Oxymorons & BFSC!

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What is an oxymoron?  Merriam-Webster's definition is...

A combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements

Here are some common oxymorons:

 Government Organization

Act Naturally

Exact Estimate

Diet Ice Cream

Jumbo Shrimp

And some fashion related oxymorons:

Casual Chic

One Size Fits All

Natural Make-up

Long Sleeve T-shirt

Tight Slacks

Annnnnd....

Me wearing this tropical dress in NYC a.k.a. the concrete jungle!  A serious 'oxymoronic' concept!

This dress has the Caribbean or some other tropical paradise written all over it, so it was fun to throw it on far from the Caribbean to be comfortable while shopping.

 

I was born and raised in the Bronx and I don't get back as often as I used to but when I do, I immediately catch the NY vibe.  You know...the moving and shaking vibe.  No matter what you got going on, you have to get where you need to be in a hurry.  Nothing relaxed about the city.  Another reason having this relaxed maxi on is an oxymoron.

This dress is also striking strapless off the list for Jasifer's Big Fat Summer Challenge

I love to people watch and I took a breather and sat in Greeley Square and had a good time. 

New Yorkers are a very unique breed of people.  The best entertainment ever!  

Well...almost better than a Broadway show...lol

 

There are a few things that definitely speak "New Yorkan" to me and I captured a few of them.

 

A hot dog stand, the yellow cab and Mr. Softee.  I didn't get a chance to get a sloppy slice of New York Pizza (darnit!) and I forgot to get a pic of my coconut icee I had from a street vendor. I didn't catch any street performers either.  Oh well...there will definitely be a next time.

Dress: Dots (Want it? Click to check availability at a store near you)
  Sandals: BCBGirls via Off Broadway Purse: Charming Charlie 

Random accessories

Shout out to Ma Dukes for snapping my pics for me even though she gave me a hard time!

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Operation Relax & Refresh

Happy Hump Day Lovely People!

Today I am sharing my pics from Operation Relax & Refresh...my vacation.  This post is more picture heavy than my usual posts so beware.  Although it is more pics than a usual post, I found that I was too busy relaxing to pull out my camera most of the trip.  So unfortunately, I only have a few pictures from inside the ship and I didn't take real advantage of the camera while at ports.  Also, these pictures are not to focus on outfits per se but to document the trip.  So, I hope you enjoy them anyway.

 

Me looking back at the ship as we tender to shore at the port of Grand Cayman

This place has a special place in our hearts because it is where the Mr. and I tied the knot. 
On our actual anniversary next week, I will share a couple of our wedding pics.



Beach side...staring at these clear waters can never get old.



Vacation toes!  
Sandals: BCBGirls via Off Broadway

The Mr. stood behind the lens begrudgingly because this guy tried to steal me away from him...lol.  You know how them locals do.  He was trying to help me get my groove back even though I never lost it! Heh.



 Linen Pants: Ashley Stewart via thrift store  Aqua tank: Target   Striped tank: H&M 
Purse: Guess (purchased on the ship)






 Just before getting back on the ship...bye Cayman Islands!  Until next time.

After dinner in the comedy club on the ship
Dress: Ashley Stewart      Shoes: Anne Michelle via Barefeet Shoes

 Me and my chocolate Tyger!

 In front of the Rex nightclub on the ship. 
UGH! These pics do no justice for this dress...please trust me, it looks better in person.

Hello Cozumel!

 Maxi dress: Old Navy  Tank: Target
You can't see my footwear but I had on bejeweled Skechers flip flops.  Can I just tell you it is like walking on pillows!

'Him' so silly!  He keeps me laughing :)

After a mid day nap!  Those mid day naps are the bestest!!!

 

One of my favorite things about cruising is coming back to the cabin

and finding these adorable creatures.  I thought I took pics of the others. 

This time an Elephant and a Seal visited us along with this relaxing bunny.

Well...as I mentioned before this was cruise number one of two this year and Tony and I decided this one would be the relaxing cruise because the next one will be the party cruise.  There will be a "boatload" of us going celebrating different milestones. One of those milestones is Tony turning 40!  So we will have no time to rest we will be getting it in!  So this is why we decided on Operation Relax and Refresh.  We literally just threw stuff into the suitcases with very little thought and set out with the task of vegging out as much as possible. 

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed.

I think my next post will be Print Mixing 101
(not that I am an expert)

 Stay fly and stay tuned!