While most of my blog posts are upbeat&sunshine&rainbows, please excuse me if my posts in the coming week(s) aren’t up to their normal level of pep - we recently received very sad news about our sweet Cali pup and are doing our best to keep her comfortable while she’s still with us, and making sure to soak in every moment with our sweet girl.
Showing posts with label bulldog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bulldog. Show all posts
Monday, September 15, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
the jury is out
The verdict is still out on this shirt - I've had it for over a year, because sometimes I really like the fit, and sometimes I think it's WAAAAY too clingy. However, it does fill a nice little black-and-white-striped-short-sleeve-shirt hole in my closet...
And also, isn't that brown and white bully up there so dang cute?
shirt: The Limited
skirt: Nordstrom (recently here)
wedges: Target
Monday, August 4, 2014
Mr. Picks Mondays: White Bulldog
Nothing super special here. Just a white graphic tee featuring a wrinkled sweetie that the Mr. picked out, and some jeans. I knew I'd be on-site this day, so pants were a must. As were close-toed shoes, which I ditched in favor of sandals as soon as I could :)
shirt: J. CREW Factory
jeans: Old Navy (thrifted)
sandals: WalMart
Sunday, July 27, 2014
AERO NOW & Arrows
look at that handsome face |
I’ve never really been one to wear motifs or symbols, like arrows, birds, owls, or peace signs. I do have the occasional piece with something on it, and I do have three pairs of bow earrings, but these types of clothes/accessories aren’t usually something I seek out or have a lot of in my wardrobe.
Enter this lightweight tank from Aéropostale with an arrow print. I saw it in the store, and decided on a whim to try it on. And what do you know? I liked it so much it came home with me! Obviously I went with a casual pairing today, but I’m thinking maybe with a skirt? Or under a cardigan or blazer when we’re thrown back into Arctic temps this winter? Or possible next weekend to see Kacey Musgraves in concert? A subtle nod to "Follow Your Arrow," perhaps...
Be sure to check out Aéro's new collection, AERO NOW, launching in stores tomorrow, the 28th of July.
Stores are closing tonight to put out their new line and hosting an event tomorrow starting at 4 pm. Be sure to bring the below invitation to your local store!
tank: Arrow Racerback Tank
similar: Curvy Dark Wash Denim Bermuda Shorts
sandals: Shoe Carnival
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Painting Pups
If you've ever wanted to know what my dogs would look like as a painting, here they are:
We went to a local painting place, Pinot's Palette, and painted pictures of our sweetymcsweeties. We sent in pictures of the pups beforehand, and the studio converted them to a black & white gradient, then glued them to the canvas. With some beer and wine and lots of instruction, we slowly but surely painted our pets. I really enjoy doing this type of thing, but lack any artistic skill, so about twenty minutes in, when I've botched up my painting more than a few times, and lost all patience, I'm donnnnnne. And start creeping on everyone else's projects. And drinking more wine.
And questioning my purpose on this earth if I can't paint a decent picture of my really sweet and handsome Turbo...
But anyways, here are our finished projects. We hung them up in our living room. While they DO resemble our sweeties, I prefer the real live ones to love on :)
Oh, and here's what I wore to paint. Of course I wore an apron over this ensemble. I also wore this to have breakfast with a friend that morning, which was splendid.
And then I ran a 10k that evening
and
LIVED TO TELL THE TALE!!!
We'll call that a success. Who cares about time or pace? I didn't stop and I didn't die, and I didn't feel like dying right after, or the day after. #winning
chambray: Kohl's
shorts: Old Navy
sandals: Target
Labels:
10k,
bulldog,
chambray,
neon,
painting,
Pinot's Palette,
run,
running,
sandals,
shorts,
white,
white shorts
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Dots & Poppies
I came up with the idea for this ensemble ages ago. Then had to wait WEEKS for the weather to cooperate (it's currently cooler than 50 degrees right now. and dark. and rainy. which is FINE. however, I was hoping to spend all day today and tomorrow laying in the sun at a friend's pool. so, there's that).
And then, I waited WEEKS to post it here.
I know, I know!
Worst blogger EVER.
To be honest with you, I haven't felt inspired/motivated lately. To blog, to play in my closet, to write anything, to impress you with my witty self. Part of it is I've been a wee bit busy - training for another half, booking flights to the Sunshine State, patio drinking, drinking Snapshots at New Belgium Brewery, and taking video of my handsome Turb rolling in the grass.
But part of it is I feel like I'm out of sorts, and this poor little blog gets neglected as a side effect.
Bear with me, if you will - that'd be great!
with my denim jacket. and my sweeties, of course shirt: WalMart sweater: J. CREW Factory denim jacket: from a friend (Old Navy Outlet) skirt: J. CREW Factory shoes: Kohl's neclace: Ann Taylor |
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
It's Still Winter. And I'm Still Layering.
Even though it was sunny and in the 50s today, I know there are still several more snow storms headed my way. So, even though the calendar says it's spring, I know that Mother Nature says it's still winter (instead of "Winter is coming" think of it as "Winter is still here. Foreverrrrr."). So, two more layered sweater looks. Aaaand, my wrinkled pups. Or, their backsides, anyways :)
I've got to scoot to bed (this girl is tired since she's been RUNNING again!), so I'll link up my outfits later, since I KNOW you're just dying to know where I got everything so you can go out and buy out the EXACT same things and we can be twinsies & besties.
Tootles!
later...
SHOP THE LOOK...OR SOMETHING SIMILAR
on the left:
pea coat: Old Navy similar below
shirt: Old Navy similar below
sweater: Old Navy similar below
jeans: from a friend (Abercrombie)
booties: Old Navy similar below
on the right:
shirt: Akinz Boardwear similar below
sweater: thrifted (J CREW) similar below
jeans: Aéropostale exact in link
flats: WalMart similar below
Labels:
Aéropostale,
booties,
buffalo plaid,
bulldog,
flannel,
flats,
gray,
jeans,
layer,
layered necklaces,
navy,
plaid,
python,
python print,
skinny jeans,
statement necklace,
stripes,
sweater,
winter
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Early [Weekend] Mornings
oh y'know, just shivering & trying to stay warm while trying to take cute outfit pictures ;) |
This cold weather look is something I wore when we had to take one bulldog (the handsome one, Turbo) to the vet for an appointment on an early, snowy, cold Sunday morning. We dropped him off at 7:30 (7:30! on a Sunday!) to get his (sparse & very crooked) teeth cleaned. After we dropped him off, we headed to a favorite breakfast place that usually has a crazy long wait on the weekends. But since we were there before 8, we had no wait and were seated right away!
And then, since we were up, and in town, and full on pancakes, bacon, and coffee by 9 am, we decided to run some errands. We were done with our errand running, shopping, productive-ness, and on our way home with the freshly-cleaned teeth of Turbo by NOON! This is unheard of for us, people! We like to sleep in on the weekends and take our time getting things done. We had so much done on this day before we're normally even out of pajamas, it made me start thinking about starting every weekend day early.
But then, I remembered that I and my Mr. enjoy sleeping in. Especially when it snows. And is cold outside. And there's fresh coffee to be drunk. And unwatched House of Cards episodes on NetFlix to be watched. And snoring bulldogs to be snuggled.
SHOP THE LOOK...OR SOMETHING SIMILAR
sweatshirt: Old Navy [similar below]
vest: Old Navy [similar below]
scarf: GAP (gift) [similar below]
jeans: Aéropostale
boots: SOREL [exact below]
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