. Me...not so much. Work, home, grocery store, mail box...yeah...then work again.

Today, I...

1. Went to church

2. Cooked a kick a$$ Chicken Parmesan

3. Took the best nap that almost made me miss #4!

4. Met a reader of my blog who turned out to be the Don King of Ideas! She was so inspirational and motivating, I walked out of the Dessert Gallery singing the Reading Rainbow song "I Cannnn Do Anythiiiing...Take a look, it's in a book...Reading Rainbow!" (I went too far with the song but I know you remember that show!)

Thank you Ashley...I programmed your number in my cell so that means I'm no longer a friend in just your head!)

5. Celebrated my homie's bday with Sushi and Cake! Happy bday Arianne!

6. Hung out with my bestie/dude!

7. Accomplished a new scarf updo:)

8. Found a new way to wear this old dress.

(I was trying to show how I tied the scarf to do an updo..you can't really tell though)

This is what I wore to church. It's a tulip style dress I copped from H&M this summer.

Jessica Simpson Shoes/ Thrifted Blazer

This look from Style Sample is what inspired my retro look today. Click here:)

Juanette from Fashionnette-work reminded me to shop in my own closet! Thanks!

How did I do?

I.O.U.

I had to pull together some fall looks for a project. So I figured since I've been slacking in the outfit posts lately...I would share:) I need Fall to hurry up and get here!

(H&M Cardi/thrifted pants rolled up/Jessica Simpson heels, gifted clutch)

(Thrifted Jacket/Belt/Dress/Purse; Jessica Simpson Shoes

(H&M Coat Dress/Thrifted Belt/Banana Republic Suede purse/Target Scarf)

(Thrifted Coat Dress...for 4 bucks!/ Banana Republic Bag/Target Scarf/BCBG Heels)

I'm supposed to be sleep right now and I'm not...so, BYE!

Answer Key to Pop Quiz

(Sorry for the squinted forehead...the sun was beaming and I was trying to hurry and take the pic so I could get out of the dress)

Did I mention that I am jealous of those who live anywhere near an H&M? WHY won't Houston get one!?!? Heck atleast somewhere in Texas!?! The powers that be in H&M land...get on that please.

(I'm going to have to find a better belt, I just threw this sash from another dress on and then stuck a flower there.)

This dress makes me happy. By the way, I had to wear a slip under this, luckily for me I've gotten in the habit of thrifting slips because I can never really find them in stores anymore.  

The answer to the pop quiz from the previous post was I was jumping joy for being home from my Virginia Trip. Nothing like being in your own space sometimes. The resignation ran a close second though.  The bonus question answer was C...I said Thank you and gave a blank stare. It was the best I could do. I believe she even moved in for a hug but I think my aura must have given a "don't try that boo boo" vibe. I was polite. I am trying to get into heaven, you know. Being polite should have scored me a point or two with the man upstairs...No?? I say yes.

Pop Quiz

Pop Quiz Question of the day:

There could be a number of reasons why I am jumping for sheer joy in this picture. All of the following reasons are true but tell me which one do you think is the PRIMARY reason for the elation in my face.

1. I just officially resigned from my job today because I accepted a new position that I think I'm going to love. I was overjoyed to personally hand in my resignation to one of my least favorite coworkers of all time.

2. I am just so happy to be back home from my trip to Virginia.

3. Today is my little brother's birthday.

4. I'm about to eat a piece of red velvet cake.

5. I'm actually wearing a white dress...something I rarely do. (It was 8 bucks at H&M...and it has pockets!)

6. I found a lone piece of Bubble Yum Bubble Gum in my purse today.

7. I ate from my favorite fast food spot in Houston today...Frenchy's Chicken!

8. I finally got to catch up on my True Blood episodes.

9. I got to hang out with my nieces today.

10. My "Mr." sponsored my trip to H&M in Virginia.

So which is the MOST likely reason that a 34 year old woman was willing to document jumping in the middle of the street?

NO CHEATING!!!! I don't play that in my classroom:)

By the way, you people who live even in the same state where there is an H&M, consider yourselves lucky!

Bonus Question: What do you think I said to the "least favorite coworker" when she said she was going to miss me?

A. I am going to miss you too.

B. You know what, I've been wanting to say this for a while...

C. Thank You then gave a blank stare.

D. I said nothing.

Home Sweet Home

(On Virginia Beach)

I was in Virginia most of the week...and now I'm back. Enough said. I didn't take many pictures. I did manage to get on a malfunctioning roller coaster...as in it stopped when it should have been going...at the highest point of the ride...at King's Dominion theme park...Not awesome.

(I felt like a crayola in this but I liked it alot. That skirt once was white (click here to see) until it wasn't white so much anymore and I dyed it yellow:)

(Airport Style: The objective was to be comfy on the plane. Found this cardi at H&M...Lady Ga Ga would be proud of my detailed ruffle!)

How about this...why don't YOU entertain ME by telling me about your worst vacation experience?