by | Jun 9, 2012 | Fashion |
My days have been quite full with work and Church. Making sure I have quality time with my hubby and puppies. It’s a blessing to be in good health and be active and busy. I so enjoy writing on my blog but my God and family comes first so I have my priorities.
I love to wear color and more of it so this red tie skirt that I have had for years from Metrostyle is such a favorite of mine. I have had this skirt for about four years. The skirt to me seems flamenco inspired. The skirt is so comfortable and 100% cotton.
JT
I really like to pop black with a pop of color. And my birthday Dooney has been a joy to wear with my outfits.
Oh the joy of Vince Camuto wedges!
I tried this outfit with Clark metallic sandals and that worked too. Great to have versatility. My Vince Camuto wedges are high but feel so comfortable.
Outfit with Clark sandals
This is a week where I flat ironed my hair. First time in a month so it’s nice to do a length check and see how I am doing. I have about two to three inches of relaxed ends and I had to do a little dusting because I had some split ends. I started adding some Jamaican black castor oil to the ends of my hair and it makes my ends feel so much softer. The ends of my hair is the oldest part of my hair so it has to be pampered to stay strong. My coloring last a long time so and I think that has a lot to me using WEN cleansing conditioner.
Flat ironed hair first time in a month
I have washed my hair since this post I enjoy wearing my curls and having it straight sometimes. Again I love the versatility.
by | May 28, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
During my birthday month of May, my hubby bought me a beautiful Dooney and Bourke Vacheeta Leather Florentine Satchel in Natural and I am enjoying the pleasure of carrying it.
This bag works with so many different outfits.
I love taking it to work because I can fit every thing in it that I need for the day.
- JT on her way to work
Inside of the satchel, the green material is so soft and the chain you see inside is to hold your keys. Also, there is ample inside pockets for eyeglasses, lip glosses, or lotion. The sky is the limit.
- Inside the purse
The trim is a nice touch. It gives off equestrian-look to me and the saddle color tops it off. The stitching on the handles is so awesome because it gives the purse extra detail.
This outfit is one of my favorites because this is an actual maxi dress that I put a black top on over it and added a belt and wore it to work. The satchel gave it that chic edge.
Satchel with Maxi dress combo
I was feeling the sari skirt and the necklace, the silk is so comfortable in the spring and summer. The satchel is so versatile.
Sari skirt
I wore this outfit to church on Sunday because it was a hot day.The handkerchief blouse and capri pants felt so cool.
The Dooney and Bourke Vacheeta leather satchel not only goes with all my outfits. The picture below is my Evan Picone printed dress with light green blouse and my Vince Camuto booties. It is a total work horse for my wardrobe. I will do individual future posts on each outfit, I just wanted to show you how this purse is so cool. Win-win!
This post is linked to Not Dead Yet Style.
by | May 28, 2012 | From the Heart, Inspirations |
My hubby is guest writing this post on Memorial Day.
Today, we celebrate Memorial Day. It does not sound right to me when someone says to me “Happy Memorial Day!”. It is not a happy day, but a solemn day and a day of remembrance. Too often we get caught in holidays meaning that we must head to the mall to check out the latest sales; we must be barbecuing the pork steaks, chickens and ribs; and heading off to someone’s house for a party. But let’s take a moment to remember what holidays are really about, not just Memorial Day. Christmas has gotten to the point now where it is all about giving and receiving presents and Thanksgiving is about eating too much, watching football and getting ready for the next day’s shopping adventures.
Today is Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor the men and women who sacrificed their life so that we could live in this country. The foundation of the United States has always been a country where people come to so that they can be free – free from government oppression, free to choose their own religion and free to speak their own mind. Men and women of our armed forces have gone to war to preserve that freedom for over two hundred years. Many of have fought and paid to keep that freedom possible with their life. They gave their life so that you can have a life of freedom. It is quite an amazing testimony to their commitment to what they believed in and to this country. Let us never forget them or their sacrifice.
My wife’s Uncle Fred and Uncle Thedo served in the United Sates Army. I am grateful to them for their willingness to join the Army and preserve my freedom as an American citizen.
Uncle Fred serving in the United States Army
Uncle Thedo in his full Army uniform
Also my father served in the United States Army. He too served to preserve the United States as a beacon of freedom for all the world.
My daddy, also serving in the United States Army
by | May 27, 2012 | Inspirations |
May is my birthday month and it has been awesome. One day is not enough for me to celebrate so I have decided to make it a month-long celebration. Part of the this year’s celebration included a day at the Shaw Nature Reserve, about an hour from our house. We walked four miles through wildflower gardens, prairie lands and wetlands. We had a blast on such a beautiful day. I wanted to share some photographs of the adventure. Even though I am a ‘girly-girl’, I do like to be ‘one-with-nature.’
JT and hubby
We saw a family of turtles as we started on the trail through the wildflower garden.
Turtles
The Butterflies are so pretty.
Butterfly on coneflowers
Getting a picture outside the Bascom House.
Bascom House
The coneflower meadow was so lovely that we had to take a picture of it.
Coneflower meadow
Walking with my hubby makes me feel so thankful and joyful. When I look at God’s creation I know that I am so blessed to see such beauty.
Waterlilies
So green, just beautiful.
On our way back to the Jeep we saw a turtle in the water.
Turtle
And some beautiful white flowers and, oh my, a bumble bee.
Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and remember it is not about the barbecues, the parties and picnics. It is about the soldiers who gave their life, fighting keep our country free so we can have the barbecues, picnics and parties. Take a moment to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for you and your country.
by | May 19, 2012 | Fitness |
I have been working out with the FIRM for about seven years now and I never get bored. Alison, FIRM Master Instructor has a great workout that can fit into other FIRM cardio or sculpt workouts I have however if you don’t workout with the FIRM this a good way to add in a cardio boost. I tried it tonight and boy it will get your energy pumping. According to the video if you do the routine three times through it’s a great cardio workout and I totally agree.
If you try it let me know what you think about it.
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Have a great weekend.
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