Hello ladies and gentlemen. Hope that you are enjoying the end of summer and for those of you on the east coast, hope the back to back punch of an eartquake and a hurricane wasn't too much for you. Doesn't sound like fun to us...but of course, our 24 inches of snow in February probably doesn't sound too good either. Since I tend to focus on the recommendations for people to be MORE classy, I thought I would tell you about an evening where everyone was classy and it was just an all around good time.
My good friend and I attended a pop up dinner on Saturday night. Now this is a bit of a new idea where chefs in the area create a small little dinner party at various places around the city. John, the FAB chef at this event, is without a restaurant right now and I think wanted to cook for everyone. Not only was the event well run, food came out in a timely manner (5 courses), the food was FABULOUS (South American/Spanish style), the people was so nice. It was truly like having a dinner party at someone's house. Everyone was seriously dressed appropriately. Every person we met was nice and wanted to talk about interesting stuff. It was so great.
My favorite bartender was there mixing drinks for each course (and he rocks). My lead singer from my favorite band was there (yes, Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall). He was trying to bus tables (so cute) and was super, super cool and kept spinning great tunes all night. And I got to wear my beautiful red Tahari dress and Badgley Mischka shoes, and yes, I know that sounds silly, but I have these fabulous clothes in my closet that I never get to wear...so there.
All in all, everyone was classy and it was a great evening. So hats OFF Chicago, well done (thanks John, Justin and Frankie and of course, my date, Levy). I was completely impressed. And you know I don't say that very often!
On a personal note, still trying to get past my break up. As most of you know, I was dating someone (HT) that I really, really liked (hell, probably loved) and he broke up with me at the end of June (via email). Man, when we were together, I was SOOO happy. Sadly, I had waited quite some time for someone like him that met all of my requirements (so picky) and sadly, I think I will be waiting a long time again. Some may say I am too picky...heck, many of my friends say that, but I am not settling (for anything less than everything, thanks Sugarland). So keep your eyes open for Mr. Perfect for Jzzrgrl if you will. In the meantime, I am going to continue to enjoy my friends and family.
Labor Day Weekend is upon us...and as I have discussed with many of my friends multiple times in the past week or two, we all seem to just be in a funk, people are angry, the economy stinks, morale is horrible. So hey, let's buck up ladies and gentlemen seriously! Enjoy yourself this weekend, spend time with friends and family, go out, drink, eat, be merry, celebrate the positives in life (I KNOW you can find some).
Hey I am in the worst financial situation of my life, I am single (AGAIN), not enamored with my job and hey let's face it, my business is not growing like I need it to.... But I intend on seeing my Huskers win their first game as a part of the Big Ten, see some family and hang with friends...and I JUST MIGHT have a glass of wine or two (or 12). And I am not going to worry about how to pay my bills this weekend. :) So I suggest you follow suit, cuz that's what classy, intelligent, fun people do!
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS!
About Me
- Jzzrgrl
- 39 (AND HOLDING) year old single gal in downtown Chicago who loves Jazzercise, Gamma Phi Beta, friends, family, fashion, fine wine and movies. I will admit I am a SNOB about the following things: wine, coffee, handbags, shoes, cars and men.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
How classy are you at the office?
So as I sit here in my office and listen to the huffing, puffing, sighing and yelling from the other offices, I am starting to think about behavior and actions at the office. Ask yourself this question...does my personality at my job reflect who I am really am? Do I act and dress appropriately at the office?
Ladies and gentlemen seriously, how you dress at your job is JUST as important as how you act. You want people to WANT to work with you, right. And yes sometimes, our jobs require us to be the "bad guy" or do things we don't really want to do, but there are ways to do those things with classy and integrity.
CASE IN POINT...last week I had to call the IRS, yes, JZZRGRL owes some taxes and needed work out a payment plan. NOW, I was calling the I-R-S...I already had an attitude about it, assuming I would get some really mean, uninterested, jerk on the phone. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE!! (after waiting on hold for 40 minutes), the woman I got on the phone was SOO NICE. She was helpful and kind and I gotta say completely changed my attitude about the IRS. She was handling her job with class and integrity. I LOVED IT.
