Hater Alert

I wore this outfit to work and had no less than 5 teachers (co-workers) do double takes. I think the polka dot tights did it. My audacity to wear fashionable tights in a sea of crocs and khaki's and sweaters with apples on them apparently ignited immediate haterism...and I loved every minute of it.

"Almost always" (you get the point), I can see a little cartoon bubble rise above said "haters" heads saying "Who does she think she is?"

And "almost always" I picture myself popping that bubble when I look over my shoulder just in time to make eye contact.

I usually whisper "Hi, Hater" to them in hopes that they can't read lips, then I do the HATER WAVE (ie...the Miss America Wave).

This top was actually a 70's floor length dress. The dress is 100% polyester so the likelihood of me having a heatstroke was inevitable if I wore it before the fall season. The dress unaltered was a little too Wulona from Good Times for me so I decided to nip and tuck the length.

I got it last year at a vintage shop and bought it strictly because of the nipped in waist detail and the sleeves. I waited a whole year for the temperature to drop to pull it out.. I think it looks 1000% better as a top than a dress. The tights were a last minute addition and judging by the many eyerolls from adults...the look was a hit!

By the way, I have become a one woman traveling papparazi team. Now, as I drive from here to there, I am always trying to spot new locations to "shoot". These photos were taken in front of a newly built home. It looked vacant to me so I went for it.

I liked the wooden garage doors, so I pulled over, hopped out of the car, and took quick pics and then vroom vroomed down the street. It's kind of a thrill, to see if I can get a good shot before someone shines a flashlight in my face. I have no life. This constitutes as fun these days. It's hard being your own photographer.

Do you have any haters on your job? You know, the ones that refuse to acknowledge your fabulousity?

In other news, I can't wait for this year to end. I'm over it already.

My Boyfriend's Clothes

I've been trying to figure out if I hate or love the new "boyfriend" trend that's popular this season. The objective is to look as if you grabbed your boyfriend's jacket or jeans and walked out of the door.

But...wait, what if your boyfriend's clothes suck or if he's smaller than you or wayyyyyy bigger than you, or what if he is a Little Person? Hmmph...

Sorry, I digress. Since I tend to have more curves, I typically shy away from baggy clothes but I think I found an acceptable version of this look. The key...WEAR HIGH HEELS! If you didn't know, that's me in the center square rocking the Prince T-shirt...again. It can't be helped. I love it. It makes me happy. It brings me joy like a double stuffed oreo and an ice cold Dr. Pepper for breakfast. Joy like when I find a Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket for $4 (true story).

The Prince Tee simply brings unspeakeable joy...plus I have good memories attached to Prince.This particular tee is thin and long with a forgiving neckline...it's my favorite Tshirt to date.

So...Sue me:)

Here are the shoes that I wore. Please believe in thine heart that thou shoes hurt like hell:(

**My verdict on the "Boyfriend" Look: It doesn't offend me.

Connect the Dots

My purpose was to mix patterns. Argyle and polka dots. It was my way of bucking the system at work:) I'm pretty obsessed with these tights.


My Mother says that I shouldn't divulge that I thrift...so I won't tell you that this dress was $10 at Goodwill:)


I think I might be a little obsessed with this dress.

Thrifted Vintage Dress: Goodwill (this had to be a homemade dress, it's really delicate. Peep the slightly puffy sleeves)

Thrifted Vintage belt

Argyle Textured Tights

Nine West T Straps via Ross (centuries ago)

Black Swing Jacket: Gap (a few years ago)

Bracelet: Gifted by sister

OOOOooohhhh.....I just had a vision of wearing this dress with my Leopard Pumps....that would be so cute!

One Step Closer to Oprah!

I know I said I was going on a"blogcation" this week but I have to share that I am getting featured...AGAIN!

Moni over at Creative Liberation is featuring my little ole' blog in the first of her Monday series on her favorite blog authors! How cool is that? How cool is she? How cool am I!?!

She doesn't know it, but when I finally make it to Oprah (click here for that plan)...she will be one of the secret surprise guests that Oprah will bring out so that I can give her a thank you hug for helping me BLOW UP! (going too far again?)

