Day 10-Downtown

The Dress, Scarf: My Mum-Mum's (Vintage), Belt: J. Crew,
Shoes: (BCBG-Probably considered vintage) Sunnies: Marc Jacobs

The benefits of working downtown are the photo op spots! Today, I worried on the way to work about looking like an idiot setting up my tripod in the alley. Then I thought, so what? If someone does ask me what I am doing, it will be an opportunity for me to tell them. I love getting that "look" when I explain I am wearing the same dress different ways for 31 days! I always feel it necessary to immediately follow that with, "I do wash it!" Have a great wednesday!

Tennis Anyone?

Let the fun begin! 

Our faux picture with Fedder! :)

The Hospitality Suite! 

Our seats were AWESOME! 

Mom on her phone... :) 

Agnieszka Radwanska and Maria Sharapova

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

Ocean Drive, South Beach

Helped my fabulous friend today with a presentation for the Antique Club

So what have I been up to since I obviously have not been blogging??? Tennis! My brother surprised my sweet mom and I with tickets to the Sony Ericsson Open this past weekend in Key Biscayne, Miami. It was BEAUTIFUL! He even topped it off with tickets to the Hospitality Terrace. We saw the women's and men's finals, along with the men's doubles. I even took my mom on her first tour of South Beach. She was totally overwhelmed...hee hee! She thinks I am silly for worrying with fashion and accessories as you can see, she sported my dad's Columbia shirt! You have to love her! Today I helped my friend Courtney with a presentation at a local Antique Club meeting. She did amazing and her tips for adding vintage flare to modern wardrobe had the ladies super excited! Hopefully she will be styling some of their closets soon! Hope everyone survived this manic Monday, have a GREAT week!  :)

Weekend in Review!

JUST love this!

Lemonade infused beignet! HEAVEN! 

SO many fun goodies! 

Court and her drawer/shopping basket! Haha

Amazing yumminess! 

Dressed in the party colors as requested! Pink, silver and black!

What a full weekend! Friday night we had family night with the kids and Saturday I had a date with one of my "new mommy" friends who needed some fresh air and girl time! We went to the Fancy Flea, a vintage flea market filled with all things FAB! We traveled down to the local farmers market and enjoyed beignets and coffee at the Poor Porker-an ADORABLE traveling food cart visiting all the way from LA. The owners are super cool and I hope they stay a while-I didn't even feel like I was in Lakeland. Saturday afternoon was my daughter's soccer game, and then that evening was my friend and client's birthday "gala". SO fun with yummy food catered by Frescos and of coarse a BEAUTIFUL cake by none other than Sweetcakes. My 1/2 Marathon is ONE WEEK from today-I am super excited! I did my long run on Friday, it went well except for the awful cramp at mile 11...urggg! I am praying this doesn't happen on race day. So now your turn-what did YOU do this weekend?

Day 5: Let's Celebrate!

The Dress, Vintage Tunic, Beads: thrifted at What's New Consigment, Bracelets: mixed
Belt: Banana Republic, Shoes: Plenty by Tracy Reese, Bag: Michael Kors

Day 5 is a GREAT one! My close friend Courtney, had her baby girl early this morning! I am wearing this in her honor as she bought it for me at a vintage yard sale that I couldn't attend! She is like that, so  thoughtful and kind....which is going to make her the BEST mommy! I am off now to bake her some homemade chocolate chip cookies! Happy Wednesday everyone!

Bright and White

Top & Skirt: Banana Republic, Beads: Thrifted, Shoes: Lauren Conrad at Kohls, Watch: Michele

This outfit made me feel bright and happy today! It was 95 degrees outside and miserable...so it's a good thing. Things are finally settling down around here, only to start right back up again this weekend while I host a slumber party for 6 ten year olds for my daughter's birthday! FUN! We will be making mini pizzas, having cupcakes, painting nails, swimming, and watching a movie! I will be sure to keep you posted!

To Be Like Her

This was her brooch. I am so honored to wear it!

Dress: Andrew Marc New York, Belt: J. Crew, Bracelet: Grana's, Shoes: Adrienne Vittadini

I am so sorry for the delay, but on the ride home from our cruise my mother called to tell me that my Grana passed away. I blogged about her during my 30 Day dress project here: http://cathykhayes.blogspot.com/2010/11/day-8-out-with-new-in-with-vintage.html
She was amazing, and I want to be just like her. A volunteer, mother, and wife, this lady was first class all the way. Riding with her to deliver Meals on Wheels, and going with her to help needy families instilled core values in me that I did not appreciate at the time, but are now priceless. Heaven rejoiced a little louder on Monday morning, as Cordielia Forbes Kincaid Perry walked through the gates!

5/30, No I'm Not Going to Iron it, Thanks!

Forget my outfit, you HAVE to check out the sneak peak of our vintage photo session with Rachel Absher today! I made it a point to dress comfy, and no I did NOT iron! Sorry for the wrinkles, but after the rain, etc. it didn't even matter! I love Rachel Absher for doing this for us! I am so blessed to call her friend. What an amazing, hard working, self sacrificing sweetie! She is the BEST! As for my outfit which pales in comparison to the day, Dress: Old Navy, Booties: Seychelles, Flower: Black Swan Bazaar, Lakeland.