At some point in late August I was doing a little online shopping and happened upon this beautiful coat for an incredibly discounted price. As fashion fortune would have it, I also happened to have some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket.
I bought the coat and it was all I hoped it would be. It’s this beautiful orange color with embroidery all over it in shades of turquoise, but, sadly, it just sat in my closet day after ninety degree day. Oh Texas fall, you are so cruel.
Finally, last Sunday, it was a crisp, cool day. And even though I was having a bad hair day, I decided to wear the coat to church. I figured it would take the focus off my ratty bedhead and the crease marks on my forehead.
P was driving the car. I was sitting in the passenger seat feeling oh-so-sassy in my fab coat in spite of the fact that I’d had to pull out the Santa Claus threat to get Caroline to let me comb her hair.
I looked in the mirror to apply just a little more lipgloss and put on my sunglasses. That’s when I noticed P was looking at me and grinning.
“What are you looking at?”
“You.”
“Why are you looking at me?”
“You kind of look like Burt Reynolds in that jacket.”
Nice.
Like Burt Reynolds has my impeccable taste in coats.
Needless to say, I didn’t look at all like Burt Reynolds. Here’s a picture of me from Sunday morning. I’ll let y’all be the judge.
See? P has no idea what he’s talking about.
Anyway, it’s Fashion Friday and I thought it might be fun (just pretend like it is!) if I made a list of five fashion items you can add to your Christmas wishlist (if you want to, no pressure)
Maybe you’ll find something you can’t live without. Or at least something that would make you happy if you found it under your tree Christmas morning, as opposed to Uncle Ed after too much eggnog.
1. A great scarf.
A scarf is a must-have item and about the best accessory around. What else will keep you warm and fashion-forward all at the same time?
If it were me, I would wish for this one. Or maybe this one. Or maybe something simple and cozy like this one.
2. A really good pair of jeans.
Obviously you don’t want to send your husband or boyfriend or dad to go get these for you unless you can give them specific written instructions. Otherwise this could go way wrong.
I am a strong believer in a great pair of jeans. If any item is worth the splurge, it’s denim. Unless you’re allergic to denim, then it’s totally NOT worth it because of all the hydrocortisone creams and what-have-you.
3. A fun necklace.
I love this necklace because I have a slight obsession with all things turquoise and it’s always my go-to jewelry choice.
And how cute is this little funky owl necklace? So, SOOO cute is the correct answer.
I guess I’m feeling the bird love because I also love this lovebird necklace.
But I feel certain there are some poultry-free jewelry options out there this year.
4. A non-Burt Reynolds coat
You can find a great deal on winter coats at the moment because, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but apparently we’re in a recession.
J.Crew has 40% off on select outerwear right now. You could get something like this cute little number for a great price. And you will look like Audrey Hepburn rather than the Bandit.
I also like this plaid, belted coat and I think this coat is the cat’s pajamas.
Except I don’t know a cat that would actually wear that coat to bed.
But speaking of…
5. Pajamas
I have a slight obsession with pajamas that is rivaled only by my obsession of choosing the right Christmas card. No matter how many pajamas I own, I always want a new pair.
Because I am a fan of elastic waistbands. Comfort is key.
Check out these cowgirl flannel pajamas. I think I’m in love.
Although if I’m going to pay that much for pajamas, I’ll be forced to concoct an elaborate scheme in which I figure out a way to wear them outside of my home.
So these might be a better option. There is no place that feeds my loungewear addiction like Target because, HELLO, all you need to see is Mistletoad.
And if Mistletoad wasn’t enough, they also sell footie pajamas for adults. With sock monkeys for the feet.
Although I have to admit from the cruel voice of experience that footie pajamas seem like a good idea until you have to get up and go to the bathroom on a really cold night. You can consider that piece of life advice a little early Christmas present.
Y’all have a great Friday.
Love,
The Bandit
Burt Reynolds!!! Bahahahaha…Girl you crack me up! Love the cowboy PJ’s! Happy Friday!
I love your sense of humor. Thank you for the early morning laugh!
This made me laugh! You are too funny! Question….are adult footie pajama’s any cooler (temperature wise) than they were as a kid? I remember many a night in childhood in footie pj’s thinking I had my own personal “weightloss” suit-I used to get so hot in those things, but I do think they are cute!
So, the pic didn’t show up in my Google Reader, so I clicked thru to your site just to see what this fabulous coat looked like… and there was Burt Reynolds! ha ha! Love it!
I love pajamas too. In fact the last time I was in the States I brought back enough Christmas pajamas for the whole family to last us until we go back again. I want to start a new tradition this year – new pajamas on Christmas eve for the whole family! Isn’t that fun? Thankfully they were having good online sales at Old Navy when I was in the Christmas-pajama-buying-mood-frenzy.
My husband has a habit of naming my outfits. Which is sometimes entertaining and other times… not so much. I want to see the coat you were sporting!
I also love pjs. Can’t have too many. ; )
I seem to want to put on my pjs earlier and earlier as I get older. So yes, the more the better. Especially if you are like BooMama and need a different set for every night you are on a vacation!