If for no other reason, check out her blog for seriously old school videos and clips. The following clip I stole from her blog because it seriously put a smile on my face. You MUSTwatch it. Even if you have to watch it without sound:) I don't know what to focus on, the clothes, the dancing, the men dancing like Leroy from Fame, the MJ song they are dancing to that I've never heard in my life...it's too much!

Oh...we finally have fall weather in Texas...that means boots are back in rotation:)

First Outfit: Thrifted Burberry Shirt, Thrifted bag andRed riding boots, Jeggings (jean looking leggings from Macy's) I seriously love this plaid shirt.

Second Oufit: Prince Tee, Jeggings, Favorite Target Cardigan, Thrifted BLUE Boots

Click Here to read the post below for instant entertainment:)

And Click here for my Feature on Moni's Blog:)

I'm taking a break from everything for a minute, so have a great week.

A Halloween Bedtime Story

Once up a time, a girl who has been in a perpetual funk lately decided to take a chance and get out of the house. She already had a vintage nurses's Gloria Vanderbilt uniform for no apparent reason in her closet already (seen here).

The girl, let's call her Reiko, took up an offer to go to a Halloween dinner with Mocha Trina (her blogging Weight Watchers diva friend who dropped 40lbs) Click here to check her out. Reiko agreed to go to get out of the house and out of her funk.

Reiko added a few touches to her vintage uniform and even put makeup and lashes on to pull off the sexy nurse look.

Reiko meets MochaTrina in the middle of the street to find out that there was no party. Reiko was feeling foolish walking around with nowhere to go. After a taking a few pictures in the street and even waiting for her other friends to come atleast see her costume, Reiko decided that she would much rather buy a late night milk shake and call it a night.

That was too much like right. As Reiko was taking a few more pictures, Reiko busted her AZZ for no apparent reason! She somehow got her borrowed patent leather Sexy Nurse pumps caught in a crack in the street and ATE THE GROUND...BAD!!!

Said friends, watched Reiko go head first in slow motion down to the ground and stood there!. Reiko busted her knee wide open! Luckily, like a good nurse, Reiko had a first aid kit handy and had to be "nursed" by her friends in the middle of the street. Reiko laughed at herself and at the irony! How is Reiko a Naughty NURSE and she is the one that got injured!
Reiko officially called it a night and drove to Whataburger to find happiness in an after dark Burger, Shake and Fries Combo!

Reiko was back home in under an hour and a half, to nurse her wounds by her self. Reiko then watched a CNN special on the DC Sniper and rubbed her almost decapitated knee until she fell asleep.
This was Reiko's first time ever dressing up for Halloween. Reiko thinks Halloween is bad. Reiko can't catch a break these days to save her life!

But Reiko did look hot!

Thrifted: Uniform, Vintage 70's purse, borrowed shoes, Red Fishnets, Nurse hat from Party City
Reiko is convinced that she is God's personal Comic Relief. He has one hell of a sense of humor!

This story brought to you by God's Favorite Shoes...where anything can happen...just keep watching. Good Night Boys and Girls:)

Happy Halloween

*** Trust me, that was the best and only laugh I had all week, so it was worth it to fall from grace:) I took that fall like a soldier and I was grateful to be able to laugh at myself hysterically. Thank God for the ability to smile even when you don't feel like it. By the way...I FALL ALL OF THE TIME, it's one of the things I'm good at:)

(I'm gonna nurse my wounds (figuratively and literally). I think I am gonna take a small blogcation (my word) but when I come back, I may have a treat. I might have my first sponsored giveway from a hot jewelry company coming soon...cross your fingers. Make sure you are a follower so you can be eligible. Details soon)

....I don't know why the pictures came out so bad...sorry. And you are allowed to bust a gut laughing at my fall...I did:)

I FINALLY MET OPRAH!!!

Well not exactly...okay... not even close but I'm one step closer to being a success story on Oprah. I have been featured on Mustard Seed Collective's blog! I am so excited. It's not a big deal to you, but it's a big deal to me. It means that someone other than my family reads my blog!

Here I thought my sister and friends were the only ones who read my blog...and by "read"...I mean look at the pictures only! (cough, cough)

Click here and read my little interview! This could be the first step to me getting out of debt.

Here is my Plan!

