A die hard with a new dress

Dress:Forever 21 (of course) | Sandals: Forever 21 (of course) | Belt:Thrifted | Jewelry: Forever 21 (of course)

Okay, I can't even concentrate on this post right now because my team lost last night.  What team? MY TEAM...the San Antonio Spurs.  Those who know me well, know that I am a DIE HARD.  I even have a pink Spurs truckers' hat that I bought at a game years ago.  You remember when those were cool?  Well, it's now my rally cap and I wear it for every game...when I am at home watching of course.  No public appearances.  Anyway, MY TEAM is in the Western Conference Finals and the series was tied 2-2 until game five and we FREAKIN' lost by three points. It was a nail biter until the very last seconds.  As I am typing this, my adrenaline is still PUMPING.  Can you tell by all the CAPS?!?  I am one of those fans that screams at the TV as if MY TEAM can hear exactly what I am telling them to do.  Ross and I were so loud that my little Spurs children yelled from their bedrooms for us to be quiet.  Yes, we ARE those fans.

So, I can probably bank on most of you not giving two "sha-doobies" about the Spurs or basketball for that matter; that's why I posted this cute maxi, hi-lo dress I recently scored (no pun intended). These pictures were obviously taken before Game 5, hence the smile.  It kind of gives off the Bohemian-chic vibe.  What do you think?  I am still deciding if it's REALLY me or if I should take it back and get something more practical.   I am REALLY trying to buy more staple pieces these days, you know, items I can remix. Thoughts? Opinions? I am easily influenced. 

Anywho, sorry for the rant.  That's what friends are for right...to console one another during heartache.  Please tell me that I am NOT the only one out there that get's this worked about about a game?  I know there has to be more of us die hards out there.  If so, what team gets you fired up?

I will leave you with one last picture. I would be most grateful if you could send some good "ju-ju" our way for the Wednesday night game!  Please and thank you!

Cheers to the ritualistic chant, "GO SPURS GO!!" 

Where did you get that dress?

Dress:Dizzy  Lizzy | Shoes: Bernardo | Bangles:J. Crew | Watch:Nixon | Headband:Dry Bar Dallas

My friend Joy agreed to let me feature her dress (here) on blog today.  When she walked into the restaurant for our ladies night last week the first thing I said was, "Where did you get that dress?"

She scooped it up from a website that I have never heard about before.  This online store might be old news to you, but for some odd reason, this is the first I have heard about it.  It is called Alloy.  They have some of the most "FAB-YUH-LUHS" finds and all are offered at super affordable prices.  You can peruse through the site by different trends, outfits, best sellers, new arrivals and they even have extended sizes.  There is most definitely something for ever lady out there.

I immediately fell in love with way too many things and I haven't even had the chance to browse through the whole site yet.  So, if this is big news to you as well, make sure you go check out Alloy.com as soon as you are done reading.  I have a strong, gut feeling that you too will be adding some items to your cart in the near future.

Here are a few of my faves. 

I told you! Pretty darn spectacular, right?  So, off you go now...shop away!

I am also guest posting for Stesha today at Classic and Bubbly.  I am gabbing about five summer must haves. And if you don't know this beautiful, ball full of talent, let me introduce you! She is one of my closest lady friends in blog land.  She has crazy skills behind the lens, is absolutely gorgeous and a free spirit with a heart of gold! Go check her (and me) out!

Five Things on Friday

Happy Friday, folks! Today, I bring to you my very own Five Things on Friday post. One has to do with girls and water, one is a total a downer, one is exciting, one is about a favorite blog of mine, one is the beginning of a mommy wish list and the best one is a WINNER!  So keep reading to get the scoop!!!

#1

So, today I will be heading to Lake Buchanan for a girl's weekend getaway...no boys...no kids.  Don't get me wrong, I love my boys (Ross, Dad, brother, father-in-law, uncles, brother-in-laws, guy friends, etc...) and I love my kids, but this Momma could use a little time away with the ladies.  Can I get a  HELL YEAH?!  Thank you!  We will be having big girl drinks, floating in the lake, gossiping and working on our tans.  Simply Heaven....

#2

This one is the DOWNER!  I just found out that the ONLY show that I REALLY watched on the boob tube has been cancelled!! I have loved Sarah Michelle Gellar since the Buffy days, so of course I started watching her new show.  And to my (and Ross's) surprise, we were HOOKED from the get-go.  This show was so good.  It had passion, twists, turns, OMG moments and did I mention I LOVE S.M.G.?  She is my one, true, long lived girl crush and now it's over.  They left us with a cliff hanging finale and now I will never know what happens.  I am DEVASTATED and PISSED!! It's almost as bad as Christian Grey leaving my life.

#3

Moving on to to brighter things.  The above is a list Logan (my oldest) started making yesterday.  She didn't get past #3, but it's a start and work in progress, right?  I decided it's time to start running a tighter ship around this house because, quite frankly,  I am tired of being Mommy-Maid.  Any suggestions of what she can add?  I sure could name a few!

#4

Miss Sharon with The Tiny Heart interviewed me today on her blog. Hop over and learn some FASCINATING facts about moi. I always get so nervous in interviews and seem to say the most RANDOM things. So, don't judge, just love and go read it now!

#5

I saved the BEST for last. So, the winner of my cuff bracelet and earring giveaway is Marie from NYorker @ Heart.  I am overly PUMPED that Miss Marie is the lucky lady!!  Let me tell you that this girl is one of my BIGGEST supporters. I couldn't be happier that all the love she has shown has paid off!!  Marie, email me your home address and I will mail these beauties to you ASAP.

Cheers to my first top five post!  This was kind of fun. I may do it again real soon! 

I am linking up today with:

Allison at Two Thirty-Five Designs