I have to get things together just in time to leave again. So far? I have done next to nothing! Thank goodness I did the laundry yesterday! Also, I did get a good pruning at the hairdressers today. Short, short, short for spring. Hair is nice, but it is a nuisance to keep up! I noticed that it is a shade darker, too. All that fun in the sun really bleached out the ends, so now, what is left is healthier. Hopefully it won't be to hard to keep up, but you just never know with haircuts, do you?
By the way? I am still wearing the Gloria Vanderbilt jeans that I put on this morning for my appointment. Hmmm...shoes and jeans that you can wear "right out of the box"? What is my world coming to? I even bothered to "accessorize" in a rather bohemian way...I put on one of the pendants I bought in Mexico that is the exact blue of the jeans. Looked rather nice with a grey tunic, if I do say so myself! A much more casual look than I am used to, but so comfy. I am beginning to understand why people don't dress the way they used to....It could be habit forming to wear jeans 24/7. Hush! Enough silly talk! I will never give up my lady duds. I quite like a bit of formality in my life!
They say that you only get old when you cease to try new things. My hairdresser was saying that many of her customers will not try something new, and if they do? They comb it the same old way! I have always hated the look of 'old'...like the forty year old women that wear their hair like they did in high school? What is with that? It is not attractive ladies!
So, every year or couple of years, I make an effort to switch things up a bit...to get with the current decade, at least! Unless you are in a care home? There is no reason to go back for the same style and colour time after time. There is no point changing your 'cool in the eighties' hairstyle to 'another style that was cool in the eighties'! This decade is almost over - let the metamorphosis begin!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Hog heaven is where I am....
Tonight, I had two sandwiches for supper. Uh huh! Yes I did. Little bread, though! I tried this new loaf from Ener-G, that wasn't frozen, and it toasted up almost like real bread! So, with half a tomato, four slices of bacon and some Miracle Whip? I was well on the way to blissed out in minutes!
Today was our gluten free shopping day. What a pain. We travel across the city Meyers Drugs, where they have the most wonderful selection of goodies. They brought in a few new things, so of course, I nabbed them to try, as well as the standards I have come to know and love. Sugar & cinnamon sprinkled donuts anyone? I could almost pass these babies off as real, in dim light! LOL
So, that was my day. I haven't started my taxes, but I did make an appointment to get my hair done on Tuesday. I am leaving it to the last minute, but hopefully, it will turn out well. I want a new look, shorter, way shorter for summer. This bob business is a pain. I like the rumpled, tousled look even if I do have to wake up every morning and wash it!
Nothing else on my mind...I still haven't started my packing list for the next trip. It will be a long one, as we are in Regina for the bonspiel, then up to Thompson for a few days, without coming home. So, I will have to take every comfy traveling outfit I have...that is a lot of hours in the car. Speaking of which, we are really enjoying the new car. It has comfy, warm seats and back plus satellite radio for a trial period. That is nice when you are driving out in the boonies and can just get the fish report from northern Manitoba on the radio!
So goes life. Our big thrill for tonight is the movie Precious. I am almost afraid to watch it, as I have seen the excerpts on TV, and they are terrifying. I can better cope with a horror flick with plastic body parts that the horrible things people are capable of doing to their own children. But, onward and upward. If it doesn't kill you, you learn from it.
Today was our gluten free shopping day. What a pain. We travel across the city Meyers Drugs, where they have the most wonderful selection of goodies. They brought in a few new things, so of course, I nabbed them to try, as well as the standards I have come to know and love. Sugar & cinnamon sprinkled donuts anyone? I could almost pass these babies off as real, in dim light! LOL
So, that was my day. I haven't started my taxes, but I did make an appointment to get my hair done on Tuesday. I am leaving it to the last minute, but hopefully, it will turn out well. I want a new look, shorter, way shorter for summer. This bob business is a pain. I like the rumpled, tousled look even if I do have to wake up every morning and wash it!
Nothing else on my mind...I still haven't started my packing list for the next trip. It will be a long one, as we are in Regina for the bonspiel, then up to Thompson for a few days, without coming home. So, I will have to take every comfy traveling outfit I have...that is a lot of hours in the car. Speaking of which, we are really enjoying the new car. It has comfy, warm seats and back plus satellite radio for a trial period. That is nice when you are driving out in the boonies and can just get the fish report from northern Manitoba on the radio!
