Practical? Not so much...

I found these boots so irrestible - I just couldn't help myself.  They were walking out of the store with me.  No doubt about it!

Even though my flight to the British Virgin Islands is booked.  And there's no turning back; we are officially moving there in less than a month, I just had to have these!!! 

It's cold here in Tennessee and I'm loving the dress with tights and ankle boots look.  These are Gianni Bini and I got them at Dillard's for $89.00.  Not bad! 

To even things out, and buy something "practical" {I'm sure Mr. SDP is getting a kick out of that word choice right now} I just had to get this handbag in preparation for our new warmer climate. Mine is in white, though I couldn't seem to find a photo of it.

 

I don't know that I've ever carried a Lilly Pulitzer, other than the fabric bermuda bags.  And I must say, this tote is in a whole new league.  The inside lining is of course in a fun Lilly print. 

Oh, and am I the last one to know that Lilly sells wrapping paper?  How cute is that?  The pink Fa La Lilly is my favorite!

 

Happy Shopping!  Now, off to locate my Stephen Bonanno's...that is the shoe I will be wearing every day for the next year!

Game Night Takes to the Friendly Skies

I bet you've never had a game night that required carry-on luggage. I can say for certain, that I never have. Until now, that is...

Here's how our game night usually works:

Our group meets on the first or second Friday of the month in one of our homes...we have drinks, heavy hor d'oerves, and usually play Taboo or something similar and then drink some more. There are five couples total, but usually the same four couples show month after month.

Well, there is a commercial pilot in the group and a few months ago mentioned that he'd like to move August game night to another city, courtesy of Airline X (and his buddy passes.) We didn't think we would actually see this game night come to fruition, so imagine my surprise when last week, we receive an email concerning game night, the NOLA-edition.

That's right, we are leaving in less than 24 hours. Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana! I seriously doubt there will be any games played on the trip...just some debauchery, with a splash of milk punch! I love New Orleans and haven't been there yet this year.
So, what to pack? I just looked up the weather and it's going to be hot, but not unbearable. While the high is 92 degrees today, it's only 90 tomorrow, and 86 degrees on Saturday, with scattered thunderstorms possible. Not bad for the middle of hurricane season!

I wish my Stephen Bonanno's would arrive today, so I could break them in on the streets of the French Quarter.

As for where we are staying...we are waiting to book until it's confirmed that all of us can get on the flight! But, we have several options. My vote is for the International House. It is a luxury boutique hotel, located just two blocks from the French Quarter. {Here's a photo of their bar, Loa...I hear the cocktails here are yummy!}

I can already taste the beignets! Laissez les bons temps roulez!

Decisions. Decisions.

I received a wonderful birthday present from wonderful friends a few weeks back: a gift certificate for my own customized pair of Stephen Bonanno Sandals. I'm thrilled! I've always loved these adorable shoes, but never had a pair for myself! (Hard to believe, having grown up in Florida! I know!)

I've yet to place the order because I'm having trouble deciding what color combination to choose...there are so many!

Do I play it safe and do something like this? Definitely practical, but I might regret not going for something more fun!

I could wear this next pair with a lot of things, but I already have several pairs of gold flip flops and silver slides. These would of course put any other shoe to shame!
Hmmmm...not sure what I should do! For whatever reason, I'm feeling the color yellow right now. Can you picture it...bright yellow, white stiching on tan feet???