tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18787948410573682862024-03-13T16:04:00.887-04:00Not another Blog?!Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-17316568874678543612011-12-18T12:15:00.000-05:002011-12-18T12:15:30.222-05:00The End of The YearIt's amazing how time has flow by....like two posts down it was the beginning of the year, lol! I have to laugh otherwise I'll be upset for having left this blog hanging even though I have created another and accomplished some of my goals.<br />
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What will 2012 bring for me? I have no idea but I am looking forward to it....I have some things I'd like to try.<br />
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2012 To-Do:<br />
More Self-Love Action Items<br />
Collaborate with a new found blog friend<br />
Learn to cross-stitch<br />
2 spinning classes a wk<br />
Yoga Every Thursday - It's free!<br />
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I'll update as I go....<br />
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RubieRubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-44119042303782087452011-01-05T16:03:00.000-05:002011-01-05T16:03:15.670-05:00A Journey....Welcome to the Newest Year in your life! Can you believe it is 2011? I remember a time when I couldn't fathom the year 2000! So, I am excited because I am on a journey....this year is my personal walk into developing me as a person.<br />
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I have lived my entire life with the weight of my <i>weight</i> and my looks on my shoulders. I have never believed myself to be beautiful or even pretty. I have allowed myself to be tainted by the insecurities of others....my mind was morphed into believing that I would never be as beautiful as others...others I will not name. I didn't think I was ugly until I was in eighth grade...I was the girl who was athletic and had no curves and the boys made sure I knew I wasn't curvy or really pretty. I remember a conversation with a male classmate where I was told I was missing two of the 3 B's....Breasts and a Booty, I had the Brains...maybe too brainy even. My life slowly spiraled out of control on the inside...on the outside, no one knew my pain and anger.<br />
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I was angry because I would never be pretty...I had resigned myself to become the ugly girl. Now, I didn't act out or start wearing all black but I picked myself apart..and I still do. If you thought I was even remotely pretty, I'd say "Thank you" and never even thought about it again.<br />
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This is my time to heal me....I am going on an Eat Pray Love journey <span style="font-size: x-small;">minus the 'round the globe part and the divorce part</span> to discover me. I need to rebuild this fragile portion of myself...the part that yearns for the beautiful swan to one day emerge. The part that thinks the mirror should've never been invented.<br />
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I am ready...I am ready for a love of self that transcends words. I want to feel it without thinking...and so it begins....<br />
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RubieRubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-25670088414031580912010-12-28T12:12:00.002-05:002010-12-28T12:15:31.309-05:00Where has the time gone?....These past couple of weeks have flown by....my trip to Chicago (ultra amazing) <span style="font-size: x-small;">more on this later</span>, Christmas and now New Year's is on Saturday?!<br />
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Do you do resolutions? I have done resolutions before but they don't pan out for me. It's not that they are dumb or don't work but I am convinced that because resolutions seem like a chore, they are kinda tossed aside in my brain as another thing I <i>have</i> to do! So, as opposed to trying to make myself do things, I have decided on something different for this upcoming year..... my 2011 Bucket List.<br />
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Now, I know what you are thinking...aren't bucket lists for things you want to do before you die? I guess traditionally they are but, why not mix it up a little? It's like a To-Do list with a twist because for me it seems more fun and less stressful....some items will have deadlines while others are just things I want to do next year. My brain tends to rebel against deadlines...I still complete things on time but I hate having stringent time frames especially for things I might actually enjoy doing! Hence, my 2011 Bucket list is being birthed! If I don't do everything, will I feel like a horrible person...no because I am not pressuring myself!!!!<br />
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I plan to make it a fun and interesting New Year with a larger focus on self. Becoming less available to energy vampires in my life and focusing on my ideas for the launch of my business....yep, I'm stepping out and jumping in...it's truly about time! <br />
