Get Flattered

I am a singer, I often perform in various types of ensembles.The best way to get a rolled side eye from me is to give a dress code for an event and say no flats.The worst thing is standing on a stage trying to put my best foot forward, only to have my feet send signals of pain to my brain. I hate when beads of sweat glaze my face, not from the stage lights, but from the tingly sensation of toes numbing. Even in solo performances, especially those requiring formal attire the soaring of my voice has to compete with the soreness of my feet. 

Let's be perfectly clear, I don't hate heels! I hate how they make my calves feel like they are on a stretching mechanism, and the balls of my feet feel like I've been tap dancing with jazz hands on hot coals.  Even still, I'd GIVE to be able to wear a 6 inch heeled work of art, but I literally can't stand it. 

To make matters worse, a few years back, I worked as a shoe sales person.During that period I accumulated some great shoes, fantastic heels that I hardly wear. Two years of standing long hours on a carpeted concrete floor did nothing for my already bad feet, except drop the very small arches I did have. 

So, yes in my day to day, 9.9 out of ten times you'll see me in my "flatty tatties", but make no mistake they will be fabulous. When I get flattered, I look for Patterns, Colors, and Sparkle!  Here are some of my favorite flats, and a single wedge when I want a little lift. 

                                                Geometric Pointed Slipper, Zara

                                   Adrienne Vittadini Carmelita Ballet flat, TJ Maxx

• DV by Dolce Vita  Folly Bootie, Nordstrom

                                                             BP Sidney Oxford, Nordstrom

                                          Diane von Furstenberg Malia Ballet Flat 

                                                     Shiny Ballerina Flat, Zara

                                                  BCBGeneration Taffi Wedge, Macys 

     

   

Dreaming of Springtime

This winter has been brutal and I've been hunkered in the house sheltered from the bitter cold and the relentless snow. The last week of January presented an unusually balmy weekend. Naturally the hubster and I decided to get out of the house. We enjoyed a very nice walk on the Mt Vernon Trail in Alexandria VA and attended a gospel concert in DC. Not only did we hear amazing DC area vocalist at Charles Butlers & Trinity Presents Freedom in Worship, but I got to see so many of my area friends. It was a great weekend and definitely has me dreaming of spring. 

Black Faux Leather Jacket, Dollhouse / Pink Leopard Infinity Scarf, Natasha/ Blue Flutter Hem Cardigan, Cable and Gauge/ White Lace Hem Cami, Lane Bryant Black Jegging Per se / Black "Trickster" Knee Boot Chinese Laundry /Blue Snake Tote Cynthia Rowley

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Similar Blue Flutter Hem Cardigan

Chinese Laundry "Trickster" Demi Wedge Over the Knee Boots

Fee Fi Faux Fur

I whole heartedly HATE, utterly LOATHE, and desperately DETEST, being cold!!! Yes, I'm January born and Connecticut raised. I should be use to the biting cold, but New England winters have worn me thin. I've returned to live in the D.C. Metropolitan area, and welcomed the Districts milder winters, but it now seems the D.C. stands for Darn Cold!  Well, nothing beats the 

Burrr, like Fur. In my case, Faux Fur!

Faux Fur Vest: Lane Bryant,  Faux Leather Jacket, Marshalls, Chambray Shirt: Old Navy, Distressed Jeans: Torrid, DV by Dolce Vita Folly Bootie: Nordstrom

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Faux Fur Vest

DV by Dolce Vita Folly Bootie

Mixed-fits

These days I feel like putting on as many prints as possible .

Shirt & Sweater:Marshalls/Skinny Jeans:Torrid /Boots:Chinese Laundry, Macys /Handbag:Marc By Marc Jacobs, Nordstrom

Sweater:Thrift/ Shirt: Lane Bryant/Faux Leather Legging: Jessica Simpson, Marshalls *Clearance*/Boots:Chinese Laundry, Macys

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      Chinese Laundry Turbo Charge            Marc by Marc Jacobs Flash Leola Hobo

                               

Wednesdays are for Weddings

It has been a long while, and I've really been wanting to get this blog going again.  This summer in particular I feel I had some really great outfits, however I had no one to take photos of me. Moving into my favorite, the fall  fashion season, I now have an arrangement with my bestie @kikireed (her IG name) and her new Cannon 100.  

I bet she had no idea she'd have dual roles as a Maid of Honor and a Photographer, but on the Second Wednesday in October, a Wonderful Day to have a wedding, she put in some good work! With only one week and a half to pull it off,  it took a little inspiration, a lot of prayer and all the love in the world.

The Inspiration

  

The Dress

Custom (in less than two weeks)

The Head Piece

Fascinator Burlington Coat Factory $7.99

 

The Bling

2 Row Pearl and Stone Cultura Stretch Bracelet 
My Bracelet Something New From My Bestie. $16.99
She also loaned me her studs for My Something Borrowed

The Bouquet
The Bridal Bouquet I made from a flower arrangement I  purchased from the grocery store cut the stems and wrapped  in white ribbon. $25.00

The Shoes

        Zara Shiny Pointy Ballerina Flat 

Was $99  two weeks ago now on sale for $59 (I'm mad!lol)

  

Me Too "Jeanette"  

Something Old & Somthing Blue

My 2011 Recital Shoes $89 from Zappos now at 6pm.com for 31.99