NABLOPOMO: FREE STYLING

Just a few snaps from my night out with the laydeez. I need to take my camera out more. I like making these photo spread thingies.

:)

NABLOPOMO: What did you do on New Years Day?

2012 began with a beloved tradition: house party with friends in Orlando, where all the men dance to "Moskau, Moskau" by Dschinghis Khan at midnight. We've only done it for the last three years, but it is a fun way for my close girlfriends to get together and let our hair down. Not all of us make it each year, but it's always fun to mingle with college and high school friends. The consensus is that Melbourne girls know how to go big.

This year, I dressed down in a halter, leopard leggings, and motorcycle boots. My best friend and I arrived a bit after 10. I brought along a handle of Zombie rum drinks. That was my first mistake.

The second mistake was drinking half the handle in under two hours.

I was very irresponsible, but I did not throw up, drive, or hook up with anyone. In fact, one of the guys was so nice, he let me crash in his bed while he took the floor. Even though there was more than enough room for him. Thank goodness I know such wonderful people.

After waking up at 7:30 that morning, I drove an hour home, and crashed to nurse the zombie hangover. I also surveyed my phone for potentially damaging drunk texts/dials. Luckily, I only sent one scandalous text, which went to a lover; he wasn't offended. The rest of the day was spent cleaning up and reading my textbooks until dinnertime with family.

My brother cooked a lovely meal of ham, black-eyed peas, and collard greens. The taste of humility imparted by the black-eyed peas was no match for the hangover. We talked, and passed around my nephew, who is becoming quite the mischevious little charmer. And he's getting his first teeth!

For the first day of 2012, it was a rather tame one. One in which I hope heralds the coming of even-keeled times in my life. I look forward to continuing my education tomorrow, taking more steps into the realm of adulthood, and maybe, just maybe, finding the courage to begin imagining my own family.

Someday.

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{I have embedded the video for "Moskau, Moskau" for your viewing pleasure.}

MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Have fun and be safe!

RIDE 'EM COWGIRL

I disappeared from everywhere but the Facebook recently. To be quite frank with you all, I've felt myself slipping back into the dark passenger of depression. It's due to forces outside my control, which makes a control-freak like myself feel even worse. But, I've battled through to the other side, and while it's still cloudy, I can see the sun coming back. (Cheese-fest, I know.) So, I took the time I needed to get myself and my surroundings back on track. Things are looking up.

Moving on to the outfit, I went over to a friend's to eat Chinese, drink beer, play dominoes, and chill out. Since we were in our semi-cold snap, I busted out the boots. I'm using any excuse to wear my Fall wardrobe!









Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Diesel
Boots: Fryes
Necklace: gift

Happy Monday, lovers!

JUST THIS JUSTICE

The Casey Anthony verdict is all over the place, and I am way too emotional to discuss it. I'm glad the circus is over, but my heart goes out to the ones who loved Caylee. Nothing brings justice in the murder of a child. The only justice would have her alive and well, about to turn six. Poor thing.

So much for not talking about it. Anyways, in the happy frivolous world of mine, I'll be taking a nice vacation this weekend. Three days in the Keys with a few friends, Cuban music, tequila and Kino's. Perfection. Expect beachy OOTDs and some big ass photo posts when I return.



While I'm away, I'll have some fluff posts scheduled.

Party on!

IN MEMORIUM

For the USA readers, I hope you had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend. It's one of the holidays that means much more to me as an adult then it did as a kid. Twenty years ago it was a day off school and my best friend's birthday. Now, I think of the men and women who serve this country, who fight for this country, and who've died for our country. My political protests mean nothing without their sacrifices, and I never let a day go by without thanking them for the America I live in.



{Best friend and her boy.}

On Saturday, there was a surprise party for my best friend at the Outback attended by her family and a few of our friends. She almost didn't go out to dinner with her boyfriend because they had a late lunch, and she wasn't hungry. Oh, her face was priceless. After dinner, the friends and siblings went bar hopping.




{Almost-Brother-In-Law, BF, and Brother. Jagerbomb. Yeah.}




{Steve Jobs is taking over the youth.}

The next day was her birthday BBQ. We played Liar's Dice with horrible pirate accents, drank lots of beer, and tried not to cry at the sight of fifteen year olds setting up a beer pong table. (They filled the cups up with pool water, but knew what the game was. Depressing.)


{THAR BE THREE FIVES YARR}



Top: Forever 21 | Jeans: Hugo Boss DIY | Shoes: Converse | Earrings: Forever 21




Back to the grind......

