GFS Christ Chic: Denial

Here are all the things I tried to do to avoid accepting the Whitney Houston news:

1. Watch comedies

2. Play Words with Friends

3. Watch House Lies (with Don Cheadle)

4. Watch hours of Friday Night Lights

5. Eat Frenchy's Chicken

6. Catch up on episodes of The Good Wife (soooo good!)

7. Catch up on Up All Night (Maya Rudolph is a comic genius)

8. Planned outfits to pack for The Texas Style Council Conference in a few weeks

But alas, I had to watch the homegoing celebration on CNN.

And honeyyyyyyyy, I've never been so proud to be a believer! 

A believer in Christ, just to be clear.

I'm not a bible thumper and I would suck at being a deacon's wife just because of the dress code but I know what I know.

I am convinced that Whitney's homegoing brought somebody to Christ. 

THAT...was Whitney's final and greatest gift of all.

Now dance to I Wanna Dance with Somebody.

Because I am:)

Dress & Faux Fur Collar: H&M

Bag: American Apparel

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Jewelry: Forever 21

P.S....For my new followers, Christ Chic posts are simply what I wore to church:)

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It's A Phase

I've been into pants lately.

It's a phase.

This too shall pass.

But my husband is enjoying the phase. 

I don't wear enough pants for his taste. 

Enjoy it while you can dude:)

Vintage Men's Lee Denim Blazer: Thrift Store

T-shirt: Target

Jeans: Forever 21

Faux Fur Collar: H&M

Steve Madden "Sarrina" Heels

Gloves: Thrift Store

Purse: So old I can't remember

Sometimes Life Calls for It

Sometimes life calls for your favorite red scarf, favorite skirt, favorite denim shirt and the perfect leopard flats.

Scarf: Thrift Store

Shirt: H&M

Bag/Skirt: Zara

Loafers: Steve Madden

Leopard Scarf: Target

Smile on my face: The Hubby's return from a 3 week work trip to Australia

Happy Birthday Mama!

Today is my mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mama!

The lady who keeps her computer on TMZ.com.

She's going to call me in a few days to tell me that Beyonce' is pregnant by "some" rapper named Jay-Z.

And I'll just smile and say, "For real!?!?  Hmpph, I hadn't heard that one."

Pause.

*blinks hard*

Gotta love my mama!

 H&M Top (Gifted by Juanette)

Old Navy Jeans

Steve Madden Wedges

Aldo Earrings (Gifted by Juanette)

Zara Plaitted Shopper

Vintage Sunglasses

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Props

I promise you that I was NOT trying to be a douche bag and use my cell phone as a prop.

The phone just so happened to ring while I was taking pics.

Please forgive me.

Remember R&B and hip hop videos in the late 90's? Everyone in the video was "allegedly" talking on the phone DURING the video. 

I look like an extra in a Jodeci video circa 1995 with that phone. 

Zara Bag

Target Vest

Gap Sweater (Thrifted;My husband's...he won't know I borrowed it until he reads this post)

H&M Skirt

Steve Madden Boots

Pushing the Limits

Steve Madden Boots (Lakke Stone Leather)

H&M Dress

Bag: Goodwill

American Apparel Turtleneck

So far, I've worn these motorcycle boots 9 days in a row. 

With dresses.

With jeans.

With pajamas. 

It doesn't really matter. 

They're perfectly rugged and comfortable.

No point in stopping now. 

While we are on the subject of "pushing the limits"...

What's with the turtleneck under a spring/summer dress, you ask?

It's my last ditch effort to wear one of my favorite dresses before Old Man Winter decides to show up.

What?

If people can wear socks with sandals (not judging...even tried it once)...then I can wear my favorite summer/spring dress:)

If blogging has taught me anything...it's that you make your own rules.

What limits have you pushed lately...stylishly speaking?

No Words

Fedora: Zara

Skirt: Zara

Sweater: Old Navy

Booties: Pour La Victoire

Bag: Goodwill

Faux Fur Collar: H&M

:)

The Unthinkable Happened

As you read this, I am either getting ready to go to my first professional football game.

(Texans vs. Cleveland Browns)

Or I'm on the way.

Or I'm already there.

Or I died there.

(Worn the night before...HM Top, Zara Skirt, Nappy Rutz Earrings, Steve Madden "Cheeeky" heels, American Apparel bag)

Apparently buying your husband tickets to see his favorite team of all time means you have to go WITH him!

What part of the game is this? 
I thought I was doing something nice for him...and he repays me by making me go!?!

#gifttotallybackfiredonme

(You would think his favorite team would be the Texans because we're in Houston...no)

So, if I die at the game from under-excitement...

DO NOT BURY ME IN THESE SHOES! 

They're pretty but they'll pinch my baby toe in the casket for that long. 

 Don't send me into eternity in pain.

Oh...and don't forget to pile on the bangles.

I wouldn't be caught DEAD without my bangles/bracelets!

Go Texans.

Go Browns!

*shrugs*

Thank You!

Rocking the Turban...I know some people are over the turban but I kinda love it. I'll be over it soon though. You know how I get!

Turban: Beauty Supply Store

H&M Dress and Trench

Leopard Tights

Jessica Simpson Heels

Thrifted Sash

By the way...I would like to announce that I'm a beast. I actually went to the gym at 5:30am! I went to a spinning class. It started at 5: 30am...I walked out at 5:45am. I swear I'm no punk but those bike seats are NOT made for me! I did not leave the gym though...I stayed and got on the treadmill.

Yay me!

Juanette and I decided to pull off the Marie Claire look. (Her secret weapon is that she has a crinoline under her dress for the "full dress effect"...My secret weapon is that I am JUST plain "full"!)

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Have You Found Your Voice?

I've been meaning to try this whole "maxi-skirt in the winter" look. I like it. Alot.

A few bloggers who have already fabulously rocked this look!

1. B. Jones Style

2. Fashionnette-work

3. Blue Collar Catwalk

Sequin Beanie/hat from Target

 I was putting together a lesson for my class and came across some questions that stopped me dead in my tracks. I thought you would benefit from those questions.

Have you found your voice yet? This is how you start. Answer the following questions...

1. What are you really good at? (talent)

2. What do you love doing? (passion)

3. What does the world need that you can get paid to do? (need)

4. What do you feel you should do? (conscience)

Got you thinking too? Let me know the answers in the comments:)

Happy MLK DAY!