1. Be featured on Mustard Seed Collective website.

2. Gayle (Oprah's BFF) is surfing the net and stumbles upon my feature.

3. Gayle tells Oprah that she has got to read God's Favorite Shoes blog!

4. Oprah sends for me to talk clothes.

5. When I get there Oprah will surprise me with a book publishing deal or a job on her O' Magazine writing staff.

(Remember, this is all in my head, none of this is real...yet)

5. I will be so funny, cute and witty that she will invite me for different segments on the show.

6. Oprah will ask me to be in her "inner circle" with Gayle, Andre the hairdresser, Nate the design guru and Stedman!

And BAM! I made it!!!! It could happen!

So thank you Adrienne at MUSTARD SEED COLLECTIVE...you are my first step in that direction!!

Just Kidding...unless you are OPRAH...then I am serious as a heart attack!

But really, go check out the feature! This is my First Feature! I. AM. SOMEBODY! (Thank you Jesse Jackson!!)

Thrifted Jacket/Belt

Anthropologie Summer Dress

Jessica Simpson Shoes

Marshall's Textured Tights

What a difference tights make! These babies are going to help transition my summer clothes into the fall!

Textured Tights from Marshall's. And I promise to stop wearing these shoes!

Click here and Go Check out my Feature! Then come back and tell me what you think!

Are you are a follower of mine yet? You should be! I'm going places! (going a little far with this feature thing huh?!?)

Quick! Help Me Decide!

Update: I wore the black dress to the wedding. I know, I know...Everyone chose the blueish/greenish one but I felt better in the black dress. A little more zexy and the temperature dropped at night:)

The bride even called me the next morning to tell me I looked beautiful...(hey, I'm supposed to call her to say that!)...so all is well! Thanks for the votes. I promise to listen to you next time. (I did wear the blue dress to work with black tights though, so all is not lost:) Thanks again!

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Quick! Help me choose a dress! I am going to a wedding tomorrow and I can't decide which one I want to wear! The stats of the wedding are that it's at 5pm and there will be alot of Salsa and Merengue going on at the reception:) Which one should I wear?

Dress: H&M Philly (seen here) I got this long time ago. Basically it was a free dress.

Belts: Thrifted (I'm totally obsessed w/ gold belts these days)

Dress: Goodwill (but altered...seen here)

Jewelry: My Late Aunt's Vintage Chanel Earring (on necklace) and Purse!

Belt: Thrifted

"Boyfriend" Blazer: Donna Karen Jacket (thrifted $3)

(by the way I am totally into "boyfriend jackets"...may do a post later about them)

Chanel Sunglasses: FOUND IN THE GROCERY STORE THE OTHER DAY...( found as in they were just laying there at the meat counter. I asked the deli guy if they were anyone's and he said "Take em' child"...THey're totally real!)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson vis Marshall's

WHICH ONE DO I WEAR? The Green Dress or Black? Hurry...Leave a comment and help me! I have 23 hours from this very second to decide!

My camera work is not that great...sorry

I'm Just Saying...

I'm just saying, looks alot like to me:)

Janet's Look: Versace

My Look: H & M Philly (I clearly remember buying a clearance item and getting the second clearance item free...this dress was the "free")

Belts: Notice they are different on me...(both thrifted)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson via Marshall's

Necklace: Chain F21/Late Aunt's Vintage Chanel Earring on Chain.

When I saw Janet in this dress a few weeks ago, I said "OH NO SHE DIDN'T"! I totally already have that dress and I didn't have to sell a kidney get it. Although we all know that Janet is friends with Donatella Versace, so she got it free too. So in my head, me and Janet paid the same price:)

I'm just saying.....am I wrong?

Shoe Therapy

There's nothing like a good shoe to get you out of a funk...that's what I tell myself atleast:)


I am flabbergasted at myself for owning anything with Paris Hilton's name on it but these gray suede pumps could not be denied. The fact that Paris Hilton gets paid to do nothing secretly angers my soul but I'm a sucker for pretty details on heels. I also have become mildly obsessed with finding all kinds of cheap textured tights this fall.

How hot are these! Once again, I can't believe I am wearing a shoe by another rich airhead... Jessica Simpson. I fought the urge to like her shoes for the simple fact that she tried to bring back wearing MOM jeans last year. But I finally gave in and I am kinda in love with all of her shoes. I can't tell you how close I am to putting these on my kitchen table as a centerpiece!

