see ya 2012!

Last day of 2012!

We're enjoying a nice leisurely day, just hanging out.

As this year comes to a close I can't help but look back and think about all of the things that have happened...both good + bad.  I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, that there are lessons to be learned.

I am happy to put 2012 behind me and focus on new things.  Over the past week or so I've been doing some soul searching, and although that journey isn't over, I keep coming back to this....following through.

I get excited about something, throw myself into it, and don't always follow through, to push it to its fullest potential.   That's not an easy thing to admit, but you know what they say...the first step is admitting.. ;)

So, 2013 will be the year of following through....to making sure that I've pushed myself + the things that I start to their fullest.

Happy New Year everyone! 

And thank you for your support of this blog.  I hope to push it to new heights this year.  I hope you'll stick around and see what comes of it. :)


talk soon
cp

hey you.....

Kind of daunting, right?


cp

Santa, I'm ready.......

Happy holidays everyone!  I hope Santa brings you something that makes you smile.

ho ho ho!!!!!

cp

who...who....

me, me........Santa, if you're reading this, I would love this for my office.

Happy Friday* everyone!

talk soon

cp


*In case you're wondering why there's no Shut Up! post today....our beloved MKLS is doing some holiday traveling this weekend, so.....you'll have to fend for yourselves in terms of fashion inspiration.

We wish you well in your endeavors!

:)

stuff it..

you know I meant your stockings, right? ;)

It's almost here people.....are you ready? 

I am not.  I still have a few last minute things to pick up....stocking stuffers being one of the major things.  I struggle with this...I hate getting 'crap' in my stocking.  I get that it's supposed to be small items, but they can still be cool, right?

Here are some fun ideas...just in case you need them!

talk soon
cp

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Shut Up!....Under a hundo

hey team,

welcome back to shut up!  You are not crazy, it is only Wednesday but Cheryl has asked me to pop in today.

when I am perusing the world wide web or out shopping, it is always fun to find something that speaks to you.  you know that moment, when you say SHUT UP,  I have got to have that.  to my husband’s dismay, this happens to me quite often.  however, as of late I have found items that not only speak to me but speak to me and scream “MKLS, we are under 100 bucks lady…pick me up!”

below is a little collection of items that bring joy to my life AND give me the ability to tell my husband the REAL price of the item rather than the ballpark price!  so come along team, bring a little joy into your life, a little joy for under a hundo, some are WAY under a hundo…you deserve it J 

peace
MKLS

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Shut Up! - Volume 3

Hey team,

Welcome back to Shut Up Friday's!  Today we are taking a little journey into the wonderful world of plaid.

I think plaid could, and should be worn all year long.  I think plaid looks cute on everyone.  I think plaid makes a person look friendlier.  I think people in plaid are having more fun.  So please come along, let's put 'em up for this timeless design!

Below you will see an ensemble that missed the memo on the whole less is more thing. 
Plaid + plaid + stripes = a fun outfit to wear on my porch!

This is a bit much, but let's throw caution to the wind and mix up those colors and patterns this holiday season.  Let's shake it up!

the goods: men's jcrew shirt, free people plaid skirt, rag & bones boots, chanel bag

Another way to wear plaid....over your shoulders + over a large blanket that happens to have a turtleneck attached to it..thumbs up!

the goods: shopbop plaid jacket(old), united colors of benetton poncho(old), rain boots

A few other plaid items that make this chiquita happy...the comfiest shoes around, followed by the comfiest pants, followed by pillows of plaid.

the goods: cole haan shoes, LL Bean pillows

peace
MKLS