BEAUTIFUL LIFE

As much as I tend to bitch, I really do live in a wonderful town, with so many opportunities that I wouldn't get elsewhere. Being able to raise orchids and herbs, as well as wear shorts and lightweight fabrics, year round is quite extraordinary. Time to kick back, and enjoy this life.

FRIDAY FRIDAY

Yesterday was my dad's birthday. The family celebrated with riverside dining and a HUGE chocolate cake. Happy birthday, Daddy! (And I love El Caminoes. Finding one around town just makes my day.) Squidlips is a great restaurant with AMAZING seafood and drinks. Since we still obey the Catholic edict of not eating meat on Friday, the best solution was to devour local seafood. Their menu is imaginative. If you are ever in the Melbourne area, you should really check it out. And have a Green Parrot cocktail for me!









Top: Forever 21 raw edge tank
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind 37" inseam
Shoes: wedges from a Chinese Ebay store. Super cute!
Earrings: Forever 21
Purse: Forever 21 beach bag. Great, cheapie.

And yes, I had a few large Green Parrots by the time I posed with my sister-in-law.




{Before anyone freaks, she's chewing a toothpick.}

LIFE'S A BEACH

With the higher temps and plenty of errands to run, low fuss is my mantra. It doesn't get much easier than a tank dress, ballet flats and breezy vest. Cute, comfy, and kept pace with me. Also, I've been on a cupcake kick lately, whipping up new recipes and icing. Chocolate-raspberry with raspberry jam buttercream is my current favorite. Yum.











Dress: tank dress with no tag. Found on Amazon.
Flats: Forever 21 leopard print
Vest: vintage PIKO. Ebay find.
Belt: thrift store
Ring: flea market
Earrings: Target
Necklace: gifted Geneva horn
Purse: Target
Hair: Wild! That's why no headshots.

TITLETOWN, USA

PACKERS WIN THE SUPERBOWL!



My boys did it! Packers brought the title back to Titletown! I am so very excited and beyond happy. I'm going to be celebrating the win (again) tonight, so I'll be out of commission until Tuesday.

See you then, loves!

CURRENTLY....

{Wild statement necklaces. Loving them lately.}

Changing up the "CURRENTLY" post again. Just some things that made the past week much more tolerable for me. Have a wonderful Friday lovelies!



{She's always plotting a way to lick you all over your face.}


{His need for attention is as big as his appetite!}


{OPI's "Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow" as shown on All Lacquered Up. Lovely!}


{Suburbia sunsets.}


{Hummingbirds. Found this image while Googling "hummingbird tattoo".}


{Downloaded to my nook. Can find it on Amazon.}

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

All the gifts have been wrapped, lovingly placed under the tree, and family dinners abound. Too many dinners, it would seem. Thank goodness my health insurance covers my gym membership, I'll definitely need it after this holiday stretch!




I doodled out my Christmas clothing attack, but things like fluffy, shedding dogs are going to throw a monkey wrench into that. Oh well, as long as I get some snaps and can make an OOTD, I'll be happy.

I hope that you and yours, that celebrate Christmas, are also planning your holiday festives to enjoy. Snuggle up. Grab some nog or hot chocolate. Keep an eye on the children and critters. And bring on the mimosas!



A mix of the songs I listen to while wrapping. I was tempted to make a list of rappers, but my sense of humor lost on that count. You're welcome.

AND I'M CRAZY BUT YOU LIKE ME

Other than shaking my tokhes (תּחת) and teaching myself Yiddish, I managed to squeeze in the usual groceries, laundry, housework AND an outfit of the day! (Jewess I am not, cursed to always be a shiska (שיקסע), sadly). Anyways, I made the OOTD using scores from Ideeli and a DIY I've had laying around since forever ago.

(Weird angle my legs are at. Hn.)



(Ha! Looks like I'm searching for something....)

Top: Collective Concepts (ideeli score)
Skirts: Sinequanone (ideeli score) French leather? I am so down with that.
Vest: Forever 21 that I've had for ages and modified by DIY with marabou boas
Shoes: Fergie's (LOVE THESE SHOES SO HARD)
Jewelry: ring from Forever 21 and earrings from my second Homecoming dance (My jewelry collection started out as gifts from family members when I was 12 and never really wore until the last few years. I was a tomboy, and will expound on this further on another post.)Title: lyrics from Shakira (feat. Dizzee Rascal) "Loca"



Loca loca loca... You like that it ain't easy... Loca loca loca... I am friggin' addicted to that song. And I figure that the chorus is pretty much perfect when it comes to people who like me, for whatever reason. Thank you to my support group, especially those who know what my crazy entails. Love you. *heart*

(Yes, I know the song goes And I'm crazy but you like it but I thought my tweek works out for our relationship.)


Loca loca loca.