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What are your plans for next year?<br />
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RubieRubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-32048912843756278182010-12-03T11:23:00.001-05:002010-12-03T11:32:57.711-05:00Addicted to Shoes...I smell a sale...Good Morning! So while I am <strike>not in the market</strike> not going to purchase any new shoes, I found out that Nine West is having their Friends and Family Event today! 30% off your entire purchase...even sale merchandise...I know, I thought the same thing! Oh and shipping is $5.00...I know, I know, insane, right?!<br />
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I am drooling over the boots and pumps...you know me, I like 'em sky high....the sale is bananas! Check it out!<br />
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I want to be angry, not enraged....<br />
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RubieRubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-55192715542940011442010-12-01T17:05:00.001-05:002010-12-03T12:00:59.176-05:00What's Happenin'?I asked myself the same thing! I have allowed myself to be swallowed up into my job...I am so not excited about that! This is my outlet...my breath of fresh air...my blog! Nothing should keep me from doing this, right!? I mean I have a life...family, homies and all of that but I started this because I love talking about what I think is noteworthy or funny or whatever!<br />
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I am not going to let my space in the blogosphere become an ancient piece that people stumble across when they hit "Next Blog"! This is my world and I am going to do my best to write everyday...even if I just have to write Hi!<br />
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On that note, today is the first day of the rest of my life....I have begun anew. As Fergie would say, I'm G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S! My brain has been buzzing over how to improve upon my little space and I have a lot planned....giveaways, interviews, guest bloggers.....the works! I want to create what I feel, I love my opinion but I want to interact and connect with other bloggers!!! Ahhhhh! *Smacks self* Okay, I am better...I needed to get that out!<br />
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So anywho, In my quest to get back into the blog world, I happened upon a wonderful blog called <a href="http://livingflyonadime.com/">Living Fly On A Dime</a>. I immediately fell in love! She loves life and keeps you on your toes with her thirty finds and dining! In September on her blogaversary, she started <a href="http://livingflyonadime.com/shopping-challenge-thrifty-threads-365/">Thrifty Threads 365</a> - <b style="color: blue;">"a year long endeavor where I will not purchase any new clothing or accessories. I can only buy second-hand items from thrift stores or flea markets. The only new goods I can purchase are underwear and I can utilize gift cards that have been given to me (via promotional items, presents, etc)"</b>. How awesome is that???<br />
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Soooo, I was thinking....although I have only ever donated to my local Goodwill and Salvation Army locations...maybe I should give it a shot? What do I have to lose....I mean I do love a nice new pair of shoes....Macy's always has a sale *swoon* but why not begin with a self-challenge? Am I fly enough to do this? *Pulls up big girl Tahari pants*, of course I am!!! My plan: Since I have never thrift shopped before, I plan to do it like I was going to eat an elephant, you know one bite at a time or rather one month at a time for six months. If I survive for the first six months....I will continue on for the last six months!<br />
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My official start date will be December 13th because I have a trip to Chicago....so anybody wanna join me?<br />
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RubieRubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-49642522712350009122010-03-05T15:46:00.004-05:002010-04-08T15:07:06.387-04:00Did you know?While perusing a new blog I found, <a href="http://www.somethingshidinginhere.com/">something's hiding in here</a>, I made a huge discovery that made my heart flutter! Aside from their blog being so lovely and them being the cutest couple who work together, check out their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingshidinghere">etsy shop</a>, I found out that <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20706&ca=10">Pantone dubbed Turquoise color of the year</a>!!!!!!!!! I about died!!! I loooooooooove Turquoise, if I could wear any color all day, everyday it would be turquoise!<br />
