The Day We Celebrated Honey

I want to tell you about March 1, the day of my mom's Memorial Service.

I woke up that morning around 7:30 am and though "What do people do on days like this?"  I mean, "what's appropriate?"  Honey's funeral wasn't going to start until 2 pm, so I had a lot of time to kill.  

I went to a morning yoga class.  I can't remember if I cried during that class, but I remember taking a pile of tissue in with me and placing my mat at the far end of the room--just in case.

After the class, I went home, and it was oddly empty.  My husband and brother were running errands.  It was a beautiful morning - sunny and just the right temperature to sit outside - so I did.  I threw the ball with my dogs while listening to Praise & Worship music on Pandora.  At one point, some neighbors walked by and started talking with me, and even asked what I had planned for the day.  How do you tell someone that "in a couple of hours, we are celebrating my mom's life"?

All too quickly, the house was busy again with people, and I needed to get ready to go.  I walked out of my bedroom, ready to head to the church, and saw my brother standing in the kitchen looking out into the backyard - reflectively.  I don't think I'll ever forget how he looked.  "I must not cry, I must keep it together" became my mantra.

Flash-forward to 2 pm.  Pastor Joe left my siblings and our spouses in his office as he headed down to the sanctuary to being my mom's Memorial Service.  We didn't want to be in the sanctuary prior to the service beginning- you know, to avoid people, really.  We were going to have Praise & Worship first, so we decided to sneak in during the first song.  It was Phil Wickham's "This is Amazing Grace".  Then we sang "Shout Unto God" and ended with "I am all He says I am".  During this time, I let myself cry as I sang with all my heart.  

During the Eulogies, I was able to stand up and speak about my mom.  I didn't cry, so I was very proud of myself.

Oh - did I mention that my mom planned her own memorial service - down to every detail (including the songs we sang)?  Yes, she did.  She even recorded a video a week before she passed away that she wanted played during the service.  I'm pretty sure the whole church cried as it played.  After the video was show, there was an alter call, and 13 people were saved.

I want to share the video with you, so you can see how faithful my mom was, even in her final days.

      

My mom wanted to be "famous for God" and she wanted to share God's love with as many people as she could, so I find it fitting that even after her passing, she was leading people to Christ.  What an incredible legacy she left for me and my siblings.    

After the service and after going to dinner with my in-laws, I went to bed earlier than usual.  I turned on the fan I keep next to my bed, turned out the lights, and finally allowed myself to cry my eyes out as I drifted to sleep.   

Grieving: What I've learned

Mom and I this past summer after one of our favorite things to do - High Tea

I read this post today, and wanted to share.  I'm still learning about grieving.  It comes in waves...usually in the early morning hours (4 - 5 am) or driving home from work.  It comes when people start talking about who has cancer.  It hits hard when someone talks about liver cancer.  Or when someone talks about my mom's memorial service.  One day, soon, I'll share that day and service with you all.

Here are some things I've learnt about grieving:

by bM contributor Toni Pearen

 1. Time passes but the days seem so slow when you're grieving. Take your time and honour yourself
and your own sadness. 

 2. Give yourself permission to grieve {or in my case a friend gave me permission...the best words spoken to me during the hardest times.} 

 3. The pain never passes but it gets easier to handle. 

 4. Seek therapy if desired or required. Sometimes you need to talk. 

 5. Don't avoid grieving. It is not something to be ashamed of. It is a part of life. 

 6. Never lose sight that life goes on and this is YOUR life to live. 

 7. Be kind to yourself and others. People grieve in different ways. 

 8. There is no remedy or ritual to make the pain stop. It's all the passing of time. 

 9. Never judge someone grieving. It is a dark place to pass through. Let them talk if they want or let
them sit and be silent. 

 10. If you are grieving, your heart will feel heavy, your body numb. The words are hard to find. Somedays you will feel sick, exhausted and unable to function. Feel assured one day you will smile and laugh again.

It's been a Month

It's been a month since my mom died.  I am still trying to get "Thank You" notes out.  I can usually whip them out within a week, but writing these are draining.  "Thank you for ......  Mom would have been so honored..... "  It's hard writing to people and speaking "for" Mom at the same time.

It's been a month, and I still pick up my phone to call her on my way home from work.  Her phone hasn't been cut off, so I call anyway just to hear her voicemail message.  I also still dream about her like she's still here.

