Jump!

Kriss Kross make ya wanna jump, jump!  Tonight at Photography class, Lulu and I were practicing our action shots, so we did a little jumping action!  I compiled mine into an animated gif for your viewing pleasure (you can thank me later). :)

In true schooling fashion, I'm next to lockers and all...

{Pink cardi - J.Crew via Ebay, Plaid shirt - Target; Green capris - Loft; Black flats - Nine West; Bag - Theit}

And remember to check out Lulu's blog, A Candid Life, for our weekly photography assignment and photos for You See, I See.  This week was rough!  We each weren't too excited about our photographs (though I like hers). We had to show one photo showing movement and one showing stop action.  Check it out!

Now for the winner of the $25 Apothica.com giveaway...

Congrats to Diana!!!

Stay tuned for yet another giveaway starting this afternoon!! Something any lady, girl, gal, or woman could use - never to old or young to start!

All Teal & My New Theit Bag {& Discount for You}

One of these are not like the other...

Last night was my 2nd Photography Class.  We got to get out and explore Kansas City Nelson-Atkins Art Museum architecture and lights.  We started in evening light, shot through dusk and into night to experiment with our exposure settings, white balance and flash.  It was fun to get out for an hour and shoot pics.

Our homework for this class was to bring a few photos with the theme - Blue.  You can see my final selected "blue" photo over at Lulu's A Candid Life at our weekly YYou See, I See post.  Her blue and my blue themed pics are quite different... :)  Check it out and let us know your thoughts!  What would your picture have been?

Just in time for my 2nd Photog class, I got my new Theit Bag!!

Love love love!  It looks and also acts as a purse, but with the customizable inner compartments & dividers - it holds all my camera equipment, too!  So I'm only lugging ONE bag around...one very stylish, leather bag with a tassel!  And you can get one too...  Go here to get on the wait list ASAP!  I only  had to wait a week or so.  And then they'll email you when your bag is ready for purchase.  Even better - when you check out, enter DAVIES15 in the discount box and get $15 off for Chasing Davies readers!  Hurry to get on the list - this promo code expires on March 19th.


My outfit of different hues of teal was inspired by the latest fashion week favs I posted about here!  I loved Takkoon's blue on blue outfit, so did this a little bit with teal!

 {Cardi - friend hand-me down; Lace Tank - Forever21; Teal Skirt - NY&Co; Tights - Banana Republic; Heels - Target}

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Day 18 {Before the Snow}

Yes, you're eyes are not deceiving you!  That is green grass you see!  This outfit was worn last week, hours before all the snow - or the SnOMG, or Snomageton, or Snowpocalypse - blizzard. With not posting outfits on the weekends (do you guys?), I get behind between blog and real life sometimes.

{Gingham button-down from Gap; Ivory/Metallic Skirt from Target; Maroon Tights from Target; Booties from DSW; Sequin Bag from Gap & Necklace from Talbots} 

 My tights are maroon, not brown...

Get a similar shirt...

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black gingham shirt at Beso.com

{Blog Crawl} What's In My Bag?

Today is my day to participate in Ashley's Blog Crawl and share with you what is in my bag!

So are you ready for a peek?

Here it is all spilled out.  I try to stay organized with little wristlets and pouches inside to easily find smaller things.  Otherwise a big hobo like this seems to hide everything and I have to dump it out to find my keys (or something).  

I got this rose sequin purse via HauteLook for free (I used $30 worth of credits), but you can get it here now.

My orange-cased phone is an Evo from Sprint - and I love it.  I use it all the time!

The polka dot case holds the camera I'm using the snap this pic, and got via One King Lane.

My big black zipper wallet holds all my goods...credit cards, coupons, hardly any cash since I never carry it (much to the hubs demise) and loyalty cards.

Here some more details:

My gym wristlet.  I usually just take this into the gym with me, so I can store it easier on the treadmill.  It holds my green-cased iTouch, earphones and my gym passcard.

My leopard double pouch {from Gap} holds make-up, extra contacts, and hygiene products.  Two of my favorite products {laying out for you to see} are: L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen mascara and Bath and Body Works Mentha Lip Shine.

So there you have it...what all is in my sequin bag that could fit a baby. And make sure to check out Lakewood Manor to see what is in Terri's cute black purse, and visit Bright Lights, Big Cities tomorrow to see what's her bag! BIG thanks to Ashley from A Hasty Life for hosting this blog crawl!

What is in your bag?

Remix Challenge: Day 22

A few little accessories to switch this outfit up...wore this dress under a cardi and with a cumber bun on day 9.

Dress from NY&Co

Sandals from Nordstrom Rack in Chicago

Pink Flower pin from H&M, Washington D.C.