And I have to be honest, even the customer service people at AT&T handle their job with class. SO ladies and gentlemen, I am guessing your job is better than having to deal with rude customers at either AT&T or the IRS...if they can be fabulous, so can you.
One of the best studies in sociology is to work at a job with a group of people. EVERYONE works differently, is motivated differently, has a different background, set of standards and morales. And it is your job to figure out how to work with these people. You notice, ladies and gentlemen, I SAID it is your job. You need to adjust your approach to best work with the people that you need crap from... And as much as we want the other person to change to our way of working, it works better for you to figure it out.
Another JZZRGRL example, I worked with this gentlemen many years ago, whom was gruff and angry and most people in the office didn't like him and didn't want to work with him. Well guess what, he was the procurement person for my stuff...so I had to figure it out. I killed it with kindness and figured out how he wanted things sent to him...and he loved me for me. We worked well together for many years and in fact, he would reference me and ask others why I couldn't just do it that way.
So here's the point to the story, don't yell and huff and puff...act with class and professionalism. Understand your work environment, the people you work with, their personalities and work with them. Everyone will be happier in the end. You will make mistakes, you will get angry and that's OK, just learn from it and move on. OH BOY, did I make some mistakes at my jobs!! And while some of you are saying DUH...I already do this, many of us do not. Work is work and you should be working to live. So smile, be merry and at the end of the day, you get to go home and not look at those people anymore.
As for me, things are statu quo, nothing new to report, having tons of fun with my friends and the fabulous city where I live. But no dates, not really interested honestly. Thought I had that whole dating thing figured out...HA, guess I was wrong. :( Very excited to do my first pop-up dinner this weekend.
Keep it classy and professional at the office (or WHEREVER your job is). BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS.
Ladies and gentlemen seriously, how you dress at your job is JUST as important as how you act. You want people to WANT to work with you, right. And yes sometimes, our jobs require us to be the "bad guy" or do things we don't really want to do, but there are ways to do those things with classy and integrity.
CASE IN POINT...last week I had to call the IRS, yes, JZZRGRL owes some taxes and needed work out a payment plan. NOW, I was calling the I-R-S...I already had an attitude about it, assuming I would get some really mean, uninterested, jerk on the phone. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE!! (after waiting on hold for 40 minutes), the woman I got on the phone was SOO NICE. She was helpful and kind and I gotta say completely changed my attitude about the IRS. She was handling her job with class and integrity. I LOVED IT.
And I have to be honest, even the customer service people at AT&T handle their job with class. SO ladies and gentlemen, I am guessing your job is better than having to deal with rude customers at either AT&T or the IRS...if they can be fabulous, so can you.
One of the best studies in sociology is to work at a job with a group of people. EVERYONE works differently, is motivated differently, has a different background, set of standards and morales. And it is your job to figure out how to work with these people. You notice, ladies and gentlemen, I SAID it is your job. You need to adjust your approach to best work with the people that you need crap from... And as much as we want the other person to change to our way of working, it works better for you to figure it out.
Another JZZRGRL example, I worked with this gentlemen many years ago, whom was gruff and angry and most people in the office didn't like him and didn't want to work with him. Well guess what, he was the procurement person for my stuff...so I had to figure it out. I killed it with kindness and figured out how he wanted things sent to him...and he loved me for me. We worked well together for many years and in fact, he would reference me and ask others why I couldn't just do it that way.
So here's the point to the story, don't yell and huff and puff...act with class and professionalism. Understand your work environment, the people you work with, their personalities and work with them. Everyone will be happier in the end. You will make mistakes, you will get angry and that's OK, just learn from it and move on. OH BOY, did I make some mistakes at my jobs!! And while some of you are saying DUH...I already do this, many of us do not. Work is work and you should be working to live. So smile, be merry and at the end of the day, you get to go home and not look at those people anymore.
As for me, things are statu quo, nothing new to report, having tons of fun with my friends and the fabulous city where I live. But no dates, not really interested honestly. Thought I had that whole dating thing figured out...HA, guess I was wrong. :( Very excited to do my first pop-up dinner this weekend.
Keep it classy and professional at the office (or WHEREVER your job is). BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Hot weather doesn't mean...no underwear!
