BACK TO SCHOOL

Today is the kiddies first day BACK TO SCHOOL! This morning started off a little after 5am( why it takes my Diva teenage daughter an hour and a half to get ready for school is ridiculous)!! Shortly after she departed, it was time to wake up my second grade son. He took an hour himself to get dressed and ready for school. He was so excited about meeting his new teacher and making new friends!

I am so proud of my children and the people they are becoming. They are respectful, smart, friendly and both looked fashionably fabulous for their first day at school!! I held them tight, hugged them and kissed them before they left, I then proceeded to take pictures (lots of them). This annoyed them. I know, because they told me so, but whatever; I 'm da mamma!!

I was oh so emotionally sappy this morning, it took all I had not to cry. Sending my babies out into the world after months of having them under my wing and close to me was gut wrenching. I am not sure what hurts more the fact that they are growing up or that we can not do anything about it.

Shortly after the kiddies left, my hubby also left for work and I was home alone. I am left to wonder what ever will I do, with the day all to myself??? Since last week was a bit chaotic, I have plenty to keep me busy. I have real exciting stuff planned; I even made a list...laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming and more laundry.

I can't complain and won't complain about my domestic duties. After becoming a DomesticEngineer a year ago, I have been granted the opportunity to enjoy so much of my children's life. It is a total change of pace from the glamorous sales job I had, but this is what life is all about..FAMILY and I thank God for my healthy FABULOUS family!!!

Crazy Stalker Chica

Not only are crazy people attracted to me, but I also claim some of the craziest mishaps.

A few months ago, I stopped in at one of my favorite stores. Shortly after walking in, I couldn't help but to notice, from the corner of my eye a woman staring at me. My initial thought was this woman has good taste; she was wearing a gorgeous pair of sling back heels and had the cutest matching handbag.

Coincidentally, we kept running into each other. Like every other aisle. When we reached the back end of the store, I felt this awkward stalkerish vibe, as though she may have been following me. So I subtly, yet sarcastically turned and asked in a playful voice "are you following me"? Her answer just about rocked my world, when she answered, Yes!

I stopped and asked if we knew each other. Her reply was, NO. She followed up by saying "you have great hair, can I touch it"? I shook my head and looked at her like she had a third eye, while asking back "YOU want to touch my hair"?

Being a Latina woman and semi superstitious I didn't want her to give me evil eye (story for another day), so I agreed and let this wacko touch my hair. Within a split second I pulled away and she launched a million questions. She asked what shampoo I used, where I got my hair did and how long it had taken to grow my hair out?

I replied with a bit of sarcasm, that I do nothing special to my hair....except beat the hell out of it with a hair dryer, flat iron and cheap hairspray. I also sarcastically said, Good hair was my gift from God...I would have preferred a fast metabolism, but no such luck.

Totally creeped out at this point, I was saved by the bell when my cellphone rang. It was the universe saving me, or so I thought. I then headed to the check out aisle, making sure Crazy was not in line; however when I looked back guess who was behind me??? Yep, Crazy was back! I quickly reached for my cellphone and made a bogus call to my own house, I know ridiculous!!

Later that evening I shared my stalker story with my girlfriends and we had a good laugh.

What would you have done???

Sassy Secrets

~Save the 'Silica Gel Crystal Packet' that come with new purses and shoes; place the packet in your jewelery box to absorb moisture.

~To keep your clothes fresh, while stored in your dresser drawers; place fragranced dryer sheets or wrapped potpourri in drawer.

Enjoy this Fabulous Friday!!!

Leather and Lace

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

Peacock feathers, leather and lace...this is what kept catching my eye, while shopping yesterday! It was a lovely afternoon; my mother came out to visit and we took the kiddies to lunch and shopping. This was the final run before school starts.

Everywhere I turned there were new fashions and accessories, just screaming...BUY ME, so I did! I found this beautiful headband with small and delicate peacock feathers, it is not obtrusive, the feathers have been rounded to subtly lie on your head. This was my dare to be different. I found the piece to be darling and fabulous! The perfect accessory for me to wear this Saturday to a Bridal Shower.

I am so in love with the vintage accessories that have made a comeback. I was so excited about my peacock find, yet a bit skeptic on if I could pull it off. So I called my sister and she encouraged me to wear it. She said that a peacock feather symbolizes; beauty, knowledge, power and some say it symbolizes immortality. The beautiful array of colors and shades in a peacock feather range from brown, green, blue and purple, which makes this piece extremely versatile.

Now onto the leather and lace, OOH-La-La, this fall seasons trends are risque...love'em. But yesterday was not about me, so to avoid cranky kids, I did not try on any new fashions, but I do have a date with myself to go back and browse in the weeks to come.

What Fabulous Finds have you found for Fall?

Quote above, borrowed from CoCo Chanel