Any Day Now...Oprah Will Sign Those Adoption Papers

So...this won't be a post with pictures of me picking cherry blossoms with my feet turned inward looking at the camera like I didn't know it was there. (That pose usually makes me look stupid anyway)

I wasn't even going to type this post because blogging is about the latest shoe acquisition or the latest magazine inspiration. It's the happy, shiny place where the world is better just by realizing that a skirt can be worn as a dress or realizing that leopard and camo prints are considered neutrals. (I do believe that)

But that's not my reality at this moment.

At this moment, I am wondering why I have two degrees but was just informed that I will not have a job next year due to budget cuts. Most of you know that I'm a teacher. Once upon a time, that was the most secure job on earth. Not anymore.

This is not even a post to rant about the education system (but you can call me and I will give you my two cents) or about the President (he stepped into this mess...he didn't create it and he is still MY president so watch it:).

It's simply to say that I value this blog and my followers. I think ignoring something so major going on in my life is the exact reason why you choose not to follow other bloggers but somehow have chosen to follow mine.

I often wonder about some bloggers who look like they don't have a care in the world and their biggest concern is what to wear to take outfit pictures. I am not that chick. This blogger has bills to pay.

I try not to get too personal most times because a) even though I have a website, I have a weird paranoia about the internet  and b)I already have a stalker from prison thanks to this whole fashion thing.

I felt like instead of having a weird absence from posting (which sometimes is necessary), that I would be transparent and explain that I'm going through an unwanted transition right now. I'm not the first and I certainly won't be the last. But this is my blog so I get to do what I want.

So, while I await for Oprah and Stedman to sign the adoption papers that would  put my whole family out of misery, this is my reality.

I do think this is an opportunity to maybe find something more in the lane of styling, writing, and wardrobe editing. I even enjoy teaching kids if I am teaching them how to style, write, and edit their wardrobes!

To be honest, some phenomenal opportunities have come my way just through this blog (hopefully I will get to share about it later this summer) so it's not beneath me to ask if you know somebody, who knows somebody who wants a stylist, or a writer with a degree in Journalism and Master's in Education Administration with a desire to frolic and be one of "those" artsy people who manages to pay their mortgage and look phenomenal while brunching  networking. I've always wanted to write for a living or tap more into the creative side of me, so this just may be that time.

I want to be one of those people...I'd be good at it. Oddly enough, I do think something great is coming my way.

This sucks nonetheless. I'm not into astrology a whole lot but I am a true Virgo. We crave stability. This shakes up my world a little but I am a believer in God ( I have to be, it's GOD's Favorite Shoes after all) and that there is always something bigger and better in store for most people. Most people...not people who wear jeggings with short shirts..nothing good will come to them:)

So while I await for Oprah and Stedman to get their act together and make a decision about adopting a 35 year old Texas girl, I'll be watching old re-runs of Martin and taking notes on how Tommy did it. (Can't explain that if you didn't watch The Martin Lawrence Show in the 90's).

I think Oprah might be close to adopting me though...I have a dog. I wrote that on my adoption application TO her. She loves dogs.

(I know some people wouldn't have disclosed this personal info or may think it's about sympathy but if you know anything about me in real life...you can imagine what I would say to that. Plus, this post was more for me than them...and there is always the "delete post" button)

Real outfit post coming soon...promise:)

P.S...The good news is that I'll be putting new Spring items on SFAM soon:)

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One Step Closer to Oprah!

So my plan is working! If you are a regular follower/lurker on my page then you know that I have a plan that has been in motion for over a year to meet Oprah and infiltrate her inner circle.

Here is how the plan is supposed to work. (Recap)

1. Be featured on fellow bloggers site to create a buzz. (done)

2. Be The Feature Blogger for SITS.Com (DONE!!)

3. Someone from SITS knows someone that knows someone that knows someone that knows Gayle and invites Gayle to visit my site.

4. Gayle stops what she is doing and calls Oprah!

5. Gayle tells Oprah that she must read God's Favorite Shoes blog!

6. Oprah sends for me to talk about blogging, style, teaching, or teaching with style. Whatever works for her. I'm flexible.

7. When I get there, Oprah will surprise me with a book publishing deal or a job on her O' Magazine writing staff or hire me as a staff style consultant. (I totally made that last position up!)

