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Pop Up Video History Lesson

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Rena Anne

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(Earrings: HandMeDown  Shirt: Target  Skirt: Goodwill  Bag & Shoes: Plato’s Closet)

Last week, the hubby and I started watching “The Tudors” on Netflix. I love history (like “thought-about-majoring-in-it-love”), but I am not the hugest fan of sixteenth century England. There is too much blood, gore and super confusing relationships/politics going on. It made me have a genius thought. What if there was “Pop Up Video” for confusing TV shows? Remember “Pop Up Video” where random facts about a band and their song came up during the showing of the music video? Well, this would be like that, but as you watched your TV show, facts that explained things like “King Henry VIII desired to have a son to be his heir” or “Henry’s wife Catherine was previously married to his older brother Arthur”. I believe this would make the show so much more enjoyable and save me from spending hours combing through facts on Wikipedia.

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What I Love: Polka Dots

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Rena Anne

Why I Love Them

-They are classic, timeless and oh so feminine.

-They are a statement print and come in different sizes (so you can go big or little, depending on your personality).

-They are incredibly versatile and can be easily mixed with other prints.

-They are fun, youthful and completely whimsical, but can be dressed up appropriate for the work environment.

How To Wear Them

-When paired with leather, you get a feminine rocker look.

polka dots with leather

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-Solid colored skinny jeans on bottom are a must.

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-On an a-line flowy skirt with a lacy top.

polka dots and lace

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-On a pretty sundress, with your hair in a bun.

polka dot sundress

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-With a blazer and a statement necklace.

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-Pair with another pattern, such as gingham, stripes or floral.

polka dots and gingham

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-With a boldly colored skirt and skinny belt.

bright colored skirt and polka dots

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-On a pair of skinny jeans, choose a smaller dot size and more subdued color, so as not to look too Minnie Mouse-y.

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So get out there this week and flaunt your polka dots!

Happy Fashion Friday!

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I Married An Old Man

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Rena Anne

 

 

Hop on over to Life As Mom to see my post about choosing a summer dress that’s perfect for your exact body type!

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(Shirt & Necklace: Clothing Exchange  Skirt: Goodwill  Shoes: HandMeDown)

When I got married, I knew my husband was an old man. He’s only three months older than me, but he’s an old fart at heart. Although he looks younger than he is, he listens to NPR, watches PBS shows (the Frugal Gourmet is on constant repeat at our house) and naps on the couch like a regular ole octogenarian. He constantly complains about body aches and critiques the way TV shows are written like it’s a sport. I guess I’m lucky that I won’t be surprised with a change in his behavior in fifty years. At least he doesn’t LOOK like an eighty-year-old, although I wouldn’t mind getting a senior citizen discount this early in the game.

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