Tag Archives: “outfit ideas”

The Boyfriend Never Lets Me Down

Posted on by

I have not worn shorts in over 5 years.  I do not like my legs, which is a very vain reason, but still is the reason I do not wear shorts.  I also can never find a pair than does not exaggerate the size of my butt.  I am a pear, and really do not need anything to make my hips  look larger than they already are.

As I get older, I find myself wanting to look nice every now and again, even if it is just a trip to the grocery store.  I want my girls to see me taking the time to look nice when I go places.  I am wanting to break out of my normal summer uniform and add some items that will not only look cute, but will also keep me cool.  I live in Texas, and the summers are not kind.

I was window shopping on gap.com, and found the cutest pair of shorts I have seen in a long time.

Boyfriend Roll Up Shorts
I love the boyfriend style.  Loose in all the right places, but still feminine.  Plus they come in all sorts of cute colors.  They are a little more than I would normally spend on any clothing item, but I can mix and match them with so many things, I think they will be a smart buy.
Untitled #253
You could pair them with a cute blouse, gladiator sandals, gold earrings, and an awesome clutch.  A nice neutral palette to wear for an early dinner alfresco, or a lunch with the girlfriends.
Cute & Casual
You could go cute and casual for a date with the hubby to the movies, or an evening at the driving range.
Outdoor
Finally, you can dress them completely down for a day at the zoo, or some fun at an outdoor concert or festival.

 

However you wear them, I think they will look absolutely fabulous.

P.S.  Gap does not know me from Adam.  I have always loved them, and dreamed of dancing in one of their fun commercials.  I found these shorts, I like them, Amen.

Related articles

Hurry Up Spring

Posted on by

I am not the biggest fan of cold weather.  I can never get warm.  I dream of green grass and flowers blooming.  I anticipate sunny skies and rainstorms.  I really am a girl of spring.

So, I decided to put a little outfit together for those first days of Spring.  The days where you still need a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt.

 

Hurry Up Spring
Please know, those pair of TOMS will be a Spring wardrobe staple.

Back To School Fashion

Posted on by

What did you where to school?  For me, are you talking about high school or college?  In high school I dressed with the trends.  My sister always worked for a clothing store, so my mom and dad would take my sister and I and we would fill a rounder with clothes for the school year.  Good times, when your parents bought your clothes.

In college, I would just wear what was comfortable.  What is the point of getting all dressed up when you have to walk over a mile to your class in 50 mph winds in a dirt storm?  I went to Texas Tech which I believe is the second largest campus, and I swear you felt like you were walking for days before you got anywhere.  I have those long walks to thank for never gaining my freshman 15.

Anywhoo.

Mr. Kell was partying it up at a cowboy game last night, so our girls and I sat on the couch ate popcorn and watched a movie.  I also booted up the computer and decided to play on Polyvore.

I put a few outfits together of items I would wear today if I was in school.

Mama Wear
My First Day Of School
Back to school
Back To School

What was your style in school?

Mark And Lexie Forever, Plus Food, Crafts, And An Outfit

Posted on by

I read yesterday that McSteamy will not be returning to Grey’s Anatomy next season.  This means that he can die and Lexie and Mark can walk into heaven hand and hand together.  Just like it was meant to be.

00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

I have been looking through Pinterest for some dinner ideas, and here are a few that have caught my eye.

via bhg.com

Fish and green beans with Wasabi mayonnaise.  You can find the recipe here.

via bhg.com

My girls love when Mr. Kell or I cut up veggies and serve them on a platter.  Adding some chicken would give it a little extra goodness.  This is a Buffalo Chicken Cobb salad from Better Homes And Gardens.  What would I do without them?

via healthy-delicious.com

These are Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas.  I cannot get my girls to eat enchiladas, so maybe if it is something they can pick up I will give it a try.  You can find the recipe here.

0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Besides Pinterest, I like to go to another site called Craftgawker.  It is a site where I can find all kinds of craftiness.  I found a great craft for my girls and I today.

via lisastorms.typepad.com

It is a frame wrapped in strips of craft paper.  I found some inexpensive frames from Ikea while unpacking, and have a ton of paper.  I think it will be a cute addition to the girls rooms.  You can find the tutorial here.

