Shut The FRONT DOOR Friday

Awhile ago I found this image on-line and KNEW I had to copy it!! I LOVED everything about it....it was so me I even had a girlfriend txt the image to me!! So I KNEW I had to re-create it....

HERE is my version (can you imagine how STOKED I was to find a vintage green umbrella?!?!?) While the tulips aren't my color of choice they ARE what I HAD on hand...

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

(a good reminder for all of those in the midwest that currently have flooding and will see rain for the next 5 days!!! ). 

If YOU want to try your hand at this project I happen to have a yellow ruffle edged umbrella that I'd be willing to sell ya - if you're interested leave me a message in the comment section 

Try it THURSDAY

I haven't been very good ay posting as of late....in fact, I rarely get on line much anymore...and the truth is - I MISS y'all!! So I will try to be better....Today I am back with a "Try it Thursday" post...this is seemingly so simple and almost seems silly to post BUT it's something you WILL use and if you have the supplies on hand can do it 15 seconds! LOL!!

Here was my book case during the fall season (since which I have moved the mirror grouping on the wall)...see the "wish" canvas in the book case?!?!?

I am in the process of re-doing the bookcases for summer and had to move the wish canvas BUT didn't wanna put it away....and you see that blue dot in the photo below? That's an anchor from the previous owners...

SO I decided to use the Wish canvas to cover the anchor and STILL be able to display it....I simply stuck a vintage corsage pin into the wall (this works because it's new construction and chintzy walls and the canvas is light....decor with a lil baby hole!!)

Ta-da!! Here is the canvas hanging by the pearl headed pin....

Remember the before here?!?!? 

Now, lest you happen to have vintage pearl headed corsage pins hanging around, I happen to know where you can get some inexpensively....https://www.etsy.com/shop/ObjectofMayaffection

Lemme know if you tried this...I'd love to dedicate a post to "things hung by pins"!!!

WIWW

Time flies oh how time flies!! I am linking up with Lindsey for WIWW http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2013/04/what-i-wore-wednesday-114/ and I'd like to give a lil shout out and tell Linds THANK YOU for hosting every week!! It's so fun to see what everyone else is wearing and HOW they wear it!! 

THURSDAY

 What I am wearing:
Turquoise Bibb Style Necklace - Chico's (last summer)
Grey T - Family Dollar (FOR REAL y'all - one of the best t's I've owned)
Camo Style pants - Wal-Mart
Boots - Uggs

FRIDAY

 What I am wearing:
Scarf - Fam Dollar strikes AGAIN!!
Grey Sleeveless Hoodie - Gap - Boys - via the thrift
Jeans - Hydraulic
Lack of shoes - pic taken at 10pm!! LOL

SATURDAY (First date outfit)

 What I am wearing:
Kenneth Cole Moto Jacket - Marshall's (like 3 years ago and this is only the 3rd time I wore it)
NY T-Shirt - Rue 21
Jeans - Hydraulic LOLA curvy fit (BEST Jeans EVAH.)
Boots-  Uggs

MONDAY

 What I'm wearing:
Silver Sparkly Sweatshirt - Chicos
Black Cargos - Chicos
Heels - Maurices

***What I LOVE about this outfit is the juxtaposition of sequin sweatshirt, casual cargos and HEELS**

TUESDAY

What I am wearing:
Lace lil jacket - Limited via Consignment shop
Tank - Chicos
Belt - Chicos
Jeans - Chicos
Assorted Pearl Necklaces - Thrifted
Cuff - Macy's
Boots - Lucky

WIWW

It's Wednesday which means it's time for What I WORE!!! Sadly my lil photog was gone all weekend so I just have a few images (and of course Saturday was my favey outfit). Do you ever have those days where you just don't feel as good as usual?!!?! Ya know - your hair is off, your make-up didn't apply quite right, or when ya looked in the mirror you thought WOW I look supa fab only later to realize you looked mediocre?!?! I've had that kinda WEEK!! LOL!! No matter, I'm linkin up with Lindsey anyway   http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2013/04/what-i-wore-wednesday-109/

THURSDAY

What I am wearing:

Denim Jacket - OLD Wal-Mart

Grey T-Shirt - FAmily Dollar of ALL places (I tell ya they sometimes have the BEST stuff)

Leggings - Seven via Marshall's (OLD And my favey's....they have a lil hole and I just CAN'T throw them away...what do ya think of a lace patch?!?!?)

Driving Mocs - Ugg's

***Did you notice the white nail polish? I LOVED it...fresh, clean and hip ***

SUNDAY

THIS is that day that I thought I looked supa fab...in hindsight not so much!! I'm tryin to figure out what to do with my hair - cut it again OR let it grow a lil like before...

