Friday Fancies #9

Boy aren't we glad it's Friday!

I've had quite a great week, so no complaints.

We good over here. (",)

Here is a little summary....

1. I had Monday and Tuesday off work.

2. It was women's day on Tuesday. {Happy Women's Day to all you fabulous women. Even if you didn't get to celebrate it}

3. I got to lay in and have fun doing nothing all day.

4. I caught up with a good friend over cocktails. Much needed.

5. Developed a new attitude towards thinking about work. Pretend you are doing the job you want/love to do. It works.

The last time I blogged was this past Sunday, I guess I got carried away doing...... you know..... that. But any way, I was not going to miss Friday Fancies this time, so I am back to join {av} and the gang.

This week the theme is the color red

If I am being honest, I am not really a huge fan of the color red... on clothes... for me.

On nail polish yes, lipstick, yes and shoes oh yes.

But clothes, hmmm.
I've never quite gotten round to giving it a try. I must admit though, the color is sassy, classy and powerful.
It's an amazing color and I had fun with it this week. 

I'm hoping the outfit speaks for itself. When I was creating it, I was torn between doing a work suit, or sticking to what I would normally wear. I guess what I would normally wear won, because I definitely see myself in an outfit like this. I love the length of the dress, the straps are not too strappy {if you know what I mean} and I find it great that its backless without being over the top. 

I put a black hat because I think that when you remove the shoes, and all that glamor of the gown, you have a perfect outfit for just laying at the pool if you like, or taking a trip to the vineyards if you please. Or even dropping by a friends house for a cocktail or two in the backyard. 

What say you? 

 Take a look at the outfits that inspired me to want to create a suit. 

Maybe next time huh? 

 

{images from shopbop.com}

 If money was no object, what would you create with the color red? If you want to find out and join in the fun, link up every Friday with {av} on Long Distance Loving. 

You won't regret it.

Any plans this Friday? 

Lu3Lu

xx 

 

Beautiful World, Beautiful People

I've had the most relaxing Sunday yet.

This was exactly what I needed after such a long week, me, myself, the sun and my bed.

It's so hard to come across such peaceful days as this one.

So boy am I grateful.

How has your Sunday treated you?

“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt

with the heart”

 

Enjoy the week ahead.

(",)

Lu3Lu
xx

Friday Fancies #8

Happy Friday Friends!

I for one am very excited  today, because it's date night with the Mister in a couple of hours, and it feels like it's been forever since we went out.

I'm also very excited because this is my first Friday Fancies in a LONG time. I don't know what has kept me away but boy am I glad to am back with {av} and the gang. 

This weeks topic is one of my favorite. Maxi Dresses.  

I was never really a huge fan of dresses when I was a lot younger. I was more a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal, and I still am. But, nothing says feminine more than a maxi dress does, which is one of the reasons I love them. You can still look and feel comfortable, and look dolled up without the hassle of having to do too much.

The mister is also a huge fan. 

I think I make his day when he sees me wearing one. 

Some of my friends tell me they don't really know what to do with a maxi dress. They feel like there is only one way to wear them. 

I had/have a similar problem myself, which is why I was excited to play around with different looks for my Friday Fancies this week. As I was 'shopping' around for something I can create, I came across this site that showed '100 ways to wear and accessorize a maxi dress'   

I thought, Oh my word, no way. 100? Where have I been all this time. 

See for yourself

 
 

 

 

{images from style amor.com}

I also hear people complaining that they can never wear maxi dresses at night, because it doesn't go.

I say false. 

And this is how I created my Friday Fancies outfits today, one for day and one for night!

Don't forget to link up with {av} if you also want to have fun creating outfits! its a good way to start your Friday, I can promise you that. if money weren't an object what would you have?

If you like my outfit(s) please like them over here:

What are your weekend plans? Do Enjoy!

Lu3Lu
xx

These Are Few Of My Favourite Things

I have had a step in dog poop, can't find my car keys, late to work kind of day.

No these things did not actually happen, but if they did, it would not have made a difference.

Actually I was in fact late to work, with only a few minutes to spare before my boss showed up.

Phew.

But that lucky miss didn't stop everything else from spiraling out of control.

Maybe my spiraling out of control is a bit exaggerated but it's kind of hard to see any silver lining when you literally wake up on the wrong side of bed.

Quick question:

What do you do to make yourself feel better when your day has taken a sharp left turn?

I attempt to sing.

I remember growing up loving the Sound of Music.

I knew all the words to the songs and I specifically loved "My Favorite Things" and I actually believed that if you said your favorite things in the form of a tune with a hint of a melody when things were not working out quite your way, then things will surely turn around.

I never actually made a list of my favorite things though, I kind of just got lazy and pretended raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens and brown paper packages tied up in string were my favorite things.

And just as I had expected singing this song never actually made me feel better.

