Too Busy Living

Hello Friends!!

It's been quite a while since I have posted anything, mainly due to my full time job as a Special Events Assistant Coordinator at Catalyst Ranch, as well as playing co-ed flag football in the CBL Chicago League in between.  It's definitely been hard to balance my life (and personal affairs), let alone attempt to blog about anything!

Sooooo, in my efforts to get back to me and what I love, this is yet another attempt to keep up with myself and revamp this blog yet again.  For the time being I have added some shots of life over the past year or so to help get you up to speed.

Keep an eye out for some changes and upcoming posts! I don't want to disappoint!

Lauren & I at the Green Wedding Alliance Committed Wedding Show in March 2013

The Ranch Ladies and I winning the best bookcase award for the Make the Case Fundraiser  in November 2012

More of the Ranch Ladies and I at the 10th Catalyst Ranch Anniversary Party in November 2012

Arrogant Bastards Spring 2012

Me in my 2nd Pro Bowl October 2012

Courvoisier Sponsored CBL Kick-Off Party April 2013

Playing in my 1st Pro Bowl June 2012

Lauren and I at Thursday Therapy in August 2012

Happy Spring Peeps! Chat with you soon! XOXO

Don't worry Guys I haven't forgotten about you! I did a few sets for the guys too. I tend to make way more than this but here's the start! 

 Weekend Getaway

 Casually Clean

For the Boys

So I'm obviously extremely hooked at the moment to Polyvore. Here are more sets that I've put together the last few days. Take a look. Tell me what you think! Peace Friends!

 Rockin Out in Color

 Luxury at Home

 From the Office to the Bar

 Casual Confidence

 Mountaintop Mornings

 Errands in Neon

 Fall-Like Winter

 Chic Chicks Ride Too

Summertime Dreaming Blues

Here are a few more sets I threw together last night. Tell me what you think!

To like me on Polyvore just click the link on the right of the page.

Navajo Meet State Street

Cool Calm Collected

Youth in Revolt 

Neon Mix-Up

I just wandered upon this marvelous site and I'm so happy I found it!! This is the first of many sets. I LOVE this site!! Check it out for yourself at www.polvore.com & check out my personal page by clicking on this here link----> 

Hola friends! Sorry I've been missing in action the past few weeks but life has been a bit hectic lately so bear with me. For the time being you can head over to my new tumblr page here and tell me what you think! Until next time! Peace Peeps!

Today's Look: Good-Day Sun-Shine!!

I feel like we've won the nice weather lottery! Well, at least for now, so I decided to take advantage of it and enjoy some sunshine...

Being inspired by the recent flood sunshine, I decided that my new floral print glasses from Aldo would be perfect as a foundation for my outfit today. To complete the look I pulled out my peachy colored espadrille wedges I got from Target a few years ago, paired with jeans and my khaki colored cotton blazer from J.Crew, threw on a cotton t-shirt, and I'm out the door!

The look is simple and easy, and comfortable enough for a walk in the park...

Or to stop and smell the flowers...

Or to scale walls to capture the artwork =-)

However you look at it, this is a perfect everyday look for almost anywhere on days like this!

So whatever you do, or whatever you wear, make sure you enjoy today some way some how!

Peace Peeps!

Jacket: J. Crew * Jeans: United Colors of Benetton * Shirt & Shoes: Target * Glasses: Aldo

Old Turns New Again

So today I decided to create something, and when I started out, I had no clue as to what it was... However, after going through old clothes and such to give away, I found an old purse that was ready to be sent to a new home. That's when the flash of genius came to me! Why not turn this huge akwardly sized bag into an awesome clutch purse. And so I did!

Unfortunately I took the scissors to the purse before I could take a before shot, but trust me, it was odd... Anywho, orginally the purse was this I guess giraffe print with red accents, however I decided to try for something a little brighter, so I opted for this neon yellow thread for the stiching... I hand stiched everything, down to adding the zipper (which I used from the orignal purse). I also used jewelry wiring and black beads as an ornament for the zipper for the time being...

What do you think? Would you wear this? If you saw this in a store, how much would you be willing to pay?

