Ahhh, Convertible.

I'm kind of in love with this car right now...

Just sayin...

Real Housewives of Orange County.

Yep, I'm pretty much killing brain cells every time I watch this show. Do I care? Nope. I can only watch it when Newlywed Husband is not home (not difficult not that he is working 14 hour days), because he complains about the snarkiness/bitchiness. Does that bother me? Not as long as we have TiVo.

Please excuse the fact that I am almost a week behind the actual airing of the episodes, but I usually don't get around to watching the new episode until I've cleared the stuff ahead of it in my DVR schedule :)

Here's my take on the Housewives:

Tamara

Love love love her sense of style. This girl is not afraid of animal prints, cleavage, or super-tall heels. She and her husband seem to have a good relationship, (and by good I mean not teetering on the brink of divorce/going through divorce like several of the other couple's on the show). Her son though? Little brat. Just sayin. And trying to get Gretchen drunk and hooked up with her 22-year-old son? Biotch please. Let's try to play nice.

Jeana

I liked her more in the first season, she's become very needy and insecure of late. What happened to the great mom, and emotionally strong woman? She needs to snap out of this, get a better hairstyle, and start going on some dates to get her confidence up. And for heaven's sakes Jeana, stop hanging out with that whiny little decorator Frankie! He is not helping you at all. And stop acting like a fifth-grader around Vicki's husband, Don. He is NOT available.

Vicki

Not my favorite housewife in any of the seasons, she's still not high on my list. I'll admit, she seems to be a good mom, but she's so high strung that her kids can't stand to be around her. In the brief 4 1/2 minutes that my husband has actually watched RH of OC, he remarked "that screechy woman's husband is cheating on her", and I think he's right. They have zero physical chemistry, she has no respect for him, and his body language is so stand-offish. I wouldn't be surprised if he was having an affair with Jeana.

Gretchen

I'm totally going to catch heat over this, but I really like Gretchen. Yes, she may be a gold-digger, and a good actress but...I think she genuinely cares about her fiancee, Jeff. (Who, incidentally, passed away in September of 2008, just after the season wrapped). I'm a firm believer that you say what you truly feel in your heart when you are drunk - even though your actions may not follow. Case in point: this past week's episode when Tamara got Gretchen completely sloshed and encouraged (albeit subtly) her to hook up with her 22 year old son. EW, Tamara, EW! Gretchen says, "I can't hug you or make out with you, you're a nice boy, but I'm engaged to a wonderful man". I sincerely hope that tomorrow's episode begins with absolving Gretchen of anything she might have been tempted to do that night at Tamara's. (P.S. that red dress she was wearing in the last episode? Love it.)

Lynne

The newest housewife, and I don't have much to say about her. She seems insecure, encourages her daughters to consume alcohol when they are waaaaay underage, and has got serious body image issues. She and her husband seem to really be in love, though, which is sweet to see.

Laurie

Always, and forever will be my favorite housewife. Laurie has been steadfast about her kids being her #1 priority, and is now happily married to a guy that seems to truly love and appreciate her. I am sad she left the show, but she really needs to get her son straightened out. Hopefully she'll be back soon, I miss seeing her try to get the other housewives to be a bit more rational. And she's got the greatest skin. Seriously, I'm going to try Botox someday because of her.

Terry Bradshaw Sighting!

I'm at Mi Cocina in Southlake, TX today waiting for my Rico Salad with Chicken (heaven on a plate if consumed with a glass of chardonnay...sadly I had to go back to work so I had to settle for a diet coke instead - still dang good). I look over to a booth in the corner and see this guy sitting there with a well-preserved blonde woman and some random dude:

Terry Bradshaw!


If you watch sports (I really don't), then you'll know him as one of the NFL commentators and a former quarterback. If you watch chick flicks (I definitely do), then you'll know him as the funny dad from "Failure to Launch" (remember, he's the guy who turns his sons room into the 'naked room'...)

If it wasn't him, then it was his twin...pinky swear!

Boden...The Spring Fabulous-ness.

Boden was founded in London by Johnnie Boden in 1991 as a menswear company - he started with just 8 pieces of clothing! It has grown to include not only menswear, but also clothing for women, children, and even babies!

Johnnie seems to have quite the sense of humor...just see his 'Isle of Boden' page to take a peek in his quirky mind!

Some of my favorite pieces from his spring line (for women, of course):

Fabulous Patent Bag - I love the shape of this bag, and the lack of clunky hardware.


Ibiza Caftan - love love love it! I'd wear this in the summer with a pair of tall white/cork wedges, and some big sunglasses.


Fab Animal Print Belt...anything patent or animal print always catches my eye!



Printed Nightie - just so cute and girly.



Merino Pintuck Tunic...with tights and some caramel brown slouchy boots this would be comfortable and office-appropriate (because I say so).

Patent Slides...patent, high-heel slide, lovely kelly green...need I say more?

Slouchy Gray Jersey Dress - I'd probably have to hem this, but with some slides and pearls it'd be such a good "I Have Nothing To Wear Today" dress.

Scoop neckline? Check. Pink? Check. Perfectly placed darts? Check. Hourglass Tailoring? Check. Would I like to own this dress? Check.

To My Husband...

It's been a tough week for both of us - so here is a little post in honor of my husband who has been an absolute sweetheart and hero at his new job this week.

I love you more than...that first sip of diet coke in the morning.

I love you more than...my patent leather shoes with the bows. (Black and red).

I love you more than...getting a pedicure every other week - pink polish only.

I love you more than...having a Rico Salad with chicken, & a glass of chardonnay at Mi Cocina.

I love you more than...going to a chick flick at the movies. (I've definitely proved this to you :)

I love you more than...shopping for new makeup I don't need at Sephora.

I love you more than...having brunch at La Duni every Sunday morning.

I love you more than...my black polo bikini, and my leopard polo bikini - combined!

I love you more than...going to the beach and laying in the sun with a pina colada.

I love you more than...new underwear from Vickie's.

I love you more than...cooking while drinking.

I love you more than...taking a long walk with Winston around the lake.

I love you more than...anything.

Love you honey, I am SO very proud of you!

Anthropologie...oh how I love you!

Hello, My Name is Winston...

The Kong. Like crack for dogs. Find it here.