It made me feel like watching the movie again, but feel better, not so much.

So because today is just so bleh, I thought I would remember some of my favorite things and hopefully hear some back from you guys?

1. Laying in bed next to the Mister on a cold winter night. Oh who am I kidding, laying next to him in all sorts of weather, it could be blazing hot outside but as long as I am next to him, I am a happy chappy.   

2. Nice hot shower at the end of a long hard day. It's almost better than a massage. I said almost. 

3. Having the Mister in the kitchen practicing one of his self made recipes on me. Two days ago I had the  greatest dinner ever, and ever is a long time. So just imagine.

4. Listening to my favorite song over and over again. They made a repeat button for a reason. 

5. Dressing up before a night out on the town. My life has changed somewhat lately, and I don't go out as much as I would like to. So when the time comes around, I want to go all out and then some. 
6. Spending any sort of time with my sisters and my mother. Those guys just do it me for. I'm always laughing in the presence of these people and that is more than I can ask for.
7. Discovering a new shop. Right now I am currently loving Forever New. I just love clothes. I never seem to have enough, and finding a shop that gives me what I need is amazing.
8. Putting a smile on peoples faces.
9. Drinking tea. A lot of people think I am crazy because I can do this at any given time of the day and not feel guilty about it.
10. Watching or reading a great love story.
11. Waking up after 12pm on a week day. I really don't get to do much of this, so when it does happen I think it's Christmas.
12. Why blogging of course. I'm so sad that I don't find the time to do it these days, but I can't think of anything better to spend my spare time doing. I love it, and the people I meet on here everyday!

I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!

These are a few of my favorite things.. I actually am going to do a couple when I finally get home and try put this day behind me. 

What are some of your favorite things? 

Lu3Lu

xx

Rabbit, Rabbit!

It's the first of the month.
For me that means I'm closer to ending an internship that I only just started, and spending lots of of time away from the mister, which I hate. I honestly hate it when time flies.
For some it means, birthdays, anniversaries,promotions, but what ever it means to you, here is me saying "Happy New Month"
I know no body really says that, "Happy New Month", it's weird and not really necessary, but I think it's better than pinching, punching, slapping and kicking someone, or not saying it at all.

Any way, crossing over...... 

  Do you believe in superstitions? 

I myself don't have a straight answer for that.
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I guess you could say I do when it suits me.
At the end of the day, it's all in the name of fun for me. I don't actually believe in good or bad luck, but I do get excited by the possibility.
I mean, I try my hardest never to cross a black cat, walk under ladders, break mirrors, and wake up on the 'wrong' side of bed. However, as far as bringing good luck your way is concerned, I would like to jump on that boat. Just in case, you know, because if I'm being honest I could use a little luck here and there.

There is a superstition that I just heard about on the radio on my way to work today. Tell me if any one knows about this one.

Apparently if you say 'rabbit rabbit' or something along those lines, first thing in the morning on the first day of the new month you will get good luck for the rest of that month. If this is true, what a bummer.
Unfortunately I only heard this after I had spoken about a thousand and a half other 'meaningless' words, and by then it was too late.
So now I have to wait til next month to try this again.
I've always heard that the rabbit is the bearer of good luck, what with people walking around with it's foot in their pocket and all.
And I have always been a fan of rabbits, in fact I had a couple as pets when I were growing up.
And my nickname is bunny

 So I think it's only fitting that I give this a try. There is something about rabbits!
I hear 'rabbit rabbit' works better on your birthday month, so maybe I will skip September and try it on October.

Any weird, fun to try out, or even scary superstitions any of you have heard/done/want to try? 

Lu3Lu
xx

Growing Up

This weekend was by far one of my best weekends this year.
Imagine that.
6 months in, and only now do I have a great weekend.
My life.
The point is, I got to spend the weekend with my loved ones, and experience my not so little sister growing into an old lady.
I love saying that, 'old lady'...
She has this thing where she likes to think everyone but her is old, but now that she is 21 she can bloody well join the club.
And.... because I can, I'm going to rub it in her face.

Even though 21 is still young, I feel that {and I have a few people that agree with me} after 21 its all down hill from there. Agree/disagree?

Any way, I loved this weekend for all sorts of reasons and one of them being that I learned a few things about growing up....

1. The minute you reach your twenties, people already picture you at thirty.

2. Growing Old up does not mean you stop having fun. It just means you redefine what 'fun' is.

3. Big girls do cry

4. Knowing right from wrong is more important now than it ever was.

4. Not only teenagers have drama, that's a b**tch you can never run away from, even when you are 50. All you can do is choose whether to let it affect you.

5. The minute you reach twenty something people start talking marriage and kids O_o

6. You never stop learning

{images from wehearit}

How did the rest of you spend your weekend?

Lu3Lu
xx

Gift Givers?

