Bless Her Heart!

As you southerners know, "Bless her heart" is what you say following the verbal recognition of another's unfortunate circumstances...  Out of curiosity, I checked Urban Dictionary to see if they shared our definition and they do!  Check it out:

"Bless her heart"
1: phrase used by Southern women to excuse themselves for speaking ill of someone else.

Okay, now that we're all in agreement, who's heart are we blessing? 

Her name is Janell Wheeler and she's a contenstant on American Idol - a top 24 finalist in fact!  Janell is one of my favorites, so it pains me to show you this photo of her first performance on the live show Tuesday night. 

{photo credit: FOX}

She is beautiful!  Love that shirt!  She looks great!  That is, from the waist up.  Don't get me wrong - her legs are amazing, but faux snake skin leggings?  Look closely.  They're not the most flattering, particularly in the crotch region...  They look like something Steven Tyler would wear back when he was making love in an elevator. 

{photo credit: INFDaily.com}

I get that leggings are hot right now, but maybe pair them with a shirt that extends to the thigh???  {Where is Stacy London when you need her?  Apparently, not back stage at Idol.}

To end on a positive note:

Janell, you are a great singer!  I loved your performance and I didn't notice the aforementioned faux snake skin leggings while watching the show on television.  They just looked like really really tight black skinny jeans.  And goodness knows, you can rock some skinny jeans with those legs!  Or maybe you'll go with a dress next time?  Either way, here's to you, Janell!  Mr. SDP and I are hoping you make it into the top 12!

Fashion Week in the Nude!

I imagine it's hard to keep your eyes on the runway when attending a fashion show at Bryant Park.  (I'm imagining because this is something I've never done - but it's on the bucket list!) 

There are really two fashion shows going on at once, aren't there?  Of course, there are the models on the runway, but then there are the celebrities in the audience!

InStyle recently profiled the hottest celebrity trends from Fashion Week.  Of the six they selected, I think this is the one I'm going to try...Layered Neutrals.

While life in the BVI doesn't necessary lend itself to thigh-high suede boots like the ones Ms. Zoe is rocking, I think I might be able to use an open-toe wedge to achieve the look. 

This is such a departure for me because black is usually the predominant color in my wardrobe, and accents are usually bold colorful patterns. 

I've been secretly mad a JCrew for all of their neutrals lately but maybe they were onto something...

KJL on QVC? Really?

Kenneth Jay Lane is in fact on QVC - where have I been???   I have been a fan of KJL since received this gift a few years ago.  I was searching online for some new jewelry last night, when I stumbled upon these:

For a reasonable $36.00, these baubles made it into my shopping cart.  I don't believe QVC ships to the British Virgin Islands so I'll have to send them to our next visitor...they can bring them down in their suitcase!

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!

Back to blogging on Sweet Dreams Preppy, that is!  We're still living in the British Virgin Islands, and loving it.  In fact, I started a blog when we moved here so our family and friends could join us on our adventure.  But as with any blog, it can be enjoyed by anyone out there, and we've already experienced some of that.

It's OurBVIAdventure.blogspot.com if you're interested.  So, this two-blog thing means that no longer am I anonymous here on SDP.  I feel as though an re-introduction is now necessary, don't you?  {Here's our moving announcement!}

Hello! My name is Amelia and I am the sweet dreaming preppy of SDP.  I will still refer to my husband, Michael as Mr. SDP for consistency's sake.

While OurBVIAdventure is all about life in the islands, SDP will continue to focus on what's in my shopping cart, latest sewing projects, and musings from our new life here not quite fit for the "other" audience.

So, why the comeback?  (As if I'm Brett Favre...)  As you know it was Fashion Week last week and it just made me realize how much I miss the American shopping experience....how you watch what comes down the runway and then a few short months later, those trends pop up in the stores...stores, I might add that are not on the beautiful island of Tortola.   

Living on an island doesn't mean that I'm completely unplugged, but not being able to SEE it, TOUCH it, FEEL it makes a difference.  Bottom line: I'm having withdrawls.  Not just from shopping but other things, so I'm reconnecting with SDP in an attempt to fill this void.

A heartfelt "thank you" to the many bloggers out there who share what inspires you on a daily basis...your words and photos mean more to me now than ever before!