99 Red Balloons

This post really has nothing to do with balloons but it is my 99th post which makes me think of one of my favorite songs from my childhood. Remember 99 Red (Luft) Balloons by Nena? I used to love that song. I think I was in elementary school when that came out.

I just wanted to show you my "thrifted trenches."

The above pics are of my London Fog thrifted trench for 10 bucks. I got this trench months ago and took these pics a few weeks ago...just now getting around to posting them out of sheer boredom while fighting against being in a funk.

I thrifted this Vintage Burberry Trench a few months back also...Ten whole dollars:) I am one thousand perecent positive that I didn't tie this correctly. It had too many contraptions and I am one of little patience.

Short post... I know.




Great Song.

Pose...Shoot...Run!

There's a new library in my neighborhood. I'm trying to work up the nerve to take pictures INSIDE but right now, I sneak pictures under the red stairwell. I am not sure if it's considered private property which is why I do drive by photo shoots and run back to the car!

The whole purpose of this post is to RAVE about Miley Cyrus's Walmart Jersey Skinny Jeans! OMG! They are so perfect, cheap and comfy. I think it has everything to do with the fact that she collaborated with Max Azria of BCBG fame! You must run to your nearest WalMart (Walmart.com) and check the "Jersey Skinnies"! First, Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson shoes...now Miley Cyrus designs? Yep. I'm 34 and I own some Miley Cyrus clothes. I SAID IT. There is also a Norma Kamali line at Walmart that's pretty fab. Target and Walmart are not playing with the "guest designer" lines!

Didn't I tell you that I was determined to find short gloves every since I saw Janet Jackson rock some to Michael's televised funeral (click here). It was not a game. Don't tell me that thrifting doesn't manifest dreams honey!



I actually had something on totally different earlier but I had the bright idea to play dress up at night. At dinner, I put this outfit together in my head and came straight home to play around with my gloves. Everyone around me knows I'm pretty impulsive. Sometimes that's good, most times it's not.

These Jessica Simpson shoes are brought to you by Goodwill. The pain I felt in my left arch was brought to me by satan:(

The above picture proves that being a little addicted to thrifting can pay off....(And yes, that purse is real...ummm hmmm) As you can tell, I'm all about the accessories.

Happy Thanksgiving...Yadi yadi yada...who cares about that! I'm going to see NEW MOON this weekend! I have witnesses that will tell you that I would read those 1000 page books in the dark, at stop lights, in the bathroom...it didn't matter. Yes, I'm a Fang Banger:)

(I totally didn't know that my shirt was on backwards, hence that little white tag that's haunting my pictures but I was not about to retake the pictures which meant I would have to do more drive by photo shoots at night. Negative.)

VIVA LA CRACKHEADS

Ummm...I SO did NOT wear my shirt THAT open to work in the picture below. Matter of fact, I actually wore the shirt untucked with the belt over the shirt. The cool happening chick would have worn this to happy hour somewhere but I am SO NOT that chick. Instead, I ran from a crackhead then went home to eat a sandwich. That was much more fun anyway.

I am constantly trying to find new locations to "shoot" around my neighborhood, so I decided to take my 'act' to a busy street. As I am setting up the my shot, I see a crackhead turning the corner. He's a resident crackhead, so it's kind of like we are neighbors. I'm pretty territorial about my neighborhood pharmacist recipients but one never can tell what mood they may be in on that day. Well, he turns the corner and sees my camera and then looks at me. Right at that moment, I was making a decision on whether to take off running or to play it cool. Then the flash went off...the result is the picture above! LOL. I was so about to test the speed on these $4 thrifted leather boots!

*** You know, I am totally embracing my cute shape. Sometimes, we get so obsessed with looking like somebody/something else that we overlook the good things about ourselves. Plus, I know some NOT SO HOT BOOGA WOLVES around these parts that SHOULD be hiding and then I smile at myself and say "GOD, Job Well Done Homie"***

** This admission is NOT an excuse to stuff more Double Stuffed Golden Oreos in my mouth**

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! The truth is that I altered the skirt too tight around the knees because I insist on everything being a pencil skirt!
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 CityReiko 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

(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:)

*** 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:)