So goes life. Our big thrill for tonight is the movie Precious. I am almost afraid to watch it, as I have seen the excerpts on TV, and they are terrifying. I can better cope with a horror flick with plastic body parts that the horrible things people are capable of doing to their own children. But, onward and upward. If it doesn't kill you, you learn from it.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Pictures...at last!
These are the things I purchased while in Wichita and Omaha...my! Those chubby US ladies are spoiled for choice!
Finally, I have uploaded the pictures of my shopping trip, and the results of the final closet most recent efforts!I think I have cut down quite a bit, but I know there must be some things that slipped by me, because there really isn't a whole lot of room in there! So, here goes nothing!
Finally, I have uploaded the pictures of my shopping trip, and the results of the final closet most recent efforts!I think I have cut down quite a bit, but I know there must be some things that slipped by me, because there really isn't a whole lot of room in there! So, here goes nothing!
Home from the west....
With another new pair of jeans in tow. I have no idea why I need all of these jeans when I usually pick one pair to wear to death, but they are out there, and they fit! These are "comfort fit" indigo jeans from Reitman's of all places. I haven't shopped there since I was a teenager...yes, the store did exist back then....
Anyway, I found all of the shirts far too short. The fit was nice otherwise, though. Very well designed for full figures. Just not long enough. While in Saskatoon I also found a red to orange tie died scarf made out of Tshirt material. Very cozy to wear on nice spring days with that puffy vest I bought on the Wichita trip.
It was so nice to come home to a neat and tidy closet! Unpacking was done quickly as I used packing cubes this time, and that kept the unworn garments fresh. Usually, if it was in the suitcase I would toss it in the wash, but this time? I didn't have to. Now, why I am excited about this is beyond me, but it is nice not having to wash every stitch when I get home!
Anyway, I found all of the shirts far too short. The fit was nice otherwise, though. Very well designed for full figures. Just not long enough. While in Saskatoon I also found a red to orange tie died scarf made out of Tshirt material. Very cozy to wear on nice spring days with that puffy vest I bought on the Wichita trip.
It was so nice to come home to a neat and tidy closet! Unpacking was done quickly as I used packing cubes this time, and that kept the unworn garments fresh. Usually, if it was in the suitcase I would toss it in the wash, but this time? I didn't have to. Now, why I am excited about this is beyond me, but it is nice not having to wash every stitch when I get home!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ahhhhh.....my own bed awaits!
Sure has been a long day.
So, now comes the part where I have to unpack and find room for all my loot. I literally shopped till l I dropped - all my money, that is! I can not tell you how happy I am with all the goodies I found. This must be what my friend talks about when she engages in 'retail therapy'! What a rush!
I was very picky, and didn't buy a thing that didn't fit the bill so to speak...each item had to be comfy, look good, no, make that look GREAT...as there are more choices out there for me now. I actually put things back that looked "nice". I do not like that 'Ladies' who Bingo' look.... and a lot of stuff is just too old for me! LOL Isn't that a hoot? If I haven't entered my second childhood, I will soon. There are some that would say I never left the first one, but to ME, it feels like I did. All that responsibility...shudder....Anyway, it feels quite freeing, actually. I never did like old people much anyway, and I sure don't want to emulate their style of dress.
The most important thing I bought, from my list, was a white shirt. One of the ten essential items on Tim Gunn's list. Finally! It is a long "boyfriend" shirt. I have been looking for one for ages. This one is thick enough, long enough, and comfy stretch to boot. The only thing I am missing from that list, is a cashmere sweater set and a good black blazer. That is really hard to find in plus sizes. One of these days I will find them both. The other stuff will come and go, but the stuff on this core list will last forever, I am sure.
Anyway, I ended up with four pairs of jeans, two hoodies, three long sleeved t-shirts, three 'weekend' tunics - I have no idea what that means but they are long, and V-necked with 3/4 length sleeves, three turtlenecks , a puffy quilted vest, two pairs of black leggings (one Capri length and one longer pair) two tanks, 2 more bras and undies (that fit - no more droopy drawers for this gramma!), bulkier red cable sweater and six pairs of socks! Winter casual things with the exception of that pair of sandals!