Hi ladies and gentlemen, it's been a while since I have posted and since I have been home for several days, I thought I would share some thoughts with you. I have been home due to a short little surgery that I had to have this week. Don't worry, it was outpatient and I am healing very quickly. Hats off to the classy ladies and gentlemen at Northwestern Hospital, the whole process was VERY impressive. My doctors and nurses were fabulous. And a special thanks to all of my friends and family that were supportive. I even got flowers delivered to me at home! First time in like 4 years, of course, not from a man, from my company, but hey, it was really nice.
So it's just been VERY hot everywhere in the US, right? That means that our ladies out there are dressing to beat the heat. Cooler fabrics, cute shorts and summer dresses are a great way to do this. I like to wear dresses on hot days, because hey as a lady, they are cooler and look cute. But I always remember that I should wear appropriate underwear and a bra with them. Case in point, last Friday, I met the redhead and some of my boys from the Vegas trip AND we saw a "lady" wearing a short skirt and NO UNDERWEAR. EWWW, gross, right? And how do we know, well, she walked up some stairs...that were open to the downstairs. Come on ladies, that is just yucky, wear underwear, it is unsanitary not to. And on a side note, don't wear a thong under a short flowing dress either, a nice pair of boy shorts. Concerned about panty lines? There is under that has a sticky strip along the edges so that you don't see panty lines. Personally, I have like 5-7 different styles of underwear for each outfit. They should be like shoes, pick the appropriate pair for the outfit.
And again, I feel like a broken record saying this, ladies, wear the right bra with your summer outfit. Many of the cute sundresses are strapless or have skinny straps. Ladies seriously, there are bras that work with all of these types of dresses, you just need to find a few key ones. If you have a dress without the appropriate bra, don't wear it until you have the right bra. Trust me, no matter what size your chest is, your boobs ALWAYS look better when supported and covered. I think I have said this before, but UP and OUT ladies!
So it has been a less than stellar two months for JZZRGRL! Between my health issues, my business issues, my work stuff and my break up, I haven't been the happiest of girls. Here's hoping that everything comes up back around in the next two months. I hope that all is well with all of my readers. Keep your chins up, you are beauitful, wonderful, smart ladies. Keep it classy and enjoy the rest of your summer!
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS!
So it's just been VERY hot everywhere in the US, right? That means that our ladies out there are dressing to beat the heat. Cooler fabrics, cute shorts and summer dresses are a great way to do this. I like to wear dresses on hot days, because hey as a lady, they are cooler and look cute. But I always remember that I should wear appropriate underwear and a bra with them. Case in point, last Friday, I met the redhead and some of my boys from the Vegas trip AND we saw a "lady" wearing a short skirt and NO UNDERWEAR. EWWW, gross, right? And how do we know, well, she walked up some stairs...that were open to the downstairs. Come on ladies, that is just yucky, wear underwear, it is unsanitary not to. And on a side note, don't wear a thong under a short flowing dress either, a nice pair of boy shorts. Concerned about panty lines? There is under that has a sticky strip along the edges so that you don't see panty lines. Personally, I have like 5-7 different styles of underwear for each outfit. They should be like shoes, pick the appropriate pair for the outfit.
And again, I feel like a broken record saying this, ladies, wear the right bra with your summer outfit. Many of the cute sundresses are strapless or have skinny straps. Ladies seriously, there are bras that work with all of these types of dresses, you just need to find a few key ones. If you have a dress without the appropriate bra, don't wear it until you have the right bra. Trust me, no matter what size your chest is, your boobs ALWAYS look better when supported and covered. I think I have said this before, but UP and OUT ladies!
So it has been a less than stellar two months for JZZRGRL! Between my health issues, my business issues, my work stuff and my break up, I haven't been the happiest of girls. Here's hoping that everything comes up back around in the next two months. I hope that all is well with all of my readers. Keep your chins up, you are beauitful, wonderful, smart ladies. Keep it classy and enjoy the rest of your summer!
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Oh ladies...a little maintenance is nice!
Hi ladies and gentlemen. Well, I have been laid up on the couch in pain for the last 4 days. Trust me, that is all you want to know about my ailment. So I thought it was time to do another post. My fan base asked me to write one based on some observations from the US ladies soccer game on Sunday. So I must oblige them, right?
