Pink Polka Dots and Canary Yellow Cardigan

Cardigan: Old Navy (sale for $4.99); Polka Dot Blouse: TJ Maxx ($12.99); Black flared skirt: H&M ($17.95); Fuchsia pumps: H&M ($24.95)

This is a really quick post about the outfit I wore to work yesterday since I got a load of compliments on it. It's actually been hanging in my closet as a "potential" outfit for over a week now. We had a spurt of warm weather in DC and then were smacked with a straight week of rain and under 70 temps. Not exactly bare legs weather.

At the first chance I put on this outfit. I've been eager to wear this blouse again, as it has one of my favorite features -- a self-bow neckline. The top is super sheer and sleeveless, and since I'm a teacher, I put a tank underneath and a cardigan over top. I like the contrast of the yellow against the black and fuchsia pink. It really pops, especially atop a black flared skirt. I finished things off with a pair of fuchsia platform pumps that are in desperate need of some sort of "foot slipping forward" prevention pad.

Sorry for the wavy mirror. I left my flat mirror at my previous place. It looks great in the living room but isn't the best for outfit selfies :-) I am seeking a replacement! Hopefully one that doesn't resemble a fun house warped reflection of myself.

Happy Saturday, sweets!

Lounging in Leopard

I'm not dead! Haha, I promise that my absence is warranted. I adopted a puppy and it's taking A LOT to train her. Most days, or nights, I guess, I only get about 4 hours of sleep. She's going through the terrible teething phase and is learning how to play without biting so she's been driving me quite mad. But I love her nonetheless. Hopefully these PuppyK classes will kick her butt into gear! And give me some tips on how to continue training at home, since my feeble attempts are costing me more in paper towels and pet odor remover (for the not-so-occasional "accidents") than dog food.

My Mess-maker: Munki 

(full name: Munki HarleyQuinn Morgendorffer)

4th of July

At the dog park

On the way to her new home!

Bye-bye Rescue League! Thanks for taking

good care of my new little lady!

I did manage to get out once since getting Munki. My friend/neighbor/co-worker/Munki-wrangler and I went to see the Oscar-worthy performance of Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike." It was pretty bad, despite all of the eye candy, but it made for good laughs, good future inside jokes, and a good excuse to nom some Cheesecake Factory eats to erase the memory of the previous two hours. I also managed to get together a casual and cute outfit, experimenting with brights against a neutral animal print palette.

Leopard Hi-Lo Top: TJ Maxx for $12.99 

Black Ankle Pants: H&M for $12.95

Poppy (red/orange) Flats: Express for $6.99 ($9.99 on sale plus 30% off sale items)

Yellow Crossbody Bag: H&M for $24.95

Earrings: JCPenney for $9.95

Sunnies: H&M for $6.95

Polka Dots and Prints

Top: Express (old); Skirt: H&M for $24.95; Jacket: Express (old); Belt: from an Express dress; Heels: Steve Madden (old); Purse: H&M for $24.95; Sunnies: purchased at TJ Maxx for $7.99; Earrings: Target for $4.99

So my car decided to be AWESOME and have a flat tire. Apparently running over screws in your parking lot results in deflation. After DIY attempts with said-tire, I decided that like with most things that malfunction in my life, it was best to seek the assistance of a professional. Of course I did not realize my handiwork was defunct until after I'd already gotten ready to attend my teaching workshop for the day. The result above is what colleagues would have seen had I not thought that I was a master grease monkey the night before. At least I was able to snap a couple of pics before slipping back into shorts and a tee.

The night before I went to show my support for OKC (and DC native Kevin Durant) with my friend Andrea at a local bar. Here, we do the ever-classy pose of "fish face."

I had a love affair with Andrea's earrings until I realize that, as with men, that love was unrequited and they chose to stay with Andrea (who gets "all da menz" anyway :-P)

How I used my "brain" for this outfit: 

I love OKC's colors because they are opposites on the color wheel and shows a definitive contrast, which is pleasing to the eye. A warm color (such as my orange) is paired with a cool color (my blue) and communicates balance. It also communicates anti-LeBron. :-)

Dress: Pink Crayon, purchased at TJ Maxx for $20; Wedge Sandals: Express (on sale for $13.99!!!); Purse: Deux Lux purchased at Marshall's for $40; Sunnies: Franco Sarto, purchased at TJ Maxx for $10

Now, because I'm not a huge OKC fan nor a crazed face-painting man who shouts obscenities for every play of the game, I tried to think of a way to communicate my team preference in a subdued manner. Hence the blue with orange polka dots dress. Throw in a blue bag, heels, and sunglasses that I didn't even realize were the same color (don't you love when that happens?) and you get that you shouldn't ask me what I think of the Heat's #6. 

Hope everyone's enjoying the Playoffs!