Something new to wear

Isn't this a cute skirt? I got it at Goodwill for $5 a great price plus the skirt is fully lined. It's pleated at the top and then flares out to a very full skirt. I haven't worn it out yet but I love the swirly, vaguely Indian print of the skirt and the addition of sequins.

I'm feeling very sparkly!

But what to wear with it??? I decided to shop Le Closet! Unfortunately, there's not much to choose from but I did find this top purchased from a catalog so long ago that I can't remember its name.

The top paired with a chocolate cardie from Goodwill for $3.99 never worn and still had the shop tags on it! Imagine, originally $35!


A sampling of earrings to choose from. The hoop pair are from Forever 21 and the other three are from long ago. You can see some of my tea pot collection in the background. I'll do a post on them one of these days.


I've been jonseing for a charm bracelet forever and finally found one! For some reason they remind me of being a kid again plus they're just plain fun. This charmer was only $1.99 from Goodwill. They are supposed to be clam shells one half pearlized and the other half gold plated with a pearl in them. I think this will be a good match with the skirt.

Rampage peep-toes (ridiculously priced at Ross Dress for Less last year so I HAD to get them) and two-tone Bandolino slip-ons (from Goodwill barely worn). I think a nice straw wedge would be nice too.

Here is everything put together but I will really have to work on getting some tops to go with the skirt. Sorry the photo is a little blurry but it's the best one of the bunch! It's 93 degrees today and I am wondering what I am doing in a sweater!

How about something cool to drink? I picked up two bottles of this new drink from Canada Dry, sparkling green tea ginger ale. Don't they put green tea in everything these days? I completely demolished one bottle yesterday and am ready to start on this one. Come join me and bring some nibbles with you! Maybe we'll catch a cool evening breeze.

The glass cake stand is from a neighbor's yard sale about a year ago and the wine glass is from Marshall's. It features the Franciscan Desert Rose pattern that I fell in love with when I was a just a kid.

Have a good one!

Sushi and a movie

So I had some errands to run this week and after the bank, post office and grocery store, decided I would treat myself to sushi and a movie!

I looooove sushi, any kind, and could eat it every single day. I stopped off at Sushi Hut on Mission Center Road and ordered the California Combo lunch special for $6 and some odd cents.

It may take a while to decide what you want! Sorry the menu isn't clearer.

Some awesome looking raw fish. Hope you're not squeamish!

The California Combo is a great special with 8 pieces of sushi (a California roll), a medium sized soft drink and a vege roll and on this particular day because I had to wait so long, the manager gave me an extra roll so I scored.

In the same strip mall is a Blockbuster so I decided to take a look at what was new. Funny about me and Blockbuster, I go in spurts. I won't step in the store for almost a year and the next thing you know I'm there every weekend renting up a storm. They have a new policy that all rentals are $5 for five days and kids rentals are 99 cents.

Starting to plate up! I know, I could eat from the container and save myself some dishwashing but this is more fun and I love these vintage plates my mom got for me a while back.

All set for some video watching - WAIT - I still call them videos when clearly they are DVDs! Old dogs, no new tricks and all that I guess! It's pathetic, I only recently got a cell phone and it's a pay as you go phone! Anyway, get comfortable and get ready to watch Percy Jackson & the Olympians.


I enjoyed the movie and unlike some movies, it did not stray much from the book. I liked the book so much I got a copy for my nephew which he enjoyed immensely!

In fact, I enjoyed the movie so much I'll watch it again before I return it. Something I don't always do.

Did you know Sean Bean is in this movie? I adore him. Have you ever watched this old BritishTV show called the Vicar of Dibley? The vicar is actually, surprise, a woman played by Dawn French and she had a thing for Sean Bean. It was cute and one day he showed up at her door, forget how it ended though. So that was a little off the subject but take a peak at the trailer for Percy Jackson.

Have a good one!

Fashion Valley Mall

I started visiting Fashion Valley Mall back in the 80s when it was a teeny mall and I used to like to go to Lupita's for great Mexican food. News flash, Lupita's isn't there anymore!

San Diego used to be a sleepy beach town but it has since grown into a mini LA. I'm not sure if I like that or not but it still has a slower pace than LA thank goodness. One of the things that has changed dramatically is this mall. I wish I had pictures of what it used to look like! See the picture below? There didn't used to be condos on the top of ridge and the condos at the bottom are brand new. This shot was taken from the walkway between Bloomies and ZGallerie. Do you recognize the Cheesecake Factory (bldg. with the dome) on the left? There is yumminess to be had there and it's great for brunch.

There are 200 stores and restaurants in this mall and since I haven't been in a while, I noticed a lot of my favorites have gone missing and lots of new stores in their place. Someone tell me what happened to Harry & David's and Paper Doll!

A few of the usual suspects...

I used to love going to Charlotte Russe but actually am surprised it is still around since the mall did its revamp.

The old workhorse - Bloomies

The new workhorse - Banana Republic

I haven't watched MadMen yet, have you?

Love this store!

A few mall favorites....

This is a fairly new store but judging from the clothes is exactly how I like to dress, casual.

If I could afford to shop at Antropologie believe me I would!

Chico's has lots of great casual and chic garments and accessories.

There is also a mini Sephora's in JC Penney's

Oh, Jeeves, please get me a POUND of Godiva's assorted chocolates!

Lots of fun if pricey accessories here

The designers...

A sale, yippee! Actually, I really do love Carolina's designs. Notice how we are on a first name basis!

If you have to ask how much it costs...

New kids in town:

H&M, still fairly new

The very brand new (about one month) Microsoft Store

Forever 21 is a favorite to haunt for fun accessories (because frankly I don't fit into their clothing and I'm positive I don't fit their demographics)! Remember shops like Judy's, Wet Seal, House of 9? Anyway, this is a great place for inexpensive bits and baubles.

Have a great week everyone!