So, I had a horrible weekend yet I was forced to go to my good friend's bachelorette party. I couldn't dare miss it but it meant that I had to put on the performance of a lifetime. My shoes were there but my head wasn't. Of course, bachelorette party means club...which means my slow death. The fact that I was taking photos of my shoes INSIDE the club should let you know how enthused I was about being there.

(...don't get me wrong, I shook my BOM BOM to keep up appearances. That's what good friends do:)

Random Thoughts While in the Club

1. I am way too old for this.

2. This is so not my element.

3. Why did the DJ mix a Michael Jackson song over a Tejano Beat?

4. I wish I had some Double Stuffed Oreos in my Purse!

5. MyLeopard Shoes ARE HOT!

6. My Leopard Shoes Hurt!

7. I clearly have no "going out" clothes.

8. Does everyone in here shop in the same mall?

9. Is anyone noticing that I am taking pictures of my shoes on the zebra sofa?

10. I could have been atleast 15 minutes into the R.E.M. stage of sleeping by now.

11. How many people are going to church tomorrow?

12. Am I going to church tomorrow?

13. People who stay in the club until it closes are lame.

14. What would happen if the DJ stopped playing music and started praying over the microphone? LOL!

15. My Shoes are HOT!

16. I need a zebra sofa in my house.

17. I am so glad that it's illegal to smoke in clubs now.

18. I should start a Club Coat Check business for extra cash. (don't steal my idea!)

19. I hope I don't run into one of my students.

20. Why is that lady across from me atleast 8 months pregnant and grinding the wall?

Bonus: **COULD I BE ANYMORE LAME?**

** by the way, those are leggings not jeans that I am wearing:)

*Sorry Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton if you are reading this...I know you are not airheads...you can't be to make millions from saying "That's Hot" or "Is this chicken or fish". I think you are actually brilliant to have suckered America into buying things with your names on it. I respect a good hustle. Play on Playettes!*

Honest Scrap

I have been scrapped! The mastermind over at Mustard Seed Collective tagged me because she thinks I'm cool or atleast my blog is kind of cool? I hope atleast:) So, Thank you Adrienne for the tag...this kind of stuff gets me kind of nervous! LOL. Stop over to her spot sometimes...she always has great images for decorating that somehow make me want to throw a jackhammer through a wall in my house and decorate with Skittles or something completely random!

Here are the rules:

1. Say Thank You and give a link to the presenter of the award

2. Share “10 Honest Things” about myself

3. Present this award to 7 others whose blogs I find brilliant in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged me.

4. Tell those 7 people that they have been awarded the HONEST SCRAP aninform them of these guidelines.

Sooooo....here goes............

1. I have been thinking strongly about how I can turn my "passion" of style/clothes into an occassional supplemental payceck.

2. I think Beer smells like pee and potatoes.
3. I love the smell of coffee even though I don't drink it.

4. I get irate when people take my kindness for weakness.

5. I recently discovered DOUBLE STUFFED GOLDEN OREOS and literally almost cried in the store because I didn't know they existed! (no, for real...I had a moment on aisle 6)

6. Most people think I am a ballbuster but I am actually very sensitive.

7. I pay extra to have my the lenses of my glasses shaved down because I have been taunted my whole life about being blind as a bat! LOL!

8. I have obsessive spurts...one week I will be all about thrifting and the next week I am all about cooking a new dish every day of the week. Usually a new obsession takes over the old obsession!

9. I am anxious alot these days.

10. People give me way too much for being confident. I am so the opposite of confident. I just fake it really well.

I tag the following BLoggers...

1. Love Maegan ( she is hands down my favorite fashion blogger but I don't expect her to take this challenge. I look forward to every one of her posts)

2. Ah Me So Hongry- she is hilarious and is kicking butt with her weight loss and I know her in real life...not just in cyberspace:)

3. Loc'd and Lovin It- that's my homie in real life too...my for real homie!

4. La Rue Neuve- I check her page religiously...she has great style!

5. Fashion Nette-Work- We have the same style.

(I know I cheated...I'm supposed to choose 7...I always break the rules though:)

*if you were chosen, feel free to ignore the tag...I know people are busy but I do think highly of each and every one of your blogs:)

I Hate Stripes...