It's been a month, and I am still wearing waterproof mascara, because I never know when I'll burst into tears.  Driving home from work is typically when you can find me crying.  At our doctor's appointment, when we were watching the sonogram, all I could think was "I wish my mom could see this!"

It's been a month, and every Tuesday, I think "Mom died [x] weeks ago."  When will I stop counting?

It's been a month, and we still haven't completely cleaned out Mom's room.  I liken it to "Empty Nest" syndrome---you know, like when your kids go off to college?  We're keeping it set up just in case she decides to come home.  I walk past the room and feel empty.

It's been a month, and people stil ask me how I am.  WTF?!  How do I respond to that?  How do I put into words how I am?  I'm devestated.  But, you can't say that to people, because it's awkward for them.  So, I just smile and say "I'm doing great."

It's been a month............

Surprise

Paul and I are so excited to share with you that we are expecting a baby boy this August!

As of today, I am 21 weeks pregnant, and I feel great...minus the sore lower back and stuffy nose.  I actually can't believe I'm so far along.  Where has the time gone?

Yes, my mom did know I was pregnant.  She went to my very first doctor's appointment with me and got to hear the heartbeat.  A few days before she died, she said something about having grandsons....so I figured then that she was speaking prophetically and that I was having a boy.  I wasn't shocked in the least bit when we popped the balloon and the blue confetti revealed what my mom had already told me!

We are over the moon excited and can't wait to start this new chapter in our lives!

Mom's Memorial Service

It is with great sadness that my siblings and I let you know that our sweet Honey passed away this morning at 3 am.  She was an exceptional, faithful, loving, and wonderful woman who never doubted for one minute that she would one day walk the golden streets of Heaven with Jesus.  She's up in Heaven dancing with HIM right now---we just know it. 

We welcome you to come celebrate our beloved mom with us. 

Details for her memorial service are below: 

This Saturday, March 1, at 2 pm. 
Trinity Church Dallas - 4300 Cole Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205 
http://www.trinitydallas.com/ 

Per Mom's wishes, a contribution can be made to You Can Free Us http://www.youcanfree.us/ in lieu of flowers.  This ministry was incredibly near and dear to her heart. 

Life Changes Quickly

I've been debating whether to write a blog about this, which is why it's taken me so long.

2 weeks ago, I took my mom to the ER because she was in an unbearable amount of pain.  During the visit, the doctors found that her entire liver was consumed with cancer.  To repeat what the doctor said, "There is so much cancer that you can't distinguish the cancer from the liver."

She came home a couple of days later and we immediately set up hospice.  So, for the past 2 weeks, we've been living through her declining health.  We've been dealing with her decliding liver function.

It's all happened so quickly--the decline, that is.  One minute you are having High Tea at the Arboretum (top picture), and then next, you're helping her do daily tasks, like get in and out of bed.  Talk about her Memorial Service find their way naturally into conversations.  Her precious jewelry sits in the jewelry boxes of my siblings and me.

I find myself making breakfast in the morning, crying over my cup of tea.  Blow-drying my hair - crying.  Driving home from work - crying.  Waking up at 3 in the morning - crying.

There's no book written on how a 27 year old should handle losing her 52 year old mother.  So for now, I'll continue to cry my way through.

Elie Saab: Haute Couture

I am totally in love with Elie Saab.  Every collection he's produced has been fabulous, in my opinion.  His most recent 2014 collection, which just debuted in Paris, has not let me down.  I can only dream of the day I'd have a chance to wear one of these beauts to a gala!

Wouldn't the white pearl jacket & skirt be just amazing to wear to work???
What about that little purple number?  I'd wear it as my Easter Sunday dress.  
Which is your favorite?

Happy New Year

It's been a while, hasn't it?

I stopped blogging consistently last year because I felt like all I talked about were sad things happening in my life.  Or if I wasn't talking about those things, I felt guilty that I was thinking about other things.

As a quick update, my mom has moved in with us permanently.  Over the holidays, we moved her out of the house she's lived in for 15+ years, and now she is with us full time becasue she could no longer live alone.  This is sad, because she's only 52, but it's also wonderful because we get to see her every day and I know she's being taken care of.

The Mr. and I are continuing on with all the random projects we've got going on.  In 2013, we completed our Master Bath Remodel (pictures to come) and bought the cutest little house that we were able to rent out only 15 days after closing.  (We like to call it "Starting our Empire".) The tenant even signed a 2 year contract!

