At Last! Weather.

Like the face that launched a thousand ships,

the lovely Tabitha compelled me on at least two coats.

She probably sold a thousand Encore/Ethel trenches with this.

And the glimpse of her in bad weather got me stalking,

successfully so, for the linen slicker.

Fueled by shopping with m's review and WFF's endorsement,

I became feverish and was thrilled when I scored it some months back

on sale and with an extra percentage off .

 

I couldn't wait for a spit of weather to wear it.

Finally! I did and with a nod to JC's competely impractical styling.

Seriously, with fancy jammie pants and my birthday Chies?

No, no ... there was a threat of rain but it didn't.

 

As for Helen, did she or didn't she?

I thought the Trojan War was myth but now I'm not so sure.

 

I've read you become a power researcher when you blog.

So why is the past tense of read also read but read differently?



Fall Pretense

It's going to cool off to a high of 85F tomorrow today.

At 1:05 p.m. today yesterday, it was 100F.

Not exactly autumn weather but I'm trying to fake it with some fall colors.

But of course you know these trousers are linen.

(Yes, more crazy pants I cannot help it.)

At least they don't look like I slept in them, the weight of the linen is heavy enough to keep them from getting too rumply.

 

With the lightweight (ahem, very lightweight and why pockets are so common on shirts)

gauzy shirt, it's a scheme from Out of Africa.

At least in my mind. And reminding me of WMM's post.

 

(Yes please, to Robert Redford washing my hair.)

Did you fall in love with RR like the Danish baroness and me?

 

P.S. I'm still loving these shoes and awfully tempted to get a second pair for backup since prices have fallen on summer styles here

(click on Designer and look for Chie Mihara).



Chie Cha-Ching

So these are actually the first pair of Chies I own,

though I told you about those first.

I can't believe I actually have two pairs since I thought Chie Mihara
shoes are priced way beyond what I'm willing to pay.

But! I found shoescribe.com and these babies were mine.
Hint: I'm a straight to the sale section kind of shopper.

Here's what's shocking: The heels are 3.25" but I thought

"tradeshow shoes" the first time I put them on.

My wide forefoot had plenty of room, my toes were happy.

 

After wearing them an entire workday to be certain,

I wore them to work a conference.

If you have ever staffed a tradeshow (as opposed to attending a conference),

you know that's the true test for whether shoes are comfortable.

 

I was on my feet for probably 12 of 14 hours one day.

Walking up and down stairs, going from one end of the show floor to the

next exhibit hall to the next, coordinating with TV crews and reporters,

attending a meeting and a reception and ...

 

At the end of the evening, I did not want to rip the shoes off.

Oh I was tired and my feet were just a touch sore, but I did not feel like

cutting my feet off as I have thought with other shoes.

I love these and they lived up to my initial expectation.

 

As for the outfit ... I know some of you are thinking 

attire for when the leaves turn and the temps are cooler.

Well, our leaves fell; big clumps of pine needles rained down my office windows yesterday. But it wasn't due to a chill in the air.

It was HOT. Likely the hottest day of the year. And still scorching today;

it is 5:45 p.m. and 97 degrees outside.

 

How goes your summer?



Happy Birthday to Me

It's not yesterday, today or tomorrow.

But it was recent.

 I wanted to share my treat with you, my bloggie buddies.

Because it's really good.

A little cotton string and tag to check commitment

(and yes, it's attached where you cannot replace it after removal).

Another dust cover photoshoot.

Isn't she a beauty?

These are the second pair of Chies I got from here.

A great place to shop (once you get used to the navigation).

 This on the site made me laugh:

I see you like shoes. So do we.
I think we'll get along just fine.

Big sale ongoing. Free standard shipping.

Additional 10% off this weekend if you shop from your mobile.

Not trying to enable. But in case you wanted to know.