Since all I have to do today is laundry, I may try to make this.

via thegildedhare.com

Another cute bracelet to make with embroidery floss.  You can find the tutorial here.

000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

I was playing around on Polyvore, and found a cute dress.  I decided to dress it up for day and night.

Day and Night

Super cute looks!

Necole By Design

Posted on by

Do you watch Jane By Design?  You really should.  It is such a cute show.

I like to call it a mix between 16 candles and Pretty in Pink.

I love it!

I would like to know where they have been keeping Nick.  Just when I had accepted his ugly, large, white plastic watch, he disappears from the show.  Really writers, it was a good story line.  You need to bring him back to sauce things up a bit.  Billy needs a bit of a nudge when it comes to revealing his feeling to Jane.

I kind of sound like a teenager who obsesses over a show don’t I?

Yep…. issues……

At least I did not watch Jane Eyre this week.

Ok…

In honor of my favorite summer show, I thought I would do a little “Necole By Design”

I like to create outfits on Polvore.  I call it window shopping.  It reminds me of the days I would peruse through my Vogue magazines as a teenager.

Mommy wear
Mama Wear
A Summer Formal
A Preppy Boat Ride
Mommy Wear
4th Of July Parade
A Day At The Flea Market

I love every little thing about these outfits.

I hope you like them too.

Ho Hey

Posted on by

I would like to thank Hart of Dixie for the title of my post today.   I saw a commercial for the show and thought I would check it out.  You see, the CW used to be the WB, which brought me shows like Buffy, Dawson’s Creek, Roswell, and the most awesome Gilmore Girls.  I figured that the show couldn’t be that bad.  I was right, and now I am hooked.  I love me some Wade, and cannot wait till April 9 for new episodes.

Now, back to why I would like to thank them.  While previewing some clips on You Tube of the show, I came across a song playing in the back ground.

Do you ever hear a song and you know it is a song you could listen to everyday like forever?  That is how I feel about this song.  The band is The Lumineers, and I am in love!  It is folky, blue grass, grass roots all in one.

One problem.  They have no tour dates in Texas, not even Austin, and everyone plays in Austin.  Oh well, I will just by their new album on April 3, and play the sucka out.

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

I have made some yummy food so far this week.

I am really enjoying cooking right now.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

I want to have a back yard BBQ.  I want to wear something pretty.

 

Barbecue

It screams Spring!

Happy Thursday!

What Am I Going To Wear?

Posted on by

The husband and I have a date Friday night.  We have been planning it since January.  My mother-n-law is watching the girls, and the hubs and I are going out to dinner  and staying the night at a hotel.  I even took a day off of work.  I am such a rebel.

Problem…

What am I going to wear?

I have sworn that I will not buy anything new, so I have to delve into the closet to see if anything catches my eye.

Another problem…

I have not bought anything “nice” for a long time.  All the new clothes I buy are casual everyday things.  I like to call it mommy wear!

I had this whole plan to put outfits together, take pictures, and let you decide, but, the pictures looked like crapola.  So, I went to Polyvore and put two outfits together that matched things I have in my closet.

Number One

I am a girl from Texas who likes to wear cowboy boots.

Number Two

This is always how I end up looking when I got out to eat with friends etc.  I call it my Audrey standby.

What do you think? Option one, or option two?

A History Lesson, A Picture, And What I Want To Wear

Posted on by

A History Lesson…..

While driving to school this morning my two older girls were talking about what movies they wanted to watch at school, since it had been raining, and there would be no recess.  Jenna wanted to watch Toy Story 3 or The Magic School Bus.  Abby wanted to finish her movie on George Washington.  Here are a few things that Abby wanted me to learn about good ole George.

  1. George Washington is on the $1 bill.
  2. He was the first president.
  3. He cut down a cherry tree and that was a naughty thing to do.  His daddy grounded him for like week.
  4. His daddy died, his mommy died, then he died.

A Picture…..

This is what it looks like outside my front door.  It is going to be a lazy Friday of cleaning.  On days like this, I really do not want to leave the house unless I really have to.  I am pretty productive on rainy days.  I love the rain.

What I Want To Wear…..

