Feeling Down Today

My dog in Tennessee passed away yesterday - sweet Callie Marie. Pausing to remember our ice cream evenings, pool side lounging and her funny elbow kisses. She was the prettiest puppy you've ever seen, a darn good guard dog and had the deepest people eyes. (And was featured in an outfit post here once before.) Ah, pets are the best. Hug your fur-babies today. Back to regular programming tomorrow.

Love you my little Callie Flower - there will never be another.

When in Tenn.

Top - AE  //  Pant - Bullhead  //  Boots - Charles Albert (similar)  //  Earrings - Forever 21    
Bracelet  - Hong Kong Jade Market  //  Sunglasses - Sears

Well you guys, I did it. After a lifetime of refusing to own cowboy boots I finally caved. I can't put my finger on what took so long to change my mind other than they just never seemed fashionable to me. Not that they were unfashionable, just more of necessity like a golf shoe or football cleat. I grew up on lots of land but it wasn't a working farm by any means and wearing them seemed like something a poser would do but, when in Rome I guess...  I'm still not sold on if I can own this look or not, but finding a pair for $7.48...this cowgirl's gonna give it a shot.  (Got them at Ross, which is coming to Chicagoland by the way - danger, danger!!)

P.S. Meet the newest family member at the Plantation de Parent's - his name is Calvin. My family favors people names for pets, in the past we had Robert (he went by Bob.) Oh, and that's Callie Marie (dog) and Mr. Petersen (cat) above.

P.P.S. These pics were snapped on our last trip to TN (same as these) hence the short sleeves, greenery and beautiful sunshine. Today I'm sharing them from my cozy couch as I'm home with a head cold that just won't quit! 

A Mini Fashion Week Roundup

Overlooking NYC from the rocks in Central Park last fall. 

Despite that winter is back (boo) we've got a big weekend lined up - a mardi gras themed trolley party, a jewelry/blogger brunch, a beer and chili tour, and some spring-ish cleaning (fridge, closets, inbox!). Life is hectic at the moment - preparing for meetings, travel and events (oh my!) so I still haven't caught up on fashion week coverage! (double boo.)

Here are a few New York Fashion Week links I'm loving so far though -

• NYFW Street Fashion - the shot of the blue eyeshadow kills. I want.
• Top Trends from Fall Fashion Week - Refinery29 breaks it down like only they can. Give me embellished sheers and high slit skirts! 
• Best of Beauty at NYFW Fall 2012 - I'm partial to the J.Mendel hair and the Rachel Zoe eye.
• NYFW Fall 2012 Nails - you know I love it! 

"Only four?" you quip. Like I said, I'm behind... send me your faves, pretty please! What are you loving/loathing?

P.S. Unrelated to Fashion Week but equally exciting, my favorite blogger on the planet created some fabulous hair tutorials - check it.

P.P.S. Thank you sooo much for your sweet words about Callie yesterday, they meant the world and made me feel as best a girl can. xoxo