Wednesday, May 25, 2011

velvet shorts in a steel yard







shorts from spanish moss
asymmetrical top from bluefly (a similar cheaper one here)
ebay bag
dirty hair from not washing it for 2 weeks
mother of pearl ring from moth and garnet
random other rings
crystal necklace made by me
thrifted shark necklace
aldo shoes

Normal day, hanging around the ol' metal yard. As I have mentioned before, I am a hoarder. Of shorts. (and jewelry, duh.) I got these shorts the other day and I am IN LOVE. Crushed velvet goodness that have an elastic strap so they will fit forever! I have a feeling these shorts are going to fuse to my skin before the summer is over. 

I'm sure you all know about the deadly tornado in Joplin that happened the other night. I can't get it out of my head. I feel so terrible for the families that have missing or dead relatives. I keep wondering when a big one will hit where I live. I have yet to be in a tornado. The most I have seen were 5 funnels forming above me when I was near Devils Tower. We drove away reeeeal fast. I am nervous that one will happen when I am sleeping and I won't wake up to the sirens. This has also lead me to think..what would I grab if I only had minutes to run 5 stories down into the basement? My money? My laptop, photos, what? I have no idea. But like I said, a tornado has yet to hit this city so what am I really worried about, eh? EHHHH? 

Kind of cool news - Beachbody has asked me to do a testimonial video for my "outstanding P90X transformation." I have to answer a bunch of questions wearing next to no clothing to show off my nutso buff crazy body and rippling muscles. Kidding. About the rippling buffness. But I do have to have me working out on video and talk about what inspired me to do the program, and basically inspire people to do the same. I am a beachbody program freak. Have you guys ever tried P90X or Insanity or any other beachbody program? If not, you should. And if you have, you need to be a coach, like me! Here is my beachbody page if you are all ever interested in trying it. No gimmick. Just real, awesome results. 

Time for food. I'm hungry.  

In the mean time, check these ladies out. Just a few bloggala ladies that rock my socks and also have fantastic original style. Few of my many faves. :-)

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49 comments:

  1. oooh cute shorts darling!! i love it!!

    cheers,
    misscarlaviolet.blogspot.com
    p.s. I'm hostin a sexy giveaway on my blog.. would you like to join?

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  2. Ugh, I've been crushing on velvet shorts. I love yours and the boots you're wearing.

    xo-AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  3. where is that snake chain accessory from? It's amazing

    And your hair looks great for not washing it in two weeks!

    xx

    Shilpi

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  4. Wow, you look incredible! Those velvet shorts are so fantastic on you!

    P.S. Thank you very much for the comment! You're so kind. My hair is cut completely a-symmetrically, so all I do is push it to the side and add volume to the roots!

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  5. Those shorts look amazing on you, especially because of your amazing legs!

    I love your shoes and your bag, they are fab!

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  6. i love your jewels!! amazing

    www.herpersona.blogspot.com

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  7. awww beautiful ive been after some velvert shorts for ages, they look stunning on. Your rings are fantastic too :] xx

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  8. ummm I was just going to ask how you have such amazinggg legs! Teach me your ways!! I am dying to try p90x! my boss does it and she is so FIT! I'm super jealous! I can't work out right now (arrrg!) bcuz of my car accident injuries, and it's killing me! I used to do yoga all the time, but I'm such a gym freak, so I'm always looking for ways to work out!!

    Those shorts are divine and if I had legs for days like you, I'd most definitely rock them! LOVE those boots too!

    Thanks for all your super sweet comments, girl! xoxo!
    http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

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  9. LOVE your short!!!! I want it!!!
    Have a great day!

    www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

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  10. I am super jealous of your rings and jewelry!



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  11. I'm definitely in love with your jewels... ♥_♥

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  12. love the bag and lion ring!

    http://nakedqueen.blogspot.com/

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  13. Natural disasters are terrible, I was in Japan when the earthquake it and I can't get it out of my head, all those lives lost, it's devasting...and it leaves you with a feeling powerless and guilty...
    I love the outfit, and the shorts are to die for, I wish my hair looked that nice if I didn't wash it for that long.

