Lipstick and Jewels

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Though I am moving away from all black and into a more colorful phase in my life, I still love the scene from Sabrina where Audrey Hepburn's character looking fantastically svelte in black cigarette pants and a simple black top, creates a meal for Bogart's character in his office. 

Though most of us, not looking like Hepburn, need a bit more than just simple pants and a top to look tres chic.  Key word being a bit more; lipstick and some jewels go far to snazzy up an outfit.  

I love the mix and match bright bellow bracelet with the turquoise ring in the picture above. Big bold pieces are so fun and perfect for spring time.  And you can find fun inexpensive pieces thrifting, Target (of course!), Banana Republic, J. Crew or even a kid's stores like Gymboree.  And as the pieces are often so trendy and not signature pieces you don't want to invest much in them anyway.  

I adore the lipstick used in this photo! I used it to try to match one in the grocery store yesterday with so-so results. I think I need to add a top gloss coat to get the desired results.  Maybe spring is about being dewy and less matte perhaps!

Back in the Game

Google and I had some issues. I posted a photo of a head of hair.  Google thought it might be linked sites that were not secure....alas, I think the issue is finally cleared up so I shall restart the blog!  Yahoo at least for me since when I put pen to paper then all these items that flood my mind during showers and in the middle of the night tend to abate.

Living on a dirt road which is often muddy road has its challenges in terms of what footwear to purchase. I love my Bogs.  I cannot say how durable they will be (probably not as great as LL Bean boots ).  But they are rubber lined with wool and have a slight bit a fashion edge.  They were fairly warm this winter when worn with wool socks and I am curious to try them out for short snow shoe outings.  I have worn them several times to feed the neighbor's cows and horse as the clean up on them is super easy.  I don't like driving in them since they are rubber the sole is slippery on the gas pedal.  So all in all I would say, thumbs up for the country living.  

Gardening also requires rubber shoes as the trek back to the house is often through wet grass or mud.  For years I have worn a pair of crocs. They are beyond gross at this point and my puppy has taken to eating small sections of them daily.  Today I just found a perfect replacement pair by Native Shoes.  They are super light and airy and look like plimsolls.  I love them!  I may even bring them to our upcoming Florida trip for the beach as I am not a flip-flip fan.

So though I love a leather sole, I do feel that rubber shoes have their space in my wardrobe.