Showing posts with label goodwill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goodwill. Show all posts

Friday, July 22, 2011

106 Degrees!

You read that right, it was 106 degrees outside on my drive back from work.  It was 90 on the way to work.  I heard on the radio that in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia it was 90 degrees.  I don't know about you, but something seems off about that.  Maya is probably boiling.  (The Mr. is out right now hunting down a portable air conditioner.)  Since I couldn't very well go to work naked today, I wore this whimsical red paisley number.  It also happens to be made with silk.  Silk......., sorry, my brain sort of stops working when I utter the name of this luxurious material.  I bought this at a Goodwill awhile ago and loved it because it is red, flowy, has paisley print, and of course, is made out of silk.  I will officially come out of the paisley closet and admit I love this frumpy kind of print.  The color combinations are so endless, it suits my eccentric style.

The sandals I purchased at a DSW a few days ago.  I thought they were kinda expensive, but the Mr. was so insistent I caved.  They have a made-in-ancient-Rome look.  Having been to Rome, a very charming city, I love how these shoes remind me of that fantastic trip (I went with my mom, who had never been to a European city).  Finally we come to the jewelry.  I made the earrings, necklace, and bracelet.  The ring was a gift from my grandmother.  I would write something more witty today, but it is just too hot.

Dress: Ice (thrifted)
Shoes: MIA
Jewelry: Made by me

Thursday, May 19, 2011

In Memory

I have some sad news: my lovely mother in law lost her battle with cancer on Sunday.  The Mr. flew to be with his father for the funeral.  Since my in laws live overseas, it was not possible for both of us to go.  It is still to soon for me to do a post about her.  In the next few weeks, I will share with all of you what an amazing, wonderful woman the world has lost.  Today's outfit is in memory to her.  The sweater shawl I am wearing was a gift from her.  It is an extra special gift because my father in law got it for her when he was in Romania.  I was touched that she gave this to me, since I know how much it meant to her.  I don't wear this often (for fear of ruining it), but today was the perfect day to wear it.  The skirt is something I thrifted at Goodwill recently (Lapis), as are the shoes (Kenneth Cole Reaction).  The top is from Target, and I can't remember where I got the belt.  I wore the sweater shawl all day, but without the shawl, this is a great casual outfit.

At the office
Around Town (probably thrifting)