Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Friday Mishmash - I Hab a Code Edition

Ack - I know it's probably late to help you wi...

2011-12-20T17:09:48.981-06:00

Ack - I know it's probably late to help you with your cold, but take a bath with a couple of cups of epsom salts. It can work wonders! And is a fairly pleasant experience besides.

I think that either the second top is too big or j...

2011-12-19T13:29:01.883-06:00

I think that either the second top is too big or just the fabric falls a little funky. I also second the idea that the sweater would look great with khakis or jeans over a skirt due to the length

Hi Shelley. Hope that pesky cold is leaving and y...

2011-12-18T16:21:03.391-06:00

Hi Shelley. Hope that pesky cold is leaving and you are starting to feel better. LOVE those boots, and LOVE LOVE the animals. So funny. Henry looks like a bundle of personality,like Paco. I don't know if he was standing guard with you in the last shot, I think he was just showing how his fur looks from behind! :) Have a great rest of Sunday.

I can see where the second outfit didn't work ...

2011-12-18T03:00:25.832-06:00

I can see where the second outfit didn't work for you and the other bloggers are right, it is the top. It needs a different neckline or needs to be more fitted but that sweater is great so with a different top, you will feel just like you did in the first photo.

I love the boots and have a pair somewhat like those.. it is the padding on the bottom that makes wearing them so wonderful :-)

I hope your code gets bedder soon. I hate it when ...

2011-12-16T21:46:01.127-06:00

I hope your code gets bedder soon. I hate it when I can't breed through my nodz.
(And Paco, I'm on your side ;)

Colds are such a drag. I had one a few months back...

2011-12-16T14:46:11.982-06:00

Colds are such a drag. I had one a few months back. So get well soon. Now, the Paco/cat thing..those cats are not to be trusted.

Love the outfits even if you feel frumpy in that one.Do you have frump butt?

Yay for kitty photos! They deserve more blog time...

2011-12-16T13:03:29.019-06:00

Yay for kitty photos! They deserve more blog time :D

So innocent - not!

As much as I enjoy fashion Friday, I adore pet pic...

2011-12-16T12:01:17.636-06:00

As much as I enjoy fashion Friday, I adore pet pics with captions. You crack me up!

Next cold, try the OTC zinc lozenges at the first symptoms. It really does shorten the duration. Working retail over the holidays is germ city for certain.

Congrats on the weight loss. Heck, even non-weight gain is a victory this time of year.

How is your ankle?

Yay for the lazing around weekend, or half-weekend...

2011-12-16T11:18:34.242-06:00

Yay for the lazing around weekend, or half-weekend! I've been looking at boots lately. Need to find some without heels--I about killed myself looking 'cute' last Sunday.

Poor Paco--stinkin' sneaky cats. Sophie does that to Noah. Usually she can't be bothered with the bones. But if he finds one particularly intriguing, she will wait until his attention is diverted (sometimes she barks to divert his attention) and then she steals it and chews on it for about 5 minutes.

Your smart phone issue sounds just like what happened to me with my Kindle Fire. Crazy technology.

And you look darn good in whatever you wear. But I agree. If *I* don't feel good in what I'm wearing, it doesn't matter what anyone else says.

Shirt not short

2011-12-16T10:05:41.378-06:00

Shirt not short

It's the synch/gather at the bottom of the sho...

2011-12-16T10:03:57.555-06:00

It's the synch/gather at the bottom of the short that did it. It's just not flattering unless you are a size two and then Im not even sure!

LOVE the boots! Too cute with Paco and Henry! You look fantastic in the first outfit! Love the cardigan!

I love the first outfit better on you too - so wei...

2011-12-16T09:05:01.062-06:00

I love the first outfit better on you too - so weird! I am not sure I've ever worn anything with an animal print before either - I should try that!

Yep, my blackberry does the same thing sometimes, can't send emails, etc. I end up having to take the battery out and it does a hard reboot and all is well. :D

Have a relaxing weekend after working tomorrow and hope you feel better!