 What I am wearing:
Pink Sweater - Loft via the thrift
Gingham Button down - Macy's mens department
Jeans - Chico's
Sandals - Macys
**Now there are a few things I LOVE about this outfit...The pop of pink, the pattern mixing and the chance of wearing it ALL together!! I googles my sign the other day and I found this interesting and highly appropriate for this post:

A Leo woman will never look common or vulgar because she has excellent taste. Style is important, and so are the finer things in life. Leos can carry off the most dramatic and extreme of fashion trends because of their innate confidence. The self assurance that convinces them they look good in anything also helps.

You can google your sign here http://www.cafeastrology.com
I think it's interesting to read about your sign EVEN IF you don't believe in that kinda thing....because it's kind of ironic how most traits and spot on....

TUESDAY

 What I am wearing:
Denim Jacket - Same as Thursday
Scarf - Family Dollar (SEE what I mean about great stuff?!?!?!)
Black Tank - Wal-Mart
Black Crops - Chico's
Sandals - Macy's

For ME it's ALWAYS about the accessories....

Can't wait to see what y'all wore!! Tell me what YOUR favorite piece is from this post!!

Can anybody find me somebody to love?

Ok, so blogs are usually fun and full of happiness and cherries and rosebuds and unicorns and beautiful peacocks right?!?!?

BUT sometimes honesty is ok too - right? Today I was thinking and THIS song popped in my head....

Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief,
Lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?



I work hard every day of my life
I work till I ache my bones
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?

(He works hard)

Everyday - I try and I try and I try -
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm goin' crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah - yeah yeah yeah

Oh Lord
Somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, I'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord!

Find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?



LORD I have been on dates...I have stories I could tell (I should totally write a book!! LOL). I've finally gotten smart and just started doing a "coffee date" because it can be as SHORT as need be OR can linger if the company is good....

I've done the dating websites....and not had much luck there either....I've given exes second chances - remember ladies, there IS A REASON they are your ex!!!! 

SO, as I continue my hunt for love, I'd LOVE to hear YOUR dating stories - how you met your partner, or about that date that was SO unbelievable it could be on "My life is a lifetime movie" OR any tips or advice!! OR if ya happen to know a handsome single someone....LOL

ps...THOSE above are the lyrics to Queen's "somebody to love" just in case you didn't recognize it...

WIWW Thrifty edition

It's that time again!! Time to link up with Lindsey for WIWW - check it out here http://thepleatedpoppy.com/category/what-i-wore/ also linking up with Kayla for My Style Monday here http://fashionsgreatesthits.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-style-monday_8.html

THURSDAY

What I am wearing:

Golden Pearls - Express - OLD

Long Pearl Strand - My great Aunt's

Sweater - JCP (NEW) via the thrift

Flower Pin -Chicos

Tank - Chicos

Animal Print Belt - Chicos

Gold Pants - NY & CO via the thrift (NOW, I have had these pants for 2 years peeps and could never wear them because they wouldn't zip - at all....GLAD I saved them for 2 reasons - 1) I LOVE them and 

2) I can now zip and button them - woot woot!!

Sandals -  Macy's

Saturday

 What I am wearing:
Denim Jacket - Wal Mart - OLD
Lace Tank - Maurices
Skirt - Clothing Swap
Bracelets - Assorted
Cross Necklace - Galena

Monday

Forgot to get a WIWW pic BEFORE I put my lounge pants on SO you only get a head shot!! LOL

What I am wearing:

Scarf - Lane Bryant

Thermal - Lucky via the thrift

Monday

 What I am wearing:
Skully Scarf - Target
(and YES, apparently I wear this once a week!! LOL)
Black & White Long Sleeve - H&M via the thrift
Back Tank - Walmart
Jeans - Hydraulic via Macy's LOLA curvy fit - BEST JEANS EVAH!! for us curvy girls!
Boots - Uggs

WHAT did YOU wear this week?!?!? Leave me a comment!

WIWW

I am linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2013/03/what-i-wore-wednesday-112/ for What I Wore Wednesday

MONDAY

 What I am wearing:
Denim Jacket - Thrifted
Print Tank - VINTAGE and Thrifted
Red Jeans - Chico's
Bracelets - thrifted
Sandals - WalMart for $5.00 - HOLLA!!!
(and no, it wasn't warm enough here  in the Midwest to wear sandals BUT I said ENOUGH with winter and decided to bust out the sandals!!)

TUESDAY

 What I am wearing:
Necklaces - Thrifted / Gifted / Chico's
Dress - Vintage (probably 80's) and thrifted
Boots - Aerosoles - old and don't remember
WITH denim jacket (and crazy face!! LOL) Denim jacket - OLD wal mart

WEDNESDAY

What I am wearing:
Skully Scarf - Target
Striped Sweatshirt - Target
Jeans (which are actually crops) - Hydraulic from Maurices
Boots - Coach

See something you think is fab!?!?!? Leave some comment love!!