Flower/Zebra purse from Lil 1154, designed by me!

Studdly Serena

So who knew that Serena "Tennis Star" Williams was a fashion designer?  She actually went to school to study fashion, and let me admit to you, it show!  I saw her line on HSN and found myself really loving her studly pieces.

This crossbody bag is vibrant and chic.  I love the mixed metal studs.

 

Love this putty-gray color with the studs!

And this hand bag is darling, while tough and fun at the same time...

This wristlet is equally as fun:

She also has really great jewelry.  Check out all her stuff here.

Christmas Gift: Purses Galore

This Christmas was about purses, clutches, handbags and wristlets galore! I gave and I got - and I love love love.

My awesome sister gave me this adorable big clutch! It's the perfect mustard color that will go perfect with my wardrobe.

Chinese Laundry Chocolate Wisteria Clutch

I gave my sister the purple blow clutch for Xmas and just had to get myself the hot pink one (I have been really needing a hot pink clutch!)...

And now they are on sale - great deal!
Chain Strap Bow Clutch
$10

I brought this cute ruffle purse as a gift for my Dinner Club's Nice White Elephant gift exchange (where I got the Kate Spade earrings):

This bag is on sale, too!
City Styled Tiered Ruffle Purse
$19

Did you give/get any awesome purses this season?

Major Lusts.

Here are some BIG ticket Lusts...I've been wanting and loving and thinking about for along time.

Christina Louboutins. 'nough said really... I'd take any pair, any day. But my fav of the current avail is this beautiful, beeeeeeeeea-U-tiful pair:

Glitter Slingback Platform Pump

I mean. really. That sparkle, the peep-toe, that reeeeed sole. This shoe can do no wrong.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
uhh...long name. Good Camera.
I looooove my point and shoot. It has 10 mega pixels, which is great. But I want something more for photography. I have wanted an awesome SLR Digital Camera for a long time.

A Sequin I can hold onto....

For a long time. These Beautiful Kate Spade sequin pumps.
kate spade 'carly' sequin pump


For when it's too cold to go outside and jog, or leave the house.
For those times I have just enough time to workout, but drive to and fro.
For the times I'm just sitting around watching TV.
I've wanted one of these bad boys for a long time.
Sole E35 Elliptical
Highly ranked by Consumer Reports.

Stunning...

Lilia Clutch
Hand cast in-sculpted metal design CRYSTALLIZED ™ Swarovski Elements

Gimmmmmeee!

Pura Lopez. These artsy, beautiful shoes belong in my closet. I really need them.
Sadly, I can't find them in stock anywhere! But I will await for their return.
Amazon - Out of Stock
I hope they come back in stock...

Ok - so mainly shoes. but what can I say? I love 'em.

Coach, amazingly polished pieces

I love Coach bags. So perfectly polished and pretty. If you're lucky to live near an outlet store, Coach Outlet is giving an additional 20% off everything through Sunday. I am not that lucky.

Want to win one?? Yeah? Well if I don't win, I hope these pretties find a good home.

What about this beauty? This Amethyst Texture Metallic Audrey Shoulderbag would be perfect day to night.

Enter here.

You could also win this cute sequin Poppy Sequins Mini Flap bag - perfect for a night out:

Enter here.

And even better news? These are just 2 of 30 great Coach giveaways. Find at more at Coach Holiday Blog-a-Day Giveaway.

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for all you great readers, health, family, true friends and happiness.

Pretty Arm Candy

Gorgeous things to put your crap in:

Faux-Leather Satchel - $30
Ok, I have this one - but I love it and get tons of compliments on it. For $30 bucks, I recommend!

Now I want these beauties...

Asymmetrical Flap Sequin Bag - $44.50
OMG, my fav. I need this. I want this. I would use it tons - like at least 20 times = $2.225 Cost per wear - cheap! Dress up, dress down - must.get.my.hands.on.this.sparkley.baby. and breath

Soft Flower Clutch - $44.50

City Style Tiered Ruffle Handbag - $26

Crushed glitter minaudière clutch - $49.50

Big Buddha Mia Bag - $85

Street Level Clutch - $69

Love a fun purse, clutch or tote...so easy to add a fun splash to your outfit!

Handbag Heavan. Win a piece of it!

Looking for a cute new bag? Me? I'm always looking... It's hard to find bags online because you can't tell how the quality of the fake leather might look. Well, here's a review and a giveaway at Fantabulously Frugal.

You have until Oct 7th to enter for a $50 gift certificate to Handbag Heaven. Here are a few cute bags I'm eying in case I win....

New York Pebbled Shopper
This bag, in black, was reviewed by FF.

Sami Quilted Handbag

Hailey Satchel

Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag

Good luck to all who enter!