A Big Thank You From America The Free!!!

Last night was my first Clipper game of the season up at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was really fun, as usual, but alas, the CLippers lost a close one. Well, the San Antonio Spurs aren't the world champions for nothing. There was lots of screaming and cheering and a general happy atmosphere anyway. And all veterans got in for $18, and were allowed to enter early and watch the Clippers practice. They also had a new way of introducing the team. The images that were usually displayed on the Jumbotron were displayed on the wood court floor. At one point, it looked like the floor was on fire. It was so cool.

So this morning, due to getting home around midnight, I wanted to wear something that is absolutely care free. This is what I ended up with.

This is a plain black knit shift dress with a draped neckline and ruched sides. It's made by Byer. On top, I have a short black cardi with gemstone trim made by Joseph A. No ironing, no wrinkling, no pulling, tugging, crunching, squeezing or torturing. Exactly what I wanted. Here's a closeup of the trim.

For shoes, I went with my Isaac Mizrahi suede/patent maryjanes. They are starting to fall apart, and will very shortly be retired to that great shoe box in the sky.

The only bump in the road this morning came when I went to put on my new lapis necklace that I got in Coronado. The delicate chain broke. I didn't have the time or the coordiantion to figure it out, so I made a game day substitution with a sapphire/diamond heart pendant.

On my right arm, I wore four Austrian crystal elasticized bracelets that an old coworker made for me. I also wore a sapphire/diamond ring.

These little bracelets bring out the jewels on the sweater. On my left hand, two diamond/sapphire bracelets, and a large London Blue Topaz ring.

So that's my story for today. In 15 minutes, we have a ceremony for all the veterans who work here at the hospital. It was very nice last year. Also, two more linkups today. As usual on Tuesday, Lauren at www.stylelixir.com for Fall Trends, and then Amber at www.induffinitely.com for Tremendous Tuesday. Although I may not exactly fit the categories, I like both of these blogs so much that I'm gonna join up anyway.

I Think I Found An Eskimo Pie!!!

One of my friends said something funny the other day - since Vinni is American Eskimo on the two ends, and Corgi in the middle, he is an Eskimo Pie!!!Here he is, sporting his new Wal Mart sweater.

I took him with me to Starbucks to show him off. That's where the Eskimo Pie comment was made. Here we are outside - they have a green belt that you can exercise your dogs on while you have coffee.

Then I took Vinni home, changed and took Elli to the Fall Festival for Life - it's a fundraising event that our hospital puts on to raise money for our cancer treatment programs. They have a silent auction. I won the Boudin Sourdough basket.

It had a cutting board, 10 coupons for a loaf of bread, a T shirt, and a metal can.

I took Elli to this event last year, and she was a big hit. So I brought her back to see all of her old fans, as well as her new fans. She had fun. Then, I came home, changed again, went for a run, and then took Kenni for a long walk. Yesterday, all I did was clean the yard, work out, and go to the sports bar to watch the Kansas City Chiefs game. Doc was sick all weekend long - he got a flu shot, but he either has a bad cold or a mild flu. He slept all weekend, but he was pretty sick.

So onto my outfit for today. This is another copycat of something I saw someone wearing in Philadelphia. Here it is, with and without the jacket.

The skirt is raw silk, and it's Passports by Pier 1 Imports. Who knew ??? The T shirt is Arizona, the jacket is perforated suede by Belle Sport, and the scarf is one that I got at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop ( just a coincidence that I wore it today). Here is a closeup of the scarf.

I like the combination of the kelly green with the burnt orange in the skirt. My belt is also burnt orange, and is elastic all around the back.

Of course, whenever I have the chance, I am gonna bust out my orange combo Nine West shoes. They are velvet and suede.

I continued the fall foilage theme with my jewelry. On the left, my American Indian souvenir cuff, and an amber ring. On my right, the Swarovski duo - the Nirvana ring in Black Diamond, and the Platinum cuff.

My nail polish is Scandal by Pure Ice. It's a nice chocolate brown color. Today, I am once again linking with Patti at www.notdeadyetstyle.com. for Visible Monday. She always has such a great lineup for us. Also, a new to me blog, Whitney at www.whitneynicjames.com for Personal Style Monday. I like finding new blogs to read that are appropriate for my lifestyle. Have a great day!!!

