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!

We Got the V.I.C.T.O.R.Y!

Good Monday My Fashion Friends!  Hope you all had a fabulous and fashionable weekend.

Today's fit feature is this fabulous dress. We have seen it before around the blogosphere but I wanted to show you how I put my personal style spin on it.  But first in my proud mama smile....

*Queue Queen's music* 

We are the Champions...no time for losers, We are the Champions!!! 

We won! We won!

Congrats to the Prince George's Storm Mitey Mites for a job well done!

These guys (and gal) worked hard, got better and made history!

Metro American Youth Football (AYF) Division 1 Champions

Maryland State AYF Division 1 Champions

Atlantic Region AYF Division 1 Champions

What a great ride this has been!

Now us parents can get our lives back...at least for one minute. :-)

Now, speaking of winning...

This dress is definitely a winner!  Every time I see it on someone no matter the shape or size, it rocks!  Take a look at how a few of my fellow bloggers have fabulously rocked it out:

These ladies kept it simple and it worked!

Ticka of Spoon Full of Sugar

 Brittany of Pockets and Bows

Shakiyla of I Wanna Be Fierce

chose to add a leather jacket for an edgier look.

A+

You will find that this dress does not need much and some will let the dress speak for itself, which works for me.  This dress positively accentuates every curve in a gal's body.  BOOM BANG POW! When I first got it and modeled it for the hubby, he had this really big "kool-aid" smile on his face and if I'm not mistaken, he started to salivate...lol.  This is a great "dinner-with-the-sweetie" dress but I wanted to wear it work and not be uncomfortable all day.  If you could pull it off, go for it.  I tried to convince myself that I could but failed.  So how do I wear this dress to work and not give to much jelly?  I add a denim duster trench, that's how!  Oh, and some good undergarments will help too. teehee.  I also wanted that leather and lace feel so I chose to add a strand of pearls.  I think I did OK.

 I know there are some more of you who have this dress, how do you rock it?  Please share the link of your post of this dress if you have one.

I apologize for not remembering where I got the boots. 
I've had them for so long, I had to have them resoled.  They are my faves!

Thanks for reading

Stay fab and stay tuned!

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