R and R for Rosie

Finally !!! A weekend without any emergencies !!! So I got to do pretty much anything I wanted to, and that included running in the park, going for a long bike ride on Sunday, getting new library books, cooking Sunday lunch, and shopping !!! Whew. So let's look. First, the shopping.

I got an email from Stein Mart. I haven't been there in a very long time. They sent me a coupon for 60% off the clearance prices. How could I refuse? First, I got a pirate sweater from Michael Kors.

This one is navy blue. I have a red Calvin Klein sweater in the same style, and I love it. This MK version has all the nice touches - big gold eyelets, and logo aglets. It was $59.99, down from $150, then 50% off for clearance, then 60% off of that, so $13. No wonder it was the only one left.

Then I got this jersey double knit skirt from Premier. I have never heard of that brand, but it might be a store brand. It ended up at $5.98 after all the discounts.

The last items are a jacket and T shirt set by Onque. The jacket is a warmup style with a front zip.

 The T has sequin banding across the front - the sequins are clear, so whatever the color of the stripe is, that is what sparkles.

Here is what I was trying to explain.

And here is the set together. It just so happens that I have a pair of black dress slacks that have a black sequin waistband, so this is a match made in heaven. The set ended up at $21.

That was Friday night. On Saturday, I went for my run in Central Park, then we did some shopping, then we just relaxed and I started reading "The Eggnog Murders."

On Sunday, I gave my bike a once over with WD40 and went for a nice long ride. My butt is naturally a little sore today - that's what happens after the first bike ride of the year. When I got home, I cooked stir fry pork. Here is what I did:

I sauteed a chopped onion in olive oil.

Then I added a chopped green bell pepper.

Then, a chopped red bell pepper.

After that, two zucchini sliced, and then the slices halved.

I also added about one quarter of a head of cabbage.

I chopped up two thick pork steaks into chunks and cooked the whole thing for about 5 minutes. To season, I added salt, pepper, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.

It was served on top of bowties.

Yum yum yum.

Back to work today, bah!! And I'll bet that you will never guess what I wore:

My new pirate sweater with an equestrian print pencil skirt from Charter Club. The chain belt is vintage. My suede shoes are from INC.

I wore a sapphire and diamond heart pendant. My mom had one just like it, so I gave that one to my DIL, Kim, since she was born in December.

On my right arm, a sapphire cocktail ring and two sapphire bracelets.

The same motif on the left arm, with a few diamonds thrown in.

And that just about wraps it up!!! Let's do our Monday linking:
www.beauty101bylisa.com, www.walkingimemphisinhighheels.com, www.stylenudge.com, www.notdeadyetstyle.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.bylaurenm.com, www.pinksole.com, and www.thestudentswife.com

Have a fabulous Monday !!!

The Longest Yard

It was a long week for me. On Tuesday, I had the Patient Safety Fair (got up at 4:45) and then Wednesday, I had a 5 hour meeting with a retirement party following. So I am totally looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend with Doc and the pups.

Yesterday, I wore a bright combo:

This is a wrap dress from Apt 9, which is a Kohl's brand. It is an actual wrap, so a black half slip was required. Underneath it, I wore a red cami from Clio.

On top, I wore my red leather jacket from id Sport.

I busted out my blood red druzy necklace. It needed a good cleaning. I have ignored it for quite a while.

On my right arm, a ruby cocktail ring, a gold bracelet, and a ruby bracelet.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set, a garnet bracelet, and a gold bracelet.

Today, I went in the other direction, with a muted palette.

This is a vintage outfit. The pleated midi skirt is from Campus Casuals. The silk knit sweater is from August Silk. I have my Gucci horsebit chain belt on, even though you can't see it too well.

I wore my Kasper jacket, then immediately took it off - too much frump.

I wore a garnet cross necklace that was my mom's. As you can see, one of the stones fell out, so it needs to be repaired. I have had this kind of problem over and over with various garnet necklaces - at least it's not an expensive stone to replace.

On my right arm, a garnet cushion ring,a garnet/opal bracelet, and the matching garnet bracelet.

On my left arm, a Brighton bracelet, a ruby/diamond band, and a round diamond solitaire.

And that's about all, except for the links:

www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.highlatitudestyle.com, www.jolynneshane.com, www.threadsforthomas.com, www.theclosetbychristie.com, www.fashionshouldbefun.com, www.stylininstlouis.com, www.stylelixir.com, www.eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.rachelthehat.com

Have a great weekend!!!

Et Fini !!!

Yesterday, I had one of my bigger events for my job here at the hospital. It's called the Patient Safety Fair, and all employees are welcome to come and learn the latest info on patient care. In order to get it all set up by 7 AM, I had to get up at 4:45. This may account for the dark pictures and the even darker expression:

Comfort and mobility were the buzz words for the day, so of course I chose my Calvin Klein knit jumpsuit. I love this thing so much.

I topped it with a black pinstripe blazer with gold sequin embellishment around the waistline.

 Here are a couple of closer looks at the jacket. As you can see, it's all gold lame inside.

I wore my chunky gold tone costume necklace with this outfit. 

On my right arm, two gold/diamond dust bracelets, and my veiny boulder ring from Nordstrom.

On my left arm, a gold/ diamond dust bangle, and my INC costume X ring.

Happily, the fair was a great success - everyone learned a lot and had a good time while they did it. My staff gave me these tokens of their gratitude - and it made me very happy to see that!!

Onto today, and back to our regular programming!!! This is what I wore:

  The skirt is Bisou Bisou, back from 2007. I used to go to JC Penney a lot back then. The top is another item from my current obsession, Antthony Designs. This is the other piece that I found on Ebay for a very good price. It includes two shark bite tunics, this orchid one, and an aubergine one, and a scarf that coordinates with either color. I told Doc that the top is from that guy who I watch on TV sometimes, and he said , " Well, you seem to really like him, so that's good, isn't it?" Yes, it is.

Here's a closeup of the diagonally striped skirt and the lace print on the chiffon scarf.

My purple Austrian crystal necklace got out of its cage again today.

On my right arm, two lavender agate and silver bracelets, and a tanzanite ring that was my mom's.

On my left arm, an elaborate leather cuff from Spiegel, a Swarovski band, and a diamond cluster that was also my mom's. Like me, she had a lot of jewelry, and always matched it to her outfits.

So that's all, except for some links:
www.theperfectstormbffs.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.cuteandlittle.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com, www.stylelixir.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.rosyoutlookblog.com

Have a great day - see you all around the bend!!!