Shop My Closet

Hello, ya'll! Welcome to my first "Shop My Closet" event!

A few things before you browse:

1.)   All items are first-come, first-serve.
2.)   Item details are listed above each picture. Each item is has been worn 1-3 times, and is in like-new condition. For size reference: Most of the items are 0 or 2 or  Small. I will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have on size, fit, material, etc. Questions can be emailed to me at: askillegalblonde@gmail.com
3.)   To purchase, leave a comment with the item name, your email, and SOLD. 
4.)   I will contact you via email for payment specifics (all payments processed via PayPal - you will have the option to pay with a PayPal account or with a credit card as a guest). Once payment is received your item will be mailed within 3 days.
5.)   Shipping fees are as follows:  One item: $6 /Multiple items: $8 flat rate 

Banana Republic Black Sheath Dress Size 0

$15

Ann Taylor White Dress, Size 0

$15

Ann Taylor Loft, Brown Dress, Size 0

Chiffon Top with Scuba material skirt (slit in back)

$15

Antonio Melani Suit Dress, Size 0

Charcoal grey with purple plaid

$20

Antonio Melani Coral Linen Dress, Size 0

$20

Francesca's Coral Hi/low Tank, Small

$8

Green Trapeze Dress, Razor-back with pockets, Small

super comfortable, worn at Miss Texas

$20 SOLD

Dress is very flowy (puppy not for sale, per se.....)

Happy Shopping!!

Confessional Friday

Oh heavens this week is almost (t-minus 8 hours) over.... The first full week back is always hard, and I have found myself dead asleep at like 1pm.... So let's get some confessions going!

I confess....

1. I have taken a 20 minute power nap during my lunch every day this week.

2. I suck at keeping on a diet plan. Its the prep.... I hate it. In the mornings I am tired and have worked out and just want to get out the door, not stop, blend up a smoothie or shake... and I am starving at 6am!

3. I want to chop my lovely locks off. Yes off! I want something new, but I have  waited so long for it to grow so I'll just be ok with the 1 inch lop.

4. I have been a bit of a royal pain in the you know what as of late. With the first holidays sans-M and our anniversary I just wanted to crawl in a hole and pull it in with me. Last night I finally decided to let it go. I went trough the box of wedding and engagement photos and such last night and made a clean start. Here's to the future.

5. I want to sell my house. Its costing me a fortune and I have no desire to do things I need to do, like rake leaves, water plants, mow, fix drywall and roofs.... This is when I miss a man. But I am putting on big girl pants this weekend. Insulation is being finished today and raking leaves this weekend no matter what!

Have a fab weekend ya'll!

Letting Go

I survived yesterday. It was a day I had been dreading since April 11th. I know it shouldn't matter, and I have a great life and shouldn't think twice about M and our old life, but its hard. Its still hard. I myself often forget its been less then a year since the big D. I mean since then so many wonderful things have happened in my life, so why would this one little day get to me so much?

And to be brutally honest? Part of me kept hoping M would call or text or just reach out just to say hey, I feel as crappy as you do today. But alas, no. In my head I knew it wouldn't happen, but my heart somehow just wants him "make it all better." As if he could somehow place a Band-Aid on all the hurt and pain and  I could get my life back. My life. Crazy because that's not my life anymore. I am not the wife. I do not live in the suburbs, drive an hour or more to get to and from work each day, there is not a Mr. and Mrs. or the talk of starting a family. Its sad to see my dream as the past.

Yes, I dwelled last night. I ignored calls and texts, forwent group and just wanted to mope on the couch. Le guy came over and tried to console, but how do you console this? I felt guilty at first and then realized, I am human. I feel and hurt and get down sometimes and its ok. I need to be able to be sad and not conceal my emotions so as to make others feel better. I was hurt that le guy did not try to do anything to take my mind off it. I know that sounds awful and its not his job, and why on earth would he want to, but it does not change the fact that I needed it. I needed a gesture that says I know you are hurting and I love you. Sometimes, words just aren't enough. And guess what? That is ok too.

