I'm loving the look of a lace-up and zip-up bootie combined.  I've been seeing them everywhere online but these Aldo ones take the cake for me.  When I saw them in person, even better.  I walked away without them that day, but haven't stopped thinking about them ever since. 





George cape (last seen here), Joe Fresh tank, Old Navy skirt, Lilliana wedges (last seen on our honeymoon),
Le Chateau pashmina, Old Navy bangle, Bijoux Terner necklace, Bay ring & Tiffany bracelet

I was a little unsure when I purchased this cape and although it didn't cost much, the thought of buying something to let it sit in my closet, doesn't sit well with me.  However, wearing this a second time within two weeks (rare for me) proves that it's going to be getting some good play this season.  It's trendy, it's grey (I'm have an ongoing obsession with grey), it's not fitted (great for being stylish and bloated) - check, check and check.

 { I got these shoes the week of our wedding and wore them to our rehearsal dinner.  
I then brought them on our honeymoon and wore them almost every night to dinner.  
By the time we got back, the heels were almost totally worn down.  
I had to get new heel caps before I could finally rock 'em again }

  

Keepin' it Faux

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Now that the weather is getting brisk, why not wrap yourself up in some fabulous faux fur?  Fur can be fabulous, so long as it's fake, in many styles (vests, jackets, stoles, collars, hats & glove trims).  Will you be keepin' it faux this year?
Ashley B jacket (last seen here), Club Monaco top, Smart Set cami, H&M skirt, Gap wedges (last seen here),
Suzy belt & bangle, Le Chateau pashmina, Aldo ring & Joe Fresh necklace

Upon arriving at work the other day I realized I'd worn a very similar variation of this outfit  in the spring.  Funny I didn't realize that while getting dressed.

In other news, I took a really bad fall on Thursday night.  I was heading out to meet a friend and had thrown on some A&F sweatpants I'd cut into capris.  I slipped on my flip flops and headed out.  It was pouring rain and we have a deck on the front of our house.  While standing under the awning of the house at the door, I clicked my car doors unlocked and went to make a run for it.  Bad idea.  The combination of rain, on wood and me in flip flops made the deck super slippery, and with my second (run) step, my feet flew out from under me and I landed at the top step (of two) on my tailbone and slid down the stairs and rolled onto the pavement.  I swear my feet were higher than my head and it just happened so fast.  So there I was, lying on our driveway, screaming in pain, in the pouring rain.  It only took a few seconds to realize I was all alone (hubs was working) and I seriously needed to get up, if I could.  Just then, a man came running up our driveway (he'd heard my screams, but hadn't seen it happen) with his dog.  I was so grateful to see someone.  He helped me up, carried me onto the deck and sat me our deck furniture.  I sat there sobbing, covered in dirt and all wet.  He stayed with me until I was able to get up and go inside.  I guess my adrenaline was pumping because I walked into the house (in a lot of pain), grabbed a gel ice pack and layed down on the living room floor, crying hysterically.  I called my parents and they rushed over, with my sister (who was over there for dinner that night).  I layed in the living room crying and icing my tailbone / back, in so much pain.  Finally, after about a hour of laying there, my sister helped me roll onto my side so I could take some Advil from my mom.  About 15 minutes later, I tried to pull myself onto my knees with her help and the help of a chair.   Eventually, with lots of pain, I was able to sit on the chair (with one buttcheek hanging off as I really did a number to the left side of my tailbone / lower back).  I was unable to walk, and moving was really awful.  My sister had to drag me to the bathroom and eventually up to our room to go to bed.  On Friday I went to the chiropractor (my sister took me) and had x-rays done and an adjustment (and I'm not one who normally goes to the chiro, just FYI).  Upon leaving, I was walking with barely any limping and actually felt better.  However, still very very sore in my butt, back and neck.

Today I'm still in pain and have a hard time getting comfortable (sitting, standing and lying down hurts), but, it is definitely getting better.  I'm on the mend and am able to walk around normally, do stairs, etc.  Just trying to not make any sudden movements, I have to turn my whole body to talk to people (versus just turning my head) and am moving slowly.  However, I will survive and I am just so grateful to that man who helped me, and that I have such amazing friends and family to help me.

{ just got these babies fixed - new heel caps }



One of my fave 'healthy-easy-doesn't-take-too-long' dishes is spaghetti.  I don't follow a recipe, the only prerequisite is that it is full of lots of fresh veggies (I like chunk to my spaghetti... and crunch for that matter!).  It's pretty simple, so long as you are a good multitasker for a solid 30 minutes.  So, get to the groccery store, grab your fave veggies, some ground beef and tomato sauce and let's get to work.

Cook up one package of lean ground beef...

Mince garlic and sautee in the wok with some olive oil...

 Grab your fave veggies, and chop 'em up.  I like colour and lots of mushrooms!

 Chop the onions first and add them to the garlic sautee...

 Continue stiring the beef...

 Once the veggies have sauteed together for about 5 minutes,
drain the fully cooked beef and add it to the wok...

 Grab the Prego (told ya I like mushrooms)...

 ....Add it to the mix....

 Let it simmer and let the flavours come out (this is a great time to add spices, salt & pepper)...

Grab your pasta (I like to switch it up, but this night I was feeling the traditional spaghettini)...

Boil it till al dente

 Pop the garlic bread in the oven (had to put cheese on ours)...

Enjoy!
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