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It's a color I see and think of vast oceans and beautiful marine life....you know, the beautiful color of the water off the coast of the remotest of the remote islands. I {heart} you turquoise, always and forever.<br />
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Now, it's my turn to pass it along but....I have to pick 6 people because I also signed myself up on another blog! It's a long..well short story but I don't fell like elaborating right now. Anywho, below are da rules and da regs:<br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- I make a handmade gift for the first 6 people who comment</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">- I have 365 days in which to send you the gift</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">- The gift will be a total surprise</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">- You keep this going by posting pay it forward on your blog</span></span></span><br />
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So while at one point in my life I would've considered myself an avid reader but as the years have rolled on by and my life became an actual real adult life, I put reading on its pretty cherry wood shelf to be summoned when I was in the mood.<br />
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Well, I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.ourcitylights.org/2010/01/slow-readers-book-club.html">The Slow Readers Club</a> while indulging in my daily blog reads. I saw Diana's (<a href="http://www.ourcitylights.org/">our.city.lights</a>) cute button on the side and I was instantly sold! I knew I needed something to jump start my reading again and this is perfect! Don't get it twisted, this book club is not for the little bitties in your life...it's for the grown-ups! Our first book is Half-Broke Horse by Jeannette Walls...from what I've heard, it's pretty good! Can't wait to read it and give my two cents on it!<br />
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Come join the club...you know you want to!<br />
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My <a href="http://happymaillove.blogspot.com/">HappyMail</a> partner for January <a href="http://heartonmysleeve-lehua.blogspot.com/">Lehua</a>, sent me some yummy goodies to add to my stash.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore this wrapping paper, stripes and polka dots are the bestest, plus she made a chipboard tag with my name...awww, xoxo Lehua for making this extra special!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me.</div>Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-75614966745527154382010-01-22T15:59:00.001-05:002010-01-22T17:01:06.297-05:00Save This Date<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">While I want to show more of my crafty side, I tend to not be able to express as freely as I want because all my ideas are in my head and I fee like I am not artistic enough to create my idea.....there I said it....I guess now you know...I am a closet crafter.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hoard scrapbooking paper, ribbon, brads...oh you name it I probably have it or a small sample of it! I love paper goods, I drool over stationary and pretty envelopes. I can't help it, there is just something so beautiful about crafts and artsy things.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My current task as been creating Mimi's "Save The Dates". We found all of the materials at Michaels...Bazzil cardstock, Martha Stewart embossing kit with stamps and stamp (which actually says "Save This Date" hence the title). Her colors are Taupe, Blush and Champagne.....so to honor her and all of beautifulness check out these etsy goodies below.<br />
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</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/S0IcQnKCtOI/AAAAAAAAADE/yS7LWkGvMZI/s1600-h/Embellisehd+Tiered+Dress" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/S0IcQnKCtOI/AAAAAAAAADE/yS7LWkGvMZI/s200/Embellisehd+Tiered+Dress" /></a>So, welcome to your new beginning! It is mine as well, I am looking to undergo a site revamp to reflect my style more! I am excited to announce that mi hermana is engaged!!!! Congrats to you, Mimi!!! To celebrate this momentous occasion, why not feature some bling?! One of my all-time favorite mags, <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/">Lucky</a> featured this beautiful ring by <a href="http://www.guyandeva.com/">Guy and Eva Jewelry</a> it's such a pretty addition to any jewelry collection and at only $69, I'm sooooo sure you won't have to think twice about making a purchase!!!!!<br />
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I'm really into sequins right now because they can add their own sort of blingy appeal! I am looking for the perfect sequined top to go under a vest but instead I found this pretty lil' lady over at Arden B, it's black, embellished and tiered...could you ask for anything more....oh and it's on sale for $47.60!! The perfect dress at the perfect price for a perfect night out for drinks with the chicas!<br />
