The Belly Grows

I had a lot to say in my head when I knew I was doing this post. 

But that was before Beyonce' rocked the Super Bowl Half Time show and then turned out the lights in the Super Dome. 

#shutdownmode

Also, ummm...why did I laugh at myself in these pictures!

It sounds weird, especially considering that I'm a "style"blogger but I am not one of those people who looks in the mirror constantly during the course of a day. 

So when I saw the pictures and that belly, I had to do some double takes!

When did that happen! 

Geesh!

3 months to go!

Cap: H&M (Men's Department)

Skirt worn as dress: Zara

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Zara
Jacket: Target

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The Lessons of a 37 Year Old

I'm thinking the peplum on this skirt gave me a little extra junk in the trunk.

The same junk that I worked so hard to get off this summer.

But it was my birthday.

It was raining.

And I didn't care.

Even the hair is starting to have a mind of its own, but I kinda am embracing that.

That''s what happens at age 37, you just go with it...whatever it is.

I hear age 38 is the year of "not sweating the small stuff."

I'm already ahead of the game:)

 Thanks for all of the birthday wishes!

Thank you for each and every phone call, email, comment and text. 

I smiled every time:)

H&M Shirt (From men's department)

Zara Skirt

Jessica Simpson shoes

Clutched and Covered bag

In the Vault

 

I've had these pics in the vault since July.

A lot can happen in a month.

Excited about the month of Septmember.

Good stuff coming!

More news on that later!

(These pics were taken in July)

Dress: H&M

Sandals: Dolce Vita

 (Custom) Clutch Cover: Clutch and Covered

The Return Of David

David Bowie the tee returns...

 David Bowie Tee: Gift from Husband

H&M Skirt

Converse Chucks

Clutch cover by Clutched and Covered

Shop My Closet here...

GFS in Vegas: Pool Time

The hubby and I purposely designated one of our days in Vegas to stay in the hotel and enjoy it to the fullest.

That meant a trip to the pool.

When we got to the pool, one was shut down.

No one swimming in it at all.

Upon further investigation, we found out that someone enjoyed one too many margaritas and yucked in the pool.

Which was fine by me,...because I can't swim anyway:)

I did however take a "only to the shoulders" dip in one of the other fabulous pools. 

All was well.

(Target Tankini, worn w this Target bottom; H&M Scarf)

Remember a few weeks ago, I wore my H&M scarf as a turban?

Yeah...it served as my swimsuit sarong in Vegas:)

GFS in Vegas: Sin City Casual

There are NO words to express my true for love Las Vegas.

It was everything!

And to think I've avoided going all of these years because I don't gamble.

I'm a silly fool.

The hubby and I came with the intent to be free, enjoy adult beverages and relax.

Vegas was perfect!

We went a lot of places.

But I can't tell you because what happens in Vegas....RIGHT!

But let me say this to those of you who live in Vegas full time.

The H&M in Caesar's Palace and Fatburger...EPIC!!!!

H&M: Dress

Dolce Vita Sandals

Crossbody Bag borrowed from Rocquelle (Thanks!)

Aldo Bracelets

InstaSunday

If you don't follow me on Instagram...here are a few things you may have missed.

Rainy days or "I just washed my hair" days make for a scurban day. (Scarf/Turban....I made that up! LOL)

I'm thinking of doing a how-to tutorial on how I did it. 

Thinking about it...

Saturday comfort:

Donna Karan Blazer: Thrift Store

Pants/leggings: H&M

Scarf: H&M

Top: Old Navy

Sandals: Dolce Vita

I attended the Grand Opening of Tendrils and Curls. Finally, Houston naturals don't have to order hair goodies online...we can sashay to the fab boutique and shop! I can't tell you how EXCITED I am that Tendrils and Curls exists!

Date Night:

H&M Dress/Scarf

Fact: I have immediate family in the Ivory Coast, West Africa.

I requested that my cousin bring some fabric the next time she came to Houston and did she ever!

The intention was that I going to learn how to sew this summer.