And yes, please share a picture of that coat!
I heart you. You make me laugh every morning like no other.
I was at Safeway the other day and this sales man hunted me down just so I could subscribe to the Washington Post and I said “No thanks, I don’t read” After giving me a funny look like- Why is this stupid girl carrying a child? – he asked how I learn about the news every morning. All I said was this “Blogging my friend. Blogging” and walked away. I’m sure he said a prayer for me right then and there in the produce isle.
Who needs the borring news when you have Big Mama to fill you in on how to look like Burt Reynolds? For free! And without killing any trees.
All I want to know is if you’re buying that necklace for Boomama, since owls are in the midst of a decorative resurgence.
Yay Burt!
1. a wool coat.
2. Knee boots
3. Lingerie the really pretty VS kind.
4. a cashmere sweater.
5. And new funky jewelry
Love your blogs. Love your comments too. Oh, how you speak to the heart of all mid-30 to mid-40 year olds. As you said that you and P were on the way to church I could see you in a Trans am and you in a wedding dress (for some reason) and that coat. Maybe P in the hat. What a lovely day when your husband says you look like a man, and an old balding man at that. You have many years under your marital belt when P feels oh so comfortable.
P said you looked like Burt Reynolds! I wish I could’ve seen your face upon that announcement. You are right, you totally did NOT look like him in that picture
So, really, you just leave your scarf on all day? I lived in Michigan most of my life, and I loved scarves in the winter – to keep warm. Hmmm. I’ll have to think on this.
One morning, long ago, I was getting out of bed. My husband looked at me and said: “You’ve got Rod Stewart hair.” I told him that wasn’t nice and he replied: “But you like Rod Stewart!” “Yeah, but I don’t want to look like him.”
Go Bandit.
Ok, the orange houndstooth coat is my new fave. A certain unnamed University in my state that is ranked obnoxiously #1 right now and is the arch rival for my beloved Auburn has TAKEN OVER the houndstooth fashion trend in this state. They used to have a coach (Bear Bryant) who wore a houndstooth hat. So for years, houndstooth has been a symbol of this horrific school. However, an Auburn ORANGE houndstooth would be like a huge smack in the face to their monopoly. I think I’ll go shopping online RIGHT NOW. And the victory will be Miiiiiiine!
That owl necklace is too cute!
My husband says if that’s a picture of you, the coat is the least of your worries! Better do something about the caterpillar.
Nothing like target for pj shopping!!!
Thanks for the always funny friday fashions!!
Thanks so much for the laugh! I am havin a tough day and this was great.
I would’ve loved to have seen your face when he compared you to Burt…I’m just dying at the thought! Did you lose your place with your lipgloss and look at him, dumbfounded, with a glossy chin?
Slays me.
Reading your blog is like opening a Christmas present every day. You always make me smile. Thanks for that.
I understand the hubby remark…last year I bought a warm, fuzzy, stylish plumb hat (oh yeah…purple before it came the official it color). I loved it. But my hubby KILLED my enthusiasm with a mock scream followed by , “Angel! THERE is a dead animal on your head!”
But he wears plaid loafers…so really, what does he know..right?
Thanks for the fashion tips
Maybe P had been dreaming of the Bandit before he woke up that morning for church. Who knows? Men are from Mars remember!!?!
Big…..I think you have impeccable taste & if I could I’d hire you to fill my closets with wonder! :0
Enjoy that delish coat! It must be spectacular!
I saw Burt Reyolds at a Falcons game about 2 years ago.
He had on your jacket.
Jerk.
This is just an assumption, but it sounds like P is a little jealous perhaps.
I’m slightly obsessed with turqoise and pj’s too!
I wish I could see that awesome Burt Reynolds coat – I bet I would love it!
We’ve got a long way to go
And a short time to get there.
;>)
I love P’s comment. My husband does not let me get away with anything either. Even if he tried I can read those funny expressions. Those cowgirl pj’s have Ree (The Pioneer Woman)written all over them! As always I really enjoyed today’s post!
I am so WAY into scarves and short-sleeved jackets with turtlenecks under it. I can’t get enough of either, but especially scarves!! Can you have too many? If you wear one everyday, is it complete overkill?? I wear them with sweats, jeans, to church, to grocery shop .. there is no limit!!
I love the picture in your new Bandit coat. One thing you might want to add to your Christmas list is a little lip waxing. It could just be the angle of the picture, but I’m sensing a little, unwanted facial hair.
I want to see the jacket! It sounds gorgeous. And I love the lovebird necklace. Fashion Friday is sometimes the best part of my day. Is that sad?
I see no resemblance to Burt Reynolds at all! You’re right – he’s clueless
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LOVE the mistletoad jammies. I think I gotta have some.
Isn’t it just like a man to spoil it for you when you think you look soooo good and you walk in the room and he says “Are you wearin’ that?” or “that looks good but why don’t you wear something else.” Wow! I tell you, my newest piece of clothing that knocks his socks off is a pair of khaki pants that my sister gave me when I didn’t take enough clothes to Arkansas and was pantless. He LOVES them on me. If I didn’t have to wear scrubs to work I would wear them everyday. HA!