Now ladies, I may approach a subject that is a bit uncomfortable for some of you as I am going to point out a few fashion tips for our female athletes and those ladies that don't like make-up, fashion, etc. Apparently, at the soccer match on Sunday (I didn't watch), some of my fans observed that the head coach of the US team could use some waxing...more specifically on her chin. She had some whiskers sticking out there that were broadcast WORLDWIDE. Now, I understand, this lady had a lot on her mind, her team was competing for the World Cup title, but perhaps a little maintenance the day before the big match might have been appropriate.
Now, I know that my female athlete friends (some of them, don't mean to generalize) and other ladies out there, prefer not to worry about the details of make-up, fashion, waxing, etc. But ladies seriously, a little shaving, wax, and a little bit of make-up does make you appear more professional. I am not saying that you need to glam it up and if you not comfortable with that, it's OK. But trust me, my dear sweet sister was not a suit, heels, and make-up kind of a gal until she starting working with politicians and doing lobbying. She found out that people take you more seriously when you are well put together. It's just the facts of life, sorry to say.
And some of these ladies have very little time and trust me, I respect that...but just 10-15 minutes a day to do a little waxing/shaving, cleansing, moisturizing and a bit of makeup will go a long way. PLUS skin maintenance will pay off when you start hitting 50-60 years old (I have been taking care of my skin since 5th grade and most people wouldn't believe that I am 39 (+1) years old). Especially you women that are incredible athletes, you already have ROCKING bodies, so a little make-up, maintenance and cute outfit would be amazing on you.
As I have been home for 4 days, there has been A LOT of maintenance at my house, I think I have used every face mask I have in the house. I am finally getting out of the house tomorrow. Thanks goodness for my friends who took my out on Saturday night, I was in pain, but hey I was a champ and I looked good in my dress and heels, no less. We found a great new place in Chicago, The Bedford on Division and Ashland, check it out. Say hi to my man, Justin, my fav bartender when you are there.
No dating updates...still sad. :(
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS. Stay classy and well maintained.
Now ladies, I may approach a subject that is a bit uncomfortable for some of you as I am going to point out a few fashion tips for our female athletes and those ladies that don't like make-up, fashion, etc. Apparently, at the soccer match on Sunday (I didn't watch), some of my fans observed that the head coach of the US team could use some waxing...more specifically on her chin. She had some whiskers sticking out there that were broadcast WORLDWIDE. Now, I understand, this lady had a lot on her mind, her team was competing for the World Cup title, but perhaps a little maintenance the day before the big match might have been appropriate.
Now, I know that my female athlete friends (some of them, don't mean to generalize) and other ladies out there, prefer not to worry about the details of make-up, fashion, waxing, etc. But ladies seriously, a little shaving, wax, and a little bit of make-up does make you appear more professional. I am not saying that you need to glam it up and if you not comfortable with that, it's OK. But trust me, my dear sweet sister was not a suit, heels, and make-up kind of a gal until she starting working with politicians and doing lobbying. She found out that people take you more seriously when you are well put together. It's just the facts of life, sorry to say.
And some of these ladies have very little time and trust me, I respect that...but just 10-15 minutes a day to do a little waxing/shaving, cleansing, moisturizing and a bit of makeup will go a long way. PLUS skin maintenance will pay off when you start hitting 50-60 years old (I have been taking care of my skin since 5th grade and most people wouldn't believe that I am 39 (+1) years old). Especially you women that are incredible athletes, you already have ROCKING bodies, so a little make-up, maintenance and cute outfit would be amazing on you.
As I have been home for 4 days, there has been A LOT of maintenance at my house, I think I have used every face mask I have in the house. I am finally getting out of the house tomorrow. Thanks goodness for my friends who took my out on Saturday night, I was in pain, but hey I was a champ and I looked good in my dress and heels, no less. We found a great new place in Chicago, The Bedford on Division and Ashland, check it out. Say hi to my man, Justin, my fav bartender when you are there.
No dating updates...still sad. :(
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS. Stay classy and well maintained.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Technology...some times a good thing!
Hello ladies and gentlemen! So I just simply had to share this story with you as it is so random. Not sure how it fits into the world of JZZRGRL and being classy. But you be the judge.
