Mistletoe

Merry Christmas!

Just taking a little blog vaction.  I'll be back soon~

I'm Not Crazy, Really!

skirt~Marshall's
jacket~Chadwicks
boots~TJ's (Dollhouse)

Just so you know I'm not crazy, I toned down my mini-skirt THIS time with darker stockings and boots.  Although, I was very surprised at all of my bloggie friends who thought I wasn't crazy at all!  I'm speaking about my Visible Monday post this week, of course!

And I have just have to say I love my blogging friends!  Thanks for all the encouragement of my somewhat offbeat style.

LOVE AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ENCOURAGE MY CREATIVITY!!!!

Going a Bit Too Far?

jacket~thrifted
skirt~Marshall's
boots~Alloy

I've probably gone too far.  Not only do I have this very unusual jacket, but I really went over the top with the short skirt, the textured stockings and the high, white boots.  Forgive me but I JUST HAD TO DO IT!  I knew it was (sort-of) wrong, but sometimes I need to break out--and what better time than Visible Monday!

And would you like the skinny on my experience with microderm?  I worked at a spa, and for about a year and a half I got it for free!  The aesthetician was fantastic but for me it was a bit too much.  (A bit like this outfit, LOL!)  The concept of removing the dead skin cells is a sound one--but as I don't have any skin concerns (i.e. acne, rosacia ), a gycolic peel works just fine for me.  And microderm is expensive.  I would recommend the lesser of the 2 extremes, the peels, before going for the full monty.   

Tunic Vest and Skin Care

tunic vest~The Rack
jeggings~TJ's
tee~Target
shoes~local boutique

Two things I want to share with you today:  first--I'm going to LOVE this tunic vest!  It's a wonderful material, the kind that flows over your shape, is soft and warm, and keeps it's shape.  The material is sort of like a wool terri--it has a little nap on the outside.  On the inside ( you can see a little on the lapel) is more like a flannel.  It will match up with all of my leggings--a nice addition to my wardrobe!

Secondly, I wanted to share with you my experience in working at a skin care spa.  One of the things I learned is that the skin care products at the department stores are probably the WORST bang for your buck.  I used to buy Estee Lauder and Chanel, to name a few.  The medical grade or specialty brands just sold to aestheticians are probably a better investment.  That's not to say I use the more expensive ones exclusively; I mix the high end with the lower end--my trusted drug store brands.



more photoshop--oopsey on the foot.

 For example, for my moisturizer, I like one that does double duty; moisturizer  with peptides and sunscreen.  On the low end, I love Oil of Olay (oh yes, my aesthetician would be cringing right now). On the higher end, the Hydro-Peptide in the blue bottle.  The last one on the right is a serum--just a straight moisturizer--and more on that later.

Would you like to know about micro-derm abrasion????  I have first hand experience! 

Stylish yet Sensible Shoes?



jacket~thrifted
skirt~thrifted
shoes~TJ's

Why, Why, Why????  Why are the hardly any cute, stylish, low-heeled shoes lately???  While I was getting dressed this morning, I was looking for the funk for this outfit.  (yes, that's what I do--look for the funk)  I was completely satisfied with it all, although it was rather conservative for me--the blazer, the longer skirt and the grey stockings.  I would have loved some funkier shoes...


Instead, I had to settle for these babies--that I have all but worn out this season because they are the only shoes that fit the clunkier style this year.  And the only shoes that I won't kill myself in.  All those funky shoes in the stores have 4" heels!  All my other shoes are more refined but alas, look dated to me.



More experimenting with Photoshop--too bad they don't have a "bad hair" editing tool. 

 What can we do, fellow bloggers, to remedy this situation? Is there such a thing as stylish but sensible in a shoe?  Any ideas?