It's a Man's World...

Not! But we can let them think it is this Christmas.

More Paul Smith...

Hey what's all this guy stuff doing here? I just wanted to share some men's gift ideas and I needed an excuse to post a picture of Orlando Bloom!

A tie gets a major upgrade with a designer label, my favorite cologne on guys is Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme (college flashback), I love Gap jeans and cashmere scarves, fair isle sweaters and every guy needs a good pair of leather gloves even if he acts like he's not cold!

Everything is Negotiable

I donated two big bags to the thrift shop and I can't help but look inside for coats and blazers. I can find nice wool coats in there for less! So I picked up this Gap toggle coat for 25 dollars. But when I go the register, I ask what color tag is on sale. The guy said yellow and and I smiled at said "Not green?" He said, "Since I like your smile you can have it for 10 dollars!" YAY! I said "Thanks so much", then tried to keep a poker face. I didn't want to go too nuts and attract attention. Like Donald Trump says "Everything is negotiable." And it doesn't hurt to smile. :)

Military Jacket at Target

Mossimo Supply Co. 

$29.99

I have been wanting a military looking jacket for a while. It's a very trendy look and lots of stores are carrying some version of this.

I was close to buying one at the Gap but it didn't fit around my hips properly. And when I go up a size it looks sloppy on top. Jackets are always a bit of a challenge for me since I have small shoulders, but need a little more room on the bottom.

The Gap jacket was more substantial and this jacket feels more like a shirt, but it fit nicely and has the look I wanted. Plus it has cute drawstring waist.  It's available at Target stores, I checked and it wasn't available online.

Another option...

Night Out in NYC

The day started out nicely, here I am before the rain! Off to NYC for singing and eating!

Indian cotton shirt: Marshall's

Shorts: Forever 21

Suede Mocassin Fringed Boots: Airwalks

Here is the style of boot I am wearing, these will transition easily into fall...

Now, come with me to NYC...

View from the car.

Horse drawn carriages are always somewhere in NYC. I've never had a ride in one. I felt bad for the horse. He looked like he needed a nap and it was raining :( I tried to get him in the shot but failed and only got the tail end of him, lol.

It stated raining so badly and I didn't want to ruin my suede boots so I put these socks on with my sneakers! They're from Payless. (I keep socks in my glove compartment and my sneakers in my car in case I have to walk or it rains!)

 Yes Virginia, there really is a Soup Man!

Miso glazed salmon, veggies and rice

Pink flower on top of the food and another in a vase.

I love pink flowers, did they know I was coming? :)

Want more NYC? Flashback to my NYC post from last year here and here!

Spring Forward, Stripes Ahead

Spring is coming, so I decided to mix up my look with stripes, flowers and a little plaid tote.

Shirt: Red
Tote: Tommy Hilfiger
Jeans: Gap
Heels: Nine West

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