Folkloric Dress

Hello there! So glad that the work week is more than halfway done with! Tonight I'm going to work out, and also will be talking to one of my friends on the phone. Last night my parents and I went over my grandmother's house for her birthday. She turned 87 yesterday. She looks great for her age, I hope I have some of her genes! We are also celebrating her birthday this Saturday, when my sister can join in. She's not home that much.
In the pictures below I'm wearing the only item of clothing I have that has brown in it! I'm definitely not a fan of brown, but since the pattern on the dress is so darn colourful and cute, I can deal with it, ha. I got the dress from Modcloth a year ago. The material is decently thick, and the brand is Folter. The sandals I'm wearing are Salt Water Sandals brand, and they are the most comfortable sandals ever! I have them in three colours. I got these ones from Zappos, and my other pairs from Modcloth.

Dress, Necklace: Modcloth (Folter)
Belt: Target
Earrings, Brooch: Etsy 
Sandals: Zappos.com (Salt Water Sandals)

~Bye bye for now!

A Coral Dress

Hello there! So glad that this work day is over with, and I can relax. I ran to the library on my way home, and got a book out, and some DVDs and magazines. I especially love taking "People" magazine out of the library! It's so nice to not have to pay for it, or for books. I almost never buy books. I get some for Christmas, from the library a lot, and my grandmother lends them to me as well.

In the pictures below I'm wearing a Pin Up Girl Clothing Harley dress. The colour they call it on the website is peach, but I find it to be more of a coral. Which is what I was hoping it would look like in person! I just love coral so much, and it's obviously a bright shade than peach is. And I'm clearly all about wearing bright colours/patterns! This dress JUST fits my chest. They didn't have the next size up available, so I took a chance and got this one. And I was so happy it zipped all the way up! Although, it is a bit tough to zipper it towards the top ha. Don't mind the disgusting dirty looking snow in the pictures! I'm so glad it's almost all melted away. How nice to see grass! 

I really need to get a petticoat! I have my eye on a Hell Bunny one on the Modcloth website. And I've heard good things about it from some ladies. I really should order it very soon. I think a petticoat would look great with this dress. I've never tried one in my life.

Dress: Pin Up Girl Clothing
Bolero: Target
Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Earrings: Etsy
Heels: Zappos.com (Nine West)

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Happy New Year!

Hello there! Happy New Year! Last night Bob and I had a couple drinks at Applebee's, and then went to a friend's apartment for a party. It was a lot of fun. This new year will be a great one, since we'll be married in less than six months! And we've already been engaged for five months, I can't believe it!
Today two of our friends are coming over for dinner. (They're a couple.) It's going to be so good! We're going to have a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, peas, and cranberry sauce. One of my very favourite meals. I'm so lucky to have a man who loves to cook! And that's he such a great cook.
In the pictures below I'm wearing an Ann Taylor dress. I also have it in red, but with 3/4 sleeves. They are really great dresses for work and special occasions. I wore the red one on Christmas Eve. I think they're quite flattering, and that's reflected in the name of the dresses. They're called "Miracle Dresses." I love this shade of pink as well. It's a nice, bright, vivid shade. I wear these black heels a lot. They're comfortable, and a good height. (About three inches.) I have the same heels in a dark red and bright pink also.
All this time off from work has been great! But, I just can't believe how fast it's been going. That's always the way, isn't it? At least I just have to go back for two days, and then I'll have two more days off! Bob and I may be going to Cheesecake Factory on Saturday. I'm making up my mind if I want to do that, or if I want him to make a tomato tart. He said it's up to me. So, either way it's going to be yummy! 
Friday night my mom and I are picking up my wedding dress! I hope it fits well. It's a size up from the sample I tried on in the store.

Dress: Ann Taylor
Heels: Zappos.com (Nine West)
Necklace: Brighton
Bracelet: Gift from Bob
Earrings: Etsy

~Bye bye for now!

