Don't you just hate rainy days? I know I do. I wish I could just opt out of every obligation and just stay home and sew. Grocery shopping? Sorry, I'm not going. Eat whatever you can find... it's raining. My child needs to be picked up from school? Sorry kid. Bum a ride... it's raining. I kid...
So, instead of being a Grumpy Gus about the weather... you know, matters completely out of my control. I decided to suck it up, put on a nice outfit and attend an early morning event.
Can I tell y'all how much I still love this jacket? Oh, and my husband told me I have way too many consecutive posts wearing sunglasses. And he'd appreciate if I gave them a rest. Well, since there was no sun, I granted his wish! LOL
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So, the reason I got out in the cold rain was for Belk's Spring '13 Fashion Tour that was held on yesterday at the Birmingham Summit Mall location. And it was totally worth it. I'll talk more about the fashion trends that were introduced in a separate post. But I wanted to share with you the beauty trends that were gifted to us in our goodie bag. I can't wait to fully experience all of the products. But as of right now, my favorite 2 are the AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream and Isaac Mizrahi's new fragrance "Fabulous". The hand cream is amazing. I've been using it since I left the store yesterday. It doesn't have a greasy residue and it's perfect to use while handling fabric and using a touch screen device. And the fragrance smells wonderful. And what better name for what I'm certain will become my Spring/Summer signature scent.
Wearing: jacket: Vogue 8333; leather peplum top: Vogue 8815; pants: Vogue 1143; shoes: Shoe Dazzle.com; necklace: BCBG Max Azria (old); purse (old); umbrella: Totes.
I saw this on Instagram and thought it was really cute. Great outfit for a rainy day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteIt's a good job you don't live in England! You would go nowhere. Love the outfit!
ReplyDeleteYou're right Catherine, I'd be a recluse! Thanks!
DeleteYou looked fab in the rain.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye!
DeleteGreat outfit and cute pictures
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteI'd forgotten about this jacket! I love it. I'm about to make some shorts from a similar fabric. It's perfect with those wonderful red pants.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol! Shorts sound fabulous!
DeleteI'm a longtime lurker. I come out of hiding to ask, "Erica, WHY are you not a famous model/designer/stylist?"
ReplyDeleteI think you should be - gorgeous as the day is long and marvelous style!
Helen, I think so too! Now, who do we know? LOL. Thanks!
DeleteDarlin', you always look Good, rain or not. I live in a rural area and have not one place to wear most of your wardrobe---so I enjoy it vicariously on you. On trend around here in January is jeans, sweatshirts, and possibly long johns. sigh.
ReplyDeleteThanks Northlady!
DeleteHi Erica,
ReplyDeleteJust thought I would stop in and leave some love.. new follower:)
your style is wonderful!! :)
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Hi Rebecca and thanks for being a new reader.
DeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous in the rain, and I'm loving the bright pants. I think I would have also braved the rain for such a great event.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherita, ut was totally worth it.
DeleteJust embrace the rain and do a Gene Kelly ♫ am singin in the rain, just singing in the rain . . . Lol.
ReplyDeleteWill do! Thanks Sassy T!
DeleteI just have to tell you that you are work'n that outfit! This ensemble is one of my favorites...you wear it well...the color combo...the jacket...ooo-weee...LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alethia!
DeleteErica, I don't think I ever click on your blog in my feed reader without instantly smiling. First thing I see is always a photograph, and your style and colors are just so charming and joyful. Thank you for being such a happy blogger!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much schazjmd for saying so.
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