One more red, white and blue....

Madras Jacket: Ann Taylor Loft

Blue Tank: Gap

Red Necklace: Just Jewelry

White Pants: The Limited

Tan Pumps: Charles by Charles David

I promised one more red, white and blue outfit if Michael Phelps won 8 golds...and I don't break my promises! Plus, I figured it may be one of the last chances I have to get my white pants in before they go out of season. Yes, I am one of those girls who doesn't wear white after Labor Day. I'll wear winter white pants--but not crisp summer white. I'm sure some people think I'm old fashioned. But I'm an old fashioned kinda gal. Sometimes. Most of the time. When it suits me.

Like Allison, I'm going to miss swimming at the Olympics. What will I miss you ask? I'm going to miss the thrill of the race, the excitement of the chase and Aaron Peirsol's face (mine and Jamie's favorite swimmer boy was left off of Allison's pictures--maybe she'll rectify the situation)! :-) 4 more years til swimmer boys again. Maybe Allison will continue Mantastic Mondays to get us through it.

Flashback to the 80's - My Poison Concert Experience

"Ain't Nothin but a Good Time" - Have you ever gone somewhere where you are more entertained by the people in the crowd rather than the actual event you are attending? Well that was my experience Saturday night at the Poison Concert - Mullets, bad makeup, ratted old concert shirts, the second-hand "smoke", and relentless cries of "WAHOOO! and YEEEEAAAHHH ROCK ON!" and that was just the women! The ranges of ages is what made laugh the hardest. I saw actual children there, teenagers, all the way up to people that I am sure were at the original Poison Concert 22 years ago.

Well to truly feel a part of the experience, my friend Dana and I decided that yes we too will contribute to the evening. The pictures really do not do my hair and make up justice but you get the idea. As Leslie knows, I really like big hair normally but this was a true feet. I got the top of my ponytail to make me at least 3 inches taller than I am. I also busted out the bright pink blush and lipstick. Regardless, it was a great time and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have also posted a picture of some of the guys we were with, they went all out. Hilarious! And my boy Bret, adorable as ever in his tight jean, botoxed, hair extensioned way! My only disappointment for the evening is that these guys have to be getting old because we left the concert at 10:30, yes you read that right 10:30. I just imagined it was their bed time :)

Have a wonderful day fashionistas! MUAH!

Gold Medal Monday - Ally

What a weekend! Surely you didn't miss Saturday night's swimming final when Phelps won his 8th gold medal...wow. It was so exciting! I was at a local restaurant with some girlfriends and the whole place went nuts when he won. I managed not to cry along with his family and that's saying something because I usually cry right along with the Olympians and their families.

I've publicly denounced Leslie's Olympic Blog Challenge due to my not dressing in "themes" and because I don't wear white (it's horrid on me!). However, seeing as how I've stared at the swimmers' torsos to wantonly, I suppose it's only fair to play along. *sigh* I sure am going to miss those half naked, wet bodies...four more years, right?

Dress: Mossimo (E has it too!)

Belt: Walmart

Shoes: Target














Al told me my dress looked purple this morning. Seeing as how he's The Laundry Master, it's his fault it's a different hue, no? I'm not sure why it looks purpleish but it sorta does. Oh well.


I've had these shoes for several years and I LOVE THEM. They match everything, they're comfortable and they're cute.

They're also gold, silver, and bronze. How appropriate. :)

I would have worn some Phelpesian Gold shoes, but my gold flats hurt a LOT and I just can't spend a day at work with sore feets!



And now, ladies, for your viewing pleasure...some Monday Morning Manjoyment:

Feel free to clicky on the pics to make them bigger. You know, so you can, uh...appreciate athletic sporting events. Yeah. It's cultural and stuff.

I know. You're welcome ;)