I think we are told as women that we shouldn't need any "thing." Love should be enough. News flash, we all love and need to be loved in different ways. We all  deal with emotions in different ways. Its ok to need a gesture or a thing to aid in the showing and feeling of love.

I also want to thank everyone who reached out to me yesterday. Your words, texts, emails and comments truly helped.

So, today I will let go, I will let M go.

Wordless Wednesday

He Reminds Us

So yesterday I had a bad day. I had no hot water, well water for that matter, in my shower due to the frozen tundra called Texas. So I "showered" in my sink and sported a ponytail to work. I grudged through the day getting some discovery out the door and doing some research on a rather interesting topic,  but mostly I just wanted to go home, lay in bed and sleep.

I am dreading tomorrow. I know I shouldn't, but its still there looming in my head. And then I was reminded. Right there as I yelled at Chloe for digging another hole in the yard and almost escaping and finding hot water in the shower He reminded me He cares.

There was a small package in my mail from my sorority sister and former roommate. Its amazing what mail can do for you. I knew she asked me for my address but I figured it was for holiday cards or something. I turned over the envelope and it said open January 7th. I sooo wanted to tear it open right then, but I waited. Somehow, just seeing her name and knowing she was thinking of me reassured me that He loves me. I jumped in the hot shower, stood under the running water and cried. Yeah know, one of those cathartic let it all out cries. Amidst my stress, house problems and dog issues, He was reminding me that I am not alone.

I opened the package as I ate my breakfast this morning. I was overwhelmed with emotion as I saw Hil's handwriting and sweet words. Sure, I have watched her get married and her kids grow up before my eyes on facebook, but I haven't actually talked to her in years. We have exchanged "likes" and the occasional comment, but there she was, in between chasing two toddlers and pregnant with her third writing me a sweet note and sending me a lil package of joy.

I think I often get caught up on looking for the big signs in life. The milestones or dog-ears as our Pastor calls them. But right here, this note was my sign. It was a sign that I am loved, thought of and being lifted up daily even when I can't see it. So, thank you Hil. You do not know how much I needed that note. Tomorrow may not be what I wanted it to be 3 years ago, but I know I will not be alone. LITB.

The Time it was Cold in Texas

I'm not complaining because, let's face it, 14 compared to -40 something in Minnesota is nothing. But, its Texas. We live here because its supposed to be warmer. Which, I guess in comparison, it is today. But 14? Yes 14 is what that little thermometer said on my dash this morning as I trekked to the gym at 5am. Its also the temperature of the water that was tricking out of my shower this morning post workout. Yes, frozen pipe somewhere, but really does this surprise me with everything else that has gone on in my house? No. But I could not shower with one water drop per minute and at 14 degrees so I did the lovely wash cloth and soap outta the sink routine and will just have to sport dirty nasty ponytail again. And thus begins my week. I.give.up.

But, in other news.... Happy 30th Birthday to my should-be sister Laura! Yes, should-be... as in we should have been sisters, but we aren't (well technically, we are sorority sisters). So happy 30th Laura, welcome to the 30's club! Love you!!

Sunday Social

I have not done a Sunday Social in forever! But alas, here I am hopping on the bandwagon again for 2014! So grab some brunch and a mimosa and join in the fun!


1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year?

Yes and no. I have a fairly plain diet (leftover from pageant days) and I admit I like it. Its easy, I know what I am eating and how much and it keeps me on track. What I am going to change is my pre and post workout diet. Adding in a shake to enhance the gym.

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays?

Just before Christmas I was feeling the workout rut and got great advice to add in some HIIT workouts! They have been great!! Quick, easy and done in less than 30 min. And the best part? They kick my booty!

3. What is your favorite thing you did over the Holidays?

Spent time with this guy!

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2014 that you did not in 2013?

Saving money!

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why.

- Neely gets married!!! Well because duh, she's getting married!
- 3 of my good friends are having babies! So excited to be Aunt Lynn over and over again.
- My first trial.

See ya'll next week!