And today, in fact, we are having the large cottonwood tree in our front yard cut down.  Branches have been dropping from it for the past year, and an Arborist told us it was dying, so the Mr. wanted to make sure the tree didn't fall on our house.  Perhaps I'll post pictures of that too.....maybe!

So, while we struggle with the sad things in life, I am reminded of all that we have to be happy about.  I can't wait to share more happy news to come!

60 Day Beachbody Challenge

Raise your hand if you’ve never struggled with your weight…..anyone…anyone?  Didn’t think so.  It seems like as soon as I hit 27 (back in April) I’ve been putting on the lbs.  I DON’T know why, and it’s super frustrating.  I had to take action, and quick! 



 

Perhaps my weight gain is related to my Paris Vacation.....oops!

A little over a month ago, I began a 60 day weight loss challenge, affectionately called the BEACHBODY CHALLENGE, where I drink 1 Shakeology shake a day and pair it with a Turbo Fire workout video.  At first, I was a bit timid about committing to drinking 1 Shakeology a day, but now, I LOVE IT!  Sometimes, I have one for dinner too if I get home late from work. 

Shakeology is super healthy for you, chalk full of essential vitamins and power-foods.  I definitely feel more energized than ever.  (For serious, I had a cholesterol bump next to my eye that has been there for at least a year, and it’s completely gone.  I noticed it started going away when I began drinking Shakeology.)

Paul (my meat eating husband) has even started requesting a Shakeology shake daily too!  So, because we both love it so much, I became a Coach, so that I can share my love for the BEACHBODY CHALLENGE & Shakeology with all of my friends and family.  (On a family vacation, I made it for my FIL a few times too—and he enjoyed it.)

As far as the diet’s going, I’ve noticed I’m more toned than before.  I weight about what I did when I started, but I think that’s attributed to the fact that I’ve gained more muscle (and muscle weighs more than fat…and I’m only 1 month in.)  The Turbo Fire workouts came with a 90 day class schedule, so I have decided that instead of just doing the diet for 60 days, I’m going to do it for 90 because I’m loving it so much!

If you are interested in the BEACHBODY CHALLENGE or in trying Shakeology, click here to order it.  You can do a “Challenge Pack” which is for a workout program and a month’s worth of Shakeology, or you can just get Shakeology on its own.  If you have questions, I’m more than happy to give you my honest opinions and answers. 

I don’t mean to be all “sales-pitchy / infomercial” about this, but I really am happy with the results I’ve seen so far, and I’m not depriving myself—which makes this whole diet thing 100 times better.

Cheatin' on 7-Eleven with The Pearl Cup

Ya'll, about 15 seconds ago, I got my daily email from the Dallas Business Journal, and 1 of the headlines Made. My. Day.

"The Pearl Cup Coffee sets up shop in the AT&T Performing Arts Center."

Oh. My. Goodness,  I am so excited about this!  I work in 1 Arts Plaza, right across from the AT&T Performing Arts Center!  Do you know how easy it will be for me to pop in there?!

Let me clarify about cheating on 7-Eleven.  Here at 7-Eleven Headquarters, we have a strict "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" policy on outside coffee.  So, that means absolutely NO Starbucks or outside coffee.  Like, seriously, if you walk into the building with Starbucks, people instantly start staring and pointing.  While I do love our coffee (and the fact that we have a 7-Eleven convenience store right downstairs), I can't tell you how many times I've just wished for a coffee shop where I could run into at lunch and enjoy a Chia Tea Latte and people watch.  I've wished so many times that the Pearl Cup further in Downtown Dallas was within walking distance because they serve my favorite Chia Tea Latte. 

Technically, I'm not cheating on 7-Eleven because we don't offer Chia Tea Lattes.  So there, I already feel better about my future visits to Pearl Cup!

Dear Pearl Cup, thank you for being awesome and opening up in the Arts District.  I'll be seeing you soon!

Surprise Trip

Later today, I am taking my momma (Honey) to London and Paris for 7 days!  SURPRISE!

Honey is from England (Cambridge to be exact) and I can't tell you how excited I am to take her back.  She hasn't been back to Cambridge in 12 years!  And, she's never been to Paris.

We fly out this afternoon, landing in London on Friday morning.  I've made reservations for us to have Afternoon Tea at the London Hilton hotel.  It's a Confessions of a Chocoholics tea, where everything they'll serve has chocolate in it or on it. 

Also during the trip, I want to take Honey to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Worlds greatest museum of art and design.  I love love love this museum and can't wait to see all the fashion pieces!  (Plus, it's free to visit!)

