Totally Turquoise Tuesday

Our healthcare system has its corporate HQ about a mile from the hospital where I work, and I have to go over for meetings every now and again. We bought the office complex about a year ago, and have been extensively remodeling it ever since. For most of that time, the employees who work there had to eat from food trucks or bring their own lunch. But now they have a new restaurant - Cafe M. (M is for Memorialcare).

There are open stations - hand made sandwiches, pizza/flatbread, wok/stir fry, soup and salad bar, grill, and healthy alternatives. You just pick your food out, then pay at the exit. For $7, I got a field greens salad with grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, beets, garbanzos, artichoke hearts, cucumbers,bell peppers, raisins, and crispy Chinese noodles.

                                                   It was pretty big and pretty deelish.

Last night, Doc came home and brought me a new toy!!! A selfie stick. So of course, I had to play with it today.

It telescopes out to three feet. It has a timer, also. Here are two outtakes, as I was attempting to get my daily outfit shot.

Ugh. Look how skinny my arm looks. It looks even worse than usual. I also need to keep my mouth closed. I look like a baby bird. More practice is needed. 

Here's my usual headless shot, with more human looking arms. The pants are Calvin Klein, and the top is Mixit. I do love the colors. I wore my faux turquoise chain necklace with this lovely color.

On my right arm, an enamel cuff from Stein Mart, and a vintage faux turq ring.

On my left arm, two more enamel bangles from Charming Charlie and an enamel ring from Macy's.

I wore my Madden Girl elastic wedges and carried my Aldo purse that I brought home from Orlando.

The other day, my neighbor gave me a pair of shoes. They don't fit me, since I haven't worn a size six since I was six.

They are Ferragamo, so I will be giving them to my DIL, Kim, who is very tiny and petite. They look barely worn. 

I will leave you with a shot of my Breakfast of Champions - Rolos and Reeses !!! 

But let's link!!! First, Jess at www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com has Turning Heads Tuesday. Then, Kileen at www.cuteandlittle.com has On Trend Tuesday. And last, Laura at www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com has Trend Spin. This week's trend is strappy sandals, and those Madden Girl shoes are entirely straps, so I am in like Flynn. Have a great day!!!

Another Year Older, and Deeper in Debt

That may be true for me, but not these guys!!! On Saturday, we had a joint birthday party for 3 year old Benjy and 5 year old Joseph. It was held at Sigler Park.

                                               The park has a nice playground.

                               It also has a free water park, with all kinds of attractions.

                                         We had a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pinata.

                                     There were also TMNT cakes, home made by Kim.

Cousin Emma came with her sister, Lily. Emma fell head over heels in love with Elli.

                                    After this "babysitting", Elli needed a nap in the sun.

                              She and I had some delicious pizza, sandwiches, and cake.

                            We decided to go with a hippie theme for our outfits. Here I am.

             Here's a better look at the patch on my T shirt, and the crystal trim on my skirt.

                                               Of course, Doc and Elli joined in, too !!!

We gave the boys money for an X box, and their favorite animal from the animal parade last week. Joseph liked the iguana, and Benjy liked the Staffordshire terrier.

                                               Their cards were hand picked by Elli.

               Onto another grandson, this time Preston. On Sunday, we went grape picking.

Sorry they are sideways. Can't figure it out. Today was also his first day of first grade.

                                         That's about all. So what am I wearing today?

This is a Bebe jacket, matched with a Loft skirt. The jacket has lacing detail on the front and the back.

                                         My ivory tank has a paillette panel on the front.

      I have a hideously awesome necklace that matches perfectly, done in acid green plastic.

On my left arm, a stretchy crystal bracelet from Saks, and a creepy green ring from Nordstrom.

               On my right, the matching white enamel/crystal ring and bracelet, also from Saks.

So after this marathon post, let's link up!! First, Cherie at www.stylenudge.com has Shoe and Tell. Then, Rachelle at www.pinksole.com has How I Summer. And last, someone sort of new to me, Deb at www.elegantlyfashionable.com has Classy Monday. Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!!!

Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil

Like most of us, sometimes I'm good, and sometimes I'm a bit evil. Just ask Kenni. But one thing is certain - I like wearing the color of midnight.

Especially when it's this comfortable. These are the famous paisley pants from Iman Global Chic. And the top is a very old one from Coldwater Creek in Reno, before the demise of the brand. As always, I wore my trusty vintage navy and gold cord belt.

Even though the top has a beaded scarf and braided neckline, I wore two necklaces with it.

The shorter one is the lapis piece I got in Coronado when we went for some romance for Doc's birthday. The longer one is a sapphire pendant that I have had for a while.

On my left arm, a sapphire cocktail ring and a trio of sapphire/diamond bracelets.

On the right, my white enamel/crystal ring and bracelet duo from Saks.

And my daily leg bending act, showing my Aldo purse and my Payless wedges.

That's it for today. This weekend, we are having a joint birthday party for Joseph and Benjy at the local water park. We were going to get them each an iPad, but their parents nixed it, because they go into their rooms and isolate themselves. So we got them and XBox, since that goes on the TV in the living room, where the family hangs out.

Now, let's link. First, Dawn Lucy from www.fashionshouldbefun.com is having Fun Fashion Friday. Then, Christie from www.theclosetbychristie.com is hosting Friday Favorites. And last, but not least, JoLynne from www.jolynneshane.com is having Fashion Friday.

Have a great Friday !!!! PS - It's payday, YAYYY!!!

Big Old Bargains!!!

Yesterday, I had to drink my morning coffee without creamer, because, sadly, I was out. So I decided to get some on the way home. I ran across the Dollar Tree, and figured, why not? So I got these two items for my breakfast.

MMMM. Never saw Cookies and Cream Poptarts before. But I found something even better.

They had a gob of workout DVDs. They even had some from The Firm, but I already had them. But this is a good omen. I will be trying out the top two tonight. I was just thinking that I was getting bored with my selection and needed to go to the discount DVD store or the swap meet. One dollar per DVD is an awesome old bargain.

Let's get going with my outfit for today. Voila.

How do you like the way I blocked my head out? The face I was making was basically not human.

Another view that's slightly less heinous. This very old skirt is by Express. The T shirt is by Candies. I went to Las Vegas and stayed at the Four Seasons a few years ago, and mistakenly left this skirt and another dress in the closet. I called them on the way home, and they shipped the items overnight AT NO CHARGE. That was lovely service. The skirt has crystals scattered about.

The T has 3D embellishment on the front, as well as clear sequins.

So in real life, I am pretty sparkly. I wore my moonstone statement necklace.

I also carried my new purse from the fair, and wore my white DiDe sandals from Nordstrom.

On my left arm, my opal/garnet bracelet and a mabe pearl ring.

On my right, two silver bracelets and a jade ring.

Today's links are the usual Thursday suspects. First, Alice from www.happinessatmidlife.com has Throwback Thursday. Skirt qualifies. Then, Tara at www.mixmatchfashion.com has Summer Style. Whole look qualifies. Lastly, Nicole at www.highlatitudestyle.com has Top Of The World Style. I'm sneakin' in. Thanks for looking, and have a great day!!!