A little bit of this...and that

So I'm still on my budget (even though it's killing me) I am making it work.  :) The other day I got my J.Crew catalog and spotted the cutest polka dot dress but was super shocked by the $198 price tag....um I don't think so, a la Cher from Clueless, was what first popped into my head. I decided to do some shopping around and found the most adorable polka dot dress from Forever21 for $22.80.....um yes please!  It is so cute and I can't wait to wear it with some red pumps. I of course didn't stop there as I wanted to get free shipping, if you spend more than $50 you get free shipping, how amazing is that!  So I headed on over to tops and blouses and found this adorable sailor top that will be perfect for work and play. I was still just shy of my $50 free shipping so I picked up some adorable earrings at $3.80 a pop!  What a fab deal. And finally on my way to check out I noticed this adorable sweater but I resisted given I was at my max...

I have to tell you that I learned a lot about jobs, work and the type of employee I wanted to be from my dad.  For the better part of my life my dad worked from our house and his office/the guest room was right next to mine.  So on any given day I would wake up to his cheery, loud voice saying "Good morning dear."  or "Hey buddy, how are you?" Let's just say that this wasn't exactly ideal during the summer months but I truly think he helped me learn by osmosis.  He taught me to always be upbeat and happy to the customer even if everything behind the scenes was falling apart.  He taught me that people want to deal with someone who is friendly, social and funny.  He taught me to work hard and then work a little bit harder.  He taught me one of my most important lesson a few years ago when I was dealing with a very difficult issue at work.  I will spare you the details but I was having to perform a task and execute on a strategy that at the time ...

I am beyond excited today is Thursday and looking forward to a restful and relaxing weekend :)  I hope I can get some sunshine as well!  I hope you're week hasn't been too crazy and you enjoy this edition of what's what!  xoxo 1.  Annie Griffin Sale I love me some annie griffin!  I just feel like her clothes fit so well and are so timeless.  I have this one amazing purple dress that I wear all the time and I just ordered the red one during the sale.  Check out her fabulous sale and you won't be sorry! http://www.anniegriffincollection.com/collections 2.  Tim Gunn:  A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style Like most gals I have loved, loved Tim Gunn since the first season of project runway!  So imagine my delight to know he has published an amazing new book on all things fashion and style.  I love that this book is not only beautiful but gives you a real history about fashion and how certain items came to be in your close...

How are all my pretties today?? I am feeling great today!  This whole running at 6 a.m. thing makes my whole day so much better because I have tons of energy :) Along with running like a fool I have also been reading like a maniac!  Enjoy what's on my nightstand!  xoxo 1.  Maine Ok I love, love this author!  She also wrote a hilarious book called Commencement that you have to read as well.  Maine is a great female story about 4 women in a family.  The author takes turns giving you each of their perspectives and you will crack up at their inner thoughts.  I read this book in one day (that's what happens when you get stuck at the NOLA airport) and you will too!  2.  America, America Is such a great book and I have read it many times!  It is the charming story of a young boy who works for a family with wealth and power and is quickly sucked into their world.  He begins working on the family's political campaig...

How are my lovely readers on today?!  I am fabulous because I am heading to NOLA for what is sure to be a super fun wedding and right now I am all about FUN! Please enjoy What's What and your weekend!  xoxoxo 1.  Banana Republic Cardigan One of my friends who will remain nameless always makes fun of me and my love of cardigans.  I can't help it call me a librarian, a granny but I freaking love a good cardigan.  I was in banana republic the other day and came across this beautiful, stylish cardigan.  Isn't it pretty?! ;) 2.  Gin Drink So I don't normally drink liquor and when I do it isn't normally gin but the other day one of my neighbors made the most amazing drink.  He told me it was called a southside and I googled and sure enough there it was.  It is a super easy, delicious drink that I will be sipping on this summer! 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 tsp granulated sugar 4 or 5 fresh mint leaves Combine a...

I am so excited it is Wednesday because that means Dallas comes on tonight!!  :)  I cannot wait to catch up with Ewings and relax.  Until then please enjoy the second half of my top ten. xoxo 5.  Bling I love, love jewelry always have, always will.  When I was growing up my mom would take me to garage sales and I would find the biggest, gaudiest diamond clip on earrings and come to her with my ears already red from wearing them begging to have them.  She relented more times than not but would always ask me "honey don't your ears hurt?" on the way home.  I think at a young age I realized beauty is pain.  Real or fake I love, love jewelry and truly it is the only thing I collect! 4.  Vaca One of my all time favorite things to do is travel.  I read a great quote once that said "The World is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page."  I truly believe that.  I love to get away and explore new places....

I had some free time on my hands this weekend and it was fabulous! :)  I watched an amazing movie marathon on TNT that included Mystic River, A Perfect Murder, and Double Jeopardy.  As I was watching I started thinking about my favorite things because a movie marathon is one of my favorite things!  And then I took it a step further and started thinking about my top ten favorite things. So for your reading pleasure here is my top ten (part one)! 10.  Diet Coke I love, love diet coke so much.  I know that anything I can put on my car battery that eats of corrosion should probably not go in my body but whatevs!  It's my thing and I love it.  Everyone tells me to stop drinking it but I can't!  By the way I'm sipping on a diet coke as a write this, ha! 9.  Mani/Pedi One thing I cannot live without is a mani/pedi.  The hubs always laughs because he says the world could be coming to an end and I would be running out the door to get a...