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time peeps! Peace.

Today's Look: Summer was that you??

Leave it to Chicago to go from Spring to Summer overnight, literally! Yesterday we had an abnormally 80 degree day, which was nice for a change from the rain and cold we have had the past few weeks, but it was just a tease... Today, we are back to Spring, but it was nice to go outside without a coat and not flinch from the cold as soon as I stepped out my door!

Jacket: Banana Republic * Shirt: H&M * Skirt: Thrifted* Belt, Glasses: Forever 21 * Bag: Lucky * Hat: Bought from Hippie Gypsy in Tucson, AZ

Being inspired by the sudden burst of warmth, I decided my favorite indian skirt had to be worn! It's perfect!

I love this skirt for a few reasons: 1. it's super comfortable; 2. it's long but you still get a nice breeze; 3. it was only $2 at a thrift store; 4. it looks like it's dancing by itself when the wind blows (see below)... So with these wonderful reasons, why wouldn't this skirt be my fav?!?!

Now all I need are more lovely days... Summer! I am ready when you are!!

Day Ten: Blasted Pole!!

So apparently in my world, heels can be dangerous in more ways than one... The first is the obvious one, slipping or tripping, but now I've come to find that I need to look UP as well as down! What the hell!?!?!? I went out to a club, in heels none-the-less, and not paying attention, I walked right into this jutted out pole at the bottom of the stairs!! I wanted to laugh, but it hurt so bad I thought I was gonna pass out! LOL I proved to be okay, but I decided to take a photo so you all could see what I am talking about! This is definitely not the first time I've run into things with my head (I am 5'10''), I seem have a tendency to walk into low hanging tree branches fairly often, but the pole is a first... I suppose I need to make a note to self to somehow simultaneously walk whilst looking up and down at the same time... We'll see how well that works out for me! =-)

Sorry for the terrible photo, it was dark and I used my camera phone...

Day Nine: Summertime Dreaming

Every time I see this photo of my sister, my 'cousin' and I (from left to right), it totally makes me smile! It reminds me of being young and care-free, lounging around, daydreaming of the world... Makes me dream of summertime! And oh, how I miss it so...

I also used to ADORE that lime green bathing suit! I couldn't wait to wear it as often as possible! I would honestly wear it still today! =-) And the huge glasses were most likely my grandfather's, those look like his style! You know you remember the big Blu Blockers to fit over eye glasses! I need to find some... Anywho, it seems as though I was good for wearing men's stuff even back then! Go figure!

Day Eight: Incorporating History into Modern Reality

While on my random search through the storage unit, alllllll the way in the back, in an old portfolio of my father's (he was a photographer, more to be explained in another post), I found this fantastic picture of my mother that my dad took around the time they first met.

As soon as I saw it I knew I needed to frame it and put it up immediately, and so that's exactly what I did! Here's the finished product!

What's hilarious is that when I showed my mom what I did, she thought it was ME! =-) So I told her NO! That's you! And then she remembered and we laughed about it... That made me think that maybe I need to take a photo like this and compare the two!

What are your thoughts about using your own personal history as artwork or as inspiration for artwork in your own modern reality??

Day Seven: Taking a Positive Step into the Past

So I went searching in our old storage unit, and much to my surprise, I found a lot of things in there that I have totally forgotten about or haven't seen in years. The first thing I grabbed out of there was my Tia's Royal Arrow portable typewriter. I love this thing, and I remember playing with it as a small child. What I didn't know until looking it up is that is a deluxe addition, and top of the line of it's time. To my surprise, it's in excellent condition for the exception of one letter, which I will have to get repaired. As for that, all I need is some ribbon and some paper because I'm super stoked to get writing on this treasure! Anyone know of a good typewriter repair shop in the Chicago-land area? Do you know any other cool or interesting facts about this awesome piece of machinery that you'd like to share? I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts! Happy Monday!!

Day Six: Self-Explanatory

That is all! =-)

Day Five: Saturday Night=Party Time!!

Wrist band for free drinks = EX-CELL-ENT!!!

Nail Candy: Rise and Shine by Sinful Colors