The weather in Central Florida this afternoon was c-r-a-z-y!
Watch out! Fallen tree!
At around 4:50 p.m., I was sitting at my desk at work, finishing some last minute tasks, when all of the sudden I started to feel dizzy. I honestly thought I was feeling woozy until someone came running out of their office saying, “Did you guys feel that!?”
Instantly my office was a-buzz about the undeniable swaying of our building! It was insane.
I work on an upper floor of a tall building in downtown Orlando and everyone could feel the building moving from the crazy winds. It was nuts and I high-tailed it outta there as soon as I could!
On my way home, I passed street lights that were totally out, fallen signs, tree limbs on the ground and debris.
When I arrived home, the back door of our neighbor’s house had actually blown off! You’d think we were in the middle of a hurricane or something.
The craziest thing is that within an hour, the rain subsided and it was perfectly clear outside. Florida weather is totally random.
Dress Up with the Pup
Once Ryan arrived home from work, we took Sadie on a one-mile walk before heading to the pet store. We initially planned for Sadie to get all buffed up at the “salon,” but the place where we normally take her for her nail trimmings was closed due to a power outage.
Instead we headed to a different pet store, but their grooming salon closed an hour before we got there.
We still entertained ourselves by browsing around and looking for an Easter outfit for Sadie since she loves to play dress up.
We found this Snuggle Bunny outfit which we loved but it was a little tight on Sadie’s chest.
I think she will be wearing a simple festive bandana on Easter this year!
Dinner
Once we made it home, it was time for dinner.
A box of Monterey Pasta Company butternut squash ravioli made our evening meal come together in a flash.
After boiling the ravioli, we topped it with a bit of butter before placing the pasta poofs on top of a bed of roasted cauliflower.
I think Sadie wanted in.
Time to scour the internet for some nude pumps. Thanks for your recommendations on the Fashion page! I’m starting with your ideas even though I told Ryan that I already found the perfect pair of $665 Jimmy Choo’s.
They’re only slightly out of budget. 
Just out of curiosity (in case you feel like sharing), what is the most expensive clothing/ accessory item you own (not counting jewelry/watches)? (This question does include purses, shoes, dresses, jeans, etc.)
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I was at Kohl’s this weekend and spied some nude pumps by Elle, they can’t be more than 60 bucks. And they were cute!
Besides my wedding dress ($550), I think my most expensive piece of clothing is a $120 pair of jeans that just happened to look really good on.
I don’t get the whole name brand thing, it’s not really me. I mean, I love fashion, but paying for it…not so much. I’d rather take a trip somewhere or go to an awesome concert.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/guess-rapine-slingback-pump/3130143?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=guess_'rapine'_slingback_pump:324654&cm_pla=shoes:women:pumps&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=EAD80534-871E-E011-AB84-001517B1882A
I recently bought these nude pumps- they are inexpensive and SO cute! They are the perfect shade of nude. They are actually pretty comfortable too.
Holy scary weather! Glad you got out of that swaying building – yikes!
The most expensive item I own is my engagement/wedding ring set, followed by my wedding dress, both of which are followed closely by a Louis Vuitton bag from my hubby. Luckily I did not personally fork over the dough for any of those items! haha. I cringe to think of the total cost of those three things alone.
Hmmm. Guess I didn’t read your question closely enough–scratch the wedding ring part! 😉
The weather there is crazy!! Glad things are back to normal!
I am so cheap when it comes to buying clothes. Hopefully once my husband is done with school we will be able to afford things like nice clothing!
I’m a complete designer accessory fiend. I used to work in Jimmy Choo so I have a ridiculous amount of JC shoes which I love and adore and would actually pay full price for now that I’m no longer an employee 🙂
But my most expensive item is the love of my life, my Chanel 2.55. I’m taking that thing to my grave, future daughters and grandaughters be damned!
hmmmmmmmmmmmm I spent $170 on a top and $ 150 on a pair of pants before my hubby and I get married 7 years ago. I don’t have the pants any more but I still have the top!! It still looks amazing and still in style. But I would never spend that much money on a top or pants again. I would rather have a bunch of nice things that I get on sale instead of a few nice things LOL.
The weather tonight in Tampa is crazy too. My poor Rhodesian Ridgeback is not a happy camper.