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  14. I love these shorts. Despite the velvet, you manage to make them look kind of tough. The scenery you used was perfect.

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  15. great outfit too girl! chic! Love your blog, as always :D

    check out my newest post :D

    www.fantailflo.com

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  16. you look red hot (or should I say strawberry hot) in those velvet sorts and your legs are insane

    I recently did a velvet post too and I am always going on about the marvellous-ness of velvet...such a lush fabric I could ear every day xxx

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  17. loveloveloveee your shorts! and great jewelry xx

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  18. These shorts are amazing!!! Your rings are fabulous too, once again. I have attempted doing a p90x abs section, and almost died. Power to ya, girl.

    -Jana
    http://www.wolfandwillow.com/

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  19. you look so cool! love your hair color :)

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  20. cute outfit :) i wish it was warm enough to be bare legged here! i love your jewelery
    xxx
    Catflicks

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  21. I am a jewelry hoarder as well. I love all of yours! Crushed velvet shorts sounds SO comfy!

    XO
    Delighted Momma

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  22. P.S WOWZA!! Just licked on your click for P90x!! Dang girl..you look fantastic!! Keep it up

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  23. I love those seemingly liquid shorts! I'm working on a pair of velvet ones myself!

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  24. i love this outfit! i like how you mix your jewels

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  25. Oh goodness, and probably the prettiest shade of velvet in existence! I love them!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  26. thank you <3 i have found this in a little market! ^^


    http://izumihiiiflower.blogspot.com

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  27. Love those shorts!

    I just saw your before & after pics. Congrats!!! That must have taken a lot of discipline!

    ♥ Gina Michele
    CrochetClouds

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  28. Your rings are perfect!

    I would really appreciate your opinion on my last post :]
    mfashionfreak.blogspot.com

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  29. velvet shorts, yesss please.

    checking out your beachbody page haha. xoxo

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  30. I'm loving your shorts, they look great. Actually, your whole look is pretty damn awesome. And, your rings are badass as well :)

    http://escapingthewindow.blogspot.com

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  31. Awesome shorts. I just love everything from Spanishmoss ♡
    That hand chain is killer!
    xx
    Ps, I'm having a JEFFREY CAMPBELL GIVEAWAY on my blog, check it out if you're interested. :)
    LIKE A LIZARD ON A WINDOW PANE

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  32. oh man grrl, it means so much that you mentioned my blog... sooo sweet!

    loving this look, laid back, but still so you! and those shorts are killer.

    ok, now i'm gonna go read about beachbody...i joined a gym in jan and have been pretty obsessed...

    xo

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  33. those shorts are pretty damn dreamy

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  34. Very nice outfit! Love those shorts! And man, you have a great jewellery collection.

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  35. I crave those shorts! Your outfits are really nice :)

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  36. I hate the shorts but your legs are stunning :)

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  37. must. get. those shorts. ASAP!!!!! ugh they probably aren't even available anymore, im always too late for everything!!! you look killer, im loving everything you got going on here!!

    xx
    ashley <3

    pursenboots.blogspot.com

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  38. love your look !! the dress in the first post is very interesting :D

    come visit us!!

    twice-asnice.blogspot.com

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  39. Shiny velour shorts?!?!?! Oh, I just love them.

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  40. I love this outfit! & do share the same obsession with shorts too... I have a blue velvet pair available tonight.

    Thanks for stopping by, I am now following too...

    Lenni x

    www.facebook.com/vintageLENNI

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  41. THESE RINGS ARE AWESOME!

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  42. thanks for the lovely comment :) you are so beautiful :)

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  43. In love with your rings !!!!

    http://silhouetteparisienne.blogspot.com

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  44. such a cute outfit. Love your shorts and your hair too :)

    http://am-better-today.blogspot.com

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