Post Birthday Girl

Top: Walmart, Leather Skirt: Ebay, Heels: Belk

It was just last week but it seems like my birthday was forever ago. We snapped these photos on the way to a tasty Thai dinner in celebration of my 35 year on this earth. Ok. I just want to hit the pause button right now. I really like my 30s and I think 35 is a great place to stop counting.

The Thai dinner ended up being delicious as always but his time I got a Thai Sweet Tea and it was SO good!!! It was the perfect combination for a spicy noodle dish. I don't know where I have been! Why have I not tried a Thai Sweet Tea yet? Have you? They must use coconut milk because it was sweet but the tea flavor still came through. Yums.

I did get a little bit of birthday money from my sweet little dad so I have made a few purchases. I bought a really nice pair of ponte knit leggings at Kohl's that have little inserts of elastic at the waistband so I don't have to fight the waist gap that always happens to me. Yay! I grabbed a nice top to go with the pants at a little consignment shop that is my go-to for cute, unique pieces. The final purchase was a faux leather legging at Target. That purchase was a direct reflection of these photos. I can finally fit into this leather skirt I got on ebay forever and a day ago. So after wearing this little bit of leather I kind of got a bee in my bonnet that I needed more. I can't afford a full fledged pair of leather pants and I don't think I want that kind of heaviness all over my legs. I found a nice compromise at Target. They will be on here soon!!

I really forced myself NOT to use all of my birthday money on CLOTHES. I don't want to do that. I have SO much that I don't even wear now that it is crazy. I did buy something for the house and some super moisturizing body oil so I can beat the winter dry skin that is to come!

 My sweet hubs got me a pair of Maine Hunting Boots from LL Bean that I can't wait to wear. I have been obsessed with them for quite a while now. They have lingered on my Amazon wish list Christmas after Christmas. Now they are mine!! Yay!

photos by Brian - thanks sweets!

Corporate Leopard Girl

Top: NY&Co, Pants: gift, Heels: Kmart, Bag: Thrifted, Necklace & Bracelet: Premier Jewelry, Sunnies: Ebay

I do the corporate thing every now and then. But I do try to spice it up with a little of the unexpected. I tried a side ponytail and added even more leopard with the heels. It ended up being a very coporate friendly outfit with a bit of flare.

photos by Brian - thanks sweets!

Feminine Western



Those are the words a lady I work with used to describe this outfit. Feminine Western. Cute! A little denim - a little animal print. I really wanted to bring this sheer skirt back out of the closet and use it for summer. I chose to wear some leggings underneath to keep it work friendly. But I would love to throw on a black mini underneath and tank on top for a night out.

Photos by Brian

Denim Shirt: Thrifted

Sheer Skirt: Thrifted

Belt: Forever 21

Leggings: NY & Co

Shoes: Runway for Kmart



I'll take a double shot please sir

Let's exaggerate the animal print trend and wear two different kinds of them! Yeah woo. The scarf (the lonely little one I was talking about having since high school and he just keeps on sitting in my drawer until I find him again) and the tank were cat-calling out to each other for me to wear them together. I finally said OK OK! Chill. They clawed their way up and cuddled just like this. Ok fine - I will stop the cheesy animal references. This was fun and although I would have liked to wear it with skinny jeans, well...skinny jeans hate me. Because I'm what you call...umm...curvy? And why do I wear blood red with animal print? Habit. Or Animal Planet reruns. One or the other. Happy happy Monday.

Also gave the teased pulled back look a try. No bumpit. There for a hot minute I thought I was Snooki.

Photos by Brian - thanks babydoll cakes!

Top, tank, belt, watch: Thrifted

Jeans & Lace top: Family Dollar

Shoes: Target