I hate wearing stripes but I wore them anyway. I'm trying to find ways to let go of all these rules that I've force myself to follow all these years...except wearing CROCS...I WILL NEVER ROCK CROCS!!! I would rather skin the bottom of my feet with a dull contaminated razor from the days of slavery and walk barefoot over the heads of 12 porcupines than wear CROCS! (do you get the picture now?) LOL

At any rate, here is just an in between time post until I have something super earthshattering to share.

Dress: Calvin Klein Sheath via Marshall's (2 years ago?)

Shoes: Nine West via Marshall's (last year perhaps?)

Necklace: F21

Bracelet: Gift from my Sister

Belt/purse/Cardigan: Thrifted

This isn't an especially postworthy outfit, I feel pretty ordinary in it..can't be fly all of the time, now can I? :)

I'll just call it my "professional" look so that I don't bang my head against the wall for finally accepting that I am getting older! Michelle Obama would approve of this ensemble though, don't you think? I am gonna have to rock my Prince t shirt and Skinny jeans soon, so I can feel cool again:)

I'll spice it up for the rest of the week. Let's call this a Mundane Monday Outfit Post:)

I Saved You The Trouble:)

Out of sheer boredom, I went to browse in Macy's Saturday. I had no intentions on buying anything but that never stops me from trying things on every once in a while.

I found some Calvin Klein boots that were uber sexy and different but kind of naughty all at the same time. I am always on a quest for boots so I thought I should try these. I don't really know how to feel about them. As I tried them, I immediately had an urge to hold a whip...don't know why? Hmph.

I felt very much like a video vixen, which is not a bad thing, if that's what one aspires to be. Several people came up to me and ooohed and aaahed over the boots...I replied by whispering, "I kind of feel like a fluzy". I used another word but you may be reading this post at work:)

They weren't in my budget...well because I am poor...but I couldn't rationalize wearing them that often. I wouldn't be able to wear them to school because they would probably change the teacher dress code in honor of these boots! Not that I would be entirely against that but I'm not trying to make any waves. I also don't go out to clubs which is where these boots would outshine the boppers, so these Matrix meets Video Vixen remained in the Macy's Shoe Department.

Allow me to digress for a hot second....

I did randomly meet this awesome chick as I sheepishly pranced around in these boots. We gabbed about our big hair and jobs and those Video Vixen boots I was wearing. She shared how she left a job that she didn't like for a career that matches her personality. I got inspired in the whole approximate six minutes of that exchange. She then commented that I seemed very "cultured" and wondered if I was from around these parts.

I told her that people ask me that all the time...but the truth is that I am as southern as you can get:) I will admit that when I travel to the east coast that I feel like I am more in my element though:) At any rate, THAT was an AWESOME compliment. I felt very proud to have been considered cultured and "cool" on some level! It's amazing how people pick up on your spirit/energy within a few seconds! If you are reading this Arianne, Thank you! Our short conversation was inspiring and your compliments made my day! *

Okay, back to the mockery of my Macy's experience...

I also tried on the jumpsuit by Rachel Roy's "affordable" line in Macy's. The model looks cute in it and I am starting to like the romper look on others.....but it was a big HELL to the NO on my body. HID.E.OUS! I think I am too short to pull off this look or not skinny enough or something...I couldn't figure it out. The crouch hung too low and the rear end view was not flattering at all. So I am posting the pics just for you...to show you WHAT NOT TO WEAR...Go ahead...and laugh at my expense...I did it in the name of fashion:)

I'm still having mixed feelings about the boots. I feel like if I wore them, the whole day I would be explaining how I am really a good girl but just like the boot because it's different and edgy. I can't have those types of conversations with strangers! lol

All in all...I walked out empty handed...which was the point anyway, wasn't it?

...I secretly kinda like the boots but I would have to buy a leather jacket and a gun to go with it....the gun is not in my budget this year though:(

...please excuse the camera phone photo shoot...:(

What do you think about the boots?

Oh My Goodness! I just had a visual of me going to my sister's ultra conservative church with these boots!! They would lead me straight to the altar for prayer!! LOL!

