Give me Liberty

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
skirt: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: James Avery, gift'd
belt: Gap
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bag: LV, gift'd

Before there was Missoni, Liberty of London was all the rage. I really loved the bright patterns and designs they brought to Target.


And a big clown collar always makes me smile.

This is a working weekend for me so have some fun for me if you are not!

Looking forward

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Nordstrom
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings, cuff: gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Although Melissa has mentioned that she is taking a bit of a blogging break, I am still enjoying doing the month of pink challenge. I am not sure I could do this with any other color of the rainbow.

The hubs and I went shopping for Halloween supplies. We hope to go all out this year. How about you?

Houston Fashion Week

Last night the hubs and I went to the first show of Houston Fashion week with a couple friends. This was the same event we attended last year. The collections we saw this year were much less inspiring and for some reasons I just couldn't get any good pictures so I gave up.


all items remix'd
dress: Banana
shoes: Tory Burch
necklace, bangles: various, gift'd
belt: H&M

I did wear what I think are some fabulous shoes.

A recommendation

all items remix'd
tank: Old Navy
pants: Gap
shoes: Dolce Vita for Target
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
pendant: India

I took advantage of having yesterday off to see the movie 50/50. I had only seen 1 previous trailer for it so only had a vague knowledge of it was about. My friend and I were both weeping messes by the time the movie was over so that is why my face looks a bit puffy (to me) in this photo. I love being pleasantly surprised by Hollywood. So if you are looking for a good movie (for a date or for a friend), I highly recommend this one!

Week in photos

Observations for the week:

Buying a pumpkin always signifies the beginning of fall for me. I like our matching set.


Baby J hasn't gotten as much picture love since Baby Buddha has come along. This is because he barely sits still enough for me to get a clear photo more than anything else.


The hubs and I ate dinner out the night before he left. Hurry home sweets, I am still missing you!


The weekend was full of babies. My sis and her husband went to San Antonio for a quick getaway and enlisted my mom, myself and my dad to help watch the kiddos while they were gone.


This little boy (almost!) is really the sweetest almost 2-year-old around.


On Saturday we took the babies on a walk to visit a nearby pumpkin patch. I didn't get nearly as many photos as I would of like because it started to rain. We were so happy for the rain that getting soaked wasn't a big deal; luckily the stoller kept the babies dry.


Does he not have the sweetest face or what? I know I may be biased, but I have a feeling both he and his brother are going to be heartbreakers when they grow up.

I gotta give kudos to all you mothers out there. Taking care of babies is much more difficult on a 24-7 basis. I think my mom and I were more happy to see their parents than they were!

I misses his kisses

all items remix'd
dress: Benetton
cardi: Target
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings: old

Last night I made the mistake of turning on the television and got sucked into The X Factor. It reminded me of past American Idol days, only different. I realized I like these kind of shows for the journey, not the end product. Seeing someone fulfill their dreams is always inspiring to me, but I don't think I have even bought 1 song from an AI winner.


I am so glad I figured a way to wear this dress to work. Otherwise it would just be lounging loved, but unworn in my closet.

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The hubs left yesterday afternoon to visit his family for a long weekend. He has been gone less than 24 hours and I already feel lost without him. Have a good trip babes but hurry home!

Wearing a little

everything remix'd but shirt
shirt&skirt: J. Crew
shoes: 9West
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
necklace: F21
belt: Anthro
bag: LV

I bought this shirt in the middle of the summer but it's been too hot to wear anything with sleeves until now. It's my nod to the chambray shirt trend without being too much. Yes, I know I am behind. I take my time before I decide if I like a trend or not.


Lucky for me, pencil skirts are timeless and not trendy. Although I the ones at J.Crew are a bit pricey, the definitely wear and fit well.

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R.I.P. S.J. Your creativity and vision will be missed.

Wearing a lot

dress: H&M
cardi&belt: Gap
shoes: Charles David
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs

Pink and red items always seem to photograph extremely vibrantly, almost more bright than they really are. This cardi, however, is just as bright in person as it is in photos.


It is the perfect layering item for Houston weather.

Happy hump day!

Week in photos

Observations for the week:


Po-po didn't think she could love another baby as much as Baby J...but she was so wrong!


Big-eyed baby buddha is starting on his solids!


Baby buddha likes to pretend he is Superman.


Watching Project Runway is one of my favorite nights of the week.


Dinner with some yoga peeps at Dolce Vita. I need to figure out a better angle for the server to snap a photo.


We pretty much start every morning with 2 big cups of Joe.


Baby C at the pumpkin patch. My friend Al will be adopting him hopefully in the next 5-6 months.

