Sweet Find

I had the pleasure of spending the day with my Madre yesterday.  We are alike in many areas, but one.  She loathes shopping.  Yes, I know.....AGHAST!  I am her definitive polar opposite in that aspect.  I could live in a mall if I had the means necessary for it!  She hates it so much that when I was old enough to go shopping by myself, she would give me a few hundred bucks, her clothing and shoe sizes and tell me "Here, go get me some new clothes".  She said even from a wee girl, she knew I had an eye for fashion and what looks good on people.

When she arrived, she gave me a kiss and admired the stylish t-shirt I was wearing over my skinny jean capris.  "Where did you get that pretty top from?" she asked.  "Oh I got this from NY & Co....on sale, of course" I replied.  That's another thing..... I am an extremely savvy shopper.  I know when all the stores have their markdowns and I subscribe to all the websites so I am the first to know when they will be having a sale.  "Mom, I just got a discount card....if you purchase $75 worth of items.  You can have it if you'd like" I said.  She agreed, only if I picked out everything...."You know how much I hate shopping" she said.  Of course, you did not have to tell me twice!  I had my purse in hand and was out the door before she finished the sentence.


We arrived at the store and I went around picking out all tops for her, since she said she had plenty of bottoms at home.  We make our way to the checkout line when I spot from the corner of my eye this jacket (posted above). But what attracted me even more was the price card above it.  I gravitated towards it and my mom followed, knowing I must have spotted something really good to step out of the line.  I looked at the original price tag on it.... $89.95.  "Mom, can you believe the price on this?" I told her with a look of awe.  "That can't be right" she said.  I immediately tried it on and loved the jacket even more. The hanger does no justice for it.  But worn, over a woman's natural curves, wow.  She said at that price, I would be a fool not to take it and even offered to pay for it.

How much did we pay for this cool jacket I will be sporting come the fall over jeans and a t-shirt or cami?

$9.95.........Sweet find, indeed!

Black Widow

Ever since I was a wee little girl, I have been fascinated by movies.  Not only the story, but what it takes to make a movie.  Screen writing, blocking, lighting, scene development, hair and makeup, etc.  All the things that help us, the audience, believe we have been whisked away into a different time and place for roughly two hours.

This weekend we went to the theater and watched Iron Man 2.  I was especially excited to see this movie because it also featured Scarlett Johansson.  I am a huge fan of hers.  Not only is she amazingly beautiful and married to one Hollywood's most gorgeous leading men, but she is intelligent, extremely talented, and dedicated to her craft.  So much, that when she was shown the spandex, fit like a glove outfit she was to wear as "The Black Widow", she put herself on a rigorous health & fitness regime in order to do the costume justice.

Her results proved to be nothing short of Amazing!  The movie, I would say, was almost as good as the first one.  Hope Scarlett gets to reprise her role in the future.

Would You Care For Some Tea & Scones?

On an ordinary day of running errands,  I happened upon a little shop nestled out of sight from the main street.  I admit, I must have passed this place a few dozen times and never once noticed it.  If it weren't for the fact the Man needed to go into the locksmith located next door to it I probably would still be oblivious to it's existence.

For a girl like me, venturing into a locksmith shop is not "my cup of tea".  So when asked if I was going inside with him I replied "No."  I did look around the little plaza and a window immediately caught my eye.  It was dressed in lace curtains and had an antique bronze planter in the shape of a tricycle centered in the display with a lovely array of cascading plants and a table with beautiful teapots and tea cups and saucers.  It was calling my name.  I ventured out of the car, told the Man I would be next door and went to explore this delightful little shop that caught my eye.

As I opened the door and stepped through the threshold, I was transported to another little world.  The tiny little shop had a small bakers case filled with all kinds of scones and the counter behind it with a delightful array of different teas in large tins and a pair of two clear water jugs.  About a dozen little tables set for four were neatly set with fresh linens all around.  I couldn't help but smile as I saw the wallpapered walls adorned with antique pictures of the shop owners family.  Even though the shop is quite small, the owner took the time and love to select key pieces, like a beautiful antique china cabinet filled with tea sets and antique frames, and a low chest of drawers with about half a dozen more pictures.  Each of the patrons tables were adorned with one of a kind teapots and cups and saucers.  I was instantly enamoured by the place.

The Man walked in, having finished his errand next door, to see what I happened upon.  And he knew by the gleam in my eye and the smile on my face... I found a little piece of heaven.  I ordered 3 different variety of scones for us to try.  And indeed, as I thought, they were heavenly!

Since then, I drive to the little  tea and scone shoppe two mornings a week to purchase my fresh scones.  The shop owner even greets me by name.  I have also found a new variety of tea I am in absolute love with: Pomegranate Green Tea.

It is a wonderful thing to find a little unknown place that is pure gold and be able to make it part of your life's routine.  It's even better when you can share your find with friends.

Happy Thursday!

If Money Were No Object

Banded Blush by ms_nyc featuring Valentino bags

I would be wearing this and taking in a Wednesday matinee show on Broadway.

A girl can dream....

While We Are On the Topic of Scents.....

There comes a time in a young girl's life where she graduates from wearing the cutesy lil Disney princess fragrances sold at commercial retailers nationwide.  You know the ones... the ones that smell like bubblegum or strawberries. 

But they are faced with a dilemma.  They are far too young for musky or heavily floral scents. So what's a young tween to do?

Gwen Stefani has come up with the perfect line of fragrances suitable for the 11-18 year old set.  Harajuku Lovers.  They smell beautiful and are not overpowering.  Not only that, it comes in adorable packaging which makes a delightful addition to their vanity table.  Today the lil Miss in my life reached a milestone in her life.  She just received Harajuku Lovers Baby as her very first "big girl" perfume. 

She smells sweet!

Signature Scent

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

Mine was wonderful.  Saturday, at midday, we set out on a 2 hour car ride to visit my best friend and her family. Usually on long car rides I bring along my canvas tote filled with my favorite magazines to peruse while The Man drives us safely to our destination.  It was while I was flipping through the latest edition of InStyle magazine that I realized Scarlett Johanssen and I have one very important thing in common.

What's that, you may ask?

An obsession with Thierry Mugler's Angel.

The addiction to this scent is so intense that friends and family instantly bring me to mind whenever they smell this delicious perfume on someone else.

I do switch the scent from time to time, but it always seems that Angel is the one I go right back to.  Why mess with a good thing, right?

What is your signature scent?

Life's a Beach

When you live in a shore town, having all your essentials ready for lazy days at the beach are a necessity that can not be overlooked.  In addition, I would say one in every three homes also has a swimming pool.  This can only mean one thing.....by the end of the season, bathing suits are in dire need of replacement.


I am usually not very adventurous when it comes to bathing suit color.  I usually choose black, black, or....you guessed it, Black.  This year I have decided to give black a rest and put some color in my summer beach wardrobe.  The above bathing suit I am contemplating on buying is in a warm, rich color called Cinnabar.  


Your thoughts?