Pop Ya Collar, Don't Let 'Em Sweat You

Report from the homefront: BF decided to not kennel the pup while he was away at work the other day because he didn't want her stuck in a little box for eight hours. And then completely ate his thoughts when he got home because our pup got up on the kitchen counters and BF's home office desk and apparently ate everything else.

Like a box of stale Krispy Kremes. And a box of baking soda - or rather, the box around the baking soda. A leather portfolio. A notebook, including the notes part. Pretty much all of BF's business cards. A plastic cup. An entire bottle of vitamins. The labels off of the BF's medications. Kitchen towels - apparently all of them. My suede Coach hobo, which was a gift from the BF.

It seems like Pacey may be living in the kennel full-time now.

This is me and we, over the weekend, pre-Coach:

 

Top: RL Polo skinny-fit (similar here in classic fit, longer placket here, here with a metallic pony)

Skirt: J. Crew dorrie (worn here before - sim here longer)

Shoes: Seychelles she's got the moves

Bracelets: Sweet Auburn Studio via Etsy (worn here before) / Old Navy enamel bangle (similar here)

Necklace: J. Crew pearl cluster (worn here before - similar ivory here, grey here)

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Special thanks go out to Inkmark from Objects of Desire and Little Miss Fancie Pants for the blog awards! You gals are too sweet - thanks again!

And if you haven't checked out their blogs yet, please do! They are two seriously busy do-it-all moms who can juggle work, kids and still look stylish in their J. Crew and Anthro gear!

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The Eve before the Eve...

Here is Complete Superficial Randomness before I have to get all deep and philosophical for the New year with resolutions and such.

Why didn't I know until this morning that a tribute album to my favorite band existed! Where have I been! I love Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. I feel like my "fan" card should be revoked!

I even named my dog after Frankie Beverly! I. Must. Own. This. CD!

A few weeks ago, I was in the mall (hate the mall by the way) and saw a dude wearing this cardigan. I saw him and did a double take. I never usually pay attention to men's clothing unless they are with me so trust me, the cardigan was that awesome. I SO wish I had my camera with me. I tracked him through the store to ask him where he got it. I immediately called my baby brother (all 6 ft 6000 inches of him) to tell him to buy this sweater for himself! HA HA (some sister I am!)

This is a super old pic but I'm pretty sure he doesn't know I blog so I'm safe. Please know that I have super high heels on. I really fit under his armpit (literally)I promise you, I would re-inact Janet Jackson's Pleasure Principle video from top to bottom wearing my painful leopard heels for any man (not my brother...ewww) who would wear this bad cardigan! Last I checked, they only had size small online. I know a few people who would rock this polo but nobody wears a small:(

Polo Wool Letterman Shawl Sweater (I'm a sucker for elbow patches)

Steve Madden B Sweet Handbag
Also in the mall, I saw this purse at the Steve Madden store and again I did a doubletake. It's perfection. You must see it in person...the color is delicious. I remember inspecting it, petting it... I might have even sniffed it because it was so beautiful. This quite possibly is the antecdote to my eternal lust for the LV Speedy 35. Quite possibly. I think I need a baby or something. I'm becoming too shallow for my good:)

American Apparel: High Waisted Jean looking Leggings (These must be popular because they aren't available....not that I would have the money to buy them if they were available. It doesn't hurt to "want" though)

Oh...is Christmas over???

New Years's Resolution: To not want things, I can't have or don't need. (Please see above references:)

This year was supposed to be dramatically different by now but who am I to make plans and think that anyone, much less God will follow them? 2009 wasn't all bad but there was alot of unnecessary nothings going on this year... I can only pray that something gives in 2010. Here's to hoping....

(I remember when I was in elementary school, I thought by 2000, we would all be living Jetson's style. I remember thinking that we would be riding spaceships to work. In reality, I just listen to Kanye West's Spaceships on the way to work every morning:)

That is all. Happy New Year!