Paint The Roses Red (And Pink)

Hello there! Last night Bob and I went out to eat with his family at Friendly's, for his mom's birthday. We ended up being seated next to about ten little girls and a couple of their moms, for one of the little girl's birthdays. It got loud at times, and was annoying. But, the whole situation was just funny. We went over to his parent's house afterwards for cake. It was carrot cake though, which I don't eat. Tonight we're going to my company holiday dinner. Tomorrow we're going to Bethlehem PA, to go to the Christmas Market there. So, it's definitely a busier weekend than normal for us. 
It's pretty crazy that Christmas is three weeks from today, and that the end of the year is less than a month away!! But, as I hate the cold/winter, I want the next three months to fly by. Although, we've had unseasonably warm weather most of November and December so far, so I'm nto complaining yet. I just know it's inevitably coming. I'm very excited for Christmas though! I only get off for Christmas and New Year's Day, but it'll be nice to have two three day weekends in a row. My sister will be home for about a week too, and I haven't seen her since the beginning of August. I'm also excited to give and get gifts! I just have to buy a couple more gifts, and definitely have to make more Christmas cookies. I'll be making some today.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my other new Bernie Dexter dress. I think this shade of blue is simply gorgeous! The rose print is also gorgeous, of course. I hadn't seriously thought about buying this dress before I just bought it. I knew I had to have the paint palette dress, and since there was such a good deal going on on all Bernie dresses, I of course kept scouring the website. This dress caught my eye, and I hemmed and hawed a bit, but then decided to take the plunge. I'm glad I did! 

Dress: Ginnedupgillys.com (Bernie Dexter)
Necklace: Francesca's Collections
Brooch: Erstwilder
Heels: Modcloth (B.A.I.T. Footwear)

~Bye bye for now!

Paint Palettes Dress

Hello there! This weekend's going to be more eventful than usual. It's Bob's mom's birthday, my holiday work party, and Bob and I are planning on going to Bethlehem, PA to go their Christmas Market. Next week is my dad's birthday, and the following week is my great uncle's. So, December is even more busy for us, because of all the birthdays!
As soon as I saw this Bernie Dexter paint dress arrive on her website, I knew I had to have it! It instantly caught my eye because of how adorable and colourful it is! But, I didn't want to pay full price for it. So, I impatiently waited to see if it'd show up elsewhere, with a coupon code. When I posted a picture of it on Instagram, luckily someone commented and told me it'd be on their new website soon for a big discount! I was so excited to hear that, and bought it as soon as I went on the site. I ended up ordering another Bernie from their site the next day, too, for the same discounted price. After that, it took about two weeks to receive the dresses, as they hadn't received them themselves yet. They arrived Monday, and I couldn't wait to get home from work to try them on! I sized up from my usual Bernie size in this dress, as well as the other one I received. I knew the other one I received I would need to size up in for my bust, as I have other prints int he same style. (The Paris style.) As for this paint print dress, I sized up because of the buttons in front. I didn't want to risk gaping, or not being able to button them at all because of my chest. Well, unfortunately, this dress is very large in the waist. It does fit in the bust though, without gaping, which is good. I'll probably have my mom take it in for me at the waist. Even with a belt, I don't think this it defines my waist enough. I did switch this belt for a thicker one after taking pictures, and I thought it looked better. The Paris dress I received isn't nearly as big in the waist as this one is. I really have a love for shirt dresses, and I'm so glad I now have another! I think I'll be wearing this dress a lot. I can never have enough Bernie Dexter dresses! She's one of my very favourite designers. I have more Bernie dresses now than any other brand.

 

Dress: Ginnedupgillys.com (Bernie Dexter)
Necklace, Earrings: Etsy (IncredInedible, MouseMarket)
Brooch: Dnjretro.com (Erstwilder)
Heels: B.A.I.T. Footwear

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Pies, Of Course

Hello there! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I had a nice one. I went to my grandparent's in the early afternoon. After that, my parents and I stopped over at my great uncle's house, and then stopped at my dad's cousin's house to visit. It was weird though, because it was the first Thanksgiving I've ever not spent with my sister. She'll be home next month for Christmas though. I had to wear my pie dress again this year; it's the third year in a row I've worn it for Thanksgiving.
Today's been really nice and relaxing, although I woke up around 5:40, ha! I had to use the bathroom, and then since I felt pretty wide awake, I didn't bother trying to go back to sleep.  still feel fine, so that's good. Luckily, my body/mind function pretty well when I don't have enough sleep, and I very rarely feel tired. Regardless, I'm definitely sleeping later than that tomorrow! It's kind of good though that I was awake then, because I snagged some ornaments from Everyday is a Holiday, and a couple of them sold out right after. (Although, they will be restocking.) I had waited SOOO long for them to release their ornaments! I first found out about their website a year ago, and at that I only ordered one ornament, and had to wait another whole year to get more. They make many of the items hanging on the wall in my kitchen, including the sprinkles bottle in my outfit pictures.
I also got a Heart of Haute dress, and am still thinking about getting a Heart of Haute skirt and a Pin Up Girl Clothing dress. I should probably make up my mind pretty soon, huh? 

One of my grandparent's kitties

Dress: Modcloth
Cropped cardi: Trashy Diva
Brooch: Erstwilder
Earrings: Etsy (Scrumptiousdoodle) 
Heels: Modcloth (B.A.I.T. Footwear)

~Bye bye for now!