I haven't gotten around to it yet.

If you're in Houston and know a seamstress...EMAIL ME!

I got ideas in my head that need to get out!

I want some pencil skirts/dresses made.

And it seems you guys get a kick out of my Insanity post work out pics.

The Hubby and I were flexing after a grueling workout session.

We're working on our "sexy" for our Vegas trip! LOL

*Pics taken with IPAD...which explains the quality*

These Shorts Are Blocking My Blessing!

These shorts are the precise reason why I can never be a preacher's wife or a deacon's wife. 

I've already had this discussion with my husband. 

I'm not sure if I realized how short they would be. 

I figured the long vest would disguise the shortness of it all.

Not successful.

But it was 102 degrees, so it's okay. 

I just couldn't go to bible study in this or anything.

(Well...at my church that's not entirely true:)

(This picture right here...this is why my husband and sister were shaking their heads when I left the house! lol)

H&M Vest

Thrift clutch/leopard top

Zara Belt

Target shorts

BCBG heels

(Rocquelle and I seem to have created this bi-weekly habit of going to get cupcakes. It wasn't planned but since Kerissa snuck into town and Courtney made a drive by...it turned into an impromptu bloggy meet up)

P.S...thanks Rocquelle for the photos!

Speaking of inappropriatness, the hubby and I are celebrating our one year anniversary next month in VEGAS!

(Can you believe it's been a year already!?!)

All of you Vegas veterans, what should we add to our "to-do, must eat, must see" list!?!

GFS Christ Chic: Timed Chaos

Are you one of those people who will lay your clothes out the night before?

How does that work!?!

Teach me.

How do you know what kind of mood you are going to be in the next day?

That baffles me.

Mr. GFS gets mad every Sunday because he says I make him late.

That is so not true.

It's just that I think of the small details as I'm walking out of the door.

I'll get downstairs, then run back up because I decided to change a shoe.

(H&M Shirtdress/Belt gifted from Mom, Thrift skirt/clutch, Dolce Vita sandals)

I'll get to the door when I realize, I'd rather wear different earrings.

Oh,  then I have to pack my purse for some "church scooby snacks." 

(usually pretzels, cheese or almonds...yes, I'm 3 years old)

I'll get to the car then will hop back out so I can go grab a different belt. 

LOL!

It drives him crazy!!

He swears every time that we are going to be late for church.

But that NEVER happens.

We always get there on time.

ALWAYS.

But when we get there, I have to go to the ladies room because I forgot to use it at home! 

But I always make it to my seat before the man who looks like he was a member of the70's group The Whispers sings his solo.

I like to call it "timed chaos."

It's gonna trend one of these days.

Do you pick out your clothes the night before?

*GFS "Christ Chic" posts are simply what I wore to church*

The Girl Around Town

Remember this skirt?

Errr...well it once was a dress.

On a whim last week, I decided it would serve me better as a skirt. 

I'll find the link to how it once looked this week and link it:)

H&M Dress

Altered thrift skirt

Nine West Heels

Random clutch

Bracelets from Aldo Accessories

Earrings: My favorite "hood" beauty supply

The world isn't ready for my hoochie dress so I threw a skirt over it! LOL

(Photo taken with IPAD)

I had quite the busy week!

Check my fb page for some of the people I ran into!

Thank you Rocquelle for the photos!

(I'm always having camera issue...ALWAYS!)

GFS Christ Chic: April Fool's Baby

I'm married to an April Fool's baby. 

It makes total sense if you know him.

He turned 33 today. 

And he took my outfit pics for his birthday!

Happy birthday Husband!

Can't wait...to see what I'm wearing for your birthday next year!

Dress: H&M (Thanks to Juanette until Houston opens our own H&M)

Earrings: Nappy Rutz (in Atlanta...She does trunk shows/parties!)

Bracelet: Xpozher Accessories

Shoes: Jessica Simpson (My Valentine's gift this year)

Bag: American Apparel

     This is how I wore the dress last weekend to have a dessert/business meeting with Rocquelle:)