Booty and Bounty for the Blog

Well, it's the end of another week. Today is PAYDAY !!!! YAY!!!! I am going to a baby shower for my niece Brittany tomorrow in San Diego. I will be showing you the gift later. Last night, I had to go get a card and some wrapping paper for it. While I was in the store, I saw a sign that said "As Seen On TV Products Clearance." I don't know about you, but I love the As Seen on TV products. My favorite so far is the Magic Collapsible Hose. Anyway, this is what I got for $1 each:

Bacon Bowls, and a Stone Wave. I envision making at least one bacon bowl on Sunday. Stay tuned. Then, when I got home, a wonderful, fabulous surprise was waiting for me on the porch. You see, my family gave me a $100 gift card for my birthday. So of course, I spent it as fast as humanly possible. Where did I drop some coin?

Oh H yes. Saks. I have never ordered through the mail from Saks before. The box was beautifully packaged. Underneath the two tissue wrapped items was a sheet of bubble wrap. And see that little thing in the upper right hand corner? We will get to that.

So for $64, I got two items on deep, deep clearance. First, A dress from my favorite brand - Calvin Klein.

It's a lovely, red, heavy knit T shirt type dress with embellishment down the sides and around the neckline.

The detail is in mixed metals, so any color of metal jewelry will work. The other item is a sweater by Catherine Malandrino.

It's a tunic length, heavy knit, in ivory with gold metallic detail. Here's a better look at this baby:

 

 

I am planning on wearing this, with gold slacks, to the baby shower tomorrow. So what about that mysterious little package? Here's what it contained:

Four perfume samples - 2 Gucci, one Valentino, and one Prada. Also,

A Re-Vive peel kit!!!! The directions say that it is safe to use once a week, so I used it last night. The packaging seems like it's pronounced Ray-Vive. I liked it, and still have one of the moisturizer packets left. Such a wonderful shopping experience!!! I have always liked Saks.

That's it for the bounty. Now for my booty. What am I wearing?

I topped this outfit with my Caribbean Joe satin baseball jacket. I'm glad I did - it was chilly out this morning. Underneath,

A skirt by Simply Vera Wang, a satin blouse by IZ, and my sweater vest from Peck and Peck. I loved how this outfit looked in person - the pix, not so much. Here's a closer look at the detail on the vest and the swirly print on the skirt, which has a drawstring waist and ripstop nylon yoke.

A very pretty subtle color combo. My Tahari Maryjanes were the perfect complement.

 

 

For my jewelry, I mixed several metals. First, my buffalo turquoise and smoky topaz statement necklace.

On my right arm, a ring from Nordstrom made of a veiny boulder and a silver costume bracelet with crystals.

On my left, my Swarovski Nirvana in Black Diamond, and a pewter cuff I got from Ebay.

I also shined up an old purse that is another Hermes knockoff. But this one is actually nice, unlike my faux Collier de Chien bracelet.

I don't remember where I got it, but it is definitely not a real Hermes. But it's good enough for me.

So let's link!!!!First, JoLynne at www.jolynneshane.com is hosting Fashion Friday. And by some strange coincidence, Vicki at www.mummysgotstyle.com is also hosting Fashion Friday. Hop over and check these beauties out. Speaking of out, Over and Out here in Rosieville!!!