The most expensive things I have are my boots… my cowboys from west of ole england (i live in hicksville south fla lol) and my Uggs… The cowboy boots were $250 and the Uggs were $225 and they were worth every penny!
Hmm I think the most expensive item I’ve ever bought was a Tory Burch bag. It was $600! Definitely hurt the bank! A close second are my $425 rain boots! Quite pricey for rain boots, but they’re Jimmy Choo for Hunter.
Hmm…most expensive purchase…probably my Coach purse that I bought with a Coach store coupon…$289.
Oh, and I just purchased these:
http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=825697012&tid=plfr1r
in the Nude Patent color. They run TTS and I love them! Very comfy footbed!
I’m a huge bargain hunter when it comes to clothes, but I love to save and then splurge on shoes and accessories. My Chanel sunglasses were probably the most expensive at about $400, but I’ve had them for about 3 years now and I’d say I’ve definitely gotten my money’s worth! I wear them all the time, and don’t see that changing anytime soon. I’d love to get another pair one day. I also really want a pair of Louboutins.
what crazy weather! Today in st louis it snowed!
I dont own any really expensive clothes. Im more of a GAP and target kinda gal 🙂
1. Man, that is crazy weather!
2. your dinner looks so comforting and yummy
3. Most expensive clothing item, besides my wedding dress, $65 New Balance running shoes.
Other than my wedding dress (which I’d say doesn’t really count because it’s not re-wearable), my wedding shoes.
You can see them here: http://bit.ly/bmrandall
They were $200 and gorgeous. It would be a crime to not wear them again – Badgley Mischka Randall in Silver. I’m smitten.
Crazy weather! It’s been pretty calm in Chicago lately, but watch, I probably just jinxed us!
p.s. I love those shoes. I’m drooling over them- although, I bought a pair of $30 nude Liz Claiborne heels from Tj Mazz today 🙂 They’ll be on my blog shortly
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Most expensive: I own two pairs of Coach boots that I freaking adore.. both were around $400 each. Yowza! Also all the gowns I have to buy for recitals (I’m a masters voice student) cost upwards of $450.
Also – got some really cute nude pumps (almost typed nude pimps… that’s different) at Nine West for about $79 just a month ago… they have a few versions but mine have a stacked wood heel and are matte leather nude. Nice 3.5″ heel.
I spent $400 on a vintage Dolce and Gabana purse! It is the best purchase I have ever made… oh and $600 Tory Burch boots… but they were a break up present to myself!
The most expensive thing I’ve bought myself was a $400 iPod Video (this was when they first came out back in 2005 or so, thus why it was $400!). I paid for it with a $400 cheque that everyone in Alberta received from the government that year – iPods really don’t have that long of a life expectancy so I kind of wish I didn’t use the money on it!
I also have a Coach purse and matching wallet, but I got them at an outlet store in Las Vegas for less than $200 total. I’m a bargain hunter now that I’ve grown up and I’m living on my own! 😉
I’m a fan of cheapo clothes…AE jeans, Target/Ross/Old Navy tops. But the most expensive thing I own is my Trollbeads bracelet I received for my last birthday. I’m a creep and know that not half way full it is worth about $600. Thanks Dad and Jeannine! If you live in Rochester, NY, you should should at Parkleigh!
I think the most I’ve ever spent on a piece of clothing was like $40. .I love a good deal, what can I say?
Heels for my sister’s wedding. $360…but totally worth it 🙂
That ravioli looks amazing! The hubs and I LOVE butternut squash. We will have to try this!
Also, I made your parsnip fries this evening to go with our venison burgers! SO good! Thanks!
Someone might have said this already… but Aldo has some really great nude pumps on their site. Like…
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/platform-pumps/82972101-capecoral/38&flagid=wbheels
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/platform-pumps/77539821-destime/38&flagid=wbheels (On Sale!)
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/platform-pumps/73475947-himel/44&flagid=wbheels
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/platform-pumps/79123993-gutenberg/37&flagid=wbheels
Good luck with the shoe search!
The weather here surely is too strange! It was so out of blue, and happened very quickly. I can never forget how windy it was. Almost like a hurricane *shivers*
Crazy Weather!! That picture of Sadie is so cute.