On Sunday, we'll take a day trip to Cambridge and March to visit where Honey was born as well!  Luckily, I have a friend getting his Master's degree in Cambridge, so I'm hoping we'll be able to visit over a cup of tea!

I also hope to make it to the Theater while we're there (I've heard the Book of Mormon is great), as well as one of my favorite stores, Harrods!

On Monday, we are taking the Speed Train to Paris.  I am excited about this because it goes under the English Channel---getting us to Paris in just 2 hours!

Once in Paris, I plan on showing Honey the Champs Elysees, the Museum Orsay, and one of my favorite places to view the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero.





I can't wait to share all the details with you once we return!  Au revoir!

It's that time again, my BIRTHDAY

So, have I mentioned before that I work with all guys?  Well, I do. 

For the most part, guys are pretty unaware of things, like when I get a hair cut, or when I get new shoes, or when I have a birthday, but NOT. THIS. YEAR. 

I was so happy to get an invite in my Outlook earlier this week.....a birthday lunch for me!  How sweet, huh?!

Take a look at this screen shot of the invite. 

Sure, I'll be Princess Amelia for the day!  Thanks for the permission guys!

Oh My, Tory Burch

Y'all.  I about died when I saw these amazing heels from Tory Burch's 2013 NYFW Runway Show.

 

Source: suburbansparkle.blogspot.com via Amelia on Pinterest

Honey, I'd love these as a gift....hint hint, wink wink!

Honey - A lot can change in 1 month

My sister, me, and Honey, on my wedding day

Today, Honey starts her 2^nd round of 3 day back-to-back chemo treatments.  Her first round was 2 weeks ago, and only a few days ago did she start getting her energy back.  During the first round, Honey lost her energy and spent a good amount of time throwing up.  I’ve never been around anyone going through chemo, so I had no idea what to expect---every day is a new learning. 

2 days ago, on January 7^th, Honey’s hair began falling out.  I find this so crazy because that was EXACTLY 1 month after her surgery, when we found out she had colon cancer.  She pointed out big clumps on the kitchen floor, and you can see it falling out of her head as she walks around.  I took my hand, gathered her hair, and tried to pull out all the loose hair.  After gathering a fistful, I walked to throw it away.  When I came back, I could see more hair falling out.  The doctors don’t believe she will lose all of her hair so I asked Oh, so she’ll have a patch here and a patch there?.  They told me Not exactly, it will just be very thin.  If her hair does all fall out, I think she should get her head tattooed—something cool on her head to serve as a “hidden” reminder once her hair grows back….maybe the name of her favorite child Amelia, or a cross, or some other kind of symbol. 

This whole experience has been so taxing on me, and any time that I am away from my mom, I feel guilty.  Not only has it taken a physical toll on me, but it's taken a deeply emotional toll too.  NO CHILD should have to see their parents so sick, but yet I find myself there every day.  Chemo has been much worse than I could have ever imagined.   

For one week every year, my church, Trinity Church – Dallas, does a Corporate Fast, where you give up at least 1 meal a day and spend that time with God.  It started this past Sunday.  There are prayer services every day from 12-1 pm and church services every night.  In the past, I've kind of half-heartedly (but with the best intentions) participated in the Fast, but this year, it just feels different.  It's good for my soul to attend every event possible.  I went to the prayer service Monday and I can't tell you how good it was for me.  The theme for that day was "Prayers of Thankfulness" and how important it is to be thankful to God during times of trial and struggle.  I started praying "God, what can I say that I am thankful for at this time?" and I realized that I am thankful for his POWER TO HEAL.  Just think about it, God heals all, and it's because of this power that each of us has the ability to face tomorrow during difficult times.  God didn't give my mom cancer, the Enemy did.  But, MY GOD can do what the Enemy cannot—HEAL HER.  I am thankful that MY GOD CAN HEAL, and that HE WILL HEAL Honey of this disease--whether it be here on earth or when she ascends to His throne.

The overall theme of the Fast this year is Spiritual Family and it's like Pastor Joe picked that theme just for us.  Without our Spiritual Family, my mom wouldn't have as much care as she has.  The support from her friends from church has been unbelievable.  And while our spiritual family has been helping Honey get to appointments, or to shower, or bring dinner, they've also been supporting me....encouraging me.  Which is weird, because I feel like I don't deserve their kind words of encouragement, I'm just doing this because she's my mom and that's what children do for their parents but they remind me that I'm not on my own.  I don't have to walk this sad journey silently by myself.  I can call on them when I need to. 

