My Masterpiece

I am so thrilled with this necklace. It took a long time to finish, because there were so many parts, but when I finally got it done, I was so glad I attempted it. Find it for sale here.

Social Science

I have a lot of cute open toed shoes...but it's getting way too cold for those, so I had to buy some new winter ones.

They're from here.

Leather Frill

Oh my...I shouldn't be daydreaming of purchases... but, Christmas, wilt thou come soon?

My new favorite pretty - from here.

Bijougirl Designs

I've been steadily added pieces to the shop this week. Go take a look, but be sure to go back later, 'cause I know I'll be adding a couple more between now and tomorrow;)

Bijougirl Designs

I have a new necklace in the shop!

Yummy Shoes

Oh my goodness...I have to get these Blowfish flats!

Bijougirl Designs

I've added a few things to the shop, and I'll be adding a couple more throughout the day today.

Short Dark Nails

I was inspired by the cover look of the most recent issue of Domino. I loved the polish (which you can't hardly see in this pic, go here to see it better) on her nails and I even just bought a yellow dress! I'm a total copy-cat. (O.k. I actually bought the dress before I got the magazine, so I'm really only a semi copy-cat.) I don't know if my polish color is the exact same as hers, but I picked up some OPI "Suzi Says Da!" and I'm really pleased with the maroonish brown. Same effect I think.

Mom shorts!?

Are there some things I love at Urban Outfitters? Yes. Things I'm craving? Yes. Am I glad they are opening a store near me? Yes. But do I think "Mom Jeans" should make a comeback? NO! Especially acid wash mom jeans. Now, I think that there are styles of high waisted pants that really work...but if I get old enough to see this style really make a big hit, I'm gonna cry.
Urban, I'm disappointed in you...

Orno

I came across this lovely Etsy shop, Orno, the other day, so I splurged and bought these hand carved mahogany earrings. Oh, to look as pretty as their model...

Living in Dresses

I've been looking for the perfect summery white (or light colored dress.)

(Image via The Sartorialist)

These are some affordable ones that have popped up on my radar:
I love this pin stripe one.

This one's nice, too.

What are your favorite affordable dress shops?

I have my eye on

these summer sandals.

Emet got his hair cut.

Not only has he gone from looking like a baby to a big kid, but instead of Bozo, he now looks like a Precious Moments figurine.

Jellies

In first grade I had a light pink sparkly pair. I wonder if I could pull them off now? From Urban Outfitters.

Since I feel like doing nothing but sitting...

I played around on Polyvore, which is a site I heard about several weeks ago but was just reminded of via Design Mom. What I really want to put together is an inspiration board for my new kitchen ideas, but I'll have to re-upload the pictures I'd been collecting because my folder got lost...or worse, erased. So here is what I put together from what they had. It's really fun. Kinda like playing with paper dolls...

My New Favorite Necklace

It's in the shop.

And the winner is...(warning, spoilers ahead)

Christian Siriano on Project Runway Season 4! I thought that all three of the finalists had a really good chance of winning and I loved all of their collections. This has been my favorite season so far. I love the peeks of red that Jillian put into the lining of this jacket.

And I loved the antique lace dress that Rami put together. I think I could get married in that dress (I know, I'm already married, but you get the point.)

But overall, I'm secretly glad that Christian won. I predicted it from the start. His clothing is art. And this dress was a show-stopper. Fierce!

What were your favorite outfits?

Home Grown

I am always amazed at independant designers and their creations. I enjoyed browsing JenJoy's one of a kind creations. I might be too old for most of these designs but at least this one I might actually wear.

My Dress in Black

This is for you, Kristen. The dress I got for my birthday is a JE Couture dress (from the fall collection,) and I had a really hard time getting a picture of myself in it but I felt like I had to, because the model from their website does that dress absolutely no justice! She's not even standing up straight and the dress looks too tight on her arms. Her hair looks bad and those shoes are ugly. I do hope I looked better than that on Friday!

Home Sweet Home

A new necklace.