Think Pink

Happy October! This is the 2nd year I will be participating in Melissa's Blogging for Breast Cancer Awearness,or BBCA, challenge. The goal, for me, is to wear pink everyday in October. And, if you know me at all, you know this shouldn't be much of a challenge at all (although I have less pink in my closet than you might think!). My real challenge this month is to blog more real-time outfits. I think I was running a week behind!


all items remix'd
dress: Calypso for Target
shoes: Enzo
earrings: Francesca's
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Shhhh....I wore this exact same outfit 2 nights in a row, with 2 different groups of friends. I wanted to get some more wear out of this dress before I have to put it away.


all items remix'd
dress: Tucker for Target
shoes: B. Makowsky
earrings&cuff: gift'd
bracelets: Calypso for Target, Tiffany's
belt: Gap

Apparently this was a wear-Target-collaborations weekend. Before there was Missoni there were so many other amazing collections at the Targ, of which clothes I have amassed aplenty. YOu can't tell from this photo but the flowers in this dress have just a touch of light pink in them.

I am excited for the 5 weekend in October because even though I am working this morning, I have another weekend off coming up. Here's to a fabulous week.

Maybe complaining works

all items remix'd
top: M+O
cardi&skirt: Loft
shoes: Target
earrings: gift'd
bracelets: Calypso for Target

We actually got some rain yesterday and today the temperature was in the upper 60s when we went to the park. It never fails that when I get so fed up with the weather I bitch about it yet again on the blog and then it actually cools down. I guess I should complain some more.


Today marks the 6 month anniversary of my return from Mysore. Being in India almost feels like a dream to me now. The most magical dream ever, but I almost can't believe I was there. I think it's time to go back...


I bought this top last summer because I wanted a white shirt that works better in Houston heat than one with sleeves. I can't believe this is the first time I've worn it this year. Reason #437 that I really don't need to buy any more clothes!

I am looking forward to a weekend of rest, relaxation, friends, and no work. Let's just make it through the last Friday of September!

Not even close

all items remix'd
dress&belt: Anthro
shoes: Taryn Rose
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd

While many people are celebrating the change in seasons this month, here in Texas we are just hoping for a bit of cooler weather. Like maybe in the 80s, please?!? I think in the gauge in my car has measured 100 degrees at least briefly every day this week. So my dreams of wearing layers and boots and the like are just dreams and not even close to becoming reality.

Taking them for a test run

tank: UO, remix'd
jeans: Gap, remix'd
boots: Target
earrings: Francesca's, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

This is what I wore to see Erasure last weekend. What a fabulous concert! I will always be an 80s girl at heart.


I bought these boots on a whim from Target last month because I have been obsessed with getting a pair of "tough" booties ever since seeing them on the models on the All Saints website a couple years ago. I did not, however, want to drop almost $300 for a pair.


This pair from Tar-jay, while definitely not as cool as any from All Saints, will do the trick to satisfy my craving, especially at 10% of the price. We will see how long I wear them; maybe I will still want to be cool in my 50s!

A little Missoni goes a long way

top: NY&Co, remix'd
skirt: Theory, via consignment
shoes: Missoni for Target
earrings: Collingnon Designs, remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd

For all my talk (obsessing?!?) over the Missoni for Target line, I thought wearing something would be better sooner than later. I actually bought these online and they are surprisingly comfortable for 3+ inch heels. The fact that they are not stilettos probably helps.


I am actually the type of person who waits a few weeks before I wear something I buy. I am not sure why. I am guilty of still having a few things in my closet that I bought this summer and have yet to wear. Reason #325 not to do any more shopping.


This skirt is the second item I bought during my recent trip to the consignment shop. I have been wanting a pleated midi skirt and this fits the bill perfectly. It is a bit big in the waist and fits a bit lower than I would like, but nothing that a skinny belt can't fix (so now I need a good skinny belt!). And something about full skirts and feeling pretty just makes me want to twirl.

{Last two} Week in photos

September has gone by in a whirlwind! Some observations from the past two weeks:


I am a crazy stalker and wanted to see if Target had products out the day before the big release. Nothing.


By the time I got there on Tuesday it was as if Nothing had been on the racks! Except that lonely lone hanger.


Baby J is super excited about his new Crocs. Although they are not his favorite color (orange), they come pretty close.


My first Third Thursday ladies night out with some yoga peeps and meeting some other nice chicas. Making new real-life friends is always a good thing.


Deadmau5 at Verizon. He is one of the hubs' current favorite DJs. We had to leave the show early because we had an early morning flight out.


Us with our friends at Red Rocks in Colorado. I would love to see a live show here.


We stayed at Chautauqua in the cutest little cottage.


If you look closely you can see the moon! The sky was unbelievably clean and crisp.


Trying to find the beauty at home.


DD a.k.a. Buddha baby on his way to his first day of "school."


We missed the last 2 Project Runway parties so it was good to catch up with everyone.


DD's half birthday was last week but we didn't have an opportunity to snap a pic until today. He is just such a cutie.


Erasure at Verizon. Andy Bell looked and sounded as fabulous as ever.


I am always impressed that our Costco runs include more fruits and veggies and less things in a box.