Retro Polka Dots

Hello there! Ahh, the two worst days of the week are over with, so I'm happy about that! It flurried a little bit early this morning, but luckily nothing stuck on the roads. I'm not doing much tonight; I ran to Target after work, going to read more of "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" and watch "The Biggest Loser." Target has all their Christmas stuff out now. I love looking at all of it!
I'm looking forward to Saturday night! My parents are coming over for dinner, and Bob's cooking us all dinner. He's making penne Vodka! That's one of my favourite meals that he cooks. My mom said she's never had it before. That's pretty hard to believe. 
Next weekend Bob and I are going to the famous Christmas market in Bethlehem, PA. I can't wait! We went together last year, too. And I'm sure my mom took me when I was little. Bethlehem is such a nice town, with a lot of stuff to do there and in that area.
In the pictures below I'm wearing a dress that my mom is giving me for Christmas! I was just trying on the dress to make sure it fit me, and luckily it fit great! I was worried that the buttons on the chest would gape, but they are fine. She ordered it from Amazon, and the brand is Hell Bunny. I've never had any clothing of that brand before. They make such cute, retro style dresses!

Dress: Amazon- Hell Bunny brand
Belt: Kohl's
Necklace: Modcloth
Bracelet: Target
Heels: Zappos- Nine West

~Bye bye for now!

Stained Glass

Hello there! I'm not doing too much today. I'm returning something to Target, working out, and watching some "Six Feet Under." Bob and I are hopefully going to the movies later, to see "Gravity." He slept over his parent's house last night, and won't be home until the afternoon sometime.
I'm very grateful that we're still having great weather! Most of the time lately it's been very sunny and warm! I'm trying to savor it as much as possible.
In the pictures below I'm wearing the most comfy flats! I got these for Christmas last year. They're Jessica Simpson brand. I love the colour combo of pink, orange, and red. I really love the print on this shirt. It reminds me of stained glass. I love wearing my new lollipop ring, cupcake ring, donut ring, and donut earrings! They're so cute, and brighten up any look.

Shirt: Marshall's
Jeans: Kohl's
Necklace: J Fay (NYC store)
Rings: Etsy
Shoes: Zappos.com (Jessica Simpson brand)
 

~Bye bye for now!

Pink Calvin Dress

Hello there! Today felt like a Friday to me all day. This week has just seemed so impossibly long! Tonight Bob made one of my favourite meals: rigatoni with broccoli, tomatoes, and Alfredo sauce!
On my lunch break I went to TJ Maxx and Old Navy. As usual I didn't find anything at TJ Maxx. I don't think I've bought anything in about five months from there. I usually don't see anything at Old Navy, either. But, today I found two items that I had been looking for all over for awhile. I found a pair of black ballet flats and a bright yellow cardigan. So, I'm happy I was able to get those, and for a good price.
In the pictures below I'm wearing a dress that I wear to work, and would also wear to semi dressy/dressy occassions. I love the shape of it, and think it's really flattering. It's Calvin Klein brand, and I got it on sale at TJ Maxx close to a year ago.

Dress: TJ Maxx (Calvin Klein)
Necklace: Francesca's
Bracelet: Gift from Bob
Heels: Zappos.com (Nine West)

~Bye bye for now!

Bethlehem, PA

Hello there! The first few pictures were taken Saturday night, when Bob and I went to Bethlehem, PA with four of our friends. It's such a nice town/area. There's a casino there too, called The Sands. Bob and I are going there in a month and a half, for our anniversary. 
We ate and had drinks at Brew Works, and we also walked to a really cute book/gift store called The Moravian Book Store. It's actually the world's oldest continually operating book store. I bought my first Jim Shore item there. It's the Las Vegas Santa ornament in a picture below. I love a lot of Jim Shore items, and I know I'll be buying more before Christmas this year, so I can use them to decorate the apartment!
In the bottom few pictures below I'm wearing one of my favourite shirts. I of course love that it has rainbow colours in it. I also think it's quite flattering; I have many shirts in this style/brand. I think these shoes pair well with it. They are so comfy! They're Jessica Simpson brand, and they're the comfiest flats I have.

First few pics:
Dress: Modcloth
Jacket: Target
Belt: Target
Necklace: Etsy
Bracelet: Francesca's

Bottom few pics:
Shirt: Macy*s (Cable & Gauge brand)
Tank: Kohl's
Jeans: Target
Flats: Zappos.com (Jessica Simpson brand)
Necklace: Etsy
Bracelet: Express

~Bye bye for now!