Feel better! Sneaky cats! Got caught though!!!

2011-12-16T09:01:12.726-06:00

Feel better!

Sneaky cats! Got caught though!!!

Ahhhh, see cats are clever! My father's dog to...

2011-12-16T08:17:47.077-06:00

Ahhhh, see cats are clever! My father's dog torments the cat, but they just realized that it's actually the cat that starts! She takes his treats and hides them! :p

I think you look great in both outfits!

I am starting to get a cold too, and it stinks! Bu...

2011-12-16T07:12:47.374-06:00

I am starting to get a cold too, and it stinks! But I will be saying "Boop! I touched your butt" all day to make up for it. ;-D

I am SO glad you tried the brown with black -- I think it looks AWESOME! Tying them together with the animal print also works well.

I think the second outfit doesn't work as well because of the top, not the cardigan. It's too baggy on you! You could fix it with a skinny brown or black belt; wear it over the top, not the cardigan, and wear it high up at your natural waist. I do that sometimes when I have two loose items on. It cinches one enough to give me some shape.
You could also try changing up the colors of the second outfit -- I bet that sweater would look brighter and more defined with a lighter colored top, even a solid cream one!

I am done Christmas shopping too, so it is wrapping and cookie-baking this weekend for me! And lots of lazing about. :)

I hope Kristen will pop in because she's so go...

2011-12-16T07:12:03.098-06:00

I hope Kristen will pop in because she's so good at figuring this stuff out. My first reaction is that the second top is too big and the sweater would be fine if you had on jeans or slacks. It's too long for that skirt. The first outfit just looks more tailored.

Dying at Paco and Henry... and the captions! Henry!

Hope you feel bedder soohnt. Maybe some chicken soup this weekend?

I love the animal print top. I would wear that ou...

2011-12-16T06:52:52.921-06:00

I love the animal print top. I would wear that outfit in a heartbeat.

Also, I love that Henry and Paco hang out... and that you wrote "boop i touched your butt." SO CUTE AND FUNNY.

Finally, that is great about your surprise slim down. I can't believe some people actually live that way all the time, not thinking about food etc. Well done on crossing over : )

Feel better my Friend. My phone does the same thi...

2011-12-16T06:51:35.424-06:00

Feel better my Friend. My phone does the same thing. Drives me crazy, sometimes I can't even hang up a phone call. I haven't thought it was a phone, but I have thought it was.....wait I can't say it.

The outfits are cute, I can see where you didn't like the 2nd one, but it was cute. Love the boots.

Any weight loss is a good thing, especially if you're too busy to realize you're hungry.

With technology, you should always turn it off and...

2011-12-16T06:42:03.024-06:00

With technology, you should always turn it off and then on again. Usually that solves the problem, according to my IT husband. I'm not allowed to ask him for help unless I've already done that :-)

I guess we need to get Stacey London to analyze th...

2011-12-16T06:28:17.641-06:00

I guess we need to get Stacey London to analyze the 2 outfits. Then she could gie us "her rules" for selecting. She does say that dressing well is hard work. I like the animal print outfit, too.

Have a great Christmas.

Hope you get over your cold soon Shelley. I don’t ...

2011-12-16T06:05:51.121-06:00

Hope you get over your cold soon Shelley.
I don’t get it either, here in Holland we’re in a crisis too and the forecast for next year is that it’s getting worse but you don’t notice that when you’re in a shopping centre: people keep buying.

I would take that weight loss too girl, especially this time of year!
Good for you for losing at this time of year.

Oh my goss, Paco and Henry are too hilarious! Just something I need in this depressing week: these 2 cute guys bringing a smile on my face.

Love your outfits, you DO look stylish and slim. Great choice. Of course the last one with Paco in it is definitely the best!

And last but not least: thank you for your lovely Christmas card I received this week.

Have a great weekend my friend.