Archive for October, 2012
Hello Friends and Happy Monday. I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend with a chance to relax. If you follow me on Instagram or Foursquare you know that I spent mine cleaning out desk drawers, shopping at Costco, Walmart and upgrading my Blackberry to a Smartphone at Radio Shack. This morning I spent way too much time trying to decide on a belt and eventually settled on one that I’ve had since college, sometimes it pays to keep things.
Remember when I purchased the the pencil skirt and top from Target (here). The shoes and cami were purchased at Ross.
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I’ve been working in West Chester, PA for almost 7 years, yet had never gone to the QVC Outlet which is less than 10 miles from the office. Today seemed like a perfect day to get out and window shop because I vowed not to buy any clothing in October. I am not a Monk and I broke my vow with a few items that were too hard to resist. Truth be told I was specifically looking for the Wendy Williams’ Adorn line, but they didn’t have it, must be too new.
The QVC Outlet has a lot of great bargains including summer season clothing marked 70% off, purses and shoes 60% off, home decor 40% off and jewelry 60% off. There was a very large assortment of purses, however, none of them “spoke to me” so none of them came home with me. I did fall in love with a pair of Anne Klein Kitten Heels and had to decide between black, beige or grey/lilac. I chose the grey/lilac because I’ve never had this color, and the price was right at only $20.48. I also purchased a Susan Graver skirt, $8.84; a Joan Rivers watch, $13.94; and a Melania Trump charm bracelet, $14.68, total with tax was $59.46. Now no more shopping until November, must only shop my closet!!!
Seasonal Home Decor – 40% off
This dress would look great with a pair of boots – $8.12
Shoes and too many purses to chose just one – so got none!
Aren’t these adorable?
I purchased the watch and skirt
Had to take picture of this customer’s boots – she purchased them from T.J. Maxx for $39.00, I hope they have them next month!!!
Have a fantabulous weekend – Smooches!
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Do you remember buying your first 45, Giant 45, how about your first album? Remember Saturday mornings watching Soul Train or American Bandstand, learning the dances then getting money to buy the record…singing the words – loudly… dancing until your sides ached. The smell of the vinyl…the cool designs on the jacket….writing your name on the label so no one stole it..taping a quarter onto the arm of the needle…putting the speakers in the window to blast out to the neighborhood…picking up the needle and playing your favorite part over and over again…having a fit if someone scratched it…using the album cover as a dust pan or other household item? There was nothing like running to the record store to buy that newly released 45 or album…for me those days are gone forever but the memories will last forever.
I found a place to relive some of those memories – Computer Tech located at Spence’s Bazaar Flea Market in Dover. Computer Tech has been in business for over 25 years and the owner, ChaBa Waite is an expert on everything music. When you go inside the barn all those memories come flooding back at the sight of crates and crates of records and albums, the sounds of Motown blasting from large speakers. Everything music and electronic including reel-to-reels, 8-track players, keyboards, monitors, computers, speakers, receivers, floppy disc drives, there are even telephones, answering machines, vacuums and small appliances. People from all over go to Computer Tech to buy, sell, upgrade and have merchandise repaired…looking for a particular record or album, I’m sure it could be found there. Unfortunately just the week before we took turntables and receivers to a recycling center, otherwise they would have found a perfect home at Computer Tech. After ChaBa scolded me for dumping our equipment she took time to talk to my son about quality speakers and receivers because he has a set up in the basement.
I could spend every Saturday morning at Computer Tech, eyes closed, listening to the music, drifting back to a time of childhood innocence.
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Hello friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday. Like the sun that will be popping through the clouds this afternoon, I am popping a little pink with black. Black Boots or Pink Pumps was the dilemma this morning and I am not going to reveal which one I chose. Tell me which one you like better?
Sweater – Rainbow Shops// Top – Ross// Skirt – Goodwill // Boots – closet staple // Pumps – Mossimo via Target // Necklace and Earring Set – Jewelrymax.net// Ring – Beauty Max Beauty Supply Store
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Hello friends, I hope your day was productive and stress free but if not, have I got a Vlogger for you!