Happy Monday!
Hope you guys had a lovely Sunday.

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The weather was good out here yesterday, so I took the opportunity to pop over to the mall for a little shopping.

It's my sisters birthday, excuse me, I mean 21st birthday {because those are different} this coming Friday and I have NO idea what to get her as a gift!
It's funny because, I love getting gifts and things for people. I don't know why. Maybe it's because I like getting things, or I like making people happy in any little way I can.
And I guess for me that translates to gift giving.
But its crazy because you would think by now I would have gotten used to this gift giving thing, and I would know off top what to get someone.
But, No.
This is my second trip to the mall, and I am still no further than I was the first time I went.
HELP!

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The birthday is this Friday, and I would really really love to make this girls day! Any Ideas?

What would you guys like to give/get for a 21st birthday? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :)

Have a happy Week!

Lu3Lu
xx

They Tried To Make Her Go To Rehab

It is just so sad to see and read about Amy Winehouse's passing. Death is really something we can never get used to. I had planned a post about something else, but when I heard about Amy Winehouse I guess all that went out the window.
I'm speechless to say the least.
I can't say I was a huge fan of her music or anything, but Amy was cool people. Most importantly she was a human being. I see a lot of people on twitter and facebook saying how all this is her fault and drug addicts deserve what comes their way, and what else did she expect?
I don't know, it's all just so sad. I don't think anyone deserves anything bad happening to them, especially something as terrible as death.
It's one thing to criticize drug addicts but it's another to think that their death is less important because of their drug use.
The way I see it, death is death. Whether you were hit by a car or you overdosed on pain killers, death is sad and should not be celebrated.
Rather celebrate the life someone lived.

Someone tweeted:

Another human being losing her life is sad. Amy was not a murderer or a rapist to deserve such nasty tweets from you perfect individuals!

How true.

As I said, I was not a huge fan, but here is to celebrating Amy Winehouse's life.

"I think we have to be aware that people are allowed to make mistakes" - Amy Winehouse


'I believe in casual sex. I know it's sad that I think cheating on people is fine. But I think it's like smoking a spliff. Oops, I've gobbed on myself!' - Amy Winehouse


'There's no point in saying anything but the truth. Because, at the end of the day, I don't have to answer to you, or my ex, or ... I shouldn't say God ... or a man in a suit from the record company. I have to answer to myself.' - Amy Winehouse

"You get straight men that are fu**ing big pussies like my ex-boyfriend, and gay men who are like, "Can I carry that for you? Take my jacket." And you wish they didn't like boys" - Amy Winehouse


'It's just my music. It's the only thing I have real dignity in in my life. That's the one area in my life where I can hold my head up and say, "No one can touch me." 'Cos no one can touch me!' - Amy Winehouse


“I don’t need help because if I can’t help myself I can’t be helped.” - Amy Winehouse


“It’s too much of a drinking culture, everything tastes better with a drink. Like, watch TV: glass of wine. Cooking dinner: glass of champagne. White wine vinegar hasn’t got white wine in it. Has it?” - Amy Winehouse

R.I.P. Wino

Lu3Lu
xx

Reality Cheque

The past few weeks have been something out of a boring novel for me. If I had to sum it all up in a couple of words, I would say:

The real world aint so friendly after all.

When you are caged up in a box and all you see is the outside, it's hard to imagine anything else but what you see. Am I right?
Well, that's how it's been for me until recently.
I could not wait to start 'life', being done with school {for now} was just amazing, I wanted to get a job, could not wait to move out and find my own place to stay {away from the university}. Everything {in my head} just seemed so perfect.


Until, I had to actually start
A. looking for a job
B. finding a place to stay

So far, neither have come to my rescue so we can officially call it world 2 Lu3Lu 0

I don't know why I expected things to be so easy, maybe it's because I see other people do it and it seems pretty easy.
I have two friends that can find a place to stay just like that.
I have another friend that can get a job/position/anything just like that.
But when I try, not so much.

In all fairness, I have had opportunities presented to me, which I am thankful for, so on a scale of 1 to stranded I fair pretty well, but the only problem is I only get so far before the end of the road and to make it worse I didn't give myself enough time to do it all in.

Time is running out and the world is still showing me how good it is at what it does.
I'm just about ready to say 'cheque please' on this one and try again next time. Maybe then I can bring the right tools to fight the battle with the world.
Right now I'm low on confidence, motivation, hope, and energy
Hmmmm and here I thought I was ready to fight this one.


It's no wonder.

Have a great week!

Lu3Lu
xx

Sunday Truths #3

It's the beginning of a new week, hope you all get off to a great start! I know I did. I got my results and I passed! So so thankful to the man upstairs! It was a looong hard semester and I can finally say I am through!
I'm just hoping for more great news from here on out. :) wouldn't hurt, would it?

Happy great news week!

Lu3Lu
xx