Hi folks!
Just wanted to touch base to let you all know that I FINALLY started the fashion/lifestyle blog I’ve been wanting to do forever. I’ll still keep the ‘ol index active, but most posts will be on the new site.
In other words, go check it out!
http://www.probablyoverdressed.com
Ps: If you don’t like sequins, lace, gluttonous food, beautiful places, or Dolly look elsewhere. Indulgence required.
1- I really, really love jewels and gemstones. So much it hurts. With that said—most occupations frown upon, say my new antique rhinestone watch, as everyday attire. Hmph.
2- I don’t like maneuvering with the masses. Under most circumstances, you couldn’t pay me to go to a stadium-filled concert (Dolly excluded, obv)…but I still like to partake in the fun. Private concert at Versailles anyone?
3- Sometimes, weekly manicures are the only thing that makes the world tolerable.
4- I want to be able to wear what I want, where I want, at any time I want. In other words, caftans and diamonds all day/err day.
5- I would do really nice things. Charitable things. I’ve already gotten my platforms figured out actually, just in case you’re wondering.
1- You say something about Dolly. She is a goddess and I will not hear otherwise.
2- You spill a cocktail on my new Ferragamos. If you can’t handle your alcohol, keep it away from my couture.
3- You do something to hurt my little brother. In this scenario, you gonna need that bodyguard…and about 12 of his beefy friends.
4- You go off on some right wing rant that muddles religion, ethics, and politics into one indistinguishable puddle of idiocy. Or you like Glenn Beck. Same thing, really.
5- You go after my boo. Another reason I think Bey is a robot who just does what she’s told…RiRi would have had to regulate. ***
***See about page for more details.
***Note: Due to the constant urging of one of my coworkers, I joined last week. The results have been nothing short of hilarious.
1- Shirtless selfie. While I am the last person to throw the washboard abs out with the bathwater, this just does not bode well for emotional stability. Is that all you have to offer?
2- No bio or misuse of your/you’re in said bio. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
3- Mutual friends. Sorry, you seem normal but our friends don’t need to know I’m on Tinder. Can’t swipe left fast enough.
4- You say you miss me after less than 24 hours of saying hello. Then proceed with a series of messages asking if I’m okay and will call you (after of course sending your phone number to no response). This actually happened. ***For those of you who know how it works, yes I swiped right on this seemingly cool guy…then had to immediately block him.
5- Kids, guns, lifeless animals, goatees, modeling shots, car photos, gym pics, and a laundry list of other no-nos. Once matched, calling me sweetie, babe, hottie, honey, sexy (barf), and beautiful will all get you disqualified immediately.
*Honorable Mention*
I’m just in the mood. Nothing worse than swiping too fast and realizing you can’t go back. Oh well, another one bites the dust…
1- Tracked down my W-2s. While freelancing most definitely has its perks, it all comes to a screeching halt around tax time. Fourteen emails and nine W-2s later…yea, you get the picture.
2- Talked to my dental insurer on the phone. Really riveting stuff.
3- Wore fabulous, yet slightly uncomfortable, shoes. I fear this is a lesson I will never learn.
4- Burnt my lunch. Impressive, since the only cooking required was to place it in the oven.
5- Cleaned out my car…aka the place where water bottles and magazines go to die.
1- Call your grandma (or grandpa). Whether you’re talking about daisies, upcoming travels, or some crazy relative…it’s good for the soul. Life is short and being able to hear your grandparent’s voice is precious. Also, remember to save their voicemails.
2- Sing happy birthday. While the obligatory text or Facebook post is nice, there is just something fantastic about hearing your goofy friend singing that age-old tune. For me, it’s probably a flashback to my BALLIN 101 Dalmatians party circa 1991…you shoulda been there.
3- Floss. Seriously. Don’t be a gross ass.
4- Keep the tank at least 1/4 full. Worst case scenario, there’s an emergency in the middle of the night and you have to stop for fuel. Less dangerous but still awful case scenario, it’s freaking freezing and you’re running late for work…and you have to stop for fuel. Woof.
5- Love on somebody. Whether it’s your spouse, puppy, niece, or great auntie…get some QT. Ridiculous bone-crushing hugs and smooches are what life’s all about…personally, I need about three hugs a day—so consider yourself warned.
1- I don’t get the whole cereal addiction. There is absolutely no way HUMANLY POSSIBLE to get the cereal to milk ratio correct and frankly, it’s too loud in my ears.
2- Even though I typically order balsamic, I would rather be having ranch.
3- I was always confused by the whole “mirror, mirror on the wall” thing. Clearly the Queen is prettier than Snow White.
4- Quite often, I would rather be alone. I like to read, ponder, think, write, and wander…all things that are tricky to do in tandem.
5- I have an obsessive need to know how things are spelled. My brain processes thoughts in words, so if I don’t know how to spell something it’s like a jammed record player until the issue is resolved. Just ask my friends (especially the superfreak smart ones) how often I say “how do you spell that?”.
1- You know the exact date of your automatic drafts…and plan accordingly.
2- You can’t remember the last time you sent an inappropriate or unsolicited text.
3- Clean sheets. Every Single Week.
4- You send out birthday cards (on time).
5- You manage to go to the gym AND make a home cooked meal ALL IN ONE DAY. BOOM.
1- Little to no self-control when presented with beautiful things….and the ability to pinpoint the tiniest differences between what I want and already own. So what if I already have 3 pointy-toed black pumps? These have a TEXTURED heel!!
2- A quick wit and sharp sense of humor that keeps the bullies at bay. Word to the wise, don’t start something you can’t finish.***
3- I’m a mean, mean, mean hungry person.
4- Silliness and a playful ease around children. You’re Big Bird and I’m Oscar the Grouch? Cool, just give me a sec to hop into the garbage can.
5- Ridiculously good looks. Kidding. Well, maybe. All I know is a stranger once called me out as her daughter, so there’s definitely a resemblance.
***A gift passed down from my ace of a grandpa.
1- Complaints about the amount of advertising in fashion magazines. Um hello, that’s the best part!! It’s the quickest/easiest way to pinpoint new aesthetics for the season and, quite honestly, is just really pretty!
2- When people proudly espouse opinions that are held by the general public. Yes, if you go in Wal-Mart you will most likely encounter interesting sides of humanity…and the root ingredients used by Taco Bell are probably found in tire rubber and petrol. Tell me something I don’t know.
3- Recipes. Just another form of being told what to do.
4- Group texts. As most of you probably know, I’m not a phone person…and every time that dadblamed notification goes off it stresses me out. Plus, there’s always that one person who doesn’t know when to let it go.
5- Men who always let their wives dress them, no questions asked. First of all, get some opinions and a backbone. Secondly, leave the mothering to your mother.
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