Cook E doeFace is my “play cousin” from Philly, she reminds me so much of my real cousins in New York, like them she makes me laugh and brightens my day. If I have a rough day I’ll log onto YouTube and watch her make a meal or cocktail, my favorite is “Thank You Lawd“, reminds me of the “I Love Lucy” VitaVetaVegamin episode. With so much hatred and negativity in today’s world, it’s nice to have an escape, a place to go if only for a few minutes to kick back, relax and enjoy. So if you need some funny in your life, check out my “cuz”, I guarantee she will make you smile!
“Cook E doeFace Place is a relaxing place where you can get great, easy to make recipes, for novice all the way to the pros.”
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show – Smooches!
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Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday. Today’s outfit is titled “Toeless Tuesday” because socks are covering my tootsies for the first time in a long time. I hadn’t planned on wearing socks this early in the season but a change in weather made a change in my mind. I wore these combat-like boots at the end of September but it was sans socks.
Drizzling rain and colder temps had me putting on a new pair of socks, stripped grey and black purchased from Payless. Earlier in the year they were on sale, 2 pair for $2.00, I love shopping off season for the best prices. The black and white sweater blazer was thrifted last season from Goodwill and it’s covering a sleeveless top from Marshalls. (in case of a flash) . The black pants are a closet staple but must be worn with boots otherwise, it looks like I’m walking in a flash flood!
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Dollar Tree is now accepting manufacturer’s coupons which makes a lot of items FREE! I had a $1.00 off coupon for the Pepperidge Farms Jingos and they are awesome. I also have coupons for Campbell soup but around the holidays it’s cheaper at the grocery stores.
Cotton balls, 100 count
High heel insoles and cushions
e.l.f. lIp liner brush
L.A. Colors 2-color eyeliner with sharpener
Nail stickers and L.A. Colors Nail polish – I needed another pink for #31daysofpink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Hello Friends and Happy Monday. If you are on the east coast you woke up to a brrrrr…..chilly morning. I love the cool, crispness of the season, windows cracked open and covers pulled over my head is the best way to sleep! Today’s outfit is a faux suede maxi thrifted from Goodwill, multi print top from Ross and pumps from Rugged Wearhouse.
If you are home today enjoy yourself but if you are at work like me, take a long lunch and enjoy yourself – Smooches!
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Hello friends and Happy Sunday. Today is a lazy-do-nothing-but relax day because it’s cold and rainy. I did wash the kitchen floor which has been on my to-do list for over a month. The weekend is over but tomorrow schools are closed as well as many businesses however, I will be working.
Saturday was a successful day, I made $85.00, selling at Dutch Country Farmers Flea Market. Sold clothing, shoes, household items and Halloween decorations from $1.00 to $5.00. The sons helped me set up and stayed the entire time. I donated to Goodwill several boxes of summer clothing and decorations that did not sell. The weather started out cool but warmed up nicely and the people were friendly so overall it was a good day.
Once home I had to get ready to go to Dover to meet my cousins for dinner. They had arrived earlier on a bus trip from New Rochelle to Dover Downs. I am not a big slots player and didn’t want to lose the $85.00, so only played 3 slot machines and lost $15.00. My cousins broke even and we went to dinner at Olive Garden. I love the cold salads and warm bread and did not overdo it with the pasta. Just as my day started, it ended equally well because I was home before 8:00 and my cousin called at midnight she was at work, I wish I had half her energy!
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Hello friends and Happy Fri-Yay!! Today it’s casual and comfortable to work wearing jeans and loafers. Saturday I will start my day at the Farmers Market hawking my wears trying to make a little extra cash. Later in the afternoon I will be heading to Dover to meet my cousin at Dover Downs. She is taking a bus trip down from New Rochelle, NY and I hope to turn the little cash into something larger – wish me luck and good fortune!!
Red jeans – Goodwill// Top – Ross// Loafers – Walmart
Wrist Cuff – CitiTrends// Ring – Mizoutlet.com// Earrings – Icings
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Have a fantabulous weekend!
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