The first day of the Fast, as we were studying Revelations, this verse shone like a bright star flashing off the page:

Revelations 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.

AMEN TO THAT! And AMEN that my God will heal Honey!

HONEY

My Mom "Honey" and Sister

For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been living in a twilight zone.  I honestly have started writing this post several times, and walk away, as if I have “writers block”.  Sadly, it’s not.  It’s a true, real story, that I’ve been living, that is much more intense than any story I could ever dream up.

On Friday, December 7^th, my mom had an emergency hysterectomy.  I’d taken my mom into the hospital the Sunday before (December 2^nd) because she couldn’t stand up straight and she was in a lot of pain.  In the emergency room, the doctors told my mom she had 2 masses on her ovaries (14 cm large) that might be cancerous.  The week following was filled with several doctors’ appointments—fast forward 5 days later to December 7^th.  

Mom told us kids that they’d found masses and that she might need chemo.  Never did she say that the masses were cancerous.  She even called friends and her family to just let them know she’d be having a hysterectomy “nothing to be worried about” and that she’d be out of the hospital in 5 days.  I prepared myself for the worst, that “she had ovarian cancer, but luckily, we [doctors] were able to remove it all and she’d be A-OK”.  I went to work that morning for meetings, then headed over to the hospital at noon, assuming I’d just wait another hour for her to be out of surgery, make sure she was okay, and then head back to the office to finish up some work….you see, I had a deadline and a 3 o’clock meeting.

At about 2 (I think it was 2, but I’m not positive, that was a long day), my mom’s Ovarian Oncology Doctor [Dr. Kehoe—like Key-Hoe] came out to the waiting room where I, along with 3 of my mom’s sweet friends, were holding court.  She took us into a private room.  “Oh boy, this can’t be good.”

Dr. Kehoe then began, “I’m glad we had the surgery today, because the masses on your mom’s ovaries ruptured, so there was blood all in her stomach.  After I removed your mom’s ovaries, I felt her colon, and it didn’t feel right. I called in the Colon doctor, and he’s working on your mom right now. Your mom has Colon Cancer.”  All I remember saying was “It’s just not fair.  Can’t she get a break?”

I emailed my VP “Not coming back to office”.

I had prepared myself to hear the whole “ovarian cancer” thing, but not Colon cancer.  I cried, and cried, and cried.  About an hour later, the Colon Doctor came out to talk to me.  “Your mom has stage 4 colon cancer.  We found the cancer started in her colon at her rectum, and spread to her ovaries and liver.  I was able to get most of the cancer out, but had to leave a legion on her liver.  It was too deep and your mom’s been in surgery too long, so we had to leave it.”  I laughed at the doctor.  I couldn’t help myself.  I laughed because I thought he was being funny.  But, he wasn’t.

My mom was only supposed to be in surgery for 2 hours.  By the time she was done, it had been 5 hours. 

I had to make the call to my Husband and Aunt and Brother and Mother-in-Law to deliver the unexpected news.  It was very sad.  Painfully sad.  And very hard to have to remember doing. 

What was even harder was knowing all this and having to wait to tell my mom until the next day—because she was groggy after surgery.  Once she was in her room after surgery though, she knew something was wrong, because she saw the time (clearly past when she was supposed to be out of surgery) and because she could feel the port (for administering chemo) in her stomach. 

That night was the hardest night of my life.  My husband had to get up with me in the middle of the night because I was crying so hard.  I didn’t stop crying that night.  The next morning, I awoke in a haze to the sad reality I was in—it wasn’t a dream.  I felt heavy and exhausted—I could barely move my body. 

We went back to the hospital and the doctors came in to tell my mom what they’d found.  (They’d somewhat explained it the night before but they knew she wouldn’t remember the conversation.)

Dr. Kehoe came in and said “Do you remember what we talked about last night?” and I heard my mom say “that I have Colon Cancer”.

Some friends came to visit, and she said that “God’s still in this.  He’s not done with me yet.  I am going to be famous for God and for my story.  If God has a favorite child, I’m pretty sure that right now, I’m it.”  She’s so positive and so faithful.

My mom is only 51- and one of the healthiest people I know.  How could SHE have colon cancer?  How could it have spread throughout her body?  This isn’t right—she’s too young.  She has at least 40 good years left.  People don’t get cancer at 51—especially not my mom.    

