Thank Goodness

I have absolutely no desire to add to my sweater collection.

Or much of anything else so Thanksgiving came early for me.

But I have something on my wish list for being good:

Navy. Blue. Minnie pant in bi-stretch wool.

So what's on your Santa wish list?

A Moment in Time

Spurred on by Heidi's post on renovations and roses,

I clipped these from my garden and brought them to work. Why did I not do this every week all spring and summer long? They've been blooming away at the side of the house where we rarely ever see them.

Now I'm reminded to enjoy their glorious moments
and take more time to smell the roses.

Oh no. I'm dreading a Wally B moment. He recounted that here.

A pair of mine are missing. They did not come back from the wash and I've retraced my steps several times, double-checked the washer and dryer at least three times and shook out and cross-examined every item in that same load of laundry thinking they stuck. Nope.

I was blog surfing and somehow came upon this. I don't know who these ladies are but unlike Kate below who was having a rather pretty time fighting the elements, the one in the pale café au lait dress was captured in an unfortunate moment against the wind.

Kate was attending a forum where experts addressed cyber bullying; self-harm; special education needs; raising aspirations, access and achievements; and preventing addiction to build emotional resilience and strength. While the attention is likely on her Marilyn moment, perhaps some greater awareness will come of the worthy discussion to nurture good mental health in children.

It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to wear the sequin bow pant to work. Can I plead a momentary lapse of good judgment?



The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

You decide which is what. I'm shutting up

and letting the pictures tell the story.



I used to have that movie's theme song as my ringtone.

It always made people laugh.

Saturday Commentary

Like a secret handshake,

this will be our signal when we all meet up.

While I think most bulldogs are awfully cute,

how did this T-shirt sell for $61.50?

Do the people who got this

really use it as a beach blanket?

Somebody forgot her vowels.



Yes I Did

In my defense, it was casual Friday.

In addition, it was hot, I was tired and didn't feel like going to work.

Plus, look what they're showing on the red carpet, is that a pseudo briefcase clutch to suggest a look for the workplace? 

And looky here:

And here:

So it wasn't too big of a leap to get here:

Can you imagine this with the furry slipper stilettos xoxo found?

Jody did a lot better, see here.

But my PJ bottoms won't get farther than the mailbox.

And only if quick and no one else is around.

 

Is that matching motorcycle helmet and loafers

I see the blond wearing with her jammies?

 

Like Jody, I thought I wouldn't contribute to the PJs as daywear trend. But now it feels like I've just participated in "the wave" at a game.

(Don't like it, especially during a baseball game. How distracting to the players and

how can one watch the game if watching that going around?)

 

Would you or wouldn't you?



Sequester These Sequins

This is not working for me.

I don't think the outfit is doing her any favors and

there's no chance it would flatter me.

Not that I'd try this skirt and yes I like sequins.

But I've been meh on colorblocking and it looks much too long.

Is it styled wrong or too big or is it the semi-tuck?

No better from the back, could be even worse.

Plus, it's $695.

Explain Me This

We gathered all our favorite yarns—super kid mohair, angora, alpaca and wool—and combined them to create this colorful take on graphic Peruvian patterns. For added luxury, the sweater is completely handknit, which gives it a unique pronounced texture and makes it truly one of a kind.

• Wool/alpaca/acrylic in a 3-gauge knit.
• Long sleeves.
• Rib trim at neck, cuffs and hem.
• Hits below hip.
• Dry clean.
• Import.

One of our designers saw this electric tweed at Italy's storied Lanificio Campore mill (known for its world-class woolen fabrics) and knew it was perfect for us—after all, we do have a thing for color (the brighter the better). We love the pom-pom yarns that are woven into the tweed to give it a touch of texture.

• Polyamide/cotton/poly.
• Sits at waist.
• 23 1/2" long.
• Back zip with hook-and-eye closure.
• Lined.
• Dry clean.
• Import.

Why isn't there better correlation between the highlighted things?

I Don't Understand These

I'm not trying to be snarky but I don't get them.

In case you're wondering ... yes, they are tights.

Just reduced to $29.95 from $48.

I don't think the side view is any better.

How would you wear them?
What could possibly work with them?

Who can rock them?

Again, not trying to be mean but I'm genuinely puzzled.

 

I don't get these either.

But they made a lot more sense than the tights.

At least to me.

Credit Where Credit's Due

Polka dots gone wild.

Faux fur trim gone wild.

(Umm ... don't think I want a big strip of furriness to add to my hipline.)

Metallic trend gone wild.

(I've met my match in crazy pants; I'm sure others can rock these but it won't be me.)

 

I try not to and I know it's not nice.

But I did here and here.

And I want to say please JC, watch how you place the pattern:

So to be fair, I think KS can miss too (see first 3 pics above).

And I'll jump in here with this:

All I can think of is: psychedelic shack, that's where it's at.

Psychedelic shack. That's where it's at.



Happy Labor Day

On this Labor Day, I'm not working very hard at this post.

Why belabor the point? ;)