Yesterday, got a text from a Cali phone number (not in my phone). Here is how it went:
707: Hi again
JZZRGRL: Might be wrong number, who is this? (Being classy, didn't want someone out there to think the other person was ignoring them...BEEN ignored, don't like it)
707: It's TEXT GUY (you know my rules about protecting the guilty), how's the puppy? Doing better?
JZZRGRL: Sorry wrong number.
707: This isn't RANDOM CHICK? Oh now, I feel stupid, sorry.
JZZRGRL: It's OK, don't feel stupid. Good luck.
707: Thanks, I am sure I just wrote it wrong then. Are you good at relationship advice?
That's all he needed to ask, because I am SOOOO awesome at relationships, that is why I am still single at 40 and can't even keep a date for more than a few months.
S0, back to TEXT GUY, OK, so not to bore you with the details. But I texted with this random TEXT GUY all day. He is married (for 17 years). RANDOM CHICK is somebody he works with. And I know you are all saying...oh boy, here we go, this guy is slimy and trying to pick you up. But it wasn't that way AT ALL. He loves his wife, would never cheat, thinks she is really hot, but let's just say he needed advice on his desires and how to translate them into spicing up the physical life with his wife. Yes, I was his marriage/sex counselor via text for day. And it was not gross, it was actually refreshing that some guy after 17 years of marriage wants to figure out how to continue to make it work with his wife. Granted, his methods are a bit unorthodox. But there was no harm in it AT ALL!
So that gets me to my message for today. You all know I am big proponent of phone and face to face conversations (reference previous blog post Oct 1, 2009, are we creating social morons?). But sometimes texting is OK. Case in point, I was trying to be nice to let this guy know that he had the wrong number and we ended up having a connection over text. When I first met HT, I didn't talk to him on the phone for like three weeks. We got to know each other through text and email. BUT when it came time to ask me out, he does have class and actually called me to ask me out. And then our first date was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G because we had gotten the awkward stuff out of the way via text.
So the bottom line, ladies and gentlemen seriously, is be classy with technology as well. And if you have a human connection with someone awesome, be careful, and have fun. This was such an awesome story, I just had to share.
It's the weekend, keep it classy. Drink and be merry. Found a great new bar in the area..the Bedford, bar in a bank vault, so fun. Go see my man, Justin! Remember, the devil will be serving drinks in hell, so join my party if you are going there.
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS!!
Yesterday, got a text from a Cali phone number (not in my phone). Here is how it went:
707: Hi again
JZZRGRL: Might be wrong number, who is this? (Being classy, didn't want someone out there to think the other person was ignoring them...BEEN ignored, don't like it)
707: It's TEXT GUY (you know my rules about protecting the guilty), how's the puppy? Doing better?
JZZRGRL: Sorry wrong number.
707: This isn't RANDOM CHICK? Oh now, I feel stupid, sorry.
JZZRGRL: It's OK, don't feel stupid. Good luck.
707: Thanks, I am sure I just wrote it wrong then. Are you good at relationship advice?
That's all he needed to ask, because I am SOOOO awesome at relationships, that is why I am still single at 40 and can't even keep a date for more than a few months.
S0, back to TEXT GUY, OK, so not to bore you with the details. But I texted with this random TEXT GUY all day. He is married (for 17 years). RANDOM CHICK is somebody he works with. And I know you are all saying...oh boy, here we go, this guy is slimy and trying to pick you up. But it wasn't that way AT ALL. He loves his wife, would never cheat, thinks she is really hot, but let's just say he needed advice on his desires and how to translate them into spicing up the physical life with his wife. Yes, I was his marriage/sex counselor via text for day. And it was not gross, it was actually refreshing that some guy after 17 years of marriage wants to figure out how to continue to make it work with his wife. Granted, his methods are a bit unorthodox. But there was no harm in it AT ALL!
So that gets me to my message for today. You all know I am big proponent of phone and face to face conversations (reference previous blog post Oct 1, 2009, are we creating social morons?). But sometimes texting is OK. Case in point, I was trying to be nice to let this guy know that he had the wrong number and we ended up having a connection over text. When I first met HT, I didn't talk to him on the phone for like three weeks. We got to know each other through text and email. BUT when it came time to ask me out, he does have class and actually called me to ask me out. And then our first date was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G because we had gotten the awkward stuff out of the way via text.