Head 'Em Up and Move Those Dogies Out

The dogies I am talking about are not my doggies (for once), but my dawgs - my feet. In honor of Sheila at www.sheilaephemera.blogspot and Shoe Shine Saturday, I am doing a recap of the shoes I wore over the last few weeks. Here in HB, October is still Indian Summer, but the nights and mornings can require a light jacket. So for the most part, sandals go in the closet until next spring, and out come the boots and pumps. And away we go:

Boutique 9 sandals - purchased at Nordstrom, go with many outfits, a basic workhorse of my collection.

Zara flats - I am nor really a flat person, due to my stubby legs, but these sparkly babies are turning out to be a pair I rely on when I have a lot of walking or changing into scrubs on the agenda.

Betsey Johnson high heeled loafers. Totally awesome in lokks and price ($3 at Stacy's Closet!!!) but alas, not too comfy. It remains to be seen if the cuteness outweighs the lack of comfort.

Payless faux croc pumps with cork heels - older than the hills, and one of the best pairs that I turn to when I can't decide what will match my outfit. Love these inexpensive pumps.

Steve Madden maryjanes- I was initially apprehensive of these, because they are pale tan suede. But they have definitely performed over the years. The distinguishing feature is the lug sole and wide webbing strap. Love them.

Charles David - I got these from ThredUp. They looked brand new, only no tags. They are eye catching, comfy and unbelieveably awesome. Love them, and wear them whenever I can. The color way is a little limiting, but that's okay.

Calvin Klein pilgrim shoes - I love this pair soooo much. I bought them twice!!! The first pair came from Macy's. They were reheeled, but eventually died. I saw the same pair in a consignment shop in Newport Beach, so I got them again. Enough said.

Worthington boots - I got these maybe 4 or 5 years ago on Black Friday at JC Penney. They were $29.99. JCP does this every year, and I always find something. These have been superb - they have also been reheeled, and will be again and again until they die.

Both of these boots are from Forever 21. The ankle high taupe wedges were bought in store, and the black suede on line. Love them both - the black are my second favorite boots, after the Worthingtons. They smelled REALLY bad when I opened the box, but I sat them out for 2 or 3 days and that went away. Even MEN comment on how cool they are!!!

Paloma slingbacks - an Italian brand, purchased at Macy's. They are beautiful lavender suede with metallic khaki and red accents. However, the sling back is not really my friend. It slips off my heel too easily. But the last time I wore them, I wore tights with them, and that seemed to help, as opposed to nylons, which enable the slip factor.

Sam and Libby ankle boots - I just got these at Target - for $22.48!!!. They are beautiful, elegant, and fairly comfy. They will appear quite a bit this winter and fall.

Sesto Meucci pumps - sometimes, I will spend some cash on something classy and elegant, like these pumps from Neiman Marcus. They are black suede with an organza rose. They always look great, and alwyays feel great, and always add a touch of class to the outfit. Money well spent.

INC pumps - another Black friday catch. I saw them earlier in the year, and didn't want to pay full price. Well, they sold out before markdowns, but one pair in my size miraculously appeared on Black Friday. Very high heels, but a hidden inner platform that helps. These are another pair of shoes that get a lot of comments and compliments.

Mixit pale suede shoes with pewter studs - just beautiful. I got them at Nordstrom Rack. I love them, because they have a retro shape, and are very flattering. They also came in black with gold studs, but this color way was more unusual and filled a gap in my collection.

Audrey Brooke pumps - I got these at DSW. I had a pair of black suede wedges with a silver wedge from JLo, but they died and could not be fixed- the silver peeled off after 3 or 4 years. So this was the replacement. Although not as awesome as the JLos, they have fit the bill nicely.

Tahari maryjanes - another fairly pricy purchase from Neiman Marcus, but so pretty and feminine and wonderful. Another pair that was worth the money.

So I hope you enjoyed my shoe extravaganza!!! Go say hi to sweet and pretty Sheila and see other wonderful shoes !!!

We Are Family - I Got All my Puppies And Me

So yesterday, I tried to get a portrait of my new doggy with my old doggy. So I dressed Elli and Vinni in their finest (keep in mind that Vinni only has one sweater so far) and marched off to the bathroom for a selfie. Here we are, with Elli giving me advice about her best angle.

So then I moved the cell phone so Vinni's face was visible. This was, however, NOT my best angle.

