Between Time

I usually am not one to hem and haw over what to wear.  I make up my mind, get dressed, and don't think about it, but the summer can sometimes throw me for a loop.

After a day at the pool/beach you come home, shower, and while you are still in the shower, think about that glass of rose just waiting for you.  At this point I would love to get into my comfy p.j.'s and sit on my porch and people watch, but it is only 5pm so I have now become my mother.

Since becoming someone that puts on p.j.'s at dusk is not an option, its time to get dressed, and after a day in the hot sun I just want something flowy and comfy.

all from here

bonus, if the hubs comes home and is feeling a night out for dinner I would be ready to go in any of these options!!

Be Mine

Any of the following gifts from the hubs would be just fine this Valentine's Day

and I was very thoughtful, everything can be found at Nordstrom....
right down the street from my home

Ladies who lunch

I have 5 friends who will also be down in Seaside for spring break next week, so today we all meeting up to get ready for the trip.

We are starting off here...

then off for this...

and finally here

Happy hump day!!

They're Back

If you remember the 90's, you might recall rocking the wide leg pants, many times referred to as palazzo pants.  Well ladies, they are back.

These are hands down, probably the most comfortable cut and style of pants out there.  Depending on your mood you can dress these down with flats and a white t shirt for the boho look, or glam it up with heels and a blouse.  Here are a few of my favorites...

from anthropologie...

and from Nordstrom...

And here is the pair I picked up for myself yesterday.  I was just passing through the store on my way to the Nordstrom Cafe to meet a friend for lunch (one of my favorite lunch spots) and couldn't resist

I am thinking these will be perfect for a party we have Saturday night paired with this good old staple...

Saving For A Rainy Day

For the past year I have been saving my Nordstrom notes and asking for Nordy gift cards for my birthday/Christmas/whatever the celebration that involves gifts.

Why??

Well I have had my eye on something that I absolutely would never spend my own hard earned money on....

The burberry trench for $1195.00

That is an absurd amount of money for a trench coat, however if I can use other people's money and reward points I am all over this!! ;)

I am halfway there, good thing I have a birthday in June

Bag it!

Even though we are awaiting our second snowstorm in the last 5 days, my mind is definitely on spring.  It might be too cold to wear sleeveless dresses and flip flops, but the time is perfect pack away my big, heavy black winter handbag and bring out some color.

the color block handbag...

the perfect little clutch...

or here...

my all time favorite, I mean how fabulous is this bag!!!

of course for me and bags, the bigger the better.



This number from Steve Madden, that retails for $78.00...

suspiciously looks just like the Clare Vivier clutch....

that you can buy here for $168.00


Of course if you are carrying a new bag, you most likely want to compliment your bag with a little arm party...

all bracelets found here

Girl Friday/NYE edition

It is hard to believe that this is my last Girl Friday post of 2012, does anyone else feel like time is flying by??   When you see your life on paper (or a computer screen) it is much easier to remember the little details that make life sweeter and sometimes a little sour.  Looking back over my blog and my entries of 2012 was definitely bittersweet.  We had so many happy days, but another year has come and gone!!

We had a great Christmas and the festivities are still going on. 

My sister is in town until tomorrow, we have a few days of down time, then my sister in law and her family come for 5 days.

During our "down time" we have NYE to celebrate.  We have a friends' party that night and I like to ring in the new year with a little sparkle.

If you are in need of a little sparkle, look no further...

free people and on sale!!

free people and on sale!!

bloomingdales

bloomingdales

nordstrom and on sale!!

Don't forget the accessories!!

anthropologie

I am obsessed with the Free People sparkle pants, they would be perfect for our party!!

Here's to a beautiful and sparkly 2013!!

Girl Friday/Branson/Early Edition

Today after school I am heading about 4 hours south with my mom and my girls to Silver Dollar City.  This is a tradition I have done the past couple years with my kids.  I always have to leave Dr Beautiful behind to work, but this year I have to leave my son.  He started a new school this year, it is much more academic and pulling him out for 2 days is just not a good idea.  

I will miss my boys, but I know we will have a fantastic trip.  The lights alone are amazing...

we also plan to catch a performance of "AChristmas Carol"...

watch the giant tree light up every night...

ride the polar express...

 see the Christmas lights parade...

and it's a bit chilly but most of the rides are still open...

I will be rolling back into town Friday afternoon just in time for one of my favorite parties, the Nordstrom Holiday Event...

 In addition to some great deals, there will be a hot chocolate bar...

passed hors d'oeuvres from a fabulous catering company...

and the holiday martini...

I never pass up a chance to eat, shop and drink all at the same time!!



After the party, my friends and I are trying out the new champagne bar that opened a few weeks ago.

I hope I exercise some common sense Friday night, because Saturday I need to be in the most beautiful ballroom downtown at 8:30 am for our annual Breakfast with Santa...

breakfast with Santa last year...

Saturday night the hubs is working so I am hanging with the kiddos doing some of this...

and watching this...

Sunday we have another Breakfast with Santa, this one is a fundraiser for my daughters school..

Sunday I need to...

and...

I have a couple gift exchange parties coming up and I hate waiting until the last minute to shop and wrap!!

Have a beautiful weekend!!