So the bottom line, ladies and gentlemen seriously, is be classy with technology as well. And if you have a human connection with someone awesome, be careful, and have fun. This was such an awesome story, I just had to share.
It's the weekend, keep it classy. Drink and be merry. Found a great new bar in the area..the Bedford, bar in a bank vault, so fun. Go see my man, Justin! Remember, the devil will be serving drinks in hell, so join my party if you are going there.
BONSOIR, CHEERS AND CIAO BELLAS!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Zip it up and cover it up ladies!
Hello ladies and gentlemen, we are in the dog days of summer and boy oh boy, it is hot, right? I know that we are all finding ways to keep cool this month, and perhaps, you might think it is time to wear less clothing...HMM, less, NO, lighter weight YES! I have been making various observations in the past few weeks and thought it was time to remind all of our ladies out there the ladies seriously rules for keeping it covered up!
1. It's summer time and that means hot and sweaty, right? Well, the best rule of thumb is wear lighter weight clothing...not skimpier clothing. Perhaps a nice sundress with the appropriate undergarments (no BLACK THONG underwear underneath a white dress). I find summer dresses to be cute and much cooler than shorts (plus I don't like my legs in shorts). And again, ladies, wear a bra, once without the straps showing and that is appropriate for the dress. Your chest looks bigger in a bra, TRUST ME.
2. OK, midriffs went out in the 80s. And even if you have the rockin abs, a cute belly button ring and tattoo...to pull it off, just don't do it. Stars don't even look good in that outfit. I have encountered many women recently that could use plenty of Jazzercise who find that that the mid-riff is an acceptable fashion statement. In the words of Karen Walker, oh HONEY...NO!
3. I have also encountered many women that could use some substantial Jazzercise and they have parts of their body exposed, which should just be covered up. Hey ladies, more power to you for being proud of your body, exposing with, shortie shorts, hot pants, bra tops, mid-riffs, or low rise jeans or shorts, just is yucky. Be proud all you want, just cover up.
4. Unless you are a star like Rihanna or Pink, don't color your hair an odd color like purple...I saw a woman in her 50s, who could use Jazzercise, in a pair of faded capri mom jeans with PURPLE hair...ladies seriously??
So once again, keep it classy with your fashion and your behavior this summer ladies. It has been an interesting summer for me, not as fun as some of the previous ones (this whole J-O-B thing stinks). As for my dating life, well, you may have guessed that HT and I are on a break, not sure if it is a Ross and Rachel break or a Brad and Jennifer break, but nonetheless, I am limping around with a broken heart. The guy that I met while in Paris (who is from Wisconsin, but lives in New Zealand, but is working in Germany) came to visit last weekend, which was "nice". Cute guy, just not HT...
Here's hoping your 2nd half of the summer is great, sure hope mine gets better! Keep it classy, stay cool and keep it covered! CHEERS, BONSOIR and CIAO BELLAS!
1. It's summer time and that means hot and sweaty, right? Well, the best rule of thumb is wear lighter weight clothing...not skimpier clothing. Perhaps a nice sundress with the appropriate undergarments (no BLACK THONG underwear underneath a white dress). I find summer dresses to be cute and much cooler than shorts (plus I don't like my legs in shorts). And again, ladies, wear a bra, once without the straps showing and that is appropriate for the dress. Your chest looks bigger in a bra, TRUST ME.
2. OK, midriffs went out in the 80s. And even if you have the rockin abs, a cute belly button ring and tattoo...to pull it off, just don't do it. Stars don't even look good in that outfit. I have encountered many women recently that could use plenty of Jazzercise who find that that the mid-riff is an acceptable fashion statement. In the words of Karen Walker, oh HONEY...NO!
3. I have also encountered many women that could use some substantial Jazzercise and they have parts of their body exposed, which should just be covered up. Hey ladies, more power to you for being proud of your body, exposing with, shortie shorts, hot pants, bra tops, mid-riffs, or low rise jeans or shorts, just is yucky. Be proud all you want, just cover up.