This looks like another Try, Try Again Situation. Stay tuned for better pix of me and the puppers. But now, onto my outfit.

This grey dress is made by BCBG Generation. It is a thick textured fabric. It has a high waist (almost empire) and a bell shaped skirt. It also has pockets. On top, I have a waterfall cardi that is lighter grey sweatshirt knit with attached beige lace panels in the front. Here's a closer look.

I got it last week at Target when I scored the awesome Sam and Libby boots. As you can see, I am wearing dark grey tights. I have the perfect shoes for this getup.

These are my Tahari shoes, that I got at Neiman Marcus. They are taupe suede with copper trim. For my necklace, I went with my buffalo turquoise and smoky topaz statement piece.

On my right arm, I once again figured that this would be the perfect outfit to wear my Swarovksi duo with. I love this ring and bracelet so much that I will take any opportunity to wear them.

On my left arm, I have five of my RJ Graziano rose gold and crystal bangles, and a silver/MOP ring. I have a lot of mixing of metals in this outfit. There is silver, rose gold, gunmetal, and copper. Something for everyone!!!

So onto today's linkies. First, Friday Fab Favorites at www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com with Marta. This is a new blog for me, so that means that I have something fun to look forward to. Next, once again, Sara at www.sabbystyle for Friday Frills. And lastly, Chrissy at www.alildashofdiva.com for Friday Blog Hop. Another new blog for me!!! Have a great Friday, and stay tuned for more Rosie shenanigans.

Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back

You'll get where I'm going with this in a minute. Yesterday, I told you that I would be meeting a possible buddy for our heartbroken Kenni. Well, not only did I meet him, but I took him home and we all adore him - me, Kenni, Elli, and Doc. Here he is, eating his first meal in his forever home.

I realize that this pic is dark, but it was about 8:30. After giving him some strength, and fortified with the knowledge that Elli and I like him, it was time to introduce him to Kenni. It went spectacularly. They hit it off immediately.

Unfortunately, there is now mud and dog footprints all over the french doors. Oh well, they can be cleaned.

This sweet little guy was named Denver, temporarily. One of my coworkers has a friend, and she has a friend who found Denver wandering around the streets on October 1. He put up signs,and took him to the vet to see if he was chipped, but no one claimed him. So they were looking for an owner. I was looking for a dog. It was a match made in heaven. But, I needed to find a name that would go along well with the others. Denver would immediately be shortened to Denni, which is too close to Kenni. So he became......... Vinni.

Specifically, Vinni Barbarino Holtzman. Go waaaayyy back to the 70s, when John Travolta played in a show called Welcome Back Kotter. His character was a really cute, really dumb guy named Vinnie Barbarino. Hence the title of this post, the first line of the theme song. Welcome Back, Vinni !!!! We are glad to have you as part of our family.

As far as I can tell, Vinni is part American Eskimo and part Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He has a sweet little fox face and a fluffy curled tail. He is really long in the body, with stubby legs. He has a big tuft of pure white fur on his chest and is tan along the back. I couldn't quite figure it out until I saw his front legs. He has short, muscular legs that turn outward. That's when it hit me.

If you can imagine these two having a puppy, you get Vinni. Rest assured, there will be many more Vinni pix to follow. After work tonight, I am headed to Wal Mart to get Vinni a collar, a Gooby, and a sweater. He is very thin, but in about 2 months, he will be very fat. The vet thinks he is about 2 years old.

So onto my outfit. What am I wearing??? Feast your eyes!!

This psychedelic baby doll dress came from Kohls. It's made by Volume One. It needs no ironing and is totally comfy. For shoes, I went with my black suede pumps by Audrey Brooke, that I got at DSW. They have silver trim.

The jewelry was easy. My turquoise ensemble worked well. I have a necklace from the Southwest Indian Foundation, two cuffs that Doc got me in Gorman, California, at the top of the Cajon Pass, and two rings. Here they are.

Also, today I am doing some more hard core linking. First, with Alice at www.happinessatmidlife.com for Throwback Thursday. This dress is sort of a throwback - very 90s in style. Then, I am linking with Lindsay at www.sequinsandstyel.com for Style Confessions. My confession ? I keep stuff FOREVER. Last, but not least, Tara at www.mixmatchfashion.com for What I Wore To Work. Self explanatory. Have a good day, and stay tuned for more Elli, Kenni, and Vinni cuteness.