8. I will be so funny, cute and witty that she will invite me for different segments on the show...bumping Dr. Oz's segments.

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

10. Who cares about #10 if steps 1 through 9 works!

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

Well, my plan is working! We all know that everyday and every step is getting me closer to the O. Today, I am THAT much closer because I am the FEATURE BLOGGER OF THE DAY for SITS.COM!

For those uninformed, SITS is basically a blogging community to support and encourage readership. Just think of it as a support group for crackheads. Today I am the TOP CRACKHEAD...I mean Feature Blogger! It's a big deal!

Welcome to all my visitors. This blog initially started out as a way to show my style to "thick" women but I started caring less about the Jelly and more about making sure this Jelly looks good in heels! So then it just became a blog about my style and having that style on a budget. 

 Along the way, I've become an expert thrifter and self appointed, non credentialed, never been hired stylist who happens to like her shoes. In my world, a belt under the boobs, Spanx and a high heel pretty much solves the world's problems. I am the teacher that might possibly love her shoes a little more than her students...but around these parts...that's okay!

 To show off some Southern hospitality and help you around the place, here are a few links to my favorite posts. They "almost always" include something about thrifting, my allergic reaction to crocs or Christmas sweaters, my affection for the invention of Double Stuffed Golden Oreos, my mind wondering at the most akward times, my plan to be Oprah's BFF before she goes off the air, my obsession with black lately or my abusive relationship with pretty shoes that hurt my feet!

1. You want to see a grown woman play in snow?...click here:)

2. You want to know what I do while I'm at work?...click here:)

3. You want to learn how to wave to a hater?...click here:)

4. You want to know what I think about when I go to a club?...click here:)

5. You want to see how my first adult Halloween experience went?...click here:) It was not pretty!

6. You want to read my letter of apology to a Shoe Designer?...click here:)

7. You want to know what happens when people like me go to the gym?...click here

I got dressed up for this occassion! Not that I need an excuse to do so!

(Note to self: Shorten the length on this dress to above the knee. Never hide the calves. NEVER!)

Thank You SITS!!

Well, okay...I technically got dressed up for Jesus on Sunday but let's just say it's for you! Don't let this wrap dress fool you...I will bust out a catsuit and blazer with the quickness!

My Thrifting Coupe de Grace (Part 3)

Okay, boys and girls, this is it. These are my last few GFS thrifting tips. It's not rocket science really, you just have to possess an "obsessive" gene in your body. I've had to stop thrifting for a minute because I believe an old, rich Jewish woman recognized her shoes on my feet a few weeks ago. ( just kidding..she was Asian:)

For you slackers...click here for Tips 1-5.

And click here for Tips 6-10

11. Don't forget to look for accessories. Retro/Vintage/interesting belts can transform a simple dress.

(This is hands down my all time favorite thrifted belt! I wear it with everything...clearly)

12. This sounds like a joke but be in the MOOD to thrift. If you are having a bad day or rushing, you will never find anything.

13. Find a few places that you really like and pop in during the week. I find most of my gems on Tues and Wed after work as opposed to the weekend. That's how I got a ReAL Louis Vuitton for 50 bucks. I was there browsing on a random Tuesday and saw the manager put it on the shelf. I snatched it smooth out of her hands! {evil laugh appropriate here}

14. I hate this rule but...try on EVERYTHING! Most thrift places don't allow returns.

15. Find alternate ways to wear the obvious. (I thrifted a 3 buck cape that I can wear as a cape or as a wrap skirt...I'll post pics later.)

(This is indeed a daishiki my friends...JJ from Good Times is not the only person who can rock it)

16. When you see something that you know is worth it. GET IT. Never assume that it will be there later. And make sure you love what you buy!

Now, can someone PLEASE share with me how to become wealthy rather quickly doing something that doesn't involve selling crack cocaine or pulling an all nighter while wearing nothing more than fishnet stockings and clear glass heels on Main Street? I'm taking serious suggestions only since THIS PLAN clearly isn't going to happen because a certain "somebody" decided to end her show soon! Oprah is so selfish!

Oh, I'm not above the fishnet and clear heels option but I would never sell crack cocaine.

(by the way...please press your humor button when you read my blog)

Pray for me! LOL

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?!?)