Lunch With My Lover

Pictures Taken With My Tripod

When: Friday, January 27, 2012

Where: I was off work, so I met Matt for lunch and then picked our son up from school.  Who knows what the rest of the day will bring?

What:  Dress - Merona; Cardigan - Mossimo; Tights - Kmart; Boots - Simple; Necklace - Belterra Boutique; Bracelet - Gift; Earrings - Gift; Belt - Mossimo

Did anyone else notice the cat in the previous pic?  Maybe it's because I'm home more than ever, but Cleo has been especially needed lately...  Oh well.  Back to the post.  This is a tshirt dress I bought for our trip to Jamaica this past summer.  It's so comfy and I grab for it all the time.  It may be a little short - but I don't feel so self-conscious about it when I have the tights on.  

Matt bought me this sweater for Christmas.  It's the Boyfriend Sweater from my Wish List!  Him and his mom bought me so many things from the list for the holidays - it was awesome!  I'm thinking I'll have to make wish lists more often!!! I have a few more things I haven't posted about that are from the list - so I'll be getting to those soon!

The necklace I purchased from a small fashion boutique in Belterra Casino.  It's one of those places where everything is $10.  I instantly fell in love with this piece and I wear it with many different things.  The earrings were a gift from a co-worker at my old job.  It was one of those things where she bought them for herself, wore them, and decided she didn't like them that much.  Her loss is my gain!!  She did that a couple times, like with this grey sweater.  The bracelet is a gift from my Momma.  If you read my blog regularly, you've definitely seen it before.  Love this piece.  Same with the Simple boots.  Another favorite item of mine.  They're old but they are awesome.  The belt is from a dress that Matt gave me for Christmas (another wish list item).  I haven't worn the dress yet, but I plan on it soon!

How cool is it that I could meet my husband for lunch?!?!  We had Indian food - it's one of our favorite ethnic foods to eat.  YUM!  I was glad I could help him by making him take his lunch and get out of the office (something he doesn't always do).  I was sad when we had to leave and go our separate ways though...  Oh well.  I was able to post this blog to make the time go by, waiting for him to come home!

Other ways I have rocked the tshirt dress -



Still Here

Pictures taken by my tripod

When:  Monday, January 23, 2012

What: Top - Forever 21 +; Sweater - Sonama; Skinny Jeans - Lane Bryant; Scarf - Lane Bryant; Sweater Boots - Sketchers; Bracelet - Mizoutlet.com

Where:  Off work today, so I cleaned up the house, did some grocery shopping, started dinner in the crock pot and of course, homework time with my son.

I'm alive!  I'm here!  I've just been a bad little blogger....  I started my new job a few weeks ago and it's been keeping me busy and engaged most days of the week (even when I'm off work...  SHEESH!)  But yes, I'm still here.  I have made a renewed contract with myself to blog more often.  I really appreciate all the messages and comments you all have left in my absence!  You rock!

Onto the outfit details.  Since it's an off day and I was simply running errands and cleaning around the house, I went for something casual.  Some of you might have noticed...  This is the striped shirt I had on my Christmas Wish List!  My mother-in-law gave it to me!  I really love it!  I don't love that it's supposed to be hand wash only...  Pain!

Do you guys know about Miz Outlet?  They sell costume jewelry at an unbelievable price!  Now, yeah, it's not the best stuff, but for the money, I have enjoyed every piece I have ever bought from them.  (Also - spend $20 and you get free shipping!)  Miz Outlet is where I purchased this bracelet.  I bought the CHI variety.  This scarf I purchased from Lane Bryant a few years back.  It was my first fashion scarf purchase and I still love it.  And because it's January (almost over though!!!) I wore my sweater boots.  They are just too easy to pull on and because of this I wear them often.

Sorry again for being so absent...  I promise do to better.  I started a "to-do" list for my days off, and I have placed blogging on there too!  I really did miss it too - it's just one of those things that got away from me somehow...  (Also - Pinterest has been taking up all my time lately!  I'm officially addicted!  Follow me (Luckeysgoods)!

In other news - I LOVE MY NEW JOB!  Nursing school was not an easy thing to complete, but it was well worth it!

Hope you all have a great week!

Other ways I have rocked my sweater boots:   

Happy NYE

Pictures taken by Matt M.



When:  Wednesday, December 28, 2011

What:  Cowl neck sweater - Daisy Fuentes; Jeans - Sonoma; Booties - Nine West; Earrings - Old so I don't remember...

