A Short Friday Fancies

Time to get back to blogging!  After a busy May I found little time to blog, I worked both jobs, lined up some exciting things for Stella Jewelry & travelled 3 out of the 4 weekends then planned a baby shower!  I really wanted to blog about my trip to Maryland where anything frustrating that could happen, happened, my relaxing weekend in New York & all that came in between but the month was just to draining on me.  I'm sorry for being MIA.

I honestly missed my little old blog so I am back with a weeks worth of posts ready to fill you in on my travels.  However, today I am finally getting back to Friday Fancies, the fashionista in me has missed making outfit posts.

 I have never been much of a shorts girl, I tend to feel overly casual in them & let's be real summer in England didn't call for shorts often so they were never a wardrobe staple for me & always an after thought now im an adult.

However, while I was making my Jubilee Look this week I found the perfect pair of mint shorts I couldn’t resist using them & maybe buying them.  Seen as they are quite simple I added a blouse top to dress it up a bit & how perfect are these sunnies?  They are Toms so abviously fashion with a purpose is always fab.  Add some great sandals & bangles & im pretty much in love with the look.

What do you think?  Hope you all have a great weekend & come back next week so I can fill you in on life!!

A Day Without Shoes

When I am shopping I hear myself saying I need this dress, I need these shoes, when in reality I don't need anything.  I have more than enough clothes & accessories but in a world of excess we don't want what we have, we want what's new & hot.  It makes me sad to acknowledge how superficial my life is. 

Thankfully we have people/companies like TOMS to remind us that we can shop & help people at the time. 

If you don't know by now that for every pair of shoes TOMS sell a child in need receives a pair.  It is a brilliant concept & makes me think twice when shopping.  I want to give my money to companies who care & make a difference.  It also makes me want to support local business more to promote my small towns economy & to donate the things I don't need.  

Yesterday people all over the world spent the day not wearing shoes to see what it felt like.  So inspiring to see the world care & doing something to bring awareness to a global issue! I wish I could have participated in "One Day Without Shoes" but I have to wear shoes to work.  Instead I showed my support by rocking my favorite Tom wedges & stalking their website.

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I am not sure which pair to opt for this purchase.  Part of me says be practicable & get the flats but how fun are the wedges?  

Did anyone go barefoot yesterday? I would love to hear your thoughts after a day without shoes!

March Madness - Friday Fancies

With football soccer being the nations Sport/obsession in England,  the closest we came to Basketball was the Harlem Globetrotters.  Even after 13 years here I still don't know much about the game, except the Kardashian's have a thing for the players.

I however do love Virginia Tech & route for them in any type of game so I put together a Friday Fancies look I would wear had they made the Sweet 16.

Unfortunately, the school colors are Maroon & Orange, generally not a cute look. Then I found this fab motorcycle jacket & thought it was perfect way to represent the team without rocking an ultra casual hoodie.  I paired it with some great True Religion Jeans, a school 

t shirt, Toms flats & a fab satchel bag.

When I designed the earrings above I kept in mind a true Hokie Girl who wants something chic to represent their school.  I would defiantly rock them with my look. 

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend.  If you are in the Roanoke area come to Salem Saturday.  Lots of stores are having a Spring Open House, whats better than spending a Spring Day shopping locally :)

Todays the day

Tom's Ballet Flats are finally here!  I have been waiting for this day since November & have no patience when it comes to things I want but can't have yet, so you can imagine how excited I am!

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I am in love with the TOMS message of giving back & love supporting this company. 

Now I can't decide what color to buy! Story of my life I am never able to make important decisions!!

Fun blue for a pop of color, classic black or a lovely pink for spring??

Eliana Blue Suede Ballet Flats

Eliana Blue Suede Ballet Flats

 Eliana Blue Suede Ballet Flats

Which would you choose??

P.S.  The old lady in me with a bad ankle in me is super excited about these features :)

Hidden wedge for added height and support

Padded heel cushion

Two-layer insert with EVA foam and latex for plush comfort

So Sweet!

Remember these little beauties I was craving?  Well my dear, sweet friend Tricia bought them for me!  Entirely to generous of her BUT I cannot wait to wear them and add some color to my closet!  Thank you Tricia!

In other news I have been slacking on the blogger front. Did anyone notice?  I hope to get back on track tomorrow with a little travel post and on Friday with a fashion. 

Fashion Friday

So Fashion Friday has been MIA for weeks due to my busy schedule and lack of motivation.  Well it's back and I am determined to stick with it. 

This will be a quick blog about my current shoe obsession.  I have been a huge fan of Toms for sometime, I love that when I buy a pair of shoes someone else gets a pair too.  So my summer shoe splurge might just be these beauties:

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I've been looking for an accessory or maybe a blazer in watermelon or coral to add some color to my summer wardrobe and these might be the perfect option.  They look really comfortable with a reasonable heel height of 3 1/2 inches.  Perfect with Jeans, a floral dress or even to add a pop of color with a black cotton dress.

Does anyone else buy Toms? Whats your favorite style?  My friend Tricia just bought the sparkly pink classic Toms and they are so cute.

Check out the Toms website to learn about his One for One movement.