Lovely Long Weekend

Hello there! I am SUPER excited for my four day weekend! I have been counting down for quite awhile now, ha. I don't have a ton planned, but I'm happy about that. I like to relax a lot during long weeknds like this.Tonight we are putting up the tree, and I'll probably start decorating it, and finish Thursday or Friday. I think we are also going to watch "White Christmas", my favorite Christmas movie. Bob saw it for the first time last year, when I showed it to him. I couldn't believe he hadn't seen it before, but luckily he liked it, ha. I'm looking forward to having some drinks with Bob, watching the movie, and staying up (a little) late. It's a great kick-off to the long weekend, although Bob works Friday.
Tomorrow I'll be meeting my parents are my great uncle's to visit him for a bit, then we are headed to my grandparent's house for the main event, and after that we are heading to my dad's cousin's house to visit them. It's not much traveling for me though, because they all live within 15 minutes of me. Bob's going to his aunt & uncle's house. Saturday night I'll be going out with Bob and some friends, to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday. 
In the pictures below I'm wearing a much worn dress. I wear it to work quite often. I got it from Modcloth a year ago. The print is great, totally up my ally, and I love the colours in it. It's bright, without being crazy bright, and it pairs so well with my many red and yellow shoes and accessories!

Dress: Modcloth
Necklace, Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear
Purse: Modernpinup.com

~Bye bye for now!

Lana In Space

Hello there! Last night Bob and I had a good time at my parent's house. My mom made a really delicious meal, as usual. I brought over chocolate oatmeal cookies. I hadn't seen my parents in about a month, which is longer than usual. When Bob and I got home we watched "Fargo". Watching "The Big Lebowski" Friday night made me really want to watch "Fargo" again. The Cohen brothers come up with such funny, quirky characters, and the casting is amazing. 
I'm meeting my friend today, for an early lunch at Panera. When I get back from that, I'm going to work out, take some outfit pictures, read, and just watch TV and decorate a bit. I'm also meeting up with another friend tomorrow night, right after work. I haven't seen her in six months. Since she moved about half an hour farther west then she used to live, I haven't been seeing her as much. It'll be great to catch up with her. We used to meet up with another woman as well, but she moved to Florida a few months ago.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Trashy Diva bolero and Pin Up Girl Clothing Lana dress. I got the dress a few months ago from the PUG Swap & Sell group on Facebook. It matches my TD rockets bolero perfectly! I wear this bolero with some of my red TD dresses as well. It adds a little pizzazz to a solid red dress. Because of the shape of the bolero's neckline, it's hard to wear necklaces with it. I love to wear necklaces (if you hadn't noticed!), but I can make a concession sometimes, ha.

Dress: PUG Swap & Sell group on FB 
Bolero: Trashy Diva
Bracelet: Vendor in Adamstown
Heels: Modcloth (B.A.I.T Footwear)

~Bye bye for now!

Moais In Space

Hello there! Last night Bob & I watched "The Big Lebowski". I had seen it once before (Bob owns it), but not in years. I just love the Cohen brothers, they are probably my favorite directors/writers. Their movie "Fargo" is one of my all time favs. Steve Buscemi is in both of those movies, and he's my favourite actor. We've been watching the TV show "Fargo", and t's been getting better as the season goes on. It's one of the few shows on TV that we like.
Today I'm cleaning, doing laundry, and working out, and tonight we're going to my parent's house for dinner. Bob's parents are coming as well. I'll  be seeing my parents again in a few days, for Thanksgiving at my grandparent's house. The four day weekend is creeping closer! Bob only has off on Thursday. I'm very much looking forward to Friday, to relax, decorate, and shop online. I may decorate a bit this weekend, too.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Oblong Box Shop Moais in Space skirt. I have this skirt in the puffer fish print, too. I had debated ordering one for months, and then I finally decided to try it, and ordered this one first. I love both of them! They don't wrinkle at all, and are nice and full, with adorable prints. Let's be real, there's nothing I love more than a good novelty print, is there? 

Top: Pin Up Girl Clothing
Cropped Cardigan: Poshmark (Old Navy)
Necklace: Modcloth
Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now!

Harlequin's My Favorite

Hello there! I'm so glad tomorrow is Friday! I'm even more excited to have a four day weekend next week! It's very much needed. I'm looking forward to Black Friday (online) sales and decorating the apartment for Christmas. Tomorrow night I'm meeting up with my friend for a drink, and Saturday night Bob & I are going to my parent's house for dinner, and his parents are coming, too.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my brand new Heart of Haute harlequin print dress, which I received today. I had been waiting months for it to become available. Harlequin is my very favorite print, and it's not that easy to find. All my harlequin pieces are from Heart of Haute or Pin Up Girl Clothing. I love the colours in this dress! I wasn't sure if it would be this bright in person, but I'm so glad it is. It was a great mail day, because my Erstwilder Christmas brooches also came today, and there's a picture of them below. Can't wait to style them with my Christmastime outfits! I even have a gingerbread man skirt that'll pair perfectly with the gingerbreadman brooch!

Dress: Heart of Haute 
Necklace: Francesca's Collections
Brooch: Deer Arrow
Heels: Modcloth (B.A.I.T. Footwear)

~Bye bye for now!