This One Is Mostly My Duds

 And by duds, I do not mean my bad jokes, even though there are usually a lot of those. I am once again on a kick to wear all those clothes that have sadly been ignored. I will let you know if they are keepers or being donated.

Let's go !!!   Back on May 14th, I wore a dress from North Style.  My shoes are Gucci and my moonstone statement necklace is an EBay find. All keepers.

Then, on May 17th, I wore a khaki suit from Kasper. The jungle print top came from Nordstrom. 

It is printed, seed beaded, and edged with wooden beads. No necklace needed.

Here it is with the jacket. The problem? It's a petite sized suit, and the pant legs are just a tad too short. I haven't decided on its disposition yet, but soon. My sandals are Steve Madden.

On May 18th, it was a little gloomy, so I decided to brighten it up by wearing a sparkly skirt from Ann Taylor. Then I gloomed it up by wearing a black top.

It's still my favorite color combination - black and gold!!

Once again, I wore my jet lariat that I got in Washington DC. 

Now for a surprise - the lacy back on my top !!

All of these items are definitely keepers.

On May 19th, I really brightened things up. This cerulean duo from Calvin Klein does the trick.

My necklace was a boutique purchase up in San Luis Obispo, California. It cost quite a bit, so I was very disappointed when it tarnished and I was going to toss it. But then I polished it up with Barkeeper's Friend, so now it can stay. Verdict for all - keepers!!

On Thursday, May 20th, something new - these scuba knit joggers from Nordstrom. They are a mix of camouflage and leopard prints in blue tones.

I topped it with a pirate sweater from Michael Kors. My velvet sandals from Gucci are starting to show wear, so I will get them reheeled. 

This jade and lapis necklace was my mom's and this gold belt is so old, that I think I got it in high school and have dragged it everywhere with me. All keepers !!

On Friday, I combined old with new. The old is this watercolor dress that I got many years ago. This belt is new-ish and came from Escada.

On top, a silk anorak that pulls the khaki color out of the green tones in the dress. 

Here's a better look at the belt and this costume necklace that is a great accessory for many on my outfits.  All of these things are also keepers. Seems like I am not giving much away so far.

On Monday,  May 24th, I wore a dress that I had really forgotten about. It was from the collaboration that Target had with the Webster hotel in Miami.

I got this dress and a camisole in the same print. The cami had really strange sizing, so it flew away long ago.

This necklace is convertible piece from Joan Rivers. You can change out the colors of both the outer petals and the center piece. I wear it a lot. All of these are keepers.

Yesterday, I wore one of my favorite dresses ever. It is from Taylor and it is not only flattering but it never needs ironing, since it is made of scuba material.

My lavender shoes are Sam Edleman.

These necklaces were my mom's. They are also compliment grabbers, every time I wear them. 

I will also keep all of these beautiful items.

Today, I am wearing a navy knit dress with gold lurex horizontal stripes. It is from Tommy Hilfiger. 

Since one of the trends for this season is layered necklaces, I am of course doing that. In case you haven't noticed, this is one of my favorite things to do. This trio is sapphire and gold. More keepers !!

Onto non-outfit images . My May 21 Ipsy bag came during this time. From left to right:

1) PYT Beauty Upcycle Eyeshadow Palette in Warm Lit Nude. This was my optional choice this month, but it's a little more glittery than I was hoping for.

2) Memoire Archives Fragrances in Garden Party - I like it and have been using it this week.

3) Undone Beauty UnFoundation Mattetint and has tea tree oil to control oil with light matte coverage.

4)  Sugar Beauty Matte as Hell Lip Crayon in Honey Rider.

5) Lottie London AM to PM Eyeliner in black. It might be liquid, and if it is, I will give it away.

Our neighbors moved, and they had 3 dogs. So they gave us a mesh dog bed. Doc didn't know what it was, but I did, since they use these beds at the shelters.

Pandi sniffed it thoroughly during her inspection.

She approves.

I don't remember if I told you that we have a bald eagle in our local park, Huntington Beach Central Park. So last weekend when I was running, I saw this bird.

I think it is just a beautiful and unusual hawk. The eagle remains elusive, although I have heard that he is still around.

So that's about all for now. I have a wonderfully blessed long weekend this weekend, and plan on sprucing up the back yard. Stay tuned, and maybe something interesting will happen !!