If you’re looking for the Fashion Fiesta, click HERE and it will take you to the post with all the links!!
Okay, like I mentioned in last week’s Fashion Friday, I thought it would be fun to see what y’all have in your closets.
What do you wear on a daily basis? What’s your uniform? What piece of clothing can you not live without?
I want to see it all.
If you are concerned that bearing the contents of your closet will cause the internet to have to lift your fashion sense up in prayer, that’s okay. We are all one in the spirit of fashion and God isn’t afraid of a challenge.
In fact, I had long been envisioning a chocolate brown, wedge-heeled, sling-back shoe in my head. I knew I must have these shoes. The only problem was I hadn’t actually seen them anywhere. They were just an urban shoe legend.
Then, I saw the shoes I had been dreaming of at Steve Madden but, alas, they were $80.00. I spent the next few days in turmoil over whether I could justify such a purchase.
About a week later, I went to DSW Shoe Warehouse on a completely unrelated matter and there were my beloved shoes. On sale for $39.99. God is faithful and just to provide wedge heels in our time of need.
Which leads me to my next point about the Spring Fashion Fiesta.
What are the dreams you have for your closet? What piece of clothing or pair of shoes would you love to own? Is it a certain pair of jeans or an entire outfit?
We want to see it.
We want to see it all.
And, on Friday, I hope you’ll join in and show it to us.
I’ll have a Mr. Linky up at midnight, Friday April 11th. You can enter the direct link to your Fiesta post.
And for an added bonus, I’m going to draw a random number on Monday, the 14th. The winner will receive a free blog header design from Jules (and she has a waiting list, so you may have to wait just a little while).
Also, feel free to go here to get the code for the festive button that Jules designed to spread the word on your blog.
Que’ Divertido!
That means “WHAT FUN”!
Or not.
I really don’t know.
Viva Fiesta!
That means “Long Live the Party” or maybe “Paper Towel Party”.
Either way works.
Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt says:
You know, this could be sort of… nerve wracking.
On all sides.
And quite entertaining, at the same time.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:03 am
Tara says:
The button Jules designed is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute. It shouts chips n’ queso!
April 8th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Sheila says:
That sounds like fun! I’ll post when it’s up.
I know this may sound awful to other SAHMS, but I actually get semi-dressed up on a daily basis, even though I’m “only” home with the kids. I find when I look good, I feel better. So I even do the make-up thing in the morning.
It’s only the kids who see me, but I like feeling professional. Why should women who work outside the home get all the fun?
Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!
April 8th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Liz says:
I have no idea what I want to wear this summer - I’m fresh out of maternity clothes and my old stuff seems … old. So party on, I’ll watch from the sidelines and copy your ideas.
“Paper Towel Party” *snort*
April 8th, 2008 at 5:59 am
suburbancorrespondent says:
I like paper towel parties.
April 8th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Chelle' says:
I’m in. I’ll start taking pictures of the fun things I want in my wardrobe this summer.
I’m just glad you’re not asking me to actually show pictures of what is currently hanging in my closet.
That would take the move of God in my life now wouldn’t it?
April 8th, 2008 at 6:31 am
cindi weber says:
maybe by then i can buy a new digi camera, since ours “needs a healing” and also buy a new wardrobe. or…i can figure out how to cut and paste t-shirts and jeans from my very exclusive suppliers. i am sure the cyber world will be on pins and needles waiting.
and to think i used to be so~fashion forward.
oh! i just remembered! i bought some new paper towels yesterday–with prints! obviously the hand of God getting me ready for this fiesta.
viva baby. or scott.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Raquel says:
I cant wait to do this! BUT my wardrobe is not exciting one bit but in my mind I am very fashionable so a “pretend” summer wardrobe I can come up with. I think I will include some plus size do’s and dont’s because us ladies on the plumper side need a whole other set of rules and I guess the memo wasn’t sent out because there are far too many wearing clothes they shouldn’t
April 8th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Diane says:
Dear BigMama, I have a bone to pick with you. You, who were troubled by buying your 80 dollar chocolate wedge heel, but didn’t hesitate to put up a link to the gorgeous sandals from Nordstrom’s that cost 85.00 and I saw and I HAD TO BUY. You can’t put those links up lightly. There are consequnces, and I had to somehow justify to my husband (and myself)how I could possibly spend that much on a pair of sandals.(Yes, their picture is on my blog because they are gorgeous.)
Obviously, I can’t stand up to your powers of persuasion. Just please don’t tell me you’re having meatlaof for dinner. I don’t like it.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Melanie says:
I should post a warning with my photos.
“Too much exposure may cause drowsiness.”
April 8th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Aliaspice says:
I am going to take pictures of my closet, because I have no shame! Only IKEA organizers and too many black shoes and black articles of clothing! I love themes like this. Challenge accepted.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Holly Smith says:
Mucho bueno! Very Good!
