Blousy and Dog

For those of you ladies lucky enough to have today off from work - enjoy yourselves! For you other ladies like me who are working - well, there's always online sale shopping!

Top: Tucker islas wooden chest tie neck (similar-ish here or -ish here)

Jeans: Levi's 545 skinny straight (worn here before - similar here)

Shoes: Seychelles ring in the new year (worn here before - similar here)

Bag: D&B letter carrier (similar here or -ish but really cute here)

Necklace: Overstock overlay camelia flower (similar here)

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I think it has been far too long without a Pacey status report, as she is now a hearty 31.5 pound pup (nearly 10 pounds heavier than when we got her from the pound at the end of December), who last week had somehow managed to remove the F-lock key from my laptop and before chewing it up.

So what's the Pacey roundup? Well, she has certainly become the main attraction in our little family and has adapted quickly to her new high-rent (haha) lifestyle. Pacey loves nothing more than lounging in comfort and had no problem locating the comfiest spot in each room in which to flop onto and sprawl out - and you're most likely to find her there snoring peacefully on her back.

Pacey also has an enviable toy collection. No small thanks to my sis and mom there - bringing Pacey into my little fam was a bit like a birth by my family - gifts were mailed and too many pictures exchanged.  Her favorite chewie is a long squeaky black bear which remains to be the only furry toy she has not yet completely torn to shreds in a day. In fact, I think Pacey has a soft spot for the bear because she does bring it on to the couch or into the bed with her and does in fact snuggle with it often (seriously - proof below, not posed!)

Aside from black squeaky bear, Pacey loves snuggling close to her people, watching TV, munching on Iams biscuits (but not so much the Milk Bones), and long leash-free walks in the park where she can tear through the shrubbery and arrive back at the car utterly content and exhausted (but she's still a bit shy around other dogs and will sit down and wait for other dogs to pass before she continues on her doggy escapades - which unfortunately does make her a bully magnet for the local bossy chihuahua named Chicken, who will run into your house and "own it" if you're not careful!).

For you gals with pets, how are your adorable animals doing?

Worn out Pacey still attempting to play as she is falling asleep.

A little blue victim of Pacey's play. And her infamous black squeaky.

A Little Bit of Randomness: The Many Faces

Pale Merino

As much as I can huddle in the warmth of my home and play with the dog and BF, vendor meetings and shipments for events don't handle themselves even if the weather outside is still frightfully chilly and slippery. So yesterday I got dressed for real (all you ladies who live in the super-cold, slushy climes and still manage to wear skirts and pretty shoes every day - I bow before you, I'm not worthy!) to venture out.

I guess I stilled haven't mastered sweaterdresses with tights yet. Am I the only one that finds herself having to adjust the bottom of the dress because it sticks to the tights? Good thing most of my activities were done behind a desk so no one else has to watch me awkwardly adjusting myself every few minutes so that to ensure that when I do stand up, my skirt is not scrunched up around my waist. Perhaps I should try slicker smoother tights next time?

Dress: Merona by Target merino wool (similar-ish here)

Necklace: Anthropologie Grandma's Treasure Trove (worn here before - similar here or luxe here)

Belt: Anthropologie c/o Spiffy (worn here before - similar here or here)

Tights: Anthropologie Sunset Scrolls (worn here before - check stores, or similar-ish here or plain here)

Shoes: Seychelles Ring in the New Year (worn here before - similar here or funkier wedge here)

And because almost a single picture can't be taken without some semblence of my pup in it now apparently, here are some of my outtakes - Pacey like to sit by and look out the window and slobber all over my Marimekko pillows - which are now being used as the pup's day bed - the same ones that BF hates. Hm, coincidence?

Respect the Outfits (You and Your Pets)

Having Pacey join my little family has changed and enriched my life two-fold in just the week and a half since we adopted her. All my activities (and shoot, my purchases!) have become so much more pup-centric and I am really enjoying it!

That is why I am so glad I have been able to find some fella pet-minded fashionistas for this week's Respect the Outfits post, featuring some of you gorgeous ladies and your fabulous pets. So without further ado ...

  Kim with Addie from Array of Anthro:

Anthropologie Terrace House Jacket / Anthropologie Deuxhill Cowlneck

  Spiffy with Mario aka Buddy and Luna aka Tina from Where The Lights Are Bright:

F21 cardigan / Old Navy skirt / Anthropologie Berry-Stitched boots

  Laura with Heishe from Anthro Closet Chaos:

Anthro's Easy Keeper Skirt by Tracy Reese / Anthro's From the Poles Jacket by Sparrow / Anthro's Meteorology Necklace /

JPC's Opaque Tights in Purple by Worthington / Anthro Totem Heels by Miss L Fire

  Lori with Buddie from Lorispeak:

West & Vine sweater / American Apparel red long sleeve / Gap wool camel skirt / Grey herringbone tights /

Three Beacons Belt sz S / Colorful Brazilian wood beaded necklace

  Sarah with Ghibli from That Damn Green Dress:

Anthropologie Southward Stop dress

  Amy with Barnaby from kelinda.KELINDA:

  Alana with Zooey from The Good Girl Gone Blog:  

Vest- Kensie Girl / Jeans- Salt Works / Tank- Primark / Shoes- Madden Girl

  Beth with Zipper from Just Another Fish in the Sea:

top - Banana Republic / jeans - True Religion / flats - Nine West / hat and scarf - Kohls

  Mandy with Mara, Osiris and Louis from Stylistic Idiom:

Traced Twirls Dress (Anthropologie) / Seychelles Woven Heels (Urban Outfitters) / Red Tights (Hue) /

Buttercup Posts (Anthropologie) / El Condor Pasa Belt (Anthropologie)

  Lisa with Chloe from Confessions of a Call Center Gal:

Anthropologie Dusky Begonia t-straps

  Ally with Keppie from Modestly Fashioned:

  E Hayes with Penny and Baxter from Strawberry Swing and Other Things:

Left: J.Crew Merino Melanie Button Cuff Cardi / J.Crew Perfect Fit Tank / Hinge Skirt (Nordstrom) / UO Kimchi Blue O-Ring Belt /

BR Sonya Huarache Wedges / Anthro Earrings

Right: J.Crew Deco Dot Cardi / BR Green Top / 7FAM A-Pocket Jeans / J.Crew Metallic Marjorie Flats in metallic blush / BR Straw Headband /

Express Multi Strand Necklace (teal)

  LT with Carly, Riley and Hunter from One Cat Away From Crazy:

Dress and necklace: JCrew / Cardigan: Ann Taylor / Tights: Hue / Shoes: Nine West

  Kay with Athena from AnthroFlux:

Anthropologie Refined Cord Dress / Anthropologie Delancey Boots

  Erin with Hurley from Designer Me:

And here are my pics with my little ball of furry fury, Pacey (we were super cas'd out for the weekend):

Kind of good ...

Top: J. Crew tissue turtleneck / Sweater: Gap cotton shawl wrap cardi / Belt: H&M stretch /

Jeans: Forever 21 skinny ankle / Boots: Whooga

Happy Monday, everyone, and stay warm! Thanks again to all you lovely ladies who participated in this week's reader post! I am so excited that so many of your share the same kind of enthusiasm for your pets as I do for mine! Your pets are varied and adorable!