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Denim, Denim, Denim

    http://www.jcrew.com/ Blessings to All, I have been having fun lately. My best friend from Philadelphia came to visit for the weekend. I had a sleepover on Friday including my baby sister and daughter. We went to this fabulous little African/Asian store called Global Infusions. They had a girl's night out with food, wine, and live jazz. It was pleasant. It reminded me of my time in Japan surrounded by Oriental Furniture and incense burning from India. I have been on a mission trying to find the right denim shirts. I love denim shirts. I think they are the must have to any wardrobe and can be considered a classic piece. Denim shirts can be dressed up with a pair of slacks or skirt or dress down with leggings, khakis, or little white shorts. It is something nautical about a denim or chambray shirt. Here are some suggestions. http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/product.jsp?ensembleId=43403&catPath=&viewAll=n&pg=1 http://canvas.lan

Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux

Greetings Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took a week off to gather my thoughts and post something meaningful.  As I mentioned, I am random.  However, I don't like to post anything just for the sake of posting things.  I have Fall on the brains.  It seems like it has been Summer forever.  You know in Chicago, Winter is coming.  I am wanting it now more than anything because of my allergies and for the fact it has been hot for too long.  Bordeaux has been on the brains.  Bordeaux is defined as the the port city in southwestern France which is known for its wine of the same name.  Bordeaux to me at this time is the color that is attributed to the wine.  For Fall 2012, bordeaux is the color. There are other colors that belong to the bordeaux family known as wine, oxblood, or claret to name a few. Above are some of my finds to celebrate the oncoming season.  I love reds normally and have yet to love, love the darker reds until recently.  The fl