Leche hace cuerpo bueno–milk it does a body good
April 8th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Undomestic Diva says:
I don’t think the world is ready for some of the high fashion I’ve been keeping in my closet for… well… many-a-seasons.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Sister Honey Bunch says:
I. Hate. Everything. In. My Closet. Right. Now.
Must shop soon.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Kelly @ Love Well says:
I wonder if anyone has clothing made out of paper towels.
That would make for an interesting post.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Runningamuck says:
*GULP* Not sure if ya’ll are up for this. Or me for that matter. I just went through my closet and threw out 3/4 of it for various reasons. Now I’m scared. But I would sooo love a blog header from Jules that I’m willing to offer myself up as a living example to you all of what NOT to wear. **double GULP**
April 8th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Quirky says:
You’re just trying to embarrass me now aren’t you? Let’s all laugh at Quirky and her non-stylish clothes. Well, you’re in luck because I’m maybe thinking about doing it anyway. Maybe…Just this once…Because I just can’t say no to a paper towel party.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Trina says:
BigMama I thought I was the only one that dreamed up urban shoe and apparel legends! I do this all the time and it is quite frustrating.
I am loving the idea of the Fashion Fiesta!!! So fun. I think I will do a little of both: pics of current items I can’t wait to wear that are in my closet now, and items I am longing for.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
BrownEyedGirl says:
I bought shoes kind of like that, except I was limping from pain because they squeezed my toes too much. Still haven’t figured out if the pain is worth fashionista status because they are cute (and were only $7.00)!
April 8th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
groovyoldlady says:
You will see my LLBean - perfect with almost everything - sweatery/jackety thing. I could not live without it.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
itsmiadear says:
Ohhh….I wonder if I should dress my best or my worst–like what NOT to wear in a virtual fashion show? What do you think?
April 8th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Robyn says:
I thought about going to my really trendy neighbor’s house and showing you what’s in her size zero closet and pretending that it was my closet. Then I realized that was probably a blogging dishonesty feaux pas.
Then I happily realized that if I really showed you what was in my closet, you might turn me into TLC’s What Not to Wear and Stacy and Clinton will show up on my doorstep with a visa card with my name on it and $5000 to go shopping with, as long as I follow their rules.
I could use the $5000. I also would like for you all to think I’m a size zero and wear the cutest clothes on earth.
Such a conundrum.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Drama Mama says:
Black pants with black heels=BORING!
However, I do change the shirts and jackets around on occasion!
I’m going to have to think about this for a day or two!
Regardless, it sounds like a ton of fun!
April 8th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Daphne says:
Just put the button on my blog and think this is a fun, great idea. I plan on participating!
April 8th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
brenda says:
If anyone ever signed me up for What Not to Wear I would be the first one to agree! I do not like my wardrobe. I will not be able to post about it b/c there is “nothing to report.” I’ll check it out though on that day!
April 8th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Amber (Bringing Good Home) says:
You know, I really have nothing in my closet worth showing off. But good grief could I come up with a list of things I WISH were in my closet!!
Have fun with the fiesta!
April 8th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Sunydazy says:
I don’t comment here often…but this requires a response.
I do have a few favorite things but I doubt very seriously that they are actually in fashion… I lost touch with that world years ago!
I think this will be lots of fun but I foresee a lot of panic right after we post our pictures….who dares to go first?? Not me!
April 9th, 2008 at 9:56 am
angeljoy says:
what does “enter the direct link on your Fiesta post” mean?
April 9th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Indiana Keetha says:
I have a silly/fun post planned, and I certainly don’t mind going first - - - fools rush in, you know. BUT - - - having never participated in one of the bloggy-linky-day things, I’m afraid I’ll mess it up somehow.
Workin’ on it - - - -
April 9th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Elaine says:
Now this - THIS sounds like some fun. Will there be margaritas? Cause I could SO use one of those, or two…
April 9th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
MP Designs says:
I am armed and ready to lock and load with my photo… I had to have these crazy shoes. Nothing would do until I found a pair in my price range… Leave it to a bunch of 18 year old honor society kids to assist me with my quest!
April 10th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
andrea says:
This sounds like fun. I love fashion and fridays so…there you go! I could give you lists of what I am coveting but..we’ll see what I can come up with!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Brickhouse says:
I just have to say that I had no idea that this many women had their own blogs. I feel so old and technologically challenged. If you had made the prize a guaranteed visit from Stacy & Clinton with the $5000 Visa Card, I would have stayed up all night designing & broadcasting my own blog. Since I have been losing weight, I could literally fit everything I own that fits in one snapshot. Thank God for Target. (That brings me to another topic. I’m taking the kids to Schlitterbahn this weekend, and had to buy a bathing suit last night, so I wouldn’t flash harmless children with my two-sizes too big suit. It seems that no matter how much weight you lose, a bathing suit paints a different picture. What we do for our children!)
By the way, Indiana Keetha gets my vote. It is not just anyone that can pull off BLUE HAIR. Loved it!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 3:34 pm