shrimp salad and sales

So last night I was at my new friend Jenny's place going over her wedding day schedule, watching sappy wedding videos online, and drinking wine.  It was super fun!  I got to know her more and the more I spend time with her, the more I see what everyone else sees.  Jenny is one of the sweetest people and she is so easy to talk to.  Her future hubby is one lucky dude.  But she's lucky too.  From the brief few sentences we said to each other, I could already tell that her future hubs is a great guy.  Very genuine and caring.  And something about the way they look and talk to each other makes me wanna go "Ew guys, stop being so cute".

Jenny made me the best shrimp salad ever and packed me some to go and I am counting the minutes until lunch time so I can eat it.  I mean look at it!  Yumm-O!

But what does this all mean to you?  It means I had zero time to blog.  Hahahaha!  So my apologies.  I usually post something in the morning for you guys.

I really should invest in a tripod since there isn't always someone around for a super classy photoshoot in the alley.  This was the only shot I took of my outfit yesterday.  I was wearing a super cute dress from AllSaints too.  My co-worker V can attest to this.  Drats!  Oh well, at least you can see the footwear.  I've worn these in another post before but too bad, here they are again.  I love them.  I can't even express to you how comfortable these shoes are.  AND they were on sale.  Originally $850 and I got them in California at Nordstrom for $330.  Score!!

They came like this too and I would have preferred the one with the dark brown laces without the GG print but sadly they weren't available in my tiny size.  But u can get them at Bergdorfs.  There is a size 8.5 and 11 left.  And they are on sale for $382.  The blue ones on the right are "eh" to me and on top of that they are only on sale for $680 at BlueFly.  Not worth it.

But don't you just love getting a good deal?  I mean yea I still spent $300 but down from $850?  Not too shabby.  And especially being able to find my size?!  "It makes me feel like I won!" (C.Domingo always says this... hahaha).  There are tons of sales going on right now.  I hope everyone is taking advantage.  A little wardrobe expansion never hurt anyone right?  Especially at great prices.  I'll share some of the items on sale right now that I'd definitely snatch up if I were you.

1.  Current/Elliott - The Bell Jeans - Buy at shopbop.com $166.60 or Barneys for $99!! (shopbop has the better looking pics)

I actually have these and I love them!  They are the perfect bell shape for me.  Shopbop has them at 30% off right now.  The thing with shopbop is that they go from 30% to 50% then final sale at 70% off.  Just gotta risk losing your size.  But clearly bell bottoms came back in style so if you need a good pair, snap these up.  Other sites that have them but sizes are limited:  Bloomies, singer22

2.  Lanvin - Woven Peep Toe Wedge - Buy at Barneys $569

These are super hot for the summer.  I picture some cutoff distressed denim shorts, simple white flowy v neck tee, wooden bangles, big gold hoop earrings... good... to... go!  And if you're short like me, I would wear these under the Current/Elliott Bell jeans.  You can also get these at Bergdorfs, and Neimans

3.  All Hail AllSaints!!  - Just get anything on sale here and I'll be happy for you.  Here are some of my favs from the sale dresses!!  These are from AllSaints Archive which I think has deeper discounted items.

Anula Dress - $135

Idun Trench Dress - $120

Metope Jersey Dress - $72.50 

Amka Trench Dress - $112.50

Laima Corset Dress - $90

I got this dress and just FYI, the corset is tight tight tight!  Blog Nazi definitely had to help me get into this.  But who needs to breathe anyway if you can look fab!

Oof!  This post took a lot of time!  But I hope you guys got something out of it.  Time to eat my salad!!  Thanks again Jennaaaaaay!

And this is what I deal with when I work from home.  My silly pup stared at himself in the mirror behind me and growled at himself for an hour.  I think he is on me because he is protecting me... from his own reflection?!  I wish he could tell me what he is thinking.

Yes, my shirt does say TAX.  Nerd alert!

-DOS

woof!

What a beautiful Saturday it was!  

We took our pup to the vet for his annual shots.  Just like his momma, Wrigley was a champ when it came to his shots.  Here was his adventure at the vet.

Just waiting patiently to be called.

Getting a tad impatient.

Irritation drives him to madness and he picks a fight with a fluffy poodle who looked at him funny in the waiting room.  That guy had it coming.  With that super poofy hair-do and rocking that fancy leash.  Wrigley was not amused.

Finally!  Now he can focus on his shots and the chunks of treats that come with it.  I mean look at that Zen-like concentration.

Dadda and Momma were probably more nervous than he was.

All done!  My boy did so well.  The people at Compassionate Veterinary Care in Lakeview always take good care of us.

I'm just keeping it casual today.  I may have looked funny wearing these furry boots in the middle of summer but seriously, they cannot hold up to winter because the bottom is basically cloth, fall and spring rains and puddles seep through, so what choice do I have but to wear them in the summer!

Akiko top, denim shorts from PacSun, Chloe Marcie large purse, Oliver Peoples Apollonia Sunglasses, Pom Pom booties from American Eagle (a gift from my darling little sis)

After the vet I headed over to meet one of my favorite people, Laurz, at Cedar Hotel in the Gold Coast for some drinks and all around good times on their patio.  This patio always gets packed and crazy during a nice day so we were lucky to have found an open table.  Got to meet her sweetie, J, and a couple of their pals.  One of which made me take a shot at 5 in the afternoon.  But hey, that's happy hour time right?

Had a blast catching up and Laurz showing off her awesome shorts tan.  She refused to let me post a picture of her because she was not liking her highlights and promised to let me once they are fixed.  Hahaha!  I am nice and always ask permission before I post someone's picture here.  She did get addicted to my old Canon SLR.  The burst shot mode definitely kept her entertained.  Here are some of the shots she took today for me.

Do you guys like my bracelet?  I've been wearing it so much lately.  I got it from Cram in Boystown here in Chi-city.  I like the color of the beads and it's funsies for the summer.

And here's Wrigley begging for scraps.  So hard to say no to that face!

Thanks again for an awesome time Laurz.  Wrigley misses you already.  Maybe because you gave him a gigantic slab of fish from my taco.  I always have a great time with her and she has some amazing talents like spotting that guy from a season of the Bachelorette over in the next table.  We must get together more this summer.  Want to help me stalk Derrick Rose?

On the way home I strolled down my old stomping grounds around Oak Street.  I used to live in that neighborhood and I do miss being so close to Barneys and Intermix.  Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for my wallet), all the stores were closed but I did see a killer frock in the Barneys display window.  Ooh la la.  Me wants.

-DOS