An Interruption to our Regular Programming

We got some bad news today about Doc's associate. Please try to think some good thoughts for Dr T.

Anyway, today you get a bonus outfit, since I didn't have the chance to post yesterday. On Wednesday, the Magical color was brown. So I wore brown tights and boots with my tan and white outfit.

This is the sweatshirt style top that I got at the closing of Irvine Macy's last weekend. I paired it with a suede dirndl skirt that my MIL got for me in New Zealand. It has a matching swing style jacket. I wore my gold Calvin Klein belt. On top, I wore a sweater with a faux fur front, made by i.e.

I chose a chain link necklace with clear crystals.

My faux fur trimmed hiking boots were a nice casual touch. They came from Target.

On my right arm, a diamond and ruby ring and my multi strand beaded and crystal bracelet from Neiman Marcus.

On my left arm, the beaded bracelet I got in Laguna Beach at the Chakra Shack, and a yellow diamond and diamond ring.

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So onto today. Today, the color is white. I went with my beautiful Calvin Klein black and white intarsia knit dress.

I wore my black Bebe turtleneck under it. This sweater, and my black cashmere turtle had been misplaced, but I found them. On top, I wore a different red jacket this time.

This one is suede with a crocodile texture, and is made by JM Collection, another Macy's brand. I also wore a different necklace - my Joan Rivers convertible pearl rope with black and gold charms.

On my right arm, a garnet ring, and a stretchy crystal bracelet from Saks.

On my left arm, the same black and gold beaded bracelet as yesterday, and another garnet/diamond ring.

When I got home, Doc had brought me two bouquets of flowers - daisies and carnations.

I put the daisies on my antique bureau next to my collection of antique perfume bottles.

More bad news - I have had a stomachache for two days, after eating this chipotle bowl.

It tasted good, but it was NOT worth it.

So let's do a ton of quick linking. Alice at www.happinessatmidlife.com has Throwback Thursday. Then, Nicole at www.highlatitudestyle.com has Top of the World Style. Back to Wednesday, Liz at www.shoppingmycloset.com has Style Me Wednesday. Then, www.sydneyfashionhunter.com has Fresh Fashion Forum. Tameka at www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com has Who's Wearing What Wednesday, and finally, Laura at www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com has Trend Spin. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!!

Tennis Anyone?

Today's color in the Magical Calendar is white. So I used it as my accent color. My outfit started with this pantsuit by Antthony, (two ts is correct), which is an HSN brand. I was watching the year end clearance and I thought that this set looked easy care and comfy.

And it is definitely comfy. It's a polyester/elastane type jersey knit and the pants have an elastic waist. I ordered the XSmall, and it fits perfectly, both in size and length. There is not enough hem to let it out and make it longer. I am 5'5" and wear a size 2, for reference. Since the color of the day is white, I topped the pantsuit with a white embellished cardi by JM Collection.

Then, to add one more touch of white, I wore my black and white Guess maryjanes, and carried my red crystal studded purse that I got at the Queen Bee in Newport Beach a while back.

The belt didn't come with the pantsuit. It's black patent leather with clear crystals.

I wore my silver and garnet blossom necklace, which was a gift from my mom.

On my right arm, a mabe pearl ring and a silver bangle.

On my left arm, the silver charm bracelet that Preston gave me for Christmas, and a white gold wedding set.

And that's it for today, except for one link - Jess at www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com has Turning Heads Tuesday. See you all later!!!

Outbreak!!!! Quarantine !!!!

We went down to visit my mom in the skilled nursing unit on Saturday. When we got there, a sign was posted on the door that said that the facility was under quarantine for Norovirus. That's the bug that causes the stomach flu. So we were only allowed to go in and say Hi without touching anyone or anything. She looks a little bit better every time I see her. We said hello, and then scrammed outta there. On the way home, we stopped at a Filipino deli called Pinoy.

