I love this cozy little grey jacket I found over the weekend. Being from Florida I always have a problem spending money on winter coats because half my life I didn’t need them. But I guess after four years of experiencing real winters it was time to give up that way of thinking. I was dreading the thought of dropping some dough on a coat when I could be buying shoes. Haha, I got some of those too but that’s for a later post. When I picked up this guy and did the happy dance at the price!
Yes please! Not to mention the little details in the sleeves make the Florida girl in me feel better about having to be all bundled up.
I think I’m going to go back this week to see if I can find some cute sweaters! Happy Shopping!!
I bet your wondering what I’m up to with that title. A few months ago I saw this dress at Ross for $20.00 and almost bought it. However at the time I didn’t really NEED a new cocktail dress so after a debate with my debit card I put it back. Then yesterday I was decided to go back to Ross to scout a few things for my upcoming engagement photo shoot. Low and behold I check out the clearance rack and see this dress again, but this time for only $14.00 bucks!!!
I wasn’t going to turn away from shopping fate so bought it. This is where it gets tricky. While we were in Louisiana the fiance bought me an amazing antique bib necklace that I wanted to wear for the shoot. The color of the dress compliments the necklace but the frill on the shoulder was just too much.
Never being the one to settle I busted out with my fabric scissors. Because of the fabric I had to be careful not to cut the actual dress so I cut just snipped along the stitch…..
And now……
It’s perfect for the necklace!!! Yay! I’ll have a separate post on the necklace along with the earrings we scored coming up in a minute 🙂 Oh and never fear…..I saved the frill in case I want to sew it back on again after the shoot.
Rock Revivals are by far my all time favorite brand of jeans. However, I’m not such a fan of the price even if they are worth it. They usually run about $140-$170 bucks. I went the mall today to visit a friend of mine that works in Dillards. Mind you I had no intention of shopping until I saw these guys with a sign about them that said 40% off the lowest price!
They were the last pair of this style and they were my size! After I asked the sales chick what price they would be after tax I couldn’t walk away!
I only payed $72.76 for a $148 pair of jeans! SCORE!
There I was….minding my one business when BAM! These guys jumped out and bit me! LOL or at least that’s the excuse I’m telling everyone 🙂 I was online shopping this weekend for a great pair of fall boots because the one’s in my closet are on their last leg. I was really trying to find a good leather pair for under $40 bucks but really nice leather just doesn’t come cheap. Even if you are a seasoned pro at getting the steals. I put these guys on in the store and I immediately knew they were going to be expensive. Not only were they comfy but the quality of the craftsmanship was top notch. And it’s no wonder….
The designer is Cole Haan. After seeing that I was really afraid to look at the price tag. But then I noticed something else.
Nike Air? Wait what? They combined Cole Hann quality and style with the comfort of Nike Air! Genius! No wonder they were so comfortable! By this point I was reeled in enough to take a peek at the price tag.
A measly $99.99 for a $420.00 pair of leather boots! If I’m honest I had to do a lap around the store before deciding to buy them. I’m used to spending like $30, maybe $40 on a cute pair of shoes. But this was too good of a deal to pass up. So I took a deep breath and swiped the debit card. So what do you think? Were they worth it?
I was ultra excited when I saw the saw that this new store Love Culture was coming to the mall!! To be honest I had never heard of it but with a name like that it was at least worth a little look-see. At first glance inside the store I got a little fashion tourette syndrome with how many things there were to look at. Plus I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking for. But I did a little digging and came up this this little number.
I love how this skirt hugs my booty! And for $12 bucks I wasn’t putting it back once I had my hands on it. I don’t normally go for this type of top because I’m small in the rib cage and they don’t tend to fit me well. But the sweetheart neckline looked nice and I’m trying a lot of new things lately.
I swear I am an old soul because anything thing vintage makes my heart shutter! I have always been that way. In high school instead of going to the mall to get my prom jewelry I went to the antique shops! While at the fair this weekend I saw a booth that had all this new and vintage jewelry randomly placed together. When I spotted these babies I thought…MINE! The lady said they were from the 1940’s which by the discoloration in the stones she is most likely right . But I think that it gives them charm. The tag says $18 but the she gave them to me for $15. The next day went back for more!
I got this amazing vintage bracelet for $5!!! LOVE IT!!! So crazy that you can find treasures like this at the fair!
