St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day was fantastic this year! 

Of course I had to find a fun way to wear my green and what better way to wear green then with a sparkly skirt!  This skirt goes from pretty outdoors to gorgeous inside when it catches the indoor light.  I was lucky enough to catch this gold pleated skirt brand new with tags on eBay for only $10 (originally $56 at NY&C).  I received sooo many complements on this skirt, I absolutely love it!

Cardigan-Old Navy(old)similar/Skirt-eBay (NY&C) similar, similar

 Indoors the light caught this gold pleated skirt and made it sparkle. 

 My gold rings to match my gold skirt.

My Baublebar ring HERE (middle one)

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Southwestern Rustic

I put this outfit together for an afternoon of working and attending the Skiesta brew fest on our local ski hill.  The weather was cold but the sun was hot so I went with layers and my floppy hat to keep my face, head and neck from being burned. 

This hat worked as intended, no sunburns after the event!!

Hat-American Eagle (HERE), Jacket-American Eagle (HERE) Tee-Urban Outfitters(similar)

Flannel-Urban Outfitters(similar) Jeans-American Eagle(HERE) Boots-OLD

 This purse is local: Ortega Weavers from Chimayo, NM HERE is there online store.

Necklace-Baublebar(HERE), Turquoise ring from Santa Fe Plaza.

This is the top I wore to the ski hill with the same jacket (I actually had my t-shirt under the flannel just in case I was too warm).

 Here we are at Skiesta! My husband is using his hood to keep from being burned.

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Winter Essential

      Although wearing fun, cozy sweaters is great for winter...my #1 winter essential has been this red and black buffalo plaid top.  It has been, by far, the most warn item in my closet this season. I can't get enough of it!

    It was a fairly warm day today so I paired it with some short booties and the turquoise bracelets for a pop of color. 

     I wore this outfit to the *gulp* surgeon's office today.  Lately, I have gradually lost the ability to eat ANYTHING without severe pain in my right side.  It is looking like my gallbladder is the prime suspect. It will most likely have to come out soon so I can eat again without pain.  Yeah, remember a few posts ago when I was complaining about my clothes not fitting?  Not a problem anymore (but also not a fun way to lose weight)!

 Shirt-Old Navy (similar)/Cardigan-AE(similar)/Boots-(similar)

I bought this ring as a "happy" for myself (combining a 25% coupon and my vault points for a killer discount of course!).  Gave me something to look forward to in the mail while not feeling so hot.

 Link to the "X" ring HERE @ Baublebar

What is your winter essential this year?