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OMG....I love these!!! They are over the top and would make any pair of skinny jeans faint!!! I know what you are thinking, is she she serious??!! Yes I am, very....indeed! I {heart} <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/strass-suede-caged-sandals-giuseppe/vp/v=1/845524441859450.htm?folderID=2534374302166651&fm=other-shopbysize">Guiseppe Zanotti </a>for these!!! I would rock them with this lovely piece from <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=456903&CategoryID=14959&LinkLoc=2914&LinkType=SiteAd&AdID=15466&PageID=14953*1*24*-1*-1*1">Robert Rodriguez</a> which also has bling of it's own!<br />
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</div>First I have to say that I {heart} <a href="http://www.alexwoo.com/about-biography">Alex Woo</a>! She has eye-catching, sweet and simple designs that are reasonably priced with even a few philanthropic pieces thrown in! I love cutesy bees....swoon..and when I got my <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/">Daily Candy</a> e-mail and saw her <a href="http://www.alexwoo.com/little-seasons-bee-in-14-kt-yellow-gold.html">Little Seasons Bee in 14kt gold</a> I knew I <strike>wanted</strike> had to have it! So I tacked it onto the list as a Merry Happy Birthday gift because I don't mind waiting until my birthday to get it..since it is technically last minute. Anywho, I scoured some of my favorite blogs and websites to see what the new goodies were I should be <strike>coveting</strike> putting on my list. My homegirl <a href="http://www.kristopherdukes.com/">Kristopher Dukes </a>never fails to bring a smile to my face and a fashionable tear to my eye with the goodies she {hearts}! I almost fainted when I saw these beautiful snacks. <br />
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Aren't they lovely! Don't you want to wear them with a haute to trot Minidress to show off the gams...and the red sole!! <br />
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Anywho, I needed some new sweaters and skinnies so I headed over to shopbop and found a chunky/cuddle-worthy lady called the <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/grandfather-cardigan-haute-hippie/vp/v=1/845524441858521.htm?folderID=2534374302024636&fm=other-shopbysize">Grandfather Cardigan by Haute Hippie</a>, reminds me of my grandfather....huggable and sweet...love you Poppi! I also spotted this <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/button-over-cardigan-sweater-elizabeth/vp/v=1/845524441850300.htm?folderID=2534374302024636&fm=other-shopbysize">Button Over Cardigan Sweater by Elizabeth and James</a>, I am a firm believer that all cardis need pockets!! Pockets are <strike>adorable</strike> sexy! On to the skinnies... Now, here's the deal...I think every woman can rock skinny jeans! You just have to balance the silhouettes, skinny jeans are made to show off and or play up you assets but can become a liability if you do too much. Thinner chicas can get away with a hip-grazing tee, skinnies and a cardi, however, if you are a hipster or have a Beyonce', I'm going to suggest a cute tunic and cropped sweater or a longer tee and this <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/zipper-cardigan-jamison/vp/v=1/845524441854186.htm?folderID=2534374302024636&fm=other-shopbysize">Bad Momma</a>! Oh, please make sure that the aforementioned tunic and tee are not suction cupped to your body...it's tacky....yes, I've seen it and it looked a hot mess! My skinny <strike>lusts </strike>loves are the <a href="http://www.bluebee.com/product_display.aspx?l=00080119141500000000&p=SEV01514&pn=1&st=0">7 for all Mankind Roxanne</a>, not too long and the perfect shade of denim for day and night! You need more than dark denim in your closet, show some versatility! I {heart} the Gap and their denim is awesome, their latest venture to reinvent their denim collection make my heart flutter because they not only have straight legs, they have skinnies and the <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8798&vid=1&pid=690503">Always Skinny Deconstructed Jeans in the Light Wash</a> are my favs!<br />
