Baby Dinosaurs

I had my driveway edged in red bricks, since that matches part of the trim on the house. But Doc and I are not the best drivers, so after repeatedly running over them, most were broken. So we replaced them with dinosaur eggs - 6" grey rocks.

That looks a lot better. That night, Wednesday, November 21, it poured rain. Yay !! It has been so dry here for so long. Here is the sunset that night, just before the downpour.

So let's go back to November 14th, and what I have been wearing .

This is my new Tom Ford dress. I love it. It's so unique and flattering. This time, I wore it with plain black tights.

I went with all blue aurora beads and bracelets. In this close up, you can see the mesh panels.

The next day, my other Tom Ford. This gave me another chance to wear my lavender Sam Edelman shoes.

When I bought them, I didn't realize how many things they would go with - they look like a slightly different color, depending on what they are paired with,

The shorter necklace is opal, and the longer one is moonstone and amethyst.

On Friday, I went for complete comfort with this pirate style dress from Nine West.

I wore my gold leather Calvin Klein belt and a costume crystal link necklace with it.

On Monday, it finally started to cool down. I wore a vintage tan leather pencil skirt with a tan Joseph A sweater.

It has green and brown stones embellishing the V neckline. The statement necklace is also green and brown and I got it at the hospital gift shop. My belt is from Paloma Picasso.

On Tuesday, I wore a vintage sweater and skirt set that I got from EBay.

I paired it with all sapphire and diamond jewelry and my black suede BCBG boots.

I also got my two cosmetic samples. From Birchbox:

From top to bottom:
1) Davines Alchemic Shampoo and Conditioner in Silver - it's purple and is designed to prevent yellow tones in silver or blonde hair.
2) Love of Color Glow Squad Quad single - in the foil packet. It's a bright pink shade that can be used on both lips and cheeks.
3) Marcelle Xtension Plus Curl Mascara - I needed one. I had one from Clinique, but it somehow dried out.
4) LXMI Creme du Nil - made with a rare Ugandan ingredient called Nilotica Reserve. It's supposed to make the skin plump and radiant - good for the face, but bad for the butt.

Then, my Ipsy bag came - it's purple with black hearts on it.

 It had Dermadeli Pumpkin Seed Serum and MAC Strobe Cream

Also Helios Beauty cream to powder eyeshadow in deep plum and Ciate setting powder.

And finally, Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray - Oribe is one of my favorite brands.

Well, next time I shall tell you about my Black Friday escapades - one hint, there was no shopping involved. See you soon !!

Back to the Netherlands

Not in person - I wish. But I did meet a very nice Dutch man who will be making me a very nice Dutch door.

Mine will be just like the top picture - nine windows and the farmhouse X bottom half, and a shelf. But the panes will be like the second picture - beveled with frosted centers. And I haven't chosen the hardware style yet, but it will be oil rubbed bronze with double lock deadbolts on both parts.
I have wanted one for a while, but I had to do some repairs on my rental house first. Now it's my turn !!

So what have I been wearing all week ? Well, on Monday, November 5,

I wore a pair of grey cashmere drawstring pants, a Gap T shirt and a challis draped front jacket.

My statement necklace in amber and red and green glass stones tied all the colors (and non-colors)  together.

On Tuesday, a tried and true DVF wrap dress.

I love the colors in this one, and the shapes of the print.

I always wear a camisole underneath for coverage. I also wore a gold herringbone necklace and a costume piece from INC.

On Wednesday, I finally wore the new ivory wool slacks that I had made by a tailor. They are a bit big, but I want to keep them for a long time (because of the cost) so I think looser is better.
The style is classic - flat front, besom pockets on front and faux flap pockets on the back. No pleats, no cuffs, standard belt loops.

On top, I wore a sweater knit vest that has a lace double ruffle ( you will see below) and a long sleeved polka dot top from Old Navy.

Here's a look at the double ruffle.

Another statement necklace, this time buffalo turquoise and smoky topaz.

On Thursday, I wore my green Cache jacket and INC slacks.

The Tahari silk tank has never been a part of this combo before today, even though it is not new.

I wore three necklaces, amethyst, citrine and faux emerald, all on gold chains.

Here's a closer look at the jacket - it's forest green and lime tweed, all covered in black organza. I have never seen anything like it. I have had it a long time.

On Friday, I got comfy. I wore Sun Moon Stars cigarette pants and a T shirt from Allen Schwartz.

The T shirt has fringe and chains hanging down the front.

Yesterday, I wore a Bar III wiggle dress with a Style and Co beige waterfall cardigan on top.

I didn't iron too well, did I? Anyway, two necklaces, one amethyst and one costume.

Today, I am wearing a silk H&M dress with a Chelsea and Theodore denim jacket on top.

The jacket has a ruffled collar and a wide tie belt.

The dress is a sheath style with bracelet length sleeves.

Two necklaces - one moonstone/blue topaz and one just blue topaz.

Tonight after work, I have to go to the doctor. I rarely go, since my husband is a doctor and I am usually in perfect health and take no medications. But I fear that menopause has done a number on me. I only go every couple of years for a pap smear and a mammogram. But the last two times that I have donated blood, my blood pressure has been high, as has my hemoglobin. So I guess I need some medications for the blood pressure and to maybe see a hematologist for the hemoglobin, since it is really high. The normal for a woman is 12-14, and mine was 16.8. My mom always had a high hemoglobin, so maybe it's a hereditary thing, since she lived to be 96, but I want to get checked out.


Well, see you all soon !!!