Wedding Photos: The Primary Gaze

Mr. Fleece and I decided to do a "first look" on our wedding day, where we saw each other before the ceremony. Mr. Fleece thought "first look" sounded too much like a Cinemark movie preview so I coined the term "primary gaze."

Here's the result:

I love this expression.

 So Thankful to Ashtin Paige Photography!!

I love them all.

-SJW



A Bit of Zoology

We went to The Woodland Park Zoo with Mr. Fleece's parents over Labor Day weekend.

The animals were super active!

Mr. Fleece and I decided to become members.

Also, I applied to the Marketing Assistant position at the zoo : )

 Hoping to get an interview!

-SJW

Get. Excited.

Upcoming Blogs:
-A trip to the zoo.

-Swap-Party Treasures. A friend is hosting a Clothing Swap this Saturday and I'm crossing my fingers for some sweet loot!

-The lowdown on my church + Baptism photos (I got baptized ! as an adult & reallllly knowing Jesus & understanding the Gospel).

-Another Fashion post. 

-Date Night Recaps.

-A funky tradition.

-Oh, andddddd WEDDING PHOTOS!

Hope you're intrigued,

-SJW

Guest Blog:Baubles, Bangles, and Beads

It is a true privilege to be a guest on my daughter’s blog.  Does this mean that sometimes she thinks I’m trendy?  The only time I can remember being even slightly trendy was in 2nd grade when a family friend gave me a pair of go-go boots.  Now go-go boots back in 1966 were definitely trendy, but I digress. . .

 I really enjoy jewelry.  I like wearing it and I like looking at it.  Each piece of jewelry is like a little piece of art.  My tastes do not run to fine jewelry, nor does my pocketbook. . .  I tend to like plastics, lucites, resins, wood, copper, brass—in other words COSTUME jewelry and I especially like bangle bracelets—they are easy on, easy off and come in an endless variety of colors and designs.

 Because I enjoy jewelry as art I like to have pieces out where I can see them.  They make me smile.  I stash my bangles in big bowls or old planters.

 I also have a stand on my vanity that was made to hold dainty little fingertip towels but I use it as a rotating display piece for my bangles.  It’s Autumn now so I displayed a delicious selection of Fall colored bangles.

 An old garden rake makes a handy display rack for fun necklaces and really, doesn’t everyone have an old rake hanging around their bathroom?

For organizing my dozens of earrings that aren’t on display I use old egg cartons or ice cube trays.  You can get fancy shmancy trays for jewelry at The Container Store, but for a buck or less you can keep your earrings separated and handy to wear.

 In my closet I use a special hanger for my assortment of necklaces.You can see I have quite the gamut from pearls to wooden jungle animals—costume jewelry can be so quirky and fun! 

This thing is heavy!

I wondered just how heavy, so I decided to weigh it.  It comes in at just over 10 pounds, so if you go this route make sure you have a sturdy closet rod.  To be covered in an avalanche of falling clothes and jewelry would not be pretty. 

 Enjoy your baubles, bangles and beads!

-MJE

Wardrobe Wishes: The Four W's

Buyer's Remorse is never trendy and should be avoided at all times. I came up with a guideline called "The Four W's" to help in this matter. The next time I'm out shopping for clothes, I'll ask myself the following questions:

1. Work

Would my coworkers fire me if I wore this?

No.

2. Weekend

Can I be a cute bum in this? 

Yes.

3. Worship

Is this modest/warm enough to last through a frequently freezing church service?

Yes.

4. Wedding

Can I dance in this?

Oh yes.

If I'm:

• 4/4 I've found a gem. 
• 3/4 I should buy it. 
• 2/4 It better be real cute.
• 1/4 I hope it's a swimsuit : )

No more whimsies,

-SJW

Lavender + Clementine

A couple weeks ago....
Me: "Lavender & Clementine would be cute girl's names"
Mr. Fleece: "You're joking, right?"

Maybe I was and maybe I wasn't. Time will tell : )  Regardless, the conversation inspired this blog post:

Working with my most recent purchase:
(because let's face it, a girl can never have too many cardigans)

Target $9.98

  I created some awesome Lav + Clem combos. Enjoy!

They get a little crazier...

Purple & Orange just didn't sound as good.

-SJW

Receptionista

About 3 weeks ago, I got hired through a temp agency as a receptionist! I've been answering phones, editing memos, deciphering Excel, and making coffee for the lovely employees at Tetra Tech. PLUS I've been getting to pick out cute work outfits!

* I've been wanting to wear this skirt:

from The Limited

It's tricky because of the bright color and longer length. So, naturally, I tried on ALL my patterned blouses to see what could (and absolutely would NOT) work. Here's what I found:

1. More Contrast/Darker Colors look better.

B

A

C

D

2. These options vary between somewhat hideous and "meh":

E

F

G

4. Sweaters add about 5 pounds...

I

H

5.Tucking in removes those 5 pounds.
Gotta make it to where the bunching doesn't show....

K

J

From Most likely to wear in public to hmmm I'll keep this to myself:
J, A, B, K, C, G, I, D, E, F, H.
Do you agree or disagree?

Typing 80 WPM,

-SJW