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I'm done.Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-71009877536970123852007-01-18T02:02:00.001-05:002007-01-18T02:02:40.597-05:00Carmen Marc Valvo - Taffeta Dress<div class='tn_post'><div style='margin-bottom: 10px; float: left; margin-right: 10px;'><a href='http://www.thisnext.com/item/120A7FAC/Carmen-Marc-Valvo-Taffeta?u=platinumhoney07&p=/item/120A7FAC/BCC835BB/Carmen-Marc-Valvo-Taffeta&t=blog' title='Carmen Marc Valvo - Taffeta Dress'><img height='240' style='margin: 0; padding: 0; border-left:1px solid #dddddd;border-top:1px solid #dddddd;border-right:1px solid #bbbbbb;border-bottom:1px solid #bbbbbb;' alt='Carmen Marc Valvo - Taffeta Dress' width='230' src='http://www.thisnext.com/media/blogit/9548E0E8.jpg'></img></a></div><p>I plan to be a showstopper on valentine's day and whilst browsing for my ensemble, I came upon this beautiful garment. If you don't know anything about Mr. Valvo, learn! He is doing great things for fashion and I am in love with his work!! Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vanessa Williams and countless others have graced us with his talent. The back of this gown is priceless and the price tag is....well-worth it. $500, I'm going to be extra good for this treat!! (<span>via <a href='http://neimanmarcus.com/'>neimanmarcus.com</a></span>)</p></div><br />Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-48887003762309488992007-01-13T01:38:00.000-05:002007-01-15T01:51:21.762-05:00Silver Belles and Goldie Locks<div>So, I know that you know that I know that you wanna know what's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">hott</span> for the Spring! This very early morning, I'll be focusing on the silvers and golds of it all. I was walking in the mall and almost mowed down a little boy because I was in full stride to see if my beautiful brown eye had spied what I thought I spied!!! Could it be, yes it was Louis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Vuitton's</span> Speedy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Miroir</span> Bag her name is...Silver and she will cost you $1,150...I almost cried and then I turned to my love and said I must-gotta have!!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/Rah_ze-iKsI/AAAAAAAAAAM/GhC5ZMWkSyI/s1600-h/louis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019402307169823426" style="WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px" height="311" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/Rah_ze-iKsI/AAAAAAAAAAM/GhC5ZMWkSyI/s320/louis.jpg" width="201" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>I know you're thinking, that's too much <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">bling</span> for me so I found you another tasty option....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Fendi's</span> Canvas/Metallic Large B Bag would suit you more subdued ladies and I believe it's worth every cent...$1,580!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiBLu-iKtI/AAAAAAAAAAU/_NeqFeCcCRg/s1600-h/Fendi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019403823293278930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiBLu-iKtI/AAAAAAAAAAU/_NeqFeCcCRg/s320/Fendi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiC1--iKuI/AAAAAAAAAAc/noVHlY-U4uo/s1600-h/Chrisintaupe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019405648654379746" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiC1--iKuI/AAAAAAAAAAc/noVHlY-U4uo/s320/Chrisintaupe.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div>Since the Spring thing to shoe is a wedge, I found some little snacks to keep your (and my) perfectly pedicures pups <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">satisfied</span>. Of Course, since I absolutely love Christian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Louboutin</span> his Canvas Platform Espadrille is featured first. Although, it's not silver or gold it deserves to have a place on my blog!!!! As a matter-of-fact, she is Taupe!!! What a beauty...$310...I'm not going to beg, I'm not going to beg, I'm going to plead!!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiD5--iKvI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wJSVUetLY_0/s1600-h/goldielocks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019406816885484274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiD5--iKvI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wJSVUetLY_0/s320/goldielocks.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div>I need to stay focused...Yves Saint Laurent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Cordoue</span> Metallic Gold Espadrilles are a K.O and with 5" heel, you will knock 'em all dead!! A mere $490, shouldn't set you back too much right? </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div>I love jewelry almost as much as I love shoes. What the difference between an addiction and a fetish? Don't answer that?! I don't want to know. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Anywho</span>, when looking for you neck adornments, chains and links are key. I love David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Yurman's</span> Oval link chain necklace, it's 18" long so it's perfect for day and at $4,710 you better have a good place to show it off. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019410420363045634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiHLu-iKwI/AAAAAAAAAAs/5lJWPmyKVe4/s320/davidyurrman.