Where:  Work and then home to clean.  Matt and I scrubbed the house down.  I probably should have changed my clothes to be a bit more comfortable but I didn't.

Cowl necks are some of my favorite looks.  I own two cowl neck sweaters (one lone sleeve, the other short sleeve) and they usually get plenty of wear.  Did you notice?  I'm also wearing one of my new pairs of glasses!  Did you notice the other thing?  I'm in our basement.  We have a drum set!  That's Matt's drum set.  He is quite the musician lover and quite the drummer too! 

Hey!  Look at that!  I'm wearing the Target hounds tooth coat that was on my Christmas wish list!  Matt really did spoil me this year.  He gave me many things from my wish list, Indian cooking classes (I am so excited!) and an awesome photo editor program that I still have no idea how to use.

The coat has this great stitching of grey, black, and brown.  Perfect to go with just about any look!  My face looks kind of patchy in these pictures.  I'm pretty sure it's because I took them after we were finished cleaning.  I don't know why I waited till after I was a hot mess and no longer fresh.  I think it was just because I came home from work and wanted to get the cleaning done ASAP!

So today is the last day of 2011.  2011 was quite the year for me!  I graduated college (finally), turned 30, got married, and became a licensed RN!  Oh - and I started this little blog that I have enjoyed very much!  Speaking of little blog...  I won the "Tell Me About Yourself Award" from style blog oomph.  If you have never been to her blog, GO THERE NOW!  She is a sexy mom that knows how to rock an awesome look!  I especially lust over her ability to accessorize, something I lack the ability to do most days.  So over the next few days I am going to be putting together a list of things that people may not know about me to celebrate my award!  Heehee - that sure made my day!

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe night tonight!  I appreciate all the comments and feedback from you!  I look forward to even more in 2012! 

All I Want For Christmas is THIS!

For anyone living under a rock, it's Christmas time!  It seems that a lot of bloggers like to make wish lists, and I am totally on board this.  Hey - maybe even my husband and/or family and friends will find their way here and purchase a thing or two for me! 

Tops

1. Forever 21 Dove Print Tee - I know, I'm kind of late to the bird print party, but I just think this tee is adorable.  And I'm trying to incorporate more patterns into my wardrobe.  Most of my clothes are solids.

2. Old Navy Ruffled Chiffon Cheetah Print Top - The animal print look seems to be in still.  You see it every where.  I think this top would be perfect with some trouser jeans, a great blazer, and a pair of pumps.

3. Forever 21 Zig Zag Stripes Top - These stripes are so cool!  I think the lines could really do some great things for my figure too!

Bottoms

1. Old Navy Medium Wash Flare Jeans - I am in desperate need of new jeans.  I tend to go for boot cut or flare.  Nothing fancy about these jeans, but they are a basic I do need!

2. Forever 21 Stretch Skinny Jeans in Red - I WANT COLORED JEANS!  I think they are so cute!  And I always get captivated by the red ones!  The stretch in these would be nice too! 

Cardigans

1. Sealed With A Kiss Designs Signature Wrap Cardigan in Royal Blue - I have been obsessing over this cardigan for about 3 months now.  Still haven't bought it.  Still want it.  It's because this isn't any cardigan, this is a cardigan that can be wrapped 8 different ways for 8 completely different looks!  I am sure there are even more ways a creative individual could wrap it too!  Love the blue color too!  So pretty!  (FYI - I don't have this because they are always out of the color/size I want.  I guess everyone else likes it too!)

2. Mossimo Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater in Teal Heather - I think this cardigan is too cute.  I love the pockets and the longer length.  Wouldn't it be so cute with that dove print tee?

3. Sealed With A Kiss Designs Open Cardigan in Red -  This would be another great versatile piece from SWAK.  I love how it flows open with the extra fabric, tiered to the front of the cardigan.  Another great color too! 

Dresses

1. Mossimo Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress in Earth Worm Grey - To me this dress just looks so soft and comfy.  An easy piece to wear to work, on a lazy weekend day, or even out with some friends!  I also love the skinny belt detail.

2. 6 Degrees One Shoulder Party Dress - How awesome is this dress?  So cute!  The one shoulder, the pleats, the belted waist?!?!  What's not to love?  I'm actually really upset I didn't see this before I bought what I'm going to wear for Christmas.  But I'm now thinking maybe New Years?

