DOTD: Green Flash of Light

Hola Divas,
I’ve been trying all week to do a look that I could blog, because you need to know that I am my hardest critic. I look at the outfit and hate everything about it, but I get compliments all day. Yesterday was one of those days. I hated everything about my outfit but people kept complimenting me… I myself… did NOT see it. I did however accept the compliments with grace and class (and some confusion).

Today, was a complete accident. I was running late and this dress… I LOVE and I will probably wear it until it falls to pieces. But today… it was calling me from my closet. I then threw on my new sweater from Curve Appeal Consignment and I was in heaven. I just wanted to be comfortable today and in my desire to be relaxed, I found… in my opinion… a winner.

I also have to mention my earrings that I almost walked out of the house this morning without (called my son to bring them to my car this morning). Perfect final piece. Have you ever had an outfit that was a complete accident (meaning the pieces came together without any work)? Have you had people love an outfit on you that you HATED? What is the item in your closet that you will wear until it is dead? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore Completely By Accident:
Dress: City Chic (last season)
Sweater: Curve Appeal Consignment
Black Wedges: Shoedazzle
Ring: Charming Charlie
Earrings: Burlington Coat Factory

DOTD: I’m Back… Did you miss me?

Hola Divas…
I know you are probably reading the title and thinking to yourself that… sure… she says that every month. But this time… I mean it. Because today I started a new job and this new job is closer to home and will allow me the time I need in the evenings to keep this blog going. Because while I was working my previous position, the travel to work and the time I spent there left little time or energy for blogging. Will I be posting EVERYDAY? Probably not… but it will be more frequent.

So today was my first day and although there were parts of the day that I didn’t like… most of it was pretty enjoyable and I am happy to be back doing what I do best… project management… OH YEAH!!!!

Okay, so today wasn’t an overly awesome outfit… but I felt pretty and I really loved the shoes… they are my first pair from Sole Society… and now… I know what the fuss is all about… Those shoes are awesomely comfortable…

So onto the fashion portion of this post… but as always… let’s discuss something… What do you think of my 1st day outfit? What do you think I should wear tomorrow? Have you tried Sole Society? What do you think of their shoes? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore On My First Day My New Job:
Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Dress: Burlington Coat Factory
Shoes: Sole Society
Earrings: beauty supply

DOTD: New Year… now what?

So it is a new year and I should be super stoked right? Well… I’m perplexed. And its not because I’m being a pessimist… its because I just wanted more. I realized that I am in my mid-thirties and I am no where near where I would like to be. I would like to be in a home. I would like to have a true career. And I would like to have a savings that could pay my bills if I lost my job for a year. But instead I get an apartment where my neighbors are constantly selling drugs out in front and then get an attitude if you don’t speak to them. Seriously? I don’t want to speak to you because you are doing illegal activity where my children walk out to go to school… so no… I’m not your biggest fan. As for my “career” I work a job where one moment they are nice the next minute… not so much. My boss quit and since leaving 2 weeks ago has already begun to lose weight… and I’ve gained weight since I started working here. I think it’s the stress and just generally the way people talk to me. I’m broke… my truck is sitting out front not moving until I can get the money together to get it fixed (hopefully this weekend).

All in all… I do know I am blessed… I still have my hubby who is trying his best not to jump off a bridge. I have my beautiful girls who both just celebrated birthdays. And I have my son who is doing his best to stay out of trouble (Thank you, Jesus!!).  So I said all this as a preamble to the fact that I swore I would blog more more even if it was life posts… and then… I didn’t blog a darn thing. And that is because I have been swamped and then when I get home I am so exhausted all I want to do is put head to pillow…Anyway… here is an Divalook Of The Day (DOTD) to give you some eye candy (yeah right… I look absolutely tanked in these pictures). Please ignore my face of exhaustion… lol

But enough about me… How are you? How is the “new year” treating you? Can you tell that the tights I’m wearing are floral print… lol? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~ **sidebar: Yes I do speak spanish… I hope to be able to record a spanish youtube video soon**

What I Wore While Contemplating My Future:
Gray/Yellow Dress: ASOS Curve
Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Floral Tights: Assets by Spanx (JCPenney)
Yellow/Gray/Black Stilettos: ShoeDazzle
Necklace: Charming Charlie
Earrings: beauty supply
Flower: Target

DOTD: Post Christmas Fashionable

I am soooo glad Christmas is over. It has become one of those stressful times of year that used to make me soo happy. This year I was the saddest I’ve ever been and I haven’t the foggiest idea why. I love to bake and decorate for Christmas but for some reason this year I couldn’t get it together. I think it had a bit to do with my finances… but who knows.

