Polyvore Outfit: Featuring Azaya Blue Lulu Necklace

This would be perfect for a day out with the boys to the museums and lunch!  I have plenty of striped tops, and with the floral-ish motif of the Lulu necklace, it's (almost) like pattern mixing.  With some dark skinny jeans and comfy slip-on boots, any mom (or non-mom) would feel comfortable and casually refined in this outfit.  At least I think so.

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AB Lulu with B&W Striped Top by tima922 featuring slip on boots
www.azayablue.com

It's kinda, almost scarf weather...

I know living in Southern California makes it so that I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to the weather.  I'll have you know, I grew up in what most would call "real" weather...the Great Pacific Northwest (U.P./Tacoma & Seattle to be specific)!  And if that wasn't enough, I spent 4 years of my mid-20's living in Chicago, talking the "El", bus, cabs, biking and walking all over the city, in various degrees of extremes of "real" weather.  But now, I digress. 

Despite all of that, it didn't take long for me to acclimate to SoCal.  And with the temps having been in low 70's over the weekend, I found myself needing to wear a scarf on our trip to the Safari Park over the weekend.  I decided to pair my plain old black henley with my grey Azaya Blue Aria scarf.  It was a nice contrast, and kept my temperature just right, especially when we were in shady spots.  I actually hope that the temps stay down a bit, as one of things I do actually miss about "real" weather is accessorizing with scarves!

 

 sunglasses: Tahari, earrings: Azaya Blue Lyon, Scarf: Azaya Blue Aria, top: J.Crew, jeans: DKNY, purse: Polo

 

 

 Aria scarf chain tassel and beads

Up a notch

Some days, a mama just has to step it up a notch.  

Yesterday, for shopping and lunch, I went with my typical jeans and a tee.  

However, to feel a bit more "put together", I also wore my Azaya Blue Baylee necklace. 

I felt amazing wearing it, and noticed a few pairs of eyes glance towards my neck as well!

top: Gap, necklace: Azaya Blue Baylee, belt: gap, jeans: WESC

Selfie fun!

I'm really good at goofing around, having fun, making light of things, and laughing out loud!  So last week, I had a little selfie fun with my SLR, wearing the Firenze necklace from Azaya Blue.

It's that time again

Since day one, my dear husband has known that I like to get away. It doesn't have to be far, just meaningful.  So this coming weekend, I get to go visit one of my dearest friends ever!  It's been over 5 years since we've seen each other (I was pregnant with Big Brother). She moved to Arizona while I lived in Chicago, and this will be my first time visiting her there. It'll also be my first time back to Arizona in almost 15 years.  So all in all, it's going to be a wonderful little trip! 

And I hope I get a chance to wear almost every item of clothing and accessory that are going along with me. Especially all my amazing Azaya Blue pieces!  Do you think I'm over doing it?  Wait, there is no such thing for a trip like this...a lady's gotta have options!

It helps

Wine, that is! Wine pretty much helps anything, other than driving and operating other heavy machinery.

Right now, it's helping me get through writing out 30 note cards to family and friends.  

As I'm starting a new career, in a new industry, I'm trying to take the best steps that will led me to success. It's in my hands...as is a glass of Pinot Noir!

Making my introduction

As I embark on my new professional venture, I have to keep in mind that it's going to be a surprise to practically all of the people I know.  That is why I'm going to make my introduction into this realm, to those of my closest family and friends, as professional as possible.

The idea of sending my business card with a personal letter, on a totally cute note card, seems like the best way to go.  Other than the personal touch of receiving a letter in the mail, this is a simple, straight-forward, yet elegant way to announce the change in my career path and solicit well wishes and support!