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I found this blouse/tunic several years at TJ Maxx. I used to wear it ALL the time and then I stopped. I’d see it in my closet and pass it by. For two years I did this. Thursday I decided I needed to wear it one last time and decide if I really wanted to keep it or give it up for sale.

Tunic: TJ Maxx
Pants: J Crew Denim Minnie
Shoes: Toe-Tapping Flats Anthropologie
Necklace: J Crew Crystal Coletto Necklace

I should have worn heels to give myself some height with this longer tunic. I love the kimono sleeves and the material is a linen/silk blend. There is a back tie as well. And because it’s an empire waist, it hides all my bloaty-ness going on right now. This also looks great with white my white skinny jeans.

See, now I love it again and you ebayers will just have to wait.

Have a great day!

PS – I left my camera outside and it got rained on. I’m trying to open it up to dry it out but I have a feeling I may need to bust out the old Fuji for a little while until I get a new one. I even told myself, “Don’t forget it in case it rains.” Then I told myself, “Now you’ve jinxed yourself and you’ll forget it because you reminded yourself.” AND I DID!

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These awards are long overdue but I want to make sure I thank those who gave them to me.

First, Happy 101 Award from Kathy and Seashell at Two Hands Full of Daisies.

Rules: List 10 things that make you happy. (Try to do one of those things today.)
Tag 10 bloggers that brighten your day.
Make sure to link back to the person who tagged you.

Second, The Sunshine Award. I received this from Pamela over at Ginger Girl about 3 weeks ago and then again this week from Kathy and Seashell at Two Hands Full of Daisies, again (they are the best!).

Rules: 1) Put the logo on your blog within a post.
2) Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
3) Link to the nominees in you post.
4) Let them know they received the award by commenting on their blog.
5) Share the love and link back to the person who gave you the award.

10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. Bella – my super sweet spoiled mini-dachsund
2. My Family
3. Really good Mexican food
4. The sun
5. A clean house
6. The deer in my front yard, especially the new babies
7. Gerber Daisies
8. New shoes
9. All the blogs I follow and read
10. The Beach, specifically Tulum, Mexico

As for the bloggers I want to give these to everyone on my blog list but here are just a few to go check out.
1. Yogagirl over at Love Your Life and Look~Today! Style and Yoga!
2. Gingersnap over at GingerSnap’s Daily Fashion Post
3. New blogger Tabitha at Bourbon & Pearls
4. jcbellemarie
5. Patina at Confessions of a Shopaholic
6. Slastena at About All and Nothing at All
7. Kendi at Kendi Everyday
8. tres tippy
9. Jenn at Diary of a Shoe Addict

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I received an email from Urban Outfitters about their Original Icon Contest.

Urban Outfitters

Original Icon Original Icon
Shop Dresses Original Icon
Shop Dresses Meet Our Moms

I just recently found photos of my mom and she had great style when she was younger. She has a more classic style now wearing slacks, button-downs, cardigans, etc. Here are two of my favorites (and she’s also with my dad).
I think they had just gotten engaged. I love her dress with the long scarf. 
I’ve searched ebay for something similar but haven’t been lucky yet.
Here she is visiting my dad. You can’t see her shoes but they were white patent leather. 
Her tights are yellow to match her outfit. 
When I was in high school I was lucky enough to wear two of her dresses. One was yellow tulle that I wore to prom and the other was a white strapless dress (tulle again). We added a green satin sash and green satin around the top of the dress to give it a little color. (I’m still looking for the photos.)
Was your mom a style icon? Have you found any pictures that are your favorites, style wise?

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This month has been so busy for me and I have lots to do the rest of it too. I have guests this weekend and the house is a wreck. It doesn’t matter how long I’m gone for work travel, Husband and The Boy become useless. Dishes aren’t done, clothes aren’t picked up, trash/recycling isn’t taken out. So now I have all that to do plus actually clean the house. BOYS ARE MESSY!

Here are my OOTDs from the past two days.

Top: J Crew Silk Tiered Cami in Toffee
Cardigan: (not pictured) J Crew Scalloped Zipper Cardi
Pants: J Crew Denim Minnie
Shoes: Brass Tack Wedges
Top: J Crew Outlet (orange and white stripes)
Pants: Express Denim
Belt: J Crew
Shoes: J Crew 
Nail Polish: Essie Chinchilly
I bought these shoes from jcbellemarie via the JCA Exchange. This is the first time I was able to wear them and I was surprised at how comfortable they are. She has them too so we are shoe twins. Thanks jcbellemarie!!

Off to clean – Have a great day!!