Knock Knock, Who's There?

You must check out my knocker! Yes- just one of them... My door knocker that is... My sister in law and I have very similar taste in homewares and clothing, so it was no suprise that I would love my birthday gift instantly. This little guy was a former Anthro residen before traveling all the way to me here in Nevada county. Isn't he absolutely adorable? I took him out around the yard for a mini photo shoot. I think he will go great near our front door... that is once we finish building our home.

This is my very first piece of Anthropologie and I love it. Thanks Karina!!

Skirting the Issue

With much encouragement from my fellow blogging fashionista's out there, I've made it my personal goal to wear more skirts and dresses this spring and summer- despite the fact that spring refuses to show it's lovely face.

I've decided to revisit my past clothing purchases and make them wearable. I originally purchased this fun fuschia and chocolate brown skirt for my honeymoon in Oahu. It was on clearance at our local JC Penney for $6! So I bought it's friend too- a nearly identical print in black and blue. I didn't own any light and flowy skirts before this and thought this would be perfect to toss over a tank or my swimsuit for a stroll on the beach or while out site-seeing. It's been hanging in my closet for almost 3 years- unworn. Sad, I know.

Brown Top (Charlotte Russe), Skirt (JCP, $6), Belt (Payless), Brown Bow Flats, Necklace/Earrings/Bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry by me)

Below is a close up of the detail on the Love Bird Necklace I'm wearing. It's from Cookie Lee's 2011 Spring/Summer Line. I absolutely love it. I'm kinda loving the highwaisted skirt look and the vintagey- accessories right now.  What about you?

Song of the Day: "Rockin' Robin"- Bobby Day

Speaking of Tweets- Have you checked out my TWITTER?

@BEJEWELED_BABE

The Paper Doll Project: Neutrals and Coral

This is my first time participating in this group project, and it was so much fun.
The outfit...

And then the interpretation of the outfit.

My partner for this project was Stephanie at SomedaySmarter. And she put this out fit together for me.
What I wore to get dental work and out to dinner with my Aunt.. (I'm trying to smile- really I am!)
I love how Stephanie paired the neutral and the coral with gold accessories. I however was unsuccessful in finding a gold belt- anywhere, so I substituted with my chocolate brown belt.


Coral Danskin v-neck, (Walmart); tweed pleat skirt by Twenty One via PV thrift store; shoes and belt (Payless), bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry)


Copper "Key to My Heart" Necklace, DIY; Multi-Strand Bead Necklace, Cookie Lee Jewelry



Stephanie did a great job designing this outfit. The colors work so well together. I love it! I look forward to the next round of the Paper Doll Project Challenge.

What do you think?



Here is her item ...

Img: Someday Smarter Blog

and the outfit I put together for her...

Stephanie chose this lovely floral blouse for me to style an outfit around. While looking through her blog and chictopia for outfit archives I saw she had a pair of cute flats, a chambray skirt, woven belt, and whimsical bicycle necklace. The pieces came together nicely into a very wearable look.

What do you think?

Do you want to participate in this fashion blogger challenge?
 For more info go to: http://missvinylahoy.com/paper-doll-project/

Circle Circle Dot Dot...

...I got my cootie shot.

 Here's my outfit of the day. Sadly Blogger.com was down so I am posting this now.

"Does my hair look okay?"

I'm not exactly sure what look I was going for today: kindergarden teacher or 50's housewife, but I liked it. The weather today allowed for short sleeves and bare legs- plus it was comfortable and office appropriate. I just wish the dress was a few inches shorter so it wouldn't peek out from beneath the skirt.

 Leg popped, now all I need is an apron.

White eyelets

 

Real blood cells


Blood Cells?
Funniest thing happened... our nurse practitioner ran into me in the hall today and stopped to inspect the print of my dress. "Mygosh, Mandy those look like blood cells, are they?" I didn't plan that, but I smile and wonder if the former owner of my dress was a nurse and had bought this garmet soley because of the print's likeness to a blood cell. Could it be? But how appropriate the print, with me working in a medical office.

"Here KittyKitty"...

What do you think? Does this look too blood cell like? Should I keep it and continue to rock it? or donate it back to the thrift store?

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress: Vintage white and red, (Thrifted, $3)

Skirt: White Eyelets, (JCPenney, $6)

Belt: (Thrifted, $0.25)

Shoes: AE by (Payless)

Necklace: Cookie Lee Jewelry by me

Earrings: Cookie Lee Jewelry by me

Bracelets: Cookie Lee Jewelry by me

 

Paper Doll Project

Paper Doll Project... Pending. Please have a look around and do check back for more info.

Updated: You can now view the outfit I styled for Stephanie and the The Paper Doll Project: Neutrals and Coral outfit she styled for me!