Emmy Monday!!!

I'm lucky.  I have a lot of great friends who are very smart and very talented.  What the heck are they hanging around with me for? 

Anyway, one of my oldest and dearest friends is Mary dude Anne.  There is a great blog coming in the future about her name and our friendship.  But for now, that's another show, Oprah.  Anyway, my buddy, Mary dude Anne has worked as a fashion forecaster in NYC for about a million twenty years.  She lives in a beautiful home in Connecticut and has agreed to text me her comments for the Emmys.  

Essentially, this is a combo of what we both think... I'm kind of under a time crisis ... so bear with me... if you don't like the comment it is all Mary dude Anne's fault. If somebody's name is misspelled - forgive me.  I am old and need to be in bed by 10.

On to the Red Carpet...

Amanda Peet

Beautiful girl - great dress.

 

 

Anna Chlumsky

 Love her in "Veep" not sure about the dress.

 

 

 

Lara Spencer

 Love the color... the leg pose looks familiar.

 

 

 

Connie Britton

 Love her - can't wait for "Nashville"

not sure about the dress. 

 

Ginnifer Goodwin

 No, No, and again No!

 



 

Glenn Close

 Glenn - you can sure as heck act but you can't pick out a dress.

 

 

Jessica Pare
Zou bisou bisou!!!!

 

 



Julia Ormond

 The Mister has had a mad crush on you since "Chocolat" but I don't feel as threatened when you wear this dress.

Juliana Rancic

 

Too skinny and severe.  Glad you have a baby tho. 

Kathy Griffen

Not lovin' it... but don't make fun of me, Kathy.

 

 

Kelly Osborne

 Matching hair and dress? Not doing if for me.

 

Padma Lakshmi

One word:  Gorgeous!!!

 

 

Phoebe Price 

Not sure who she is but the dress is way too much.

 

Heidi Klum

I think Seal is going to re-think things after seeing Heidi in this spectacular number!

 

Sophia Vergara

Is she auditioning for Ariel, the little Mermaid?

 

 

 

January Jones

 Beautiful girl... not into the hair or the dress.

 

Allison Williams

Not sure who she is but she is stunning!

 

Amy Poehler

Not bad.

  So sad she and Will have split.

 

Ashley Judd

Really disappointed in this one. The hair is awful!

 

Zooey Des-something

My girls love her.  I would take a half inch off the bangs tho.

 

Edie Falco

Mary dude Anne loved this one!

 

Jon Hamm & Jennifer Westfeldt

Best looking couple of the night!

 

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There were plenty of other great dresses but it is almost 10 and I need to get my beauty sleep.  I want to thank my dear friend in Connecticut for all her comments and you will be seeing her a lot more in the coming weeks.

As I am critiquing the beautiful men and women at the Emmys this evening, I am sitting here, computer in my lap, mascara down to my knees, donning an Old Navy T-shirt circa 2009 and nike shorts and enjoying every minute of it!  

 

Have a great Monday!

 

 

 

 

 



Peplum & Pencils

My friend, Sally, spends her time being a stylist at Nordstrom when she's not kicking you-know-what on the tennis court.

At lunch last week, I asked Sally what the hottest trends are for the Fall.  Without a moment of hesitation, Sally said "peplum tops and pencil skirts." 

Again, I wasn't sure what "peplum" was... I knew what a pencil skirt looked like and even wore one or two in my time.  For the benefit of my Sista and me, I googled it.  Okay, I had no choice... my two college girls were at school studying their brains out (hopefully).

 pep·lum

   /ˈpɛpləm/ Show Spelled[pep-luhm] Show IPA

noun, plural pep·lums, pep·la  /-lə/ Show Spelled[-luh] Show IPA.

1.

a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.

2.

a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket

 

 

So, without further adieu, I present peplum tops and pencil skirts. I did not choose any from Nordstrom because Sally said she might be able to have me visit her at work and take some photos. Maybe a "take your tennis buddy to work day."  I can only hope!

Piperlime

Love the cut of this dress.

Francesca's

Not sure about the color combo... but what do I know?

Anthropologie

Love the feminine touch of the bow. 

NY&CO

If I had that waistline, I would get this top in every color!

 

Francesca's

Casual and elegant.

Neiman's

Gorgeous color.

Anthropologie

Love the polkadots!

 

 

Anthropologie

My #2 would love this skirt!

 

Banana Republic

Preppy and cute.
 



Banana Republic
Great for the office if I had a job.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Trade Days

McKinney has a lot to offer, but one of my favorite things to enjoy is Third Monday Trade Days.  It is held the weekend of the third Monday of the month. I don't know which is more entertaining:  the merchandise or the people.

The Mister and I put on our empty nester comfortable shoes and set out for our adventure of the day.  If you are lucky enough to be on our Christmas list we found some must-haves for our loved ones. 

A note to #1 and #2 - no Tory Burch this year under the tree.  I have two words for you: Trade Days.

 

Good bye autumn wreath... there's something new on our threshold!  We could have used this when the girls were in high school. 

 

 

 

 Lots of wrought iron and Texas stars. 

 

 Plenty of Halloween decorations. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any one for some animal yard art? 

 

Chiminea and mexican pottery galore. 

 #1 would go crazy for these mason jars on a stem!

 

 No, #1, I did not get this for you.  Keep dreaming....

 

Got this for the Mister for Christmas... he is going to be so excited! 

 

 Couldn't resist treating myself.  Can't wait to wear it at the girls' Parents Weekends!  I can almost see the pride on their faces now...

 

They have everything... from sheets 

 

 

 

 

 to shoes!

 

door galore! 

 

 

 

Every color hairbow... 

 

 

and lots and lots of bracelets. 

 

  

Cock-a-doodle-doo

 

 

 

Shades of Ray

  

 Forget the honey... I want the hat!

 

 

 Something for everyone... even the golfer in the family! 

 

 

Antler fetish??? they got 'em!

 

 

Hellooooo Sista... 2 words... Merry Christmas! 

 

 Hope my tennis team isn't reading this because I ordered one of every breed for them.

 

 

Great desk ornament for the Mister. 

 

 

Can you spell T-E-X-A-S? 

 

If there is any doubt Texans don't have pride, come to Trade Days!  

 

Sweetest, cutest dogs... just hope they are healthy.  

 

 

Very sleepy group. 

 

 Hard to walk away from these beautiful eyes...

 

Here's a great gift for the person who has everything... chairs with a bucket under them.  For the person who loves to camp and appreciates the luxuries of home.

 

Told the Mister I was going to buy this so we could renew our vows right there at Trade Days with all our friends... 

 

They said they would be our witnesses if we decided to go ahead with the ceremony.  

 

 

The Mister got a big kick out of this one. 

 

 

What guy wouldn't be proud to put this on the front of his wheels?

 

 

Next time I am bringing Gypsy so she can have her portrait done.

 

Great selection of old books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps a new hobby and wardrobe make over for the Mister and Me?

 

So that was our day at Trade Days.  If you live anywhere near Texas, I highly recommend it for a lovely and entertaining afternoon.

 

Hope your Thursday is as much fun as Trade Days!