(Thanks Clif and Misty for the photos!)

I’m so proud of my friend, Patti Carey, for opening up her new “feel good” place in Plano!  Patti does acupuncture, and she has a new massage therapist, too.  So soothing after a long day of shopping…:)

Speaking of shopping – I’m so lucky I got to put on this swirly Bisou Bisou romper from JC Penney!  Found at one of my favorite after-season clearance sales, this one piece is exactly what I need to work during our triple-digit summer:  simple, stylish and around $20.00!  Hot sale, cool prices!

If you work outside the home, what types of summer styles do you get to wear?

MsMona

Wondering where Ms. Mona has been?  Off with my beautiful Survivor Sisters, celebrating one of our own. 🙂

Miss Angel, President of our Pink Band of Sisters, passed away on July 23rd.  She was a breast cancer survivor, then took on the challenge of a pediatric leukemia, found in only 1% of adults.  She was a fighter, since the day she was born.  I wouldn’t put it past her to be sidling up to St. Michael the Archangel, shiny new sword in hand – “Hey Babe, bring on the battle!”

The Sisters threw a fun, intimate 40th Earthly Birthday party for Angel last week.  You see, our sweet girl was just five days shy of the big 4-0…so basically, she’ll forever be in her 30’s!  How cool is that?! :)  We donned our cutest Pink & Orange outfits to support Angel, her family, and each other.  At her weekend memorial we handed out hundreds of Pink/Orange combo ribbon pins to match the sea of guests at the church!  Wow, I just know she was up there beaming with pride.

Angel was always the advocate.  As an athlete and cancer warrior, she participated in numerous events such as Komen’s Race for the Cure.  I am so proud that we also co-created our October “Survivor Sisters Fashion Show”, which brings many new survivors out to enjoy a day of pampering and a walk down the runway. :)  One of my favorite memories was watching Angel get all dolled up before showtime.  So out of her norm, but she knew she looked GOOD!

I miss my friend.  I’ll miss her big warm hugs.  I’ll think about her giggles after a silly joke.  I know she’ll be with us at every fashion show and Sisters event.  Most importantly, I feel safe knowing there’s another angel watching over us as we continue the fight against cancer.  My very special Angel, who will always have my back.

MsMona

I admit it – I’m a total 80’s Girl! :)  I used to wear those tight jean shorts covered with distressed holes (strategically placed, of course), neon tie-dyed T’s, and inconceivably coiffed hair, courtesy of my highly toxic can of Aqua Net.  But one of my favorite embellishments was metal!

When I saw this leopard printed mini skirt for $9.00, as well as the black International Concepts shirt, I immediately loved the blend of old school metal with the current style.  I had originally seen the INC shirt at Macy’s for around $70.00, so finding both of these deals at 1/2 of 1/2 just made complete $en$e. 🙂

I wore the skirt to a Christian Women’s meeting and the shirt to a North Texas Chamber event.  If you had a few rad metal pieces in your wardrobe, OMG, where would you wear them?

MsMona

Oooh, shiny!  I just love patent leather accessories – check out this new beauty!

Arcadia is an Italian patent leather brand you can often find on Ebay, as well as some discount stores around town for around $200.00-$250.00.  It’s not easy to find a large inexpensive tote with feet, let alone an Arcadia, so I was thrilled to spy this gorgeous bag at one of my new favorite stores, Clothes Mentor in Plano.  Did I mention it was only $18.00?!  OMG! 🙂

What makes this shop unique is that they pay for gently used clothes and accessories on-the-spot, instead of waiting as the consignment stores do.  It’s also geared toward women, not teenage girls, which makes their inventory a little more desirable for some of us gals! 🙂

What type of resale/consignment stores do you have in your area?

MsMona

What’s better than finding fun, whimsical jewelry on clearance?  How about attending an amazing “Buy One/Get One” V.I.P. shopping event at Betsey Johnson’s NorthPark boutique!  My sweet friend, Cara, helped me find adorable matching baubles that I can wear with my basic clothing pieces – in addition to the accessories, visit the store through this holiday weekend for lots of great deals on clothes and shoes, too!

Keep checking back to see what I wear with my new BJ jewels…

MsMona