The fiance took this pic with his Iphone before we went downtown to celebrate my 30th with friends. For him to do this without me prompting him is a rarity so when he does you know it’s a good look 🙂 .To celebrate the big 3-0 I knew I wanted something different and of course hot! And to be honest at first glace this dress was not what I was going for. I normally have a rule to avoid slut-ville….show either the boobs or the legs. Well this dress sure threw out the rule book because it showed the boobs, the legs, and THE BACK!
When I showed it to my fiance in the store it was the only dress out of seven that he dubbed as hot. Plus he raised his eyebrows and nodded his head (always a good sign). So I tried it on and it fit like a glove. Actually more like sausage casing but I thought WFT…if I can still pull it off and he loves it why not! Not gonna let all those damn back exercises at the gym be in vain!
Haha! I have to say that I smirked a little bit when a girl said she had the same dress because she got hers in Spain. Can’t even imagine what that must have cost her! I got mine at Ross for $12.99!
Gotta love birthday deals! A girl has to be frugal in her old age 🙂
That was me this time last year. The last birthday in my 20’s and let me say it was a good one. I was newly in love and feeling like a million bucks in that dress 🙂 This year has flown by within the blink of an eye and now here it is….an hour and a half before I turn the big 3-0. To be completely honest I thought I would be more upset or depressed about saying goodbye to the idea of being a twenty-something. I guess it feels like your allowed to make more mistakes when your young and the minute you drop that two from the front of your age its time to grow up and do everything right. But so much has changed for me in the past few years for the good, how could I not look to the future with excitement and hope. As I sit here and remember my early twenties I think of these two….
Good gawd I may not have made it to where I am if not for you two ladies. I can’t even begin to count the precious memories you have given me that no amount of time apart can take away.
Manda Manda, thank you for always being the strong one. Thank you for giving me the best of advice. You have always been the most beautiful person inside and out and if I never told you this before I admire your spirit…..always have. I think I have some wrinkles from the many times you have made me laugh 🙂 Kooossssiiiies!
Casey Weirdum, oh my wifey! Look how far we have come as friends. To think that at first glance you couldn’t stand me. LOL not that I blame you. Thank you for always telling me the truth even when I didn’t want to hear it. I have always said that you were the only person that could tell me to get my act together and have me not go “Hulk” style. You have never judged me for my mistakes and have ALWAYS been there for me! I cannot wait to see you as a mommy! There is a piece of my heart that has your name stitched on it.
Now my mind is drifting back to my baby days of radio. I never did say that high school was “The best Time of My Life” like everyone else did. My intern days at 933FLZ were the days that I consider to have shaped me into the woman I am today.
Haha! Thank gawd I haven’t changed too much since I was 23. That studo was such a special place to me! I learned my future love behind that board. RADIO! Papa Kane…you have NO IDEA what you gave me by being my mentor! This is also the place where I met another life long friend.
Chubbity, you have such a truly amazing heart! Its crazy to think how much you have accomplished since I met you! Your a hubby AND a Daddy now. All grown up! I have a little bit of catching up to do! Thank you for being there for me through a really tough time. I never thought I would see the light at the end of that tunnel. Miss you my fellow Rock!
When I look at this picture I was a so incredibly happy. I was in Michigan and experiencing freedom and responsibility for the first time. Scary thing for a little Florida girl to be in the snow and all alone.But I did it! WSNX was my first radio job and to say I was proud of myself would have been an understatement. I really can’t remember a time (until now) that I felt more free. That two years that I spent there will always be with me.
Leaving Florida for that job was no easy task because I had to leave my Mommy for the first time. I know I sound like a baby saying that but my mother is my heart! She has given me everything I have today! EVERYTHING!
Mommy….wow here come the tears. I hope you know that I NEVER forgot that hug on that snowy day in Michigan. I never forgot how much you pushed me throughout life to be the very best I could be. You have always been the perfect mix of mother and best friend. I miss you every hour of every day but when times get too hard without you I always remember…You are here in my heart every step of the way. Now one know me like you do and I know whenever there is something wrong…Mommy is there. Our bond is unbreakable! I am so incredibly blessed to have such a strong/beautiful/gracious/faithful/smart woman for my mother. God could not have put me in better hands. I was the one that was blessed at 10:30 am on September 7, 1981.
Ok I have to get it together! LOL I need tissues already! So I’ve so far only written about the old days but the days as of late have been so wonderful how could I leave them out. One of my newest friends has very quickly become destines to be one of my oldest.
Amanda, I think our meeting was one of the funniest I have ever had! Thank goodness your kids are such hams or we may have not had the friendship we have today. Well we probably would have but it just made it easier that they are so darn cute! You and Jorge have made me feel like I have a little family away from home. I sometimes don’t know how you juggle being a mom and friend and wife and not loose your mind. But you always do it with a smile. I love that about you. LOL someday when I have all of those titles I know I’ll be calling you for advice. You have helped me through some pretty rough times. You were right at my doorstep when you knew I needed a hug. Thank you! I’ll never forget it!
I of course can’t forget these two….. Ed and Stephanie!!
You guys freaking rock! You may be amongst some of my newest friends but I adore you two! As a couple and as individuals! I can’t think of too many people that have been more kind to me. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. LOL let’s just try and stay away from the lightning car rides though shall we?
Geez….I have been through so many changes in the last ten years. I think of some of the biggest moments and I get a little overwhelmed remembering my excitement. Like becoming an Aunt….
Man I miss these two. It’s crazy because the first time I found out that I was going to be an aunt I went numb. I realized that I wasn’t the baby of the family and it wasn’t all about me anymore. The first time I heard the word “Titi” still rings in my ears today. I love you Punkin’ Butt and Bud-Bud!
I also can’t forget that I got a puppy. This was good mother training if you ask me. Lots of poop cleanup came along with this little girl. But I wouldn’t take back one day of it.
P!nk Presley Couture. You licked the tears away from my face when I thought I was all alone in the world. For a long time it was just me and you puppy. I love you baby puppy girl.
I just looked at the clock a realized that I only have 35 minutes until midnight. But there is no way I could end this blog without mentioning the prince that gave me this beauty.
Baby….when I think of you my heart swells with love. The kind of love that I never imagined I could feel let alone keep forever. To me love has always been the most important thing because without love what’s the point? I know God placed you in my path at the perfect time because he knew I was giving up on my dream of happily ever after. Then five days later those three little words came out of your mouth and you had my heart for always. We certainly have had our bumps but none of that matters now because we have our future to look forward to. The day you asked me to marry you has been the most important of my life. Well, that is until November 10, 2012. I cannot wait to be your wife! Your my sunshine in the morning when I don’t want to get up. Your my best friend and my partner. You are MY EVERYTHING. I love you!
Fifteen more minutes until 30! I am so blessed and happy to have my life. I have learned that not everyday is all rainbows and roses but through every rainstorm there are always blue clouds! Haha as long as it doesn’t include too many wrinkles I can’t wait to see what the next ten years has in store!
This has been my snacking obsession lately. I really try to always find yummy healthy things to munch on throughout the day. I cheat just like everyone else but when I’m trying to be good I still want to enjoy what I’m putting into my mouth. One of my normal go-to snacks is those pineapple and cottage cheese thingies you find in the yogurt section but when looking for them the other day I found this. I saw that stupid John Stamos greek yogurt commercial the other day and it annoyed me to no end! Since then I’ve been avoiding the greek yogurt because every time I would see some his cheesy smile would pop into my head. Silly I know but the minute I tried it I was hooked!
The yogurt is a little on the tangy side so it goes really nicely with the strawberry. I love the blueberry flavor too! But what I love most about it the calorie count! Only 100 per serving!
When I first introduced my fiance to my cheap ways he was appalled! My apologies for the Cheap Diva humor :). I’m a bit of a nerd from time to time. But seriously though, the first time I took him to one of my favorite discount stores he turned his nose up immediately and said that it looked like a garage sale. Low and behold a year and a half later….I’ve turned him into a Cheap Divo! I was so proud when he went shopping for a new pair of jeans and brought these Rock Revivals home!
He usually wears MEK so I was surprised when he jumped ship. I was even more surprised when I saw the receipt. He only paid $59.99 for them! The tag says they retail at $120 but they are actually more like $160. I have a few pairs in my closet that I payed full price for. Can u smell the envy? There are few things that I am willing to spend a lot of money on but I LOVE the way Rock Revival’s fit. Plus they keep their integrity after a few million washes. Needless to say my honey did well with this find! I Love my man and his newly found frugal ways 🙂 ( Just kidding babe )
Yes please! Not to mention the little details in the sleeves make the Florida girl in me feel better about having to be all bundled up.
I think I’m going to go back this week to see if I can find some cute sweaters! Happy Shopping!!
