Retail Therapy

Okay, so I didn't get to eat any BBQ today, but I did partake in another Labor Day tradition.... Back to School shopping!  After diligently reading about Freud for a few hours this morning, I decided to take advantage of all the sales, and met up with my friend Joyce at the Wrentham Premium outlet for the afternoon. I was feeling a little stressed before I got started but by the end of the day, I felt loads better.  I give my doctor's approval... retail therapy works! I am relaxed now and I have scored some awesome deals (though most of it, I won't be wearing to school)....  check it out!

 Gunmetal, grrr. 

Polka dots: pattern; Comfort food: cuisine.* 

Ok, I'll admit, the orange dress is a little unnecessary and a bit loud, but it was wicked cheap, and it is so cute on! Take my word for it. Or better yet, invite me to a fabulous little party and I'll show you. 

*Tribute to those good old SAT analogy days.... 

What did the rest of you get for "back to school"? 

Happy Labor Day!

"Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer." -wikipedia

End of the summer!? I sure hope not. I still have to a) eat my lobster rolls, b) lay out by the beach and drink pina coladas, and c) make smores by a campfire. I need at least 3 more weeks of summer to do all of these things! Fortunately, I have gotten my summer share of ice cream consumption in and gotten a tan so dark that my mother claims she can "no longer see me" (to which I reply and remind her, "turn on the light, mom"). My favorite ice cream flavor of the summer of 2008 is: Mint Oreo. What is yours?

No one has asked, but I'm going to offer my thoughts on the "No whites after labor day" rule. It's stupid. If you look good in white, wear it whenever you want. Fashion rules are silly. The only rule, in my opinion, that you should stick to is "wear what makes you happy". Every now and then you may be wrong, but isn't your happiness worth that risk? Also, brown looks good with black. 

Happy Grilling, since today is also an official BBQ day. I hope I get to turn mine on today but everyone I know is working or away today. Does anyone want to invite me to a BBQ? I will bring the ice cream....  (above is the burger, so full of goodness that the top bun won't fit)