Yesterday, I put on twitter that my outfit for today was going to be super cute… and I still think so… but I hope I didn’t overstate the cuteness of this outfit (I was even thinking that cute-ness is relative to the individual… I’m sick… I know).

Also, today was my boss’ (Pecana) last day. I didn’t know how much it would affect me but it did and I’m sad to see her go. I don’t know what do now… my future is soooo uncertain. Anyway… I am waiting for the New Year because I want to believe that 2012 will NOT be as awful as 2011 was to me… I have every believe that my blessings will come into the new year. I am not much on resolutions (seriously why make a list of things I never complete… lol). Are you ready for the New Year? Are you going to make any resolutions? If so, what are they?
P.S. The ring in the pictures is NOT the ring I wore all day… no clue where I took it off (hope it’s on my desk)

What I Wore That I Thought Was Super Cute:
Teal Tank: Wal-Mart
Black Skinnies: Torrid
Khaki Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Scarf: Gifted from work wifey
Nude Stilettos: Steve Madden 
Bracelets: Torrid/Lane Bryant
Ring: flea market
Leopard earrings: beauty supply

DOTD: Stepping On Clouds Heading Towards Sunshine

Hola Divas…
Okay… today is awesome… I took my son to meet the principal and staff of his new “alternative” school. He was fighting me 100% but after sitting there and discussing the school with the staff like an adult… he seems excited to be embarking on this new future. I love my son… but lately… it’s been touch and go on how I was going to make it through this. Now… I know we can. He even wants to take some photography classes so that we can make my blog “our” project. Something we can do together…

So after the meeting with the school we went to this old abandoned hospital in Annapolis and took pictures. Those pictures are what you see below. They aren’t the best but I’m proud of him and how hard he worked to get them right. Also, he even came up with some poses he wanted me to try. All in all… I think he will be my full time photographer going forward. I really enjoyed the time with him.

As for the outfit… I FINALLY figured out a way to wear these shoes and this scarf together in a way that I like. If you recall the last time I wore it HERE… I wasn’t so pleased… Today however… LOVE IT!!! What do you think?

As for conversation… Who is your photographer? Do you have a tripod? If you had a choice, would you choose tripod or person? What do you think of pictures my son took? Can you tell I’m feeling a bit better? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore To Change My Son’s Life:
Black Cami: Forever21+ 
Scarf: Five Below
Jeans: Wal-mart
Gray Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment (via Old Navy)
Pink Stilettos: Shoedazzle 
Bangles: Lane Bryant
Earrings: beauty supply
Ring: flea market

Here is a picture of my photographer:

Isn’t he handsome?

DOTD: Shades of Blue

Hola Divas…
First let me say that I am feeling much better even if its not 100%. I am also trying to figure out the next step with my son. I do appreciate all your kind words and comments and will comment back to each of you very soon. I’m just all over the place currently and I want to give that my undivided attention. My title above refers to my corduroys that you’ve seen me where previously HERE. But also because my mood has not been all that festive or happy lately. Which is insane because I LOVE this time of year. I love Christmas and all things Christmas related. So its killing me that I am sick and dealing with stressors that are making it not as fun as it used to be… I’m trying to kick myself into gear…

I am wearing blue because this shade of blue usually cheers me up. Almost… but not quite… Maybe it has something to do with me wanting to put my hubby up on ebay… he’s being stinky and I just have no energy to deal with it… How are you today? What color did you wear today? What color do you wear to cheer yourself up? Feel free to comment on… well… anything Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I’m Wearing Today:
White Cami: Forever21+ 
Striped Scarf: Don’t Remember
Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment 
Cobalt Corduroys: Alloy 
Velvet Booties: ebay (Qupid)
Striped/zebra earrings: beauty supply

DOTD: Showstopper… at least the shoes anyway

Today I had on my favorite shoes. I love these shoes because they make people stop and pay attention. I had multiple people today say something about these shoes… and well I already know my loyal readers love them.

I was going to say something super great and awesome… but you know… today was LONG!!! And all I want to do is lay down and watch a little television before I pass out into a peaceful slumber. So needless to say… I’m completely blank in my brain. I’m just proud of myself for posting 2 days in a row… So… How are things with you?
**best thing I heard today: “I bet people follow you around taking pictures of your legs when you wear those shoes” (heard from a lady who owns a local consignment shop who couldn’t stop fawning over my shoes)**

What I’m Wearing Today:
Dress: Wal-mart
Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Shoes: Steve Madden
Earrings: Wal-mart