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Aug 3, 2009

Haircut Day, Shop My Closet, Platforms, Doggie Adoration

Sometimes a girl's just gotta do it! So I did. See the hairstyle in my sidebar? I've had a variation of that for 2 years now. I loved it but I was tired of it. So 30 seconds before I sat in the chair Friday I picked up a short hair magazine and chose the first style I saw! Seriously.


Last week I made a "closet confesison." This is my "new" outfit I wore to church yesterday. All of it came from my closet and none of it was new but I had never worn these pieces together. And that's what made it "new." The cami is really old...maybe 6 years old. The skirt is one I bought on clearance last fall (under $12), the tied top is the newest piece that I bought in the spring ~ so technically maybe that is "new." The necklace is a mother's day gift from '08 or was it a bday gift? I have earrings to match but you can't see them since I cropped my head out. I had a weird expression on my face, no doubt due to the Florida humidity!

Close-up of the platform slingbacks...some of my favorite shoes (at least 5 years old) because the platform makes the high heel comfortable and again...slingbacks visually elongate the leg.

Another style tip to "elongate" the leg: Wear a neutral flesh toned shoe.



Last week was One Fine Man's and my anniversary. We went out for seafood and then came home and walked our dog and our neighbor's. Romantic, I know. But it really was because we were together with another couple in love.
These two doggies adore one another. Ours is the pekingese, Ted. Reese is his girlfriend. See how our little dog gazes so adoringly at his big boned girlfriend? And notice how Reese is blinded from basking in Ted's love?


18 comments:

  1. Super Cute !!! Love your new "do". Happy anniversary too !!!!

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  2. Great hair cut! Cute outfit too! I love your idea about shopping your closet with fresh eyes. I raelly laughed at your comment that you had to interpret my blog's "man message " for your husband.

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  3. I luv the new "do". Similar to mine except I have wavy hair and have to pull that straight iron! I enjoy your blog!

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  4. I love the new hair cut. It looks great on you!

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  5. now why is it people like you can do that? make a decision on a whim and it turn out so beautiful? i've had some ba-ha-had things happen when i've done it!

    happy anniversary you stylish woman you!

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  6. Love your shoes, new do, and outfit! CUTE! And your puppy. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  7. I like the finished look with the clothing. Great job!! I like your hair cut too.

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  8. You look just precious! I love a girl who's not afraid of short hair!

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  9. I wish
    I had the courage to chop the hair....Yours looks great and I have looked at my closet with new eyes...

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  10. Hi Melanie,
    I've done that too, with the haircut. Just need a new look and make up your mind on the spur of the moment. It looks great and sassy.

    Closet shopping is a good idea. I have several sizes in mine and definitely need to let some things go!

    Thanks for dropping by on Thrifty Monday. I hope you'll come back often, I know I will.

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  11. Looking good, Melanie. Great new look for fall '09 and I love how you dress. I like to do the same thing. Take something old and mix it up. I do get into a funk though and forget to change things up. I'm all for finding a bargain too.

    :)

    Hugs!

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  12. You are so funny and cute! Love your style and the way you share. B

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  13. Cute, cute do!
    Happy Anniversary and many more.
    God bless,
    d

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  14. Cute hair and cute outfit! Hope you're feeling better and better. :-)

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  15. Oh,how I am lovin' your blog my new sister-in-Christ! I am being blessed as I read through your posts and get to "know" you better! Have a terrific day! Love, Heather

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  16. Oh,how I am lovin' your blog my new sister-in-Christ! I am being blessed as I read through your posts and get to "know" you better! Have a terrific day! Love, Heather

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  17. Love the hair and outfit!!! Thanks for stopping by my site. I'm following you now!

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