Tuesday, July 30, 2013

It Continues


Stupid bad back. The pain continues.  I thought I'd catch a break today because I woke up feeling ok, but I hit a bump in my car and I've been in pain all day.  At least I was wearing happy clown pants.



Smiles!
Lori

Monday, July 29, 2013

Tenuous Balance


I'm still crooked and if I move wrong, it doesn't go well.  I'm wearing outfits that go with flats this week and jackets to hide the abnormal lean to the left I've got going on.  It's getting better, but my back still hurts really bad.  I'll be posting pictures from the hall this week too until I can bend well enough to move around the camera lights.

The joys of growing old.



Smiles!
Lori

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Ouch!


I've had back problems since college and earlier this week, I knew my back was trying to go out me,  so I started babying it.  Yesterday, I thought I had it under control until I bent over in my office and my back let me know that it was indeed still in charge.  Thinking I was helping the situation, I took a hot bath last night and sent it over the edge.  By 1:00 this morning, I thought Dave was going to have to take me to the emergency room because the pain was so bad.  I could hardly walk, I had no arm strength to drag my blanket to the couch (which was kind of scary), and I couldn't find a comfortable place to sit, so finally, I gently sat at the kitchen table and read a book with my book light in the dark.  I finally made it to the couch and slept, not well, for a couple of hours.  Now, my back is still angry, when I stand, I'm at an unnatural slant and if I move wrong, my back seizes up.  I know in a few days all will be fine, but right now, I'm kind of miserable.  So here's some pictures of what I wore yesterday before my posture decided to mimic the Leaning Tower of Pisa.




Frowny face.....
Lori

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Bullseye


It's hard to believe, but summer is winding down.  Kira's last tutoring session for the summer was this evening and we have back to school soccer camp starting next week.  It's unbelievable that school will be starting soon, and we've already purchased most of Kira's school supplies and we now have to focus on buying her uniforms for the year.  Kira picked out a spectacular zebra striped backpack from Potterybarn Teen with a matching lunchbox.  We had it embroidered in script font with her name and it is really cool!  I wish when I was little they had such cool stuff, but there's only so much you can do with a Trapper Keeper!






Outfit 1 Details:
Shirt - J Crew
Skirt - Ann Taylor
Necklace, Belt and Shoes - Talbots
 
Outfit 2 Details:
Jacket - Loft
Pants - J Crew
Shirt - Ann Taylor
Belt - Target
Necklace - Charming Charlies
Shoes - DSW


Smiles!
Lori

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Kira Hates My Pants


I'm taking Kira to cheer camp this morning, so she and I actually got to see each other this morning.  One of the first words out of her mouth was, "I hate your pants."  Then she qualifies her honest thoughts with, "Well, they are good for you, but just not my style...you know...."

I'm ok with that.  I like my pant!




Smiles!
Lori
 
Outfit Details:
Blazer - Nordstrom
Shirt, Belt and Necklace - J Crew
Pants - Ann Taylor

Monday, July 22, 2013

Gapitus


I love the blouse I wore today, but it has some serious gapitus.  I taped down where I thought the gaps were, but I was horribly wrong as to my placement.  The blouse fits fine, it's just how the silk lays.  At one point today, while in a meeting, I decided I was going to place snaps in between the buttons before I wear this the next time to force it to stay down.   Take that blouse!





See the gap...see the belly.  Not a pretty picture.

Ouftit details:
Jacket - Ann Taylor
Gappy shirt - Banana Republic
Pants and Shoes - Zara
Bracelet - J Crew
Necklace - J Crew Factory
Watch - Movado

Smiles!
Lori

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Three Into One


Sorry for the radio silence.  I got sidetracked and forgot to post!


 
Outfit 1 Details:
Shirt - Gap
Skirt - Loft
Shoes - Converse
Watch - Timex 




Outfit 2 Details
Shirt and Jacket - J Crew
Pants - Loft
Shoes - Sperry
Watch - Timex
Necklace - Tiffany 





 
Outfit 3 Details:
Clothes - J Crew
Belt - Target
Watch - Timex
Shoes and Bracelet - Really old

Smiles!
Lori

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Tropicana

 
You need to have a strong personality to pull off a shirt filled with oranges at work.  I refrained from wearing my new green blazer with this because I thought that might be slightly pushing it.....




Outfit Details:
Shirt and Necklace - J Crew
Shoes - Banana Republic
Skirt - White and Black House Market
 
Smiles!
Lori

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Circus Pants


You may have noticed, I'm a sucker for stripes.  I found these pants on major major sale at Banana Republic over the weekend and had to get them.  They aren't too terribly loud, but when paired with a neon blazer, they take on a different element. 



 
Outfit Details:
Blazer - Loft
Shirt and Pants - Banana Republic
Necklace and Earrings - Tiffany
Watch - Timex
Bracelet - Sterling Silver from QVC
Belt - J Crew
 
Smiles!
Lori

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Swirl


I take my blog shots in our family room each morning at about 5:45 a.m.  I drag my lighting kit into the room, set it up and then look around to see what obstacles have to be cleared away for a reasonably clean shot knowing that the gym equipment and hula hoops have to stay in the shot because I don't have anywhere to put them.  Sometimes, I have to bribe the dog with milkbones to get her out of the shots.  Today, when I set everything up, I looked at my normal spot and noticed Kira left her purse in the middle of the floor.  Behind the purse was a mancala game.  None of this stuff belongs on the floor and I'm not sure why this struck me as photo worthy, but it did.  Kira's purse is studded with shiny metal bits and is quite the showpiece.  It fits her personality.  I'm hoping the money in there is hers and not mine......Kira says it is actually hers and she just told me there is lipstick in there.  Where did the lipstick come from my dear?  She says, "From Justice". I think I better go through that purse.




 
Outfit Details:
Blazer - Loft
Shirt - Old and have no idea
Skirt - Banana Republic
Pearls - Vintage (the three strands that are now two strands)
Watch - Movado
Bracelet - Pandora
 
Smiles!
Lori