AND now? The bags! One is a big, red Italian shiny leather 'Francesco Biasia' tote
and one is a little 'Jessica Simpson' clutch. The one I love the most though, is a smaller, shiny black patent 'Melani' crocodile patterned clutch (soooo classy for evening, and literally feels like butter). And one more 'Melani' that is a larger black leather, clutch. ALL were seventy percent off!
I also found one designer silk scarf for half price, with big red poppies on a black background, and a narrow border of leopard print around the edge. Just enough to lighten it up a bit. I found so many things in "my" red it made my head swim! LOVED them all! And all of the stuff kinda coordinates, too, which always makes me feel more pulled together, even if I am not wearing it all at once, it is nice that it coordinates in the closet. Yes, I have a problem - OCD but in a good way. I even found a straw hat that looks not totally ridiculous on me!
I was just so sick and tired of only having one or two outfits to wear for everyday. I think I managed to fix that - now I will have to go out every day, and come home and change half way through just to wear it all! That won't be for awhile though, because I have to stay home and toss out some old stuff to make room to hang up the new, then press it all and hang it up to admire!
Rick found some excellent buys too, so it wasn't all about me!
It is so exciting to be able to shop almost like a 'normal' person that I had to share all the gory details. Now if I can only work up the enthusiasm to unpack it all!
So, now comes the part where I have to unpack and find room for all my loot. I literally shopped till l I dropped - all my money, that is! I can not tell you how happy I am with all the goodies I found. This must be what my friend talks about when she engages in 'retail therapy'! What a rush!
I was very picky, and didn't buy a thing that didn't fit the bill so to speak...each item had to be comfy, look good, no, make that look GREAT...as there are more choices out there for me now. I actually put things back that looked "nice". I do not like that 'Ladies' who Bingo' look.... and a lot of stuff is just too old for me! LOL Isn't that a hoot? If I haven't entered my second childhood, I will soon. There are some that would say I never left the first one, but to ME, it feels like I did. All that responsibility...shudder....Anyway, it feels quite freeing, actually. I never did like old people much anyway, and I sure don't want to emulate their style of dress.
The most important thing I bought, from my list, was a white shirt. One of the ten essential items on Tim Gunn's list. Finally! It is a long "boyfriend" shirt. I have been looking for one for ages. This one is thick enough, long enough, and comfy stretch to boot. The only thing I am missing from that list, is a cashmere sweater set and a good black blazer. That is really hard to find in plus sizes. One of these days I will find them both. The other stuff will come and go, but the stuff on this core list will last forever, I am sure.
Anyway, I ended up with four pairs of jeans, two hoodies, three long sleeved t-shirts, three 'weekend' tunics - I have no idea what that means but they are long, and V-necked with 3/4 length sleeves, three turtlenecks , a puffy quilted vest, two pairs of black leggings (one Capri length and one longer pair) two tanks, 2 more bras and undies (that fit - no more droopy drawers for this gramma!), bulkier red cable sweater and six pairs of socks! Winter casual things with the exception of that pair of sandals!
AND now? The bags! One is a big, red Italian shiny leather 'Francesco Biasia' tote
and one is a little 'Jessica Simpson' clutch. The one I love the most though, is a smaller, shiny black patent 'Melani' crocodile patterned clutch (soooo classy for evening, and literally feels like butter). And one more 'Melani' that is a larger black leather, clutch. ALL were seventy percent off!
I also found one designer silk scarf for half price, with big red poppies on a black background, and a narrow border of leopard print around the edge. Just enough to lighten it up a bit. I found so many things in "my" red it made my head swim! LOVED them all! And all of the stuff kinda coordinates, too, which always makes me feel more pulled together, even if I am not wearing it all at once, it is nice that it coordinates in the closet. Yes, I have a problem - OCD but in a good way. I even found a straw hat that looks not totally ridiculous on me!
I was just so sick and tired of only having one or two outfits to wear for everyday. I think I managed to fix that - now I will have to go out every day, and come home and change half way through just to wear it all! That won't be for awhile though, because I have to stay home and toss out some old stuff to make room to hang up the new, then press it all and hang it up to admire!
Rick found some excellent buys too, so it wasn't all about me!
It is so exciting to be able to shop almost like a 'normal' person that I had to share all the gory details. Now if I can only work up the enthusiasm to unpack it all!
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