Two Way Tassel

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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful dinner I had last Saturday night with a group of friends in Laguna Beach (and sorry for just getting around to telling you about it now but oye what a week!) First of all, the weather was ahhmazing...just like summer (why do I hear every phrase that has the word "summer" in it in Olaf's voice?)  Everyone was out and about on the cute little streets and the air was infused with that energy, like "How are we lucky enough to get these temps in March?"  It was a low key dinner with a few couples (at a cute place called Lumberyard, for you locals!) and I really wanted to wear this tassel necklace I got from CAbi, which is one of those necklaces that you can wear like 10 different ways (It's a pendant! It's a bracelet! It's a necklace! --except I am that person that can't figure any of it out.) Its that pretty sparkly that you see on the one side and then a gold almost filigree on the other (and you can wear it either way)  Since it can be 90 degrees and I'm freezing, I was perfectly comfortable in this sweater with my cute shorts.  Before we left our house, I tried on a pair of strappy sandals and then some pointy heels and I don't know- it was too much of something... toe?  leg? I don't know but the little booties seemed just right!  Let me also say that I have been watching hair tutorials on YouTube (I know! The exciting life I lead) and I decided to try a little beachy wave here... Not as great as the video (completely NOT YouTube's fault) but I really loved how it turned out!  Hope you all have an amazing weekend and we sure appreciate you stopping by- xoxo Michelle

 Shorts (old but similar here ) Top (here) Boots (I got mine at a little boutique in Laguna around Christmas, but these are super cute and so are these - they are suede like mine are) Pendant (its from CAbi but here are other similar long pendants here and here and here)

Woo Hoo for Ruby Woo and Date Nights!💄💄

Well hi there! I am going to tell you all a little story that starts with red liptsick...last week, a friend of mine gave me a tube of #RubyWoo by @MAC and said that this is "the red that works on everyone". Hmm. This is hugely daunting to me because I wear mascara, sometimes a little blush, lip gloss and that's it. I don't know why I don't wear it. I love make-up. I get super excited whenever I see a new collection (I will even buy some of it!) I think it looks lovely on other people but I just don't like color on my face (I'm positive a therapist somewhere could have a hey-day with this!) Very soft pink lipgloss, with maybe a little shimmer? Yes, please. All day everyday.

So this weekend, I played around with this red color and heeeyy! I didn't completely hate it. It made me feel very grown up and fancy in fact. However, these new red lips of mine needed something more than yoga pants ! I bought this fringey and fabulous #Milly skirt at www.Saks.com over the holidays and it's a perfect dress-up-for-dinner outfit.. (and to get your shimmy on!!) I like to keep a few lace or fringey mini skirts around because you can always, always use them (keep your eyes peeled for reasonably priced alternatives. I say stick with black, white or even a light pink color because they just feel timeless) Since it's on the short side (for me anyway), I covered up on top-- this is my general rule of thumb-- if the skirt is short, I make sure my arms are covered and vice-versa. It feels a little classier to me. The shirt is just a slim fit button down from www.bananarepublic.com.  I wanted to wear a mens white button down (I LOVE that look), but I couldnt find it in my closet (dry cleaners maybe...). On to the shoes...oh mama. These feathery sandals are my favvvvorite ever. Ever ever ever. These puppies just work with anything I pair them with. Plus, I feel all Carrie Bradshaw when I wear them (minus around a thousand other friends that her shoes have. And Mr. Big. But that's another story...) 😊

Anyway, working hard all week and taking care of a family really makes the idea of getting dressed up for a date night seem like.... a chore to me (how sad is that?) Does anyone else feel this way? Like even that much effort is too much? And I know that we need to make the effort because its healthy and soul-filling to be out together as humans (not mom and dad!) So, while it might be infrequent at first, I think me and old #RubyWoo here are going to be seeing more of each other in the future! Hope this inspires your inner red-lipstick wearer too! Thanks so much for stopping by- we sure appreciate it! ❤️❤️Happy Tuesday! xoxo Michelle

My Galentines

Happy Weekend all! I figured Valentine's was the perfect excuse to have a little get together with some of my dear friends. It's something I try to do maybe every two months or so with this group of ladies. I am SUCH a girls girl. I have beautiful, intelligent, strong, caring women in my life that I am so blessed with. It's something I am immensely proud of- these friendships I have. Because it's sometimes easier, once the obligations of life get a hold of you, to let those relationships become less of a priority. The best advice I can give anyone is don't. Even if it's infrequent, keep up with your girls. You will need their support and encouragement and love in your life, for all of your life. And there is just something about being with my girls that cannot be duplicated with my sweet husband (They listen? They seem to care? They aren't staring at their phones or complaining about watching Bravo...again? 😊) So in honor of these ladies, I put a little lunch together (I am a party- planning fiend and need no reason to throw a little themed something or another) so we could wear pink, drink pink (champagne!), watch Sex and the City (the season with the Russian- Paris! Her clothes!) and just chat. It was perfect! Hope your weekend was perfect too! Kisses- Michelle

How cute are these plates and napkins?

I used these cute little bags to hold a #MAC lipgloss (two pinks #VivaGlam and #Bountiful). The floral print is just so cute- I love me some floral prints!

Carrie Bradshaw is just perfect in my world and I will drop anything to park it on the couch whenever an episode of SATC is on.

I wore these shoes that I FORGOT I HAD. Seriously. How could I forget these? I was looking through my closet this morning and they were crammed behind two other pairs- perfect little Galentine shoes! (And apparently, the perfect time for some closet organizing!)

Funfetti. Enough said. 😊 xoxo

Crossing a Bridge

Hi dear reader! How fitting that our first real post involves a bridge...we are finally crossing over into this venture that we are so excited about. And how great is this spot for a picture? It's in my own backyard too! We all could open our eyes to the beauty around us a little more, right? I know I sure can!

About this outfit... If you let me, I will wear all black, all day, everyday. Seriously. So a little pop of color here and there (shoes, jewelry, a handbag) goes a long way. And red shoes right about now with any outfit is perfect for Valentines Day, right?! I love love love a full midi-skirt (the hubs? Not so much. But what does he know? 😊) There is just something about the shape and the pockets (and the twirl!) that makes me feel ladylike and elegant (this one is from oasap.com). With all that volume, I needed a closer fitted sweater (from Zara) on top and voila... A possible Valentine outfit! Wishing you all a beautiful day- 🍭🍬 Michelle