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><br /><div>I know that this little piece is a tad bit expensive, so I found an option that will work out just as well. Juicy Couture is a brand that I believe is somewhat underrated, they are not just sweats and cutesy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">keychains</span>, they have some lucrative pieces in terms of jewelry and of course, they are going to be trendy.</div><br /><br /><div>This piece is darling, it's not too flashy, not too <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">blingy</span> and not a bit underclassman!! For me, this Juicy Couture Multilayer Sparrow necklace has a very Old World charm to it. There's something very graceful and elegant about the sparrows soaring across the neckline. {Did you know of the day: American or New World Sparrows are not closely related to true sparrows. They have a separate classification from Old World or True Sparrows and are more closely related to Finches. <a href="http://www.wikipedia.org/">www.wikipedia.org</a> } </div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Anywho</span>, I love this necklace and it's only a mere $128, so you can go kick it with your favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">chicas</span> and still snag some drinks.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/Raq-ae-iKxI/AAAAAAAAABI/M34rKZPfxSs/s1600-h/juicy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020034096859065106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/Raq-ae-iKxI/AAAAAAAAABI/M34rKZPfxSs/s320/juicy.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RaiD5--iKvI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wJSVUetLY_0/s1600-h/goldielocks.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Before I let you go, I want to give you one last piece to bring in your Spring!!! I saw this and almost choked on my organic Apple Cinnamon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">O's</span>! If you want to step out one night and not make a scene but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">sho</span>' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">nuff</span> be seen, I'm suggesting this be added to your closet. This Foley for Foley +Corinna Lurex Sweater Tunic is superb....need I say more? Oh yeah, she is $238...a small price to pay for a big statement making piece...no?</div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RasjA--iKyI/AAAAAAAAABU/jJljJTbFmUc/s1600-h/metallic+dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020144709446806306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px" height="319" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eL3VxMLLD5E/RasjA--iKyI/AAAAAAAAABU/jJljJTbFmUc/s320/metallic+dress.jpg" width="177" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I'm done.</div></div></div>Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-38581604008383293952007-01-12T01:24:00.000-05:002007-01-12T01:24:24.297-05:00Knit Porn<a href="http://knittedporn.blogspot.com/">Knit Porn</a>, I think this is Hott. I love knitting and yet I have no real concept of what to do. I have this long gray scarf-like piece I've been working on for like 5 years....ahem...once every 5 years and I don't know how to end it. What do I do?!!!!Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878794841057368286.post-87849603310804093572007-01-12T00:24:00.000-05:002007-01-12T00:39:06.338-05:00This is the beginningYes, I am writing yet another blog...I know you're thinking this is going to be a crap blog, just look at the title!!<br /><br />However, you know nothing about me or what I stand for or even what I like to eat. Yet you judge so quickly? Tsk, Tsk....be a little bit more open minded. I'm going to walk you through life...no not therapy, or ask Jane nor is it a sob story on how I can't get out of bed because I'm tired of doing housework.<br /><br />It's just life in general, you know...stuff people do. If you don't believe in God or Spirituality..don't read this, if you hate or absolutely abhor Fashion...please don't read this and lastly if you feel relating to others...i.e. relationships, are for the weak...I beg of you don't read this.<br /><br />It's late so....I'll be quick, I'm introducing myself to the world of readers and writers. Yes, you are a reader if you are reading this and you are a writer if you have a blog or you have a journal of some sort. This is not new to me, as I have written other blogs and still write in other blogs but this blog is different because it's going to be different...for me...I'm writing about how I feel about things...my take on the fashionable and who I relate to.<br /><br />I love comments and challenges. I urge you to challenge me because in doing this I am challenging me also. Comment, don't comment, ask questions, enlist my help...do what you wish except be rude or unbearable, I tolerate neither and I will not be that way to you.<br />I'm Done.Rubiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886605005936423775noreply@blogger.com0