In The Fashionista's Closet: Bowling and B'Day (Continued)

Some of you may remember this jacket that Reiko thrifted in the boys department but what she didn't tell you was that it was for ME! The perfect jacket to wear on my birthday!

As I was getting ready for my Birthday Nite Out, I asked myself:

I met some friends for bowling, food and TABs (tasty adult beverages) and had a great time.

Just a little fyi, I am going to wear this jacket again this week to school so don't be surprised!

I haven't been bowling in years but guess what????

I WON!

Yummy italian cream cake (my fave!)

I won't tell you what I wished for but hopefully it involves a new position and something l've been aching to do for a loooooonnnggg time.....

Of course I mean a teaching position, what were YOU thinking, silly?

Jacket: Thrfited from Reiko I.Love.It.The.MOST!

Striped shirt: Thrifted

High waist jeans: Mango

Clutch: Thrifted (I heart it!)

Boots: I cannot remember, honestly, I've had them forever

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes, good thoughts and blessings that were sent my way for my birthday, I can't WAIT to see what 39 brings!

In The Fashionista's Closet: B'Day

It's my 39th birthday today! W-O-W! I am so blessed to have such awesome family and friends and it's hard for me to believe the number because I definitely don't feel 39. (Although the grays that try to keep popping up in my hair tell me otherwise.)

Sunglasses: Giorgio Armani
Silk dress: Thrifted

Owl necklace: Garage sale / long gold necklace (wrapped around twice): Forever 21

Belt: Came with another dress

Boots: Nine West

(after looking at my pics I should have worn some bangles but I was rushing around this morning)

I had something totally different to wear for my "Big Day" but it was too cold out so I am going to see about wearing it on Wednesday since it will be 70 degrees then. I figure I can dress all week in Birthday Outfits to celebrate my birth, nothing wrong with that, huh?

I felt so 70s in this silk animal print dress, which is fitting since I love and was born in the 1970's. I was described as a "doll baby" an "African queen" and "a tiger" so I guess the kids approved.

Meeting friends for drinks later so I will posts that outfit plus there's still 4 more days of birthday outifits, so stay tuned!

This is what I listened to this morning complete with all (well, most) of the dance moves:

Get Me Bodied @ Yahoo! Video

I love the guy who dances with B, his facial expressions crack me up!

In The Fashionista's Closet: Friends Til The End

I went to dinner with one of my very best friends, we have known one another for over 15 years and I love her because she never judges me and always wishes me well in whatever I do. If I told her I was leaving my job(s) to go and join the circus, instead of giving me reasons why I shouldn't, she would exclaim, "Oh that's so EXCITING! You are going to have so much fun!" I think everyone deserves someone like her in their lives. She makes me want to be a better friend.

Tasty Adult Beverage

Me enjoying my tasty adult beverage

Bread pudding for my birthday

I am loving the Ralph Lauren blazer that Reiko thrifted for me, I wore it Friday and again the very next day. I gotta feeling that it's gonna be in heavy rotation....

 leopard top: Zara

layers of necklaces (there are 4 and some have multi-layers): Forever 21

cigarette pants: Gap

bag: shopping party

platforms: Michael Kors

We had a fabulous time! I've learned over the years that I want to surround myself with people who wish me well and who support me when I'm up, down or indifferent and even if that circle gets smaller, the quality of the relationships that I have is far richer. 

Have a blessed (and fashionable) day!

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is Monday and here are a few things that I wouldn't mind having:

 Not available until April 2011 this streetstyle book has me wanting it already! Style Like U $19.77 @Amazon

Born Again Vintage: 25 ways to Deconstruct, Reinvent, and Recycle Your Wardrobe Only $16.47 @Amazon

Love these wide leg trouser jeans, they come with an extra 3 inches at the bottom for those who want an extra long jean (like me!) I am 5'8 and I am obsessive about my pant length, they must be loooonnnnggg. Emerson Made Bluebells $188

Full dresses and skirts to wear with my crinolines:

 

All images via etsy.com

A HUGE thank you to Reiko for satisfying my Jay-Z jones and gifting me his new book Decoded!
 I love Jay's swagger, there is something about him that appeals to me and he is so intelligent. (Or maybe it's because his birthday is December 4th so we are both Sagittarius' and like attracts like!)

In The Fashionista's Closet: No Muss No Fuss

I was the most tired person on the face of the planet this morning and I wish it was for doing zany and unspeakable things but it's merely me working my second job until 11:30 pm most nights. I'm grateful for its purpose at this time in my life, it is much needed. 

 

I wanted to wear something comfortable today (is that becoming the word of my life?) I just couldn't do a heel today and I'm glad I didn't because I was recruited to go on a field trip to the mall to see Santa Claus with the kindergarten classes. 

Ralph Lauren jacket: Thrifted from Reiko (Thanks chica!)

Bill Blass men's button down: rummage sale

panther print scarf: Zara (Thanks Dad!)

leggings: Newport News

handbag: thrifted

boots: Marshalls

I took my pics, or rather my recruited fashion photographer took my pics before I got "kindergarten-ed" and got dirty.

Whoever thought herding 100+ kindergarten kids through the mall was a good idea needs to talk to me....

Gotta go, duty calls, just wanted to post outfit pics before heading off to work. Have a fabulous weekend!

In The Fashionista's Closet: B. Jones Inspired

Today's outfit post was inspired by Beth of B. Jones Style.

Her way:

I dig her.

My Way:

 I loved this look when I saw it on Beth and I enjoyed it for me. Comfortable yet still style-worthy....

A kindergarden class was writing letters to Santa about gifts they wanted for their family members and this is what one kid wrote:

A MAN for his mom? I thought I misunderstood what he meant so I asked him "You want a MAN for your mom?" "Yes" he said, "a boyfriend."  "Ummmmkayyy," I said (secretly hoping someone is praying for a man for me for Christmas.) "My dad I have now is mean to her so I want her to have a new man."

I ain't trying to be funny but she already got a man and he's wishing for a NEW man??? I think that's kind of greedy......

Jacket: Thrifted

Maxi dress: Bought from a shopping party eons ago

Boots: Juicy Couture

Here's hoping Santa brings you all the things you want!

You want WHO to do WHAT?

Sorry for the lack of updates, my dad came to visit from Illinois so we've been catching up and running around town.

My dad is a runner, has been for over 25 years. He was injured in Vietnam and was told that he might not walk again without assistance. So what did he do? Took up running! He comes to Dallas every other year to run the White Rock Marathon (now he runs the half) and I cheer him on from the sidelines. It's normally around my birthday (a week earlier this year) so we get to spend time together and he gets to do something he loves to do.

 He will be 62 in a couple of weeks, can you believe?

I get so inspired when I see the marathon runners crossing the finish line, there are people of all ages, runners missing limbs and in wheelchairs, runners of all shapes and sizes, it's truly amazing to see them dedicate themselves to running the half (13 miles) or whole (26.2 miles) marathon. My dad tentatively suggested that I train to run the half marathon next year for my 40th (gasp!) birthday. I'm considering it, he is drawing me up a training program....

I want to start right away so that way I can build on the momentum of seeing those runners and my dad cross the finish line. Does anyone have any running tips or strategies? Is it a different training strategy for women than for men?

Outfit posts back next week, my sweater and tank above are from Zara, hair is a twistout with a flat twist in the front.