My style is basically preppy.  I will wear my loafers and cardigans with anything.  I love a tailored look, but will match with a loose tee.  I do all things house wife related in yoga pants and a t-shirt.  The only time I am out of them is if I am going out for a meal, appointment, etc.  I will wear them anywhere.  I make sure I am always dressed to exercise first.  If I am in another outfit, I tend to not want to change out of it and then I get lazy.  Below are a few outfits I put together.

Weekend Chic

I have to tell you that this outfit is me to the core.  My shoes will usually never “go” with my outfit.  If I am wearing green, I would pair my pink sparkly converse with them.  I like to wear my jaguar pumps with everything.  Those shoes are fierce.  I am very happy that this Spring is about color.  I never completely match.  If I could find a faux leather bag like the one above, I would be a happy mommy.

My Audrey

 

On the flip side, I think all woman should have a few “Audreyesque” outfits in their wardrobe.  The preppy girl in me is happy with glee!  I really must find a blouse like this for the Spring /Summer.  Black ankle pants are a must in my wardrobe.

A Few Words…

Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I have been worrying too much lately about our move this summer.  Everything is up in the air, and so much needs to be done.  It is times like this that I can become a scary person.  I need to remember that God is in control, and He has our best interest at hand.  As long as I trust in Him, everything will work out.

Happy Weekend!
Seriously Sassy Mama

Tiramisu

Posted on by

via maryhegler.wordpress.com

I love Tiramisu.  Oh my goodness it is such a yummy dessert.

Have you ever eaten it?

You should!

I also think it is a very sexy dessert, which makes it the perfect thing to eat for Valentines Day.

via steamykitchen.com

via marthastewart.com

via marthastewart.com

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Tiramisu is one of those desserts that you can dress up or down.

Maybe you are meeting your valentine for a romantic lunch during work.

Untitled #167

Or, you and your valentine have decided to take a day off of work and just spend the day window shopping.

Casual Romantic Weekend

Since it is a school night, you two just snuggle up on the couch to watch a romantic movie (that you have had to beg him to watch), after you put your kids to bed.

Untitled #168

 

Anyway you dress it, it is the perfect end to a Valentines Day!

Recipes

    1. Tiramisu
    2. Tiramisu Pancakes
    3. Easy Tiramisu  
    4. Tiramisu Sundaes

A Valentine’s Dinner

Posted on by

Many couples go out for Valentine’s, but I am the kind of person who would prefer to stay in. I would prefer to spend this day of love with my three girls and my husband, just hanging out in our home.  Babysitters and dinner equals $$$$$, and I am in starvation mode with my money and my food.  So, what to make for a family of 5 for Valentine’s?  Actually, to be perfectly honest, I will make the girls something easy cheesy, and save my new found cooking skills on a nice dinner for the husband and I.

Here was an idea I talked about last week.

The husband and I are crazy about seafood.  There is nothing from the sea that we will not try. For our 10 year anniversary, I steamed lobster tails, and made a yummy salad and potatoes. We sat at the kitchen table with food and drink while the girls were watching a movie in the living room.

Lobster is always a good idea.  Our local Central Market will steam it for you (given it is not busy, and you sweet talk them with a smile).

via simplyrecipes.com

If you want to steam your own lobster you can learn about it here.

Now what to serve with it?

via theprouditaliancook.blogspot.com

When I eat seafood, I like the other part of my meal light and fresh.  The salad above is a great idea.  You can get the recipe here.

Finish it off with a nice baguette, and a bottle of Reisling, and Viola!

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Now a table setting….

via mochatini.org

I am thinking lots of candles.  I may hit The Dollar Tree up for some white plates since mine are colorful.  Then off to Target for some flowers.  It will be beautiful.  Now, please know I will make a cute valentine table for my girls, because that is how I roll.  My mom use to do stuff like that for us all the time.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

What to wear?

You are at home, and the thought of dressing up to cook and take care of your kids sound preposterous.  I know.  If you are me, you will probably be in yoga pants and will just put on a “nicer” t-shirt.  But I say get off the lazy train and try something new.

Valentine Dinner
Valentine Dinner

Or, you can still be casual and look fab in something like this….

 

Movies With Husband

 

The days are ticking along, so I better get my butt in gear and get to planning.

Happy Day to you!!!!