Death by French 75

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Yesterday I went out for a couple of cocktails with two of my most favorite people.  I knew I wanted a French 75 and I planned to look great drinking it.  I dressed in houndstooth, pearls, and spectators.  It was a great night, but I had too many and woke up bemoaning my lack of restraint.

Today, I look like crap, but by now I actually feel pretty decent.

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I'm comfortable, so I don't care that I may be slightly frumpy. I have my cup of coffee, my ipod, and a good attitude.  This evening I'm going to pay for what I've done with a nice long walk and eat a salad.  It'll be a great Friday night.  

Life is good.

I Just Wanna Say...

I'm getting very excited about an upcoming romantic weekend in May with my man.  We have so little time to just spend together, no one else around, no distractions... we need this.

It's going to be a weekend of drinking wine, eating great food, ignoring our cell phones, having no agenda, and just being together.

He doesn't hear this often enough (and I happen to know he reads my blog): I love you like crazy.  Even if you ate too much garlic the night before and smelled like an Italian restaurant all day, I'd still want to kiss you.  I love the way my hand fits yours and how it feels to be in your arms.  Can't wait to shut out the rest of the world with you.  I'm counting down the days.

Overcompensating

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Let me just say, I'm fully aware that today's ensemble is overcompensating for yesterday on a couple of levels.  For one, I was definitely chilly yesterday, so today I donned layers and my wool trousers.  (Yes, I realize it's spring.)  Secondly, I felt a little under-dressed for a professional office in my plaid bermuda shorts, even with heels.  Today I busted out the party shirt, my glam necklace, and one of my favorite pairs of shoes: stiletto spectators.  It's over the top, but since I paired it with my most conservative blazer, I think the menswear aspect takes the glitz to an appropriate level.  I'm just going to go with it.

It Is NOT Shorts Weather, Team.

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My outfit is actually this color scheme:

Ok I thought today was going to be sunny ALL day, and not just in the morning.  I got out my spring plaid shorts ensemble and scooted out the door.  Let me tell ya: I'm freezing, folks!  Tonight after work I'm going straight home, putting on my sweats, doing some yoga, and heating up some soup.

If My Girlfriends Were Shoes: Sabina Edition

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Sabina is a strong sexy woman.  She blazes her own path and looks hot every step of the way.  Architect, artist, and new wife, she's a renaissance woman and gets the naughty housewife nod for shoes.

If My Girlfriends Were Shoes: Koriann Edition

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Koriann is bright and fun.  If she were s shoe, she'd be these adorable turquoise peeptoe slingbacks with a bow.  She's a classic design with a sweet feminine flourish.  Whether it's at the office, a garden party, or a night with the girls, she'll be there fresh faced with a treat in hand.

If My Girlfriends Were Shoes: Michela Edition

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Michela is a busy lady.  She doesn't have extra time to go home and change for each facet of the day, so when she leaves the house in the morning, she's dressed to sway your vote, then drop in on an MBA networking event, followed by a fundraiser gala.  And that's a light day.