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Ball Time

These photos were too good not to share on the main page of Fashion Snag.  They represent the other side of me, the jock and the huge animal lover.  If there is one aspect of my personality that hasn't changed it is my love of animals.  Since I was a little girl I was obsessed with all types and I took pretty good care of any pets I owned and there were always plenty.  I think if you own an animal you are its guardian and you should take care of it until the very end, whether it be a guinea pig, hamster, dog, cat, or fish.  You can see all my animals by visiting the Poodles & Pigs page.  The Inspiration page also includes some other animals we see around here. 

My boyfriend and I go walking all the time and we run into many dogs that have somehow escaped their yards.  I never want them to get hit by a car so I bring them back to safety and call their owners.  This was such the case on a rainy day this month when I was in my favorite Walmart shorts, Ralph Lauren tee, and Nike shoes.  Bo and Bear were aimlessly wandering the streets in busy traffic and I entertained them for an hour until their owners picked them up.  I introduced Bo and Bear to our Labradoodle Cruiser, but I think Cruiser is more into balls than other dogs to tell you the truth.  He is almost as obsessed with the ball as I am, but trust me I am way more obsessