Julie - Out and About

I have been working in a law office for 5 months now (in drab mode, unfortunately).  After adjusting to the schedule and duties, I realized the biggest difficulty in the office would be all the ladies there who dress for business.  There are a half dozen who have incredible fashion sense - and it makes me SO jealous!  How I would adore walking through the halls in a nice business suit with a pencil skirt, listening to my heels click clack on the hardwood floors. I can even type 50 WPM with long nails! Wouldn't it be nice to be able to dress how I want where I want - but to hold this job I must conform.  Even though (I think) I would look better than half the other ladies! ~~giggle~~ After Hours Cocktail Anyone? For Casual Friday So, I must remain not only frustrated, but also silent.  You see, I have found that a hetero male complimenting a woman on her outfit gets - - - very MIXED responses.  So as much as I'd like to discuss wardrob...

My group of girl friends - The Sister Friends, as we call  ourselves - have a tradition of getting together after Christmas for drinks and elegance. Our gathering from Christmas 2018 This year we opted for brunch and shopping!  With my recent return to the ranks of the full time employed, my chances for getting pretty have been few and far between, So this outing was a VERY welcome event.  I was so happy to be pretty, I almost ruined my mascara! ~~schmeep!~ Sarah and I - ready to hit the town! We had a lovely brunch and hit a few thrift shops.  I was on a quest - since I have lost weight, I needed a new denim skirt.  Not only did I find one, but also a cute top to go with it.  Then as we approached the cash register, Sarah grabbed my clothes and said Merry Christmas! ~ double schmeep~ Lovely day, lovely Sister Friends, lovely wrap of 2019. Stay safe and pretty, Sweeties!

- - - and to all, a Good Night! Stay Safe and Pretty Sweeties!

A quick POST, that is. I was shown this wonderful article and just had to share.  Maybe I'm too much of a lady, but I adore classic styles and customs.  So here's some tips on carrying your purse and what to do with your gloves.  Enjoy. http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-carry-purse-and-wear-gloves-like.html Stay safe and pretty, Sweeties!

4 Days Of Julie (mostly) and it was the same old same old.  But ANY chance to get out and interact with folks while "pretty" is a thrill for your scribe.  So, lots of pics, very little story - but they say one picture IS worth a thousand words, so hold on to your garters, 'cause here we go! Outfit for Night One     In the last 12 months I have lost about 20 pounds, which means most of my wardrobe is in the donation bin.  But this little purple dress was too tight on me.  But NOW . . . !! I was absolutely thrilled to be able to wear it out, even if it was only to dinner by myself.   It was chilly, so I needed a wrap, unfortunately.  On this trip I DID learn that I no longer hesitate when needing to use the Ladies Room.  I now move boldly and quickly (depending on how much I've had to drink).   And I don't fear to  linger at the mirror and make sure my lips are just right. A nice glass of Chardonn...

Yes, it's about time.  And I invoke BOTH meanings of that phrase - "It about time you wrote another blog post" and "I would have written sooner, but it's about finding the time" (see what I did there?) I have been home for over a month now, and have been neglecting this blog.  Mostly because my free time has been taken up with job hunting. (No, I still haven't found anything yet, thanks for asking) But today I decided to put that on hold for half an hour and tend to y'all.   I have been active over the past 30 days, and those of you who follow my Facebook page will know that.  A few coffee dates, some shopping, and some just plain "I need to get out of the house or I''ll go crazy" times. Out for a walk around the neighborhood to clear my head   Fall arrived - time to trot out the boots Back in October I started losing weight.  Not because I felt fat, not because I hit 60 and needed to do something about it.  Bu...

Welllllllll --  while on a work trip to Southwest Florida, an unusual thing occurred.  Julie showed up! This was a "drab" work trip, but I attended a Femme Fantasy Birthday Party while there. (see blog entries "Hitting 60 (Posts)" and "Hitting 60 (Posts) Photo Update") (https://juliemshaw.blogspot.com/2019/07/hitting-60-posts.html) (https://juliemshaw.blogspot.com/2019/07/hitting-60-photo-update.html )  My Party Outfit It was there that I got to talk with Jennie about who Julie is, and she jumped at the chance to help out.  We met one night for a late supper and talked about a night out.  It took a while, but we were finally able to do a Day Out.  Lunch and The Mall.   Florida means sandals means pedicure! Outfit for the day PLUS she recruited 2 others to join us, also attendees of The Party - Erica (the gymnast!) and James (the fuzzy guy) (check the Photo Update for details).  We went to a lovely ...