I had ribs Adobo, some pork dish, rice, and pancit. It was delicious, and the portions were huge. Then, we passed by Irvine Spectrum, an outdoor mall that I have never gone to. Doc wanted to go to Barnes and Noble. We noticed that the parking lot was absolutely jammed, but didn't think much of it. It turns out that the Macy's down there was going out of business. They were basically giving stuff away. The pickins were getting slim, but I did snag two tops.

The first one is made by New York Collection. It's deep forest green with shiny silver dots all over it. The back has a tie neckline, The second one is made by Style and Co.

It's a nubby sweatshirt style, with a gold and silver metallic houndstooth pattern, and a chiffon hem.

There was a group of 6-8 ladies there in hijab. They were handing out long stem roses and were doing a public relations event called Meet a Muslim. They were all very beautiful and very welcoming.

Each rose came with a lovely quote by the Prophet Muhammad. It was a very sweet gesture.


When we got home, my new Ipsy bag was in the mail. Ipsy is similar to Birchbox, and I figured that I would try it, since I love Birchbox, and I don't subscribe to any magazines anymore. Here's what I got -  by the way, Ipsy is also $10 per month.

I got a cosmetics pouch, and the following itmes:

1) A TheBalm Mr Write Now eyeliner
2) Coastal Scents Pearl Shadow Angle Brush
3) Mitchell and Peach body cream in English Leaf
4) City Color Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio in Falling Leaves
5) pur-lisse Blue Lotus 4 in 1 Eye Adore Serum

So lately, I have been getting a birthday card almost every day from our CPA. I figured he was joking around with me since I have known him so long.

Then I received this card in the mail.

HAAAAAA. And who, you might ask, is Nacho Tango?

Darrel's chihuahua, and Elli's newest crush.

So what am I wearing today?  (Pssst ..  the color of the day is silver)

My new green blouse with the silver dots, and old ivory slacks. For my necklaces, I doubled up.

A long Swarovkski chain, and the shorter one that I got at Ann Taylor in Orlando.Since the pants are very long, I debuted my very tall Coach shoes.

They are surprisingly comfy. And that's about all for today, except a bunch of links. Melissa at www.mahogany-closet.com has Mahogany Closet Monday. Then Ana Luiza at www.northwestblonde.com has Start the Week Stylish. Next, Deb at www.elegantlyfashionable.com has Classy Monday. Rachelle at www.pinksole.com has How I Fall, and finally, Cherie at www.stylenudge.com has Shoe and Tell. Have a great day, and see you all later!!!

Love Will Keep Us Together

As I have told you, Elli loves being the Brand Ambassador/Spokesmodel for Beach Medical. She resumed her post yesterday, and as soon as she was available, a chart was up for her:

Her BFF Renee helped her prepare for her first patient, and then off they went.

It seemed like this particular visit was taking a while. The room was tied up for far too long. Then, it was noticed that another member of the Beach Medical staff was MIA.

Oh Dr T !!!! Elli is back in your arms!!!! Well, after the discovery of this little goldbricking incident, Elli was sent back to her own office.

Once there, she began happy hour a little early. That's our Elli !!!

Today's Magical Calendar color is purple. However, I chose to buck the trend and use purple as an accent color. It appears in my sweater.

It also makes an appearance in my shoes.

Underneath, I have a Karen Millen dress that my MIL,  Mimi , got for me in her "bargain shop." She didn't recognize the designer label, but she did notice the fine construction and the full lining.

It's sort of a denim type fabirc. As you can see, it has a diagonal zipper detail. The sleeves also have some origami type folding going on there.

And the pockets have several rows of decorative topstitching.

I wore a blue waterfall necklace made of teardrop stones that have some iridescence.

On my right arm, an amethyst/opal ring, a sapphire tennis bracelet, and a crystal bracelet.

On my left arm, two stretchy bracelets that match the necklace, a sapphire/diamond eternity band, and a teardrop solitaire.

And that's it for a long awaited Friday!!! Three links today - Jo Lynne at www.jolynneshane.com has Fashion Friday, Deb at www.elegantlyfashionable.com has Fab Friday, and Dawn Lucy at www.fashionshouldbefun.com has Fun Fashion Friday.

Have a great day, a great weekend, and see you all later!!!