Tuesday update and a BIG Wednesday

 
A big thank you to my super-wonderful friend Rachel for the Kreativ Blogger nom.  Rachel is the brilliant blogger/ designer behind Rachie's Place.

(I've seen some really cool alternative "Kreativ Blogger" badges out there...) 

So here's the way it goes and the rules...

1. thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2. copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4. name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated

I am going to split this into two parts.  Hmmm...7 things about me that people might find interesting...

1.  I am the mother of two kids: Sophia 6, and Oliver 3 1/2

 

2. I met my husband, Keith, in health class, freshman year of high school.  

  

3. I taught elementary school for five years in an urban school here in KC.

4. Keith and I LOVE live music.  Lots and lots of Dave shows, Coldplay (the kids saw them this summer!), REM, Pink Floyd (not the tribute band), Sting, U2, BareNaked Ladies, Death Cab, Chicago (seriously), The Moody Blues (seriously), Hall and Oates (oh yeah, during Big Bam Boom), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy...the list goes on and on.  

5.  I let my kids wear just about anything they want.  If you know me personally, you know my personal aversion to kids who are glammed up.  I have grocery shopped with plenty of super heroes and fairies.  My kids are not my dress up dolls.  Their behavior and worldliness are reflections of me, not their jeans.  I could go on and on and on about this. 

Yes, I think his poncho and sunglasses are ridiculus (and a little cute) but what would be my reasoning for not letting him wear it?  Ask Rachel about it-He showed up at a dinner out at a Mexican restaurant with this thing on...surprised us all.

6.  I had never read a blog besides the Sartorialist before my friend Rachel moved in next door.  She really was my inspiration for starting this blog and also opening up Nellie Loves Vintage.  Hey, thanks Rachel!  I can't believe all the talent out there! 

7.  Ultimately, I would love to have a studio space to share all my vintage treasures and handmade goods.  Someday. 

Geez, this has been fun.  I've already plowed through seven things and I have so much more to share.  Maybe tomorrow I'll do seven more things, a big giveaway winner reveal, a big shop update and wish everyone a big, happy thanksgiving.  Sounds like a plan to me!

Today I would have loved to have worn something like this...

I swiped this Philip Newton photo off Bleubird. Oh gosh, look at the details!!!  It makes me shivery.  The subtle pattern on the tights, the contrast with the shoes, the florals.  The red lipstick.  (Which reminds me.  Can anyone recommend a great red lipstick?)

Here's what I actually wore...

I VERY, very rarely wear jeans, and I NEVER ever wear white, so I don't know what was up with me.  I must really like all the detailing on this simple Anthro shirt.  (And please ignore my funky hands.  One hand was trying to hide a little remote and the other one just doesn't know what to do.)

Big post tomorrow.  Check back in for a big winner!

amy   

 

  
  

Comments

[Heidi]

love your whole fam's style. and a nom/nod your way, too...

[gina]

oh red lips my fave!
being a make-up artist, I am super picky when it comes to reds!
here are my all time favorites:
NARS Red Lizard (deep matte red)
NARS Dragon Girl (bright clear matte red)
NARS Jungle Red (matte blue red)
Bobbi Brown Scarlett (has more brown in it..a bit more "safe")

You would look fab in all of them!!!