My mom was in the hospital for 6 days, and because she was recovering from her surgery so well, they released her to come home to my house to continue recovering. 

I have to be honest, it’s not easy.  It’s not easy to see someone who has always been so strong now be so weak and helpless.  During the day she is okay, but during the night, there are many meltdowns.  Many tears.  Many pains. 

Because the masses on her ovaries ruptured, the doctors are worried that the cancer in the blood could have spread and are going to plant themselves on other organs.  On Wednesday, 12 days after her surgery, she starts chemo to flush those cells out.  She has chemo Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  3 days a week, every other week, over a 6 week period.  THEN, she will begin chemo treatment (for a minimum of 4 months) to try and kill the legion that’s still on her liver…the legion the doctor wasn’t able to remove. 

My mom has always said that when she has grandchildren, she wants them to call her “Honey”.  My saddest thought right now is What if my children never get to meet their Honey? 



Lions and Tigers and Boots, Oh my!

Saw these and fell in love. 



Fendi Wuthering Heights Platform Ankle Boot



Do you like ankle boots, or ones that go to your knee?  I tend to prefer boots that go to my knee, but I could seriously consider adding these babes to my collection for fall!

Remodel: My Kitchen, Part III

I'm so sorry I left you all hanging!  I went to Cabo San Lucas on vacation last weekend, and had full intentions of getting a post in prior to leaving.  Well, sorry, I waited until the last minute to pack, so I wasn't able to get the last of my kitchen remodel up!

 

Well, today I am going to reveal the final product.  If you want to know more about the remodel, take a look at my first Kitchen Remodel Post (here), or my 2nd one (here)!

 

I think I left you guys with my uncle and me installing Subway tile all the way to the ceiling over the oven. 

Tiling the entire wall was painful, but my Uncle Extraordinaire got the job done. 

 

So, after the tile set and dried, my uncle grouted it with a grey color I picked out.  He then installed the vent hood and vent hood housing. 

 

Are you ready to see the final product?  Take a looks-y!

 

The finished wall.  I'm glad I decided to tile to the ceiling!



View from the living room. 

 

Can you see my Ghost acrylic stools in the picture above (from CB2)?  What about the picture below?  I love them because they blend right in with the kitchen and don't distract!  Plus, they are super comfy!  

 



 

 

When I was working with the cabinet man, I made sure that there would be a spot for the microwave.  I didn't want it siting on the counter!  I'm so glad the island turned out the way it did!

 



 

I actually don't mind standing at my sink doing dishes any more!  I love the faucet and the apron sink!  

 

 

 

 

 

Looking into the kitchen from the garage entrance!

So, a quick look at the before and after!



Before

After

I can't say enough how happy I am with the new kitchen.  Even though it was quite stressful planning it out, I'd say it was worth it.  I think the most stressful part was worrying if my husband would like it or not.  Guess what!  He loves it!  He even says I'm a much better cook now! 

 

This just goes to show that anyone can do a remodel (with lots of research and careful planning.)  I'm not naturally a creative person (hello, I work in Mergers & Acquisitions at 7-Eleven), but I put in a lot of time and effort, and the end result was worth it!

What do you think of my new kitchen?  Anyone ready to hire me to redo theirs yet?

JIMMY JIMMY CHOO(se) Me

It’s been a while since I’ve done a shoe post…what’s wrong with me?  Welp, the wait is over, because this morning, I got a sweet little email from Saks Fifth Avenue telling me all about Jimmy’s Fall Collection.  (That’s right, I’m on a first name with Jimmy Choo…)

Anyway, here are a few of my favorites that I’m adding to my wish list.  Ohhh HONEY, hint hint, wink wink. 

1. Metallic Glitter-Coated LeatherIngrid Sandals

2. Leather Ankle Boots

3. Vamp Glitter-Coated Leather & Metallic Leather Platform Sandals

4. Taffy Patent Leather Pumps

5. Archer Flannel and PatentLeather Pumps

6. Double-Band Patent Sandal

I promise they are worth it!  Every cent!  Really, they aren’t that expensive if you take into account the number of times I’ll wear them…..and plus, every woman deserves to have good shoes in her closet and on her feet!

PS- My first choice would be the Double-Band Patent Sandal (for work) and the Vamp Glitter-Coated Leather & Metallic Sandals (for my brother's wedding Black Tie events...).

Which pair is YOUR favorite?