4. Unless you are a star like Rihanna or Pink, don't color your hair an odd color like purple...I saw a woman in her 50s, who could use Jazzercise, in a pair of faded capri mom jeans with PURPLE hair...ladies seriously??
So once again, keep it classy with your fashion and your behavior this summer ladies. It has been an interesting summer for me, not as fun as some of the previous ones (this whole J-O-B thing stinks). As for my dating life, well, you may have guessed that HT and I are on a break, not sure if it is a Ross and Rachel break or a Brad and Jennifer break, but nonetheless, I am limping around with a broken heart. The guy that I met while in Paris (who is from Wisconsin, but lives in New Zealand, but is working in Germany) came to visit last weekend, which was "nice". Cute guy, just not HT...
Here's hoping your 2nd half of the summer is great, sure hope mine gets better! Keep it classy, stay cool and keep it covered! CHEERS, BONSOIR and CIAO BELLAS!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Oh ladies....
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I trust that the summer is treating you well and you have all been very classy. You knew it wouldn't be very long until I found something to report on, I mean, it is the summer and while my schedule has not allowed me to be at very many street festivals and outside activities, I still have managed to find a great picture for you all.
Now, I was in a bar at like midnight, so the picture is a bit grainy, but ladies seriously....a gold sparkly top tucked into hot pink underwear that is that far above your jeans? What I have told you all time and time again about under garments? They must match your outfit and seriously, don't tuck your shirt into your underwear! SIGH.
Well, I was at a sorority event over this past weekend. And for the most part my sisters were dressed appropriately, a few skirts that were too short, but hey it was Scottsdale, AZ and it was 103 degrees outside. But my favorite part (besides seeing all of my wonderful friends) was the presentation called Gracious Living. And we talked about the 4 Cs, Courtesy, Camaraderie, Class and Consideration. Which I love!! One of the things we talked about was how to take a compliment, so today's lesson is simply that, what do you do when someone says, I like your dress? Do you say, oh, this old thing, I picked it up off the floor of the closet, I don't really like it, it makes my butt look big, etc, etc. Or do you say, thank you very much. I hope most of you said the latter, because being gracious and classy means knowing how to accept a compliment, plain and simply. And if you are dressing with class, you should be receiving compliments! :)
I am sorry to say that I don't have a positive update on HT, I am not counting him out yet as he is a classy man, however, it is best to leave the part quiet for now.
The 4th of July is upon us and my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew are coming to visit me. First time in like 3 years! YAY! Lucky them, they get to do the Frontier Days 4th of July Parade. Remember, the long holiday means lots of food and drink. Keep it classy and keep it covered ladies!
CHEERS, BONSOIR AND CIAO BELLAS!!
Now, I was in a bar at like midnight, so the picture is a bit grainy, but ladies seriously....a gold sparkly top tucked into hot pink underwear that is that far above your jeans? What I have told you all time and time again about under garments? They must match your outfit and seriously, don't tuck your shirt into your underwear! SIGH.
Well, I was at a sorority event over this past weekend. And for the most part my sisters were dressed appropriately, a few skirts that were too short, but hey it was Scottsdale, AZ and it was 103 degrees outside. But my favorite part (besides seeing all of my wonderful friends) was the presentation called Gracious Living. And we talked about the 4 Cs, Courtesy, Camaraderie, Class and Consideration. Which I love!! One of the things we talked about was how to take a compliment, so today's lesson is simply that, what do you do when someone says, I like your dress? Do you say, oh, this old thing, I picked it up off the floor of the closet, I don't really like it, it makes my butt look big, etc, etc. Or do you say, thank you very much. I hope most of you said the latter, because being gracious and classy means knowing how to accept a compliment, plain and simply. And if you are dressing with class, you should be receiving compliments! :)
I am sorry to say that I don't have a positive update on HT, I am not counting him out yet as he is a classy man, however, it is best to leave the part quiet for now.
The 4th of July is upon us and my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew are coming to visit me. First time in like 3 years! YAY! Lucky them, they get to do the Frontier Days 4th of July Parade. Remember, the long holiday means lots of food and drink. Keep it classy and keep it covered ladies!
CHEERS, BONSOIR AND CIAO BELLAS!!
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