3. Old Navy Wrap Front Dress in Serpent - Green is my favorite color.  Anything green instantly draws my attention and this dress is no different.  I especially like the style because the wrap dress always looks good on my curves.

4. Sealed With A Kiss Designs Joan Maxi Dress in Taupe - Another SWAK design that is always sold out.  I just keep wishing and hoping it will come back in stock soon!  Lately I am really digging the color taupe (hence the first dress too).  Any color accessories would look great with it.  Again, this dress just looks so soft and comfortable.  I especially like the large sleeves.

Outerwear



1. Merona Long Trench Coat in Bare Canvas - Can't go wrong with a classic like this!  Now that I am *cough-cough* 30, I think it's about time I have one of these classics in my wardrobe.  The wide belt that comes with this one is nice too!

2. Old Navy Frost Free Zip-Front Vest in Saucy Red - Another fall/winter staple I have missing from my closet.  I especially like how this one has a shiny look to it - almost sparkly!  Wouldn't this look great with the flare jeans and maybe a a crisp white tee?

3. Coffee Shop Full-Length Pea Coat - What a fun coat!  I love the herring bone pattern.  Wouldn't it be great to own all 3 pieces?  (heehee) All three of these are really affordable too!

Belts

1. Sealed With A Kiss Designs Santa Fe Double Buckle Belt in Black - I really like all of SWAK's belts.  But if I had to choose just one to get now, I would get this one.  I think it's a great, sexy belt.  I could wear this in a million ways, especially since I've been belting my waist with a lot of different outfits lately.

2. Forever 21 Knotted Leatherette Stretch Belt - Not only is this belt a unique design, it's also a great color.  I'm thinking it could be a great belt with the Mossimo Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress!

Necklaces

1. Old Navy Angular Chunky-Bead Nacklace in True Blue - Who knew Old Navy had such pretty jewelry?  Not me!  I don't think I have ever clicked on their jewelry link before, but I'm glad I did!  This necklace gives off a vintage vibe that I'm digging. 

2. Old Navy Owl Pendent Necklace - Another cool one I found on the Old Navy site.  The owl fad is still going strong and I still haven't hopped on!  This little guy is just adorable and would be a nice whimsical touch to almost any outfit!

3. Old Navy Teardrop Chandelier Necklace in Brown - I'm thinking the one shoulder party dress for New Years???  Uh-huh!  The silver bead accents is a great touch too.

Shoes   

1. Not Rated Drum Kit Flat - These would be fabulous with a dress or a skirt when I just really don't feel like wearing heels.  I love the vintage look of them and I just really think they are the cutest shoes I have seen in a long time!

2. Coconuts Becky Wide Calf Boot - So I have black calf boots, it's only natural I would want a brown pair too!  And aren't these great?  I love the buckles on the back!  And I know they would fit my big 'ole calves because the measurements are the same as the black pair I bought.  Seriously obsessing over these!!

3. Bandolino Jolly Jo Python Flat - Why not take the animal print look to your feet?  These are fun and the buckle detail is nice.  (They come in wide width too!  SQUEEEE!)

Infinity Scarves

So...  There are so many of these right now, and I love them all (I can't choose)!  I thought a great place to find a great scarf would be etsy and I wasn't wrong!  There were sooo many I decided to do a short few words about each scarf and let you click on the link if it interests you!

1. Slate Grey Infinity Scarf - Unique crochet pattern.  Looks super soft too!

2. Crochet Ribbed Infinty Scarf in Sage Green - Wonderful large scarf.  Made to order too - 35 colors to choose from too!

3. Jersey Knit Infinity Scarf with Flower Pin - Beautiful scarf with a lovely pin!  Very unique!  Wear it with or without the pin for a different look!

4. La Boheme Fire Engine Red Fringed Infinity Scarf - Awesome fringe!  Pretty material!  Very eye catching!

5. Custom T Shirt Infinity Scarf - Made from reclaimed tees.  You tell her the color, she makes it!  Fun design too!

6. White and Green Infinty Scarf - Also made from t-shirts with a cool "stringy" look.

7. Fall Mustard with Grey and Blue Lines Jersey Infinity Scarf - Loving mustard lately!  Great price too!

8. Grey Crochet Inifinty Scarf - Awesome crochet pattern!

Well...  That's it!  That's all!  An evening later and a few beers down, I'm finally ready to hit "Publish Post"!  I haven't been too naughty this year....  Right?