Friday Night Thrift!

I forgot to post Friday's pic for the Challenge. For some reason, I am really getting into men's style button down shirts. I kinda love the look these days. Can you tell that black pencil skirts and belts are essential to my existence? Belts are pencil skirts are essential when one is as curvy as moi'!

Authentic Burberry Shirt: Thrifted!

Belt/Skirt: Target

Necklaces: F21

Blue Vintage Clutch: Goodwill

Calvin Klein Shoes: Marshall's ( I have rediscovered my own shoes)

The Love of Jesus Christ: Priceless!

Okay, let me start by saying that I am not trying to force you to look at my butt! I simply heart this thrifted ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SKIRT AND HAD TO SHOW YOU WHY!! Look at the beautiful detail in the back. I got this a while ago but never got around to sharing this treasure. I. Die.!

I can't wait to wear this skirt with textured tights and heels and with boots!

Tell the truth, you kinda love it don't you? You should hate me because it was totally 4 bucks! YES! I thrifted an Alexander McQueen skirt for 4 bucks! I know it's tacky to tell the price but I am totally bragging right now...(insert image of me sticking my tongue out at the haters...lol)

And Yes...my dog (Frankie Beverly) was totally checking me out while I was taking these pics...I didn't even know he was there! Just like a dog, isn't it?

Oh..and I totally realize that most people are obsessed with the little crackhead model look that we are forced to see in magazines. I happen to like my curves and like to accentuate the positive. So if you are a rail thin person...rock on...If you are thick....rock on...if you are fat...rock on! (by the way...those models are more than likely shaped like me, they just have access to airbrushing:)

....if you are wondering what I am doing right now...I am petting my skirt right now. It brings me joy...temporarily atleast:)

For your viewing pleasure...HE HE HE HE!!!

Challenge: Mission Accomplished!

I did it! I didn't repeat my clothes for a whole month (not including accessories). It was actually quite fun. I dug out clothes that were feeling quite neglected in the back of my closet. I just may keep the challenge going. It allowed me to wear some oldies but goodies!

Thursday:

Skirt: Arden B's (Atleast 4 years ago)

Top: Banana Republic

Fave Belt: thrifted

Shoes: Carlos Santana

Yes, i wore this bedazzled skirt to work! I tried to dress it down with a classic button down. Did the croc wearing coworkers do a double take? Yes. Did I put an extra dip in my hip as I walked...YEP! HA!

I found a grafitti wall nearby and decided to snap a few pictures. I thought the building was abandoned but then I saw a garage door lift up! AAAHH! That explains the expression on my face...I set the timer, snapped a pic then hopped back in the car. I was trying to be creative because I seem to only have one pose...atleast I could give you some background scenery from time to time:) Can you tell that I love this belt?!?

Trench Jacket: Gap (last year?)

Daishiki: GOODWILL...(Yes it's a real daishiki too!)

Pants: Banana Republic

Striped Shoes: 9 West

Belt: Thrifted

Tuesday

Shirt: Banana Republic (I haven't worn this shirt in years!)

Skirt: Express ( I am not cheating either, I have ALOT of black pencil skirts)

Shoes: 9 West ( LOVE THESE)

Monday: See below post...this was a popular ensemble judging from the comments!

Also, scurry along to this blog and enter the TJ Maxx Gift card challenge...Tell her God's Favorite Shoes sent you too...So I can win something if you don't!

Did you do the challenge? How well did you do?

Do It My Darn Self!

It's Monday and I'm ready for Friday already. This will be short and sweet because it's naptime. I saw a picture of Janet Jackson at last week's Fashion Week festivities and loved the look to death. I knew immediately that I could throw that look together. For a second, I did say to myself that even I would have have shown a little more "cleavage" than Ms. Nasty but I get it...she was going for the school librarian look. The look also put me in the mind of Michele Obama.

So here is my version of the Sexy Librarian/Teacher look. We will call this segment D.I.M...NOT...D.I.Y...because I DID IT MYSELF!

Cardigan: Target

Skirt: Banana Republic
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: 9 West

Bag: In Philly visiting my cousin Messa 5 yrs ago

The challenge is still going on...just thought would share my D.I.M with you:)