I had a very profound moment this weekend. I spent the past 3 days on a road trip for a soccer tournament for my daughter. It was fun hanging out with the other families, seeing the kids have a great time, but also watch them take their sport they love so seriously and give it their all. This incident came so timely after my post on Friday. It really gave me chills and tears to my eyes after it all happened. Let me set up the scenario for … [Read more...]
Friday’s Five
Thinking about 5 ... well always more but this discombobulated brain knows you guys would fall asleep if I shared much more than that. So, are you ready? 1. I'm terribly annoyed by drivers that drive pretty much side by side or close to that, at or under the speed limit, and there is NO possible way you can get around them. It's almost like they KNOW you want to get buy, so they have this plan between them to BLOCK you. Anyone else feel this … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake
It was time for my monthly networking luncheon today that I host at the hacienda. And being that I'm trying (keyword TRYING) so hard to stay on purpose with the healthy, low cal, low fat diet, I came up with a few healthy choices on the menu. One is my super easy "Sandra-Lee" style Strawberry Shortcake. I take a store bought angel food cake, some fresh strawberries, fat free cool whip and lemon yogurt. I wash the strawberries, … [Read more...]
Sunday Dress
Diane von Furstenberg is one of my fave designers. I did a post on here HERE. Her clothes are always on top of style, fashion, and trends without being "trendy". Her clothes can be in my closet for years and they still never lose their look. I recently picked up this number from Cayman's that I shared with you HERE. I paired it with my black patent Luciano Padovan's that I've had for several years... again, some staples I can't … [Read more...]
Dita Von Teese’s Closet
Last week as I was channel surfing I came across a SUPER awesome fun show on my fave channel, Bravo. Dukes of Melrose is a show for all you fashionistas and lovers of couture and vintage fashion. Now... I preface all this by saying this does NOT mean I or most of you can just run out and buy all these FAB things. I love all of this truly as a "collector" I think. .... stay tuned for another post on this matter (my justification??? or my … [Read more...]
Real Beauty
Seriously, if you have just a few minutes, you really ought to take a look at this. Get ready to be moved. http://youtu.be/XpaOjMXyJGk See, here's the deal. I've ALWAYS had issues like these. I can't say I don't still. I think that's why it has taken me so long to begin doing fashion posts (of myself), and I still am quite uncomfortable doing them because of my fear of how I think I look for the most part. But I'm slowly … [Read more...]
Friday’s Five
What a week to say the least... 1. Dreaming of summer vacation .... via and a little of this maybe... via 2. Wouldn't it be fun to drive one of these? via Seriously, if anyone knows how I can get one or get one made, you're GOLDEN to me! Lemme know! I'm SERIOUS! Hubby will be like ARE YOU KIDDING ME? And I'm like UM NOOOOO! HA! Call it "Irene's GOLDEN CHARIOT". 3. One of my most drolled over pins... via every girl … [Read more...]
Hiya Stud.
I think we can all agree great accessories complete our look. Knowing how to put all the accessories together can make or break the look. Lately I have been into studs. Part because I had my ears restitched this fall (because I didn't listen to my momma when I was growing up and wore WAAAAY heavy earrings that nearly tore my ear holes) and partly because of wearing more around our necklines it makes the look more balanced, and finally, … [Read more...]
My blogiversary
One year ago today The OP Life was born. via How time flies!! I knew some 8 years ago when this whole blogging thing was beginning to emerge that I was fascinated by it all. But I was clueless and really it just wasn't time for me. Fast forward with all this social media, and me just growing as a person, and finally deciding, whether I know what I'm doing or not, HERE I GO! And I jumped in with both feet and never looked back as I … [Read more...]
Sadness Amongst Us
My heart is heavy and sad today. Why to these tragedies happen? I don't want to refresh our memory of recent massacres, but it seems to happen more and more often. Why? We go through our lives with our families, our careers, our loved ones, and bam! We get this "hiccup" of sick, heart-wrenching news that is horrific and unthinkable. We get hit with unnecessary tragedy and loss caused by man. via I didn't feel right to just chat it up … [Read more...]
