Mes 2 Petites Etoiles

October 04, 2013
Bracelets
Happy Friday!  I love sharing great Designers and Etsy shops to you, and today I am featuring Sandy's shop.  Remember the darling blue bracelet from yesterdays post?  Well this is her shop.  See, I told you it was darling! She hand makes most all of her pieces, and offers several in different colored gems and stones.  These are just some of my favorites below that are in her shop!


My Blue Chalcedony bracelet.


 
It is not too early to start thinking of who is on your gift list, or maybe just a little treat for yourself!  Sandy so generously has offered to my readers a gift with every purchase this month of an item of her choice.  Buy a gift, get a gift! Who doesn't like gifts?  I know I do!  You should check out her etsy shop for sure!

Thanks Sandy!


Black and Blue

October 03, 2013
Bracelets



Sweater Talbots ~ Tank ~Ann Taylor ~ Scarf Alexander McQueen ~ Shoes Nordstrom (on sale)  ~ Leather wrap bracelet Rustic Cuff c/o ~ Blue Chalcedony bracelet Mes2PetiteEtoiles c/o





The beauty to outdoor photos is the natural lighting.  The down side to outdoor photos is the wind.  I had a heck of a time hanging onto my scarf and the wind kept wanting to blow it right off me.  I am just glad the weather is still beautiful.  I don't know what luck has fallen on me, but I have had great luck shopping my closet and putting together some fun and versatile outfits lately! 
 
I received this dainty Giuliana bracelet in blue Chalcedony from my friend Sandy who has a darling etsy site Mes2PetiteEtoiles.  I said earlier this year I wanted to incorporate more blue into my wardrobe, so when she offered me the chance to select a piece of jewelry from her site I knew this was it.  It is darling!  Hand wired with gold vermeil, and a stone placed to dangle between the links.  It is perfect to stack or where alone.
 
Being the mother of all boys, I think of gifts that would symbolize that "special little club we're in".  You know, people always say there is a special place in heaven for mother of all boys!   I think this would make a great gift to a new mom, or as a mothers day  or Christmas gift for her first year. I think she even makes it in pink! 
 
Tonight I am headed to meet up with Rebecca Minkoff, you know, were old roomies!  Okay, not really.  Actually she doesn't know me.  Well, she did favorite a few of my tweets last year, and tweet me back, so that should count for something!  Maybe she will do a tee shirt toss, except use her purses and I will catch one!  I highly doubt that is on the agenda, but hey, I can dream!  She is in town for a little meet and great on the Plaza and a few of my girlfriends and I are planning on attending, then off to opening night of KCFW.   Should be a great time, and some tired eyes tomorrow! 

Four Favorites / Fall Trends

October 01, 2013
Colors




If you are surprised at my four favorite trends this fall, then you missed yesterdays post!  Loving the camo and stripes with a pop of leopard. As for statement necklaces, I am actually becoming fond of some and this Loren Hope is definitely one I would wear.  All this combo needs is a great pair of black skinny jeans and its and outfit!! 

 I use to always dislike fall because it meant the passing of summer, my favorite season.  But as I have gotten older, fall has become a favorite season, just short of summer! So excited to decorate my house and porch with lots of pumpkins. 

What trends are you loving this fall?  Share what you think is a great trend right now and I might even try to make it work for me! Within reason of course!  Happy Hump day peeps!


Camo & Pinstripes

October 01, 2013
arm party





Blouse Kohl's (no longer available)~ Camo pants Target ~ Bag Brahmin(similar) ~ Shoes Talbots (Similar) ~ Tassel bracelet Cathryn Ann Designs c/o ~ Bangles Claudia Rowe c/o ~ Sunnies Ray Ban



This outfit is clearly not out of my comfort zone.  I love everything about it.  The blouse was a great find at Kohl's.  The rhinestone collar, and the covered button placket are just great little details!  I know you have seen it around, either the actual sleeveless version from J Crew, or this version.  I paired it with my flip camo jeans from none other than the great Target from last year, and then shopped my closet for my Brahmin bag, and a sassy pair of pumps!  These actually are not leopard, but Ocelot!  I love them,  but Joe hates them! He generally does not chime in on my outfits, unless of course, they are way off base!  He did raise an eyebrow to this one!!  Haha!  I guess he is not a big fan of so many patterns and textures going on!  My tassel bracelet courtesy of Cathryn Ann Designs along with my Claudia Rowe bangles I think brought it all together nicely.  

This was another weekend outfit.  You know the office where I work would never allow these pants!  Sometimes I wish I worked in retail, or maybe in a design or marketing firm again.  They have way cooler dress codes!  I did at least wear these camo pants for a work event that was not at the office and felt like a rebel!!  I think Im getting too old to be a big rebel, so I try to keep things to a minimum.  Lets not get all crazy here!  I do however still push the envelope when something needs to be said!  I can keep the straightest face, and the most genuine delivery in a setting and push someones buttons.  Then all the girls in the meeting will look away for fear of laughing.   What can I say? I am a smart a$$! I like to refer to it as being honest! 

I have been trying to stay up on reading all my favorite blogs but have gotten just a tad behind.  I am trying to step back from this ever so hectic life I have going on right now and focus back on a little me time.  Do you ever just feel like things are way out of balance?  I know I do.  Oh, and if you didn't know it, I appreciate all of you, and thank you for following along on my little slice of the world.  I have made some truly wonderful friends from my blog, and love everyday meeting, and connecting with someone new to my world! 

 My sister in law texted me this little diddy last night and I wanted to share it with you.  It is so true. 

"Three years from now our lives will look completely different.  Get a vision in your head and move towards it.  Only envision the things that you have control of."

So, where do you want to be in three years?  I know I am ready for a change!  Oh, And Happy October! Here's to Oktoberfest, leaves falling, pumpkin spice lattes, chunky sweaters, and smores! 

Have you entered to win a leather datebook for next year yet?  We all know next year will be here soon enough, you may ENTER HERE!! 


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