Ha! I really must see a picture of the infamous Bandit garment in question before I can judge. You are too funny!
The cowgirl flannel pj’s remind me of the Pioneer Woman’s picture on her blog.
Hope you have a marvelous weekend. And slow down, Bandit.
PS I want to see a picture of your coat!
The Bandit! hahahaaha
I loved that movie by the way. Please send a picture of this jacket. It sounds soooooo cute.
Big, you are so right that a girl can never have enough pajamas and new ones are always welcome!!!
Um… I think we should have at least been given a chance to make our own assessment. How about a picture of you in the coat??
I think the coat sounds really cute and I’d love to see it!
April
Husbands suck the joy out of life sometimes, don’t they? One time I bought an awesome poncho-type sweater, and was so excited to wear it (I was teaching at the time). I came downstairs one morning, and my sweet husband said, “Oh, is it Native American day at school today?” The bastard ruined it and I never felt the same way about my poncho again. Ditto my sunglasses after he called me Nicole Richie. Ditto my haircut in 1997 when he called me Ricki Lake. His comments cut like a knife man, cut like a knife!
Well. I saw those footie jammies just last night at Target, and they unleashed a frenzy upon my soul so strong that I ALMOST bought them immediately…but thankfully I forced myself to remember that while they are adorable on a 3 or 4 year old, they would likely be horrifying on my 34 year-old, had 3 babies bod. Not to mention the permanent damage they could do to my bedroom persona. And like everyone else, I’ve gotta see that jacket.
OK, you totally have to email PDub with those pajamas!!
Hey, I wanna see YOU in your fabulaous Burt Reynolds coat….minus the toupee of course!!!!! How about a pic?
Pjs with feeties make me all sweaty – not a good option for someone with the occasional HOT flash!
And somehow I can’t like plaid coats. They would clash with everything! Of course my old man’s lined plaid shirt that’s 3 sizes too big also clashes with everything, but I wear it anyway because it’s warm and comfy and…well….I don’t mind if the goats nibble on it.
For a comment like that I think P needs to take you out for mexican as a sincere apology or at least to get out of the dog house.
Note to self: read Big Mama’s blog FIRST thing in the am. Owl necklace just listed yesterday; sold out today before I got there. (Oh, the influence you wield on the shopping world!)
i think rule #2 about a great pair of jeans should be the 11th commandment… it’s just that important.
I think that owl necklace is seriously cute. And I think you need to shave your facial hair.
You’ve got me spending my children’s Christmas money here…..I must have the owl necklace (because I can’t afford the J.Crew coat)
I would have to go with the Nordstrom scarf just so I would have an opportunity to say the word Ruched. Because ever since I learned Ruched on ProjRun I have been dying to use the word Ruched.
I love thte orange houndstooth coat at JCrew! I’ve thought about it all season and will probably buy it sooner or later.
Just a hint…right now if you enter EXTRA30 at online checkout at JCrew, you get another 30% off your order. Happy Shopping!
Can I just say that I SO look forward to Fashion Friday. As a person who has absolutely no sense of fashion whatsoever, I love your tips. Some things are way out of my price range, but I like the style and I try and find similar in my budget. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I also got a “new” (thrift store for $2.50) coat of gorgeous plum suede with faux fur lining – my husband said it was funky. And then said it was pimped out. And then said both of those were compliments! Hmm.
Ah yes…I asked Mom for the footie pajamas this year, and I forgot that the last pair I had made it VERY COLD to get up and go to the bathroom in the night. And awkward. I just feel weird peeing topless. Just me…
Dearest Big Mama, the coat is lovely. The hat may be a tad bit much, but it is really the mustache that concerns me… Oh my golly, I’m afraid even delightful owl necklaces could not do enough to distract from such a display of facial hair. You have my sympathies!
Let us see the coat and we’ll be honest with you…..
You really must let us see this Burt-esque coat of yours.
I SOOOO understand the obsession with picking out perfect Christmas cards (I now make mine, 50 of them, which causes even more insanity).
I’m also quite fond of new pajamas… in fact I swiped my friend’s family tradition of getting everyone a new pair to open on Christmas Eve, and I love doing that. Nobody else gets very excited, but, hey, they all need pajamas, right?
I don’t think you looked at all like Burt Reynolds. However, I do think you should consider investing in a good hot wax for facial hair removal…you know…it’s not THAT noticable, but I’d give it a try anyway. LOL!
Too funny! Burt Reynolds. Seriously. Burt Reynolds. Even without seeing the coat, I know I love it! blessings.
I love the owl and lovebird necklaces! I was very excited to see all the owl-related home accessories they had at Target this fall (hand towels, dish scrubbies, shower curtain!). I also love all the Nick and Nora jammies. Like many others I also thought of Pioneer Woman when I saw the cowgirl pjs.
Sorry, girl, but I’m hating the owl necklace.. like, whooo would wear that? Oh, so bad joke! The first necklace, though, is to die for! Love it!