Rain Rain (don't) Go Away

Shirt: Old Navy
Sequin Tank: NY&Co
Skirt Talbots
Bracelets: H&M
Gold String Necklace: Present from my grandmother
Shoes: Antique Show (box labeled 1982)

As I was sitting in a quiet house all by myself, listening to the sound of rain outside, I realized how much I loved those moments. It was peaceful and calm, as I drank my hot tea and had some pastries, thinking on important things. I couldn't hear traffic nose and didn't even bother turning on the music because I was just.... Uhhhhhh... mesmerized by the rain. It was amazing - listening to the rain as it sang it's lullaby to me washing everything clean. Thank you rain for keeping me company on a cold spring night.

Special Occasion

I am going to visit my family overseas and attend my cousin's wedding. Ever since I thought about going for a visit I was on the hunt for a perfect dress. Finding a simple dress as a guest of the wedding that isn't going to flash everyone and satisfy some fashion sense is hard. I feel like there is nothing out there for those of us who want to stay modest and at the same time don't look grandma-ish. Do you have an event you need a cute dress for? Check these out! Feel free to comment and suggest other stores, online boutiques and web pages.

{Thanks bunches}

Lemon Drop

Midsummer Night's Dream

In The Fields

Blushing Cheeks

Teal Peplum 

Royal Violet

Girly Lace

Sweet Structure

Coming Up Next

A little sneak peek into the upcoming outfits and (turns out) there will be lots of polka and patterns.

 I have to admit, it is hard not to shop whenever you (in this case I) feel like it. The temptation is everywhere! When I get my mail and there is a coupon inside that I hang up on the fridge waiting for the 

D-day (for which I already made a budget and can buy exactly one (1!) thing). When I get e-mails from stores telling me of their new arrivals or markdowns. When I watch my show on HULU (we don't have cable). When I'm getting dressed in the morning and think that a coral necklace would go perfectly with my outfit. When I remember that it's Wednesday and our thrift store has 50% off sale on 4/5 tags. Then I march over to my closet and start putting together outfits and the latest count is 21!!! I mean, TWENTY ONE brand new outfits without a single new item in my closet! You may say "wow", but I say you march over to that closet and find new and interesting combinations of the tried and true closet of yours and make it work for you. So whatcha waiting for? 

Stop Talking

Blouse: Banana Republic (thrifted)
Skirt: LOFT
Belt: Target
Clutch: H&M
Shoes: TJMaxx (old)
Necklace: J.Crew

Have you ever felt like you where to talking to some one and they weren't listening? I mean, they were hearing what you were saying but they weren't actually listening? Like talking to a wall... Well, that is the time to stop talking. Don't make it personal, but if some isn't going to listen to you, just stop. Stop wasting your breath. Stop getting frustrated. Stop talking period. I had to learn that recently and lemme tell you, it isn't easy. So, speaking to myself here, this weeks verse to live by

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Proverbs 9:7

P.S. On a lighter note, I personally consider maxi skirts cute and more then modest. Older generation consider them hippie. My husband's grandma thinks "long isn't making me look any younger". What is your feeling towards maxi skirts? 

(White) Denim for Weekend

Gingham: Old Navy
Necklace: NY & Co
Jeans: LOFT
Belt: Target
Shoes: J.Crew Factory
Bracelets: H&M
WHEN: Running errands and grocery shopping in white jeans is kinda brave, doncha think?
Inspiration:The Pink Peonies Blog 

Awkward
- Walking in on someone in bathroom stall - really awkward
- Realizing (at the store) I forgot all of my coupons that I so carefully cut up and put on the refrigerator
- Walking into the principal's office to talk to him about one of the students and being take for one of the students
- Taking a nice hot shower and having cold water burst into my face. Not cool. Well, actually very cool.
- A literally 4 inch butt crack like a shinning beacon in the middle of computer lab
- Seeing two of my friends from high school. You have to know - in high school I was one of the nerds. During my senior year I didn't skip even once, while these two other girls were almost never in class. Then I went to college and now 5 years later I'm a professional tutor at the community college, while those two are still attending the above mentioned college. So when they saw me, as I proudly strut my "faculty/staff" badge, they quickly said 'hi' and got the heck outta there.
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Stupendous
- Finally getting to wear my white jeans
- Making some delicious pastry... Best moment of the day...
- Staying true to my commitment (see here for more details) although there was a sale @ TALBOTS and I found a gorgeous dress for my cousin's wedding.... my prayer tonight "Lord, please let it be on sale May 21st"
- Getting 3 paychecks in mail today - it's pay day, baby!
- Discovering a great new quote about choosing your mate "Chose your love. Love your choice"
- Talking with hubby until wee hours of the morning... Those were the best moments of my day