Dealing with Toys

After 18 months of traveling to Dallas, I had a quick stint in New Jersey for a billion dollar toy retailer client.   

While their challenges is just about as serious as any other client, 

the mere mention of kiddie characters in between each issue descriptions made the problems more bearable. 

I mean who wouldn't giggle in status meetings when problems are described as, 

"The Toy Story shirts are missing $1M in shipment!"  or,  

"The Barbie shoes would not allocate, help!".

Moments like this is when I definitely say, boy, I love my job!  

Free travel around the world, heaps of hotel points, interesting client stories -- yes, I'm very lucky!

-- Boo and Mike Sully greet everyone at the office lobby  -- Kiss the Frog Barbie --
-- Je Ne Sais Quois Barbie -- One of a kind Cinderella Barbie  --

Outfit-wise, I attempted to be as colorful as I possibly can to match the colorful and creative spirit all around the office building!

If not for the shoes, this outfit would only be $20!

 

-- BCBG  black sheath dress  -- pink capelet from Nordie's rack --  Christian Louboutin "Simple" nude pumps --

-- Rebecca Taylor A-line gray dress   -- Wolford tights --  Gucci pumps --

 

-- Banana Repubic cami, top, cardi, pants and belt   -- Stuart Weitzman cap toe pumps --

-- Michael by Michael Kors safari dress  -- boots from Brazil --

Escada LBD

A girl gets VERY lucky sometimes and finds a perfectly fitting LBD that flatters in all the right places and hugs every curve ever so perfectly. 
Oh and did I mention I found it on a clearance rack and got it for an extra 50% off? 
Yes, SCORE!  Major SCORE!!

I'll be sure to blog about this dress more. 

Right now I'm still in all oohs and ahhs on its lovely neckline and sheer back.   

And if you happen to live in the Twin Cities, check out Fashion Avenue in Edina and Wayzata.  

The place surely did not disappoint!! 

 

-- Escada LBD   -- Christian Louboutin red New Simple pumps --

(Above pic from the uber fun Pose app!)

Summer BBQ Party Musings

My good friend Faye had a wonderful realization she shared with us yesterday:  
She said staying happy could prevent life-threatening illnesses.
Shopping makes me happy.  Therefore, I must shop more if I want to stay healthy.

Another good friend, Trix, had some very wise musing about her preference on spending on travels rather than an Hermes.
Without much thought, I said i would like to travel to get my Hermes.
It made me sound doubly unwise -- for wanting an Hermes and worse, for traveling just to get it.
It did however make them laugh so at least I contributed to their happiness that could possibly prevent life-threatening illness.  

Meanwhile, my doppelganger of a good friend slash twin Ann (who's been recently "activated") is now
a walking and talking treasure trove of fashion knowledge she could be an editor for wiki fashion dot com!
She claims she's not in the Hermes stage yet (though she's been shamelessly lurking around Hermes forums as of late).
Hermes or not, one thing's for sure -- she sounds giddy and happy at the mere mention of Givenchy nightingale or Balenciaga city.
 So who am I to make an intervention to her happiness that could probably prevent a life-threatening illness?!

I love my friends to bits!   I can laugh with them for days on end.
I can talk  with them about anything and everything from life & marriage to purses & shoes.
Recently, it's mostly been the latter two. And I'm not complaining one bit.
I'll do anything for happiness and to prevent a life-threatening illness!!
And to my great delight, such happiness involves Marcies and Saffianos and Alexas once in a while!

         

-- Marc by Marc Jacobs green pleated top  -- Mimi di N ribbon belt --
-- Stuart Weitzman wedges -- Mulberry Alexa in plaster pink -- Chanel logo necklace  --

Weekend in Dallas

As most of you know, I have been traveling to Dallas for work the past 15 months now.   

Before that, it was Brazil.   

I'm finishing up in Dallas pretty soon here and I can't wait to find out where my next work travels would take me! 
Hopefully, it's somewhere fun.   

      

But before I close this chapter of my Dallas adventure, gotta do the obligatory tour of the city first and eat a healthy dose of anything Tex-Mex! 

   

-- Ann Taylor asymmetrical dress -- Dorothy Perkins belt --
-- LV Neverfull -- Banana Republic wedges --

Shopping and Work

I mentioned once before that shopping makes me more effective at work.  

Interestingly enough, the same is needed if I'm being inefficient at work.  

My mind refuses to think as of late.  

And yes, nothing gives the mind a healthy jolt of energy than a good dose of shopping! 

 

-- Mulberry Alexa in plaster pink  --

     

--  reversible Chanel necklace --
 

101 Problems of Wearing a Romper

 

 -- Tart Talli jersey romper from Neiman's Last Call  --  Chanel chain belt --

I have been really curious to wear a romper.   This is my very first one. 
Glad I got it on sale from Neiman's Last Call because I'm not sure yet if this is for me. 
One thing's for sure though -- can't drink too much water while wearing this one!   

Sunshine in the Rain

                     

-- Banana Republic top and shorts -- 

My blogging is like the Minnesota rain -- here a minute, gone the next!
...I hope my yellow sunshine-y out  makes up for the rain and my blogging absence.