Finding this jacket is a dream come true! October 30, 2009

 

When you live a blessed life, you  get a second chance at things.  I missed out on this jacket at Neiman Marcus a few years ago and it haunted my dreams.  I would go into my closet in the fall and reach for it and it wasn’t there.  It is now coming home via ebay!  I found it finally and my size too.  I can’t wait to pair it with some jeans and heels and some pearls. Notice the pink fur on the collar!  WOW!  I think this is the perfect jacket and it has such a Chanel look.   Now that I have finally found it again, I will never let it go.  I will be wearing this jacket for years!  I am so thankful for my second chance.

Colorful tights for fall October 20, 2009

I am totally loving these colorful tights from Kate Spade.  They add so much spice to an outfit or even a plain black dress or skirt.

I found some tights for $5 each at Target in Red, Turquoise,  Hot Pink, Teal Green and Purple.  They are not very thick and opaque like the Kate Spade tights, but here in Texas, that is a plus.   It is so very warm in the fall and winter.

These colorful tights are going to be my signature item this season.  I have built several outfits around the tights and they really help liven up my black dresses.  Friday I wore them to the outlet mall with Maddy.  She sported red and I modeled the Hot Pink.  I must say, we did get a few shocked stares but there were several positive comments from observers.  Best of all, we felt so fun and stylish.  That is what is all about anyway right?

Plaza Esti Skirt from Kate Spade October 20, 2009

I purchased this skirt on sale at Kate Spade.com.  It is really intended to be a spring skirt but I was hoping to wear it in the fall and winter here in Texas.  It has a cream and orangey red border  on a navy skirt.  Any suggestions on what to wear on the top?  I don’t think my standard white blouse will work with the cream stripe on the border.  I do have a navy tee but that may be too much navy.  I may have to invest in a cream top or sweater.  I could pair it with a yellow cardigan and cream tee.  Any suggestions to make it more fall-ish would be appreciated!

My Birthday Haul October 2, 2009

I had a wonderful birthday on October 1!  My family really did a wonderful job of gifting me with lovely presents.  I was worried that the day would be a bust when I started getting sick the day before.  I was running a low grade fever a few times during the festivities but enjoyed the low key celebration that my family provided for me while I was not in a super healthy state.  Mark worked from home in the morning and I slept late.  We went as a family to Macaroni Grill for an early lunch.  The food was perfect.  I had my own creation of capellini, pesto, garlic,sun dried tomatoes and asparagus.  It was delicious.

Madeline gave me one of our favorite movies of all time If a Man Answers with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin.  It is a precious Mother/Daughter film.  The clothes are fabulous!  Maddy also gave me a custom card that she handmade just for the occasion, with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin on the front.

Harrison in his practical, thoughtful way, gifted me with a PINK eyelash curler with its own Pink floral bag.  I love all things pink and when they are practical, it makes them even better!  A few years ago he got me a heated eyelash curler which was wonderful, but it eventually broke from use.  This one is so deluxe and feels great when you use it.  I have the curliest eyelashes on the planet!

Mark outdid himself with the Kate Spade trench coat!!!  I love it and Madeline has already claimed it when I die.  I can’t wait for a cooler day so I can wear this beautiful coat.  It is silk, so it is lightweight for Texas weather.  I think that 60 degrees would be cool enough for me to wear it out shopping or on a date with my sweetie.  I hope you don’t get tired of seeing me in this jacket because it is going to be my favorite for a long time.  I thought I could even wear it as a bathrobe!

I also received gifts of money from my mother and dad and my mother in law.  I used the cash to fuel my Kate Spade addiction and purchased a dress and skirt to add to my wardrobe.   Overall it was a lovely, lovely day!

Galvanized Metal Serving Pieces | Pottery Barn September 28, 2009

I just love the Galvanized Metal Serving Pieces from Pottery Barn.  I am not usually a galvanized type of girl but these would be a great addition to my serving piece collection.  I really like how the trays have an actual edge that will hold in fruit or cupcakes etc…  I have done a candy display like this on my counter top but I used crystal dishes to put the candy in.  I found this in the catalog, tore it out and took it to the store with me to find the right candy to get the look that they have here.  I am questioning putting the apples out because they may not last as long when out on the counter than they do in the fridge.  I love a cool crisp apple!  Instead of the apples, I put a plate of cookies under a glass cloche on my pedestal stand from Southern Living Home.  Now to keep from eating all the candy…

Fun Kate spade Sweater for the Cruise September 15, 2009

I just got this really cute Kate Spade cashmere sweater to wear on my Christmas cruise!  I was wondering what I could wear with it other than jeans.  I would love to wear it with a skirt because I am a skirt girl, but I don’t think it will look so great.  Something cream maybe, or black?

Mark bought me this Giverny Trench at Kate Spade August 13, 2009

I am super excited that my husband boutght me this wonderful trench from Kate Spade.com.   I can’t wait to be seen about town in this lovely jacket!  I am considering having the sleeves altered to bracelet length to make the trench more useable here in Texas.  At that length, I can actually wear it much longer and more places.  It is silk twill so it is light enough to wear in the fall or spring too.  I love my husband!!!!!!

madeleine esti skirt with flowers at kate spade August 12, 2009

I had to add this skirt to my list too!  It has little felt flowers strewn all over the bottom and is silk organza.  This would be just what I need to revive last years black and white wardrobe!

bisous lace gail dress at kate spade August 12, 2009

I am wild about this Kate Spade dress!  The tights will have to wait till winter but the dress is Right Now!  It would be a great addition to my closet and a wonderful transition piece from summer to fall.

Pink and Green Decorating July 31, 2009

I love this room!  This is pink and green done right!  It has such a preppy-glam vibe.  The most crucial pieces here are the pink chair, pink and green lamp, pink pillows and green wallpaper.  If these items were removed, the room would be just another nice room.  This has such a Lilly Pulitzer look without the wild Lilly prints.  If I have some pillows made from vintage Lilly fabric, it would be the icing on the cake!