I had Butternut Squash Soup for dinner!! Yummy!! Cute pic of Sadie 🙂
AHH That is CRAZY wind!!! something about wind always scares me.. i can handle lighting and thunder storms but some good old wind is shpooky!
butternut squash raviollis?!?! i wantttttttt!! They look so good!
Most expensive thing I own I think is probably my phone LOL I think it was like 250$ or something like that. Quite a nice chunk of change, but I love the phone!!
wow, i totally didnt read that quesion right. BUT, If I was going to answer correctly, then it would be my Jessica McClintock prom dress hahha. I dont remmeber exactly how much it was, but I know it was kind of expensive. Although, in all fairness, I got to wear it twice!
That ravioli looks AMAZING! I must see if there’s anything like that in my grocery store 😉
The most expensive item of clothing I own is my leather jacket, it was $240. Totally an investment piece 😉 It’s a cute little cognac bomber, and it goes with EVERYTHING.
You should try the butternut squash gnocchi from trader joe’s!!!
The most expensive I’VE bought myself is my Louis Vuitton. I broke up with my boyfriend the day before Christmas after 7 years. I returned all of his presents the day after Christmas and took the money and purchased it! Best gift I’ve ever given myself 🙂
My burberry purse would have to the most expensive I own. I think it was even more than my wedding dress.
What store did you find Sadie’s bunny suit at? I may need one for my dog…
Yikes! That’s scary! I wouldn’t have stayed in the building another second!
Sadie is such a fashionable girl 😉
Probably a $595 Marc Jacobs bag that I won from PopSugar a few years ago (but I didn’t purchase it), or the $195 shoes I bought for my upcoming wedding (I believe they will be high quality and hopefully more comfortable than cheap shoes).
On another note (and I’m sorry if you already answered this in FAQ’s), how do you get all these cool food samples to review?
I like to spend alot of money on jeans. Jeans for be are so hard to buy, and i just have a thing for designer jeans. They last forever, and dont stretch out like the cheapies 🙂 Most i spent was 175. Other than that, i like to use my boyfriends 50% off discount at Banana Republic:)
Without a doubt my most expensive item is a black leather Coach tote I got from eBay last year for $200. But if you factor in cost per wear, it’s basically paid for itself. I take it to work every single day. Although I do eye a lot of things full price at Anthropologie, I still haven’t bought anything from there that wasn’t on sale. I’m pretty cheap…
The most expensive fashion item I own is a louis vuitton purse. It was one months rent and I am still kind of scared to use it!
A gorgeous Prada handbag! Most expensive thing I’ve ever received as a gift and the most expensive thing I own. But, I love it!
i would say my burberry purse retails for the most, but i scored that at a burberry sample sale while i was studying abroad in london. $1K bag for 100 pounds? i’ll take it!
Wow, that weather is absolutely crazy! $665 for a pair of shoes?! That is crazy! I think the most expensive thing I own right now is my engagement ring 🙂
I actually rarely ever splurge on myself. I think the most expensive part of my closet is my pair of True Religion jeans.
All my coach purses/ugg boots/etc. has been gifts. 😉
My most expensive and definitely favorite thing I own–a Chanel purse! It was $2,300 but I’m more than in love with it!
clearly, I haven’t had my morning coffee. please excuse my lack of ability to produce a normal sentence.
I’d have to say a pair of designer jeans – almost $150! They always make yo booty look amazing! It’s so worth the money!
oh man, i have no idea. i’m pretty cheap and look for good deals so probably this would be some of my vera bradley bags or my winter jacket or my running shoes…
My Coach purse was $325, definitely the most expensive clothing/accessory item I own. But I have a leather jacket that is a close second, and it was actually on sale. Nordstroms isn’t known for their bargains 😉
My wedding dress, but I didn’t actually pay for it, my mom did.
So the most I personally have spent on any single item is maybe a $40 pair of jeans. I just don’t spend a ton of money on clothes. If I can’t get it at Target or Wal-Mart it’s too expensive for me!
I just bought myself a Louis Vuitton purse 2 weeks ago when I was in Las Vegas. Definitely the most expensive item I own ($935 with tax) – but I saved all my Christmas money and the money I’ve made teaching Zumba to buy it – so I’m happy with it! 🙂
Funny, the treadmill I am looking to buy is about the same as those Jimmy Choo’s. Both are great for the legs! 😉