Fashion and Fun after Fifty
The colors of summer –
Using a recipe from the @usaweekend magazine I made a Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. I didn’t have mozzarella so I used sharp cheddar and instead of cherry tomatoes I cut up a fresh tomato. The parsley was fresh from my garden.
I stopped at Marshalls to once again return a pair of shoes that I had purchased in March but never wore, thank goodness I always keep my receipt. I checked out the latest styles of Steve Madden/Madden Girl shoes which are my #1 favorite.
My 2nd favorite styles – Jessica Simpson
never heard of the brand but they were too cute not to take a pic
never heard of the brand but they were too cute not to take a pic
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Love the colors of these Kate Spades
You know how I love Polka Dots!
Yesterday I received my 2nd FREE Target Beauty Bag – items included this time were:
Packaging was the same but this time the cosmetic bag was blue cloth
It’s FRI-YAY the beginning of what is predicted to be a gorgeous weekend. I plan on getting my inside chores done early so that I can sit poolside reading magazines, listening to music and sipping a few cold ones!!! I am not sure what my sons have planned for their pops but hopefully it includes eating out so that I don’t have to cook! I am wishing you all a safe, fun filled, fan-tab-u-lous weekend and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads.
Enjoy!
Top and Pants – Ross// Sandals – Kmart (early 2000’s)// Ring – handmade by vendor at Delaware’s Black Expo 2011// Bracelets – Burlington Coat Factory// Toe Rings – The Indian Fashion Boutique//Necklace – Jewelrymax.net//Earrings – jewelry box
If you read my Monday blog you know that my week started out mis-matched because I was unable to prepare my outfits for the week on Sunday night.. It didn’t get any better and to make matters worse I stayed up late last night watching the 2-hour premier of Dallas (OMG IT WAS MUST SEE TV) which is why I have 2 OOTD entries today. The dress is BLUE and white polka dot but the shoes were BLACK and white polka dot and even though my son said, “mom it looks alright – I’m tired of taking pictures , I changed my shoes and accessories and this what I ended up wearing to work.
Shoes – Charlotte Russe// Belt – Goodwill// Ring – Mizoutlet.com// Bracelet – Jewelrymax.net
I love to cook dinner for my men but because I have such a long commute from Pennsylvania I am always on the lookout for easy, breezy dinner ideas. Crock pot cooking is definitely my all time favorite but I don’t mind firing up the grill or even the oven during the summer. Last night’s meal was definitely easy, breezy using chicken breasts and Kraft Fresh Take mix. In our house, no meal is complete without a starch and a veggie, I chose Zatarains rice, steamed broccoli and Marie Callenders Cheddar biscuits.
This dress was one of three purchased in May 2009, to wear to my grandmother’s funeral – RIP Mama! Blue was her favorite color and I wanted to wear something blue but ended up wearing the traditional funeral black. It has been hanging in my closet ever since because it has a short cropped jacket and ribbon belt which makes it look very matronly. Today I decided to wear it but without the jacket and ribbon belt and it’s now one of my favorites.
Polka Dot Dress- Boscov’s// Belt – Rainbow Shops// Shoes – DSW// Bracelets – Burlington Coat Factory// Ring – Mizoutlet.com// Purse – TJ Maxx
Every time I see red and white gingham my mind takes me back to the family picnics we had as a child. Whether it was at Bear Mountain, NY or Silver Lake, DE spreading that red and white tablecloth across a dirty wooden table meant a day filled with FOOD, FUN, and FAMILY!
One year a bunch of us kids got lost in Bear Mountain and we were scared to death that a real bear was going to eat us (child’s imagination running wild). We roamed around the woods for what seemed like hours, scared and arguing over which way was the right one back. Eventually we found our way and none of the adults seemed to miss us so we didn’t get into trouble and life was good again. Things got even better when we saw that red and white gingham tablecloth covered with FOOD – hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, chips, Kool-Aid, cookies and watermelon! We ate until we got sick and made a pact to never venture into the woods ever again – aaah more wonderful childhood memories!
Blouse and pants – Goodwill// Shoes – Payless// Ring – Mizoutlet.com// Belt – Rainbow Shops//Bracelets, Ankle Bracelet and Earrings – Jewelry Box
Yesterday’s downpour filled up the pool!
With in store sales, manufacturer’s coupons and a Walgreens $3.00 rewards certificate I was able to snag all of these items for less than $20.00
2 Covergirl Lash Blast Mascaras – on sale for $6.99 // used 2 coupons – Buy 1 Get 1 Free and $1.00 off 1 – paid $2.99 each
Sally Hansen Nailwear // $1.00 off coupon – paid $4.79
Suave Dry Conditioner – on sale $1.39 – Suave Dry Shampoo $3.29
FX Argan Oil – on sale $2.59
Keebler Chocolate Chip Cookies – on sale $1.99
Studio 35 Cotton Balls – $1.99
TOTAL PURCHASE ~ $19.03 (no sales tax in the state of Delaware)
Why is it that when you are on vacation you tend to buy things that you wouldn’t normally wear at home. That happened to me while in Florida a few years ago when I fell head over heels in love with these gold tone gladiator sandals. Now I can count on one hand just how many times I have actually worn them! It’s not like they are uncomfortable, they are just a bit too shiny for my taste. I have decided to wear them just one more time before they are packed with the rest of the Goodwill donations.
Top – thrifted// Skirt – EastEssence.com// Gladiator Sandals – Florida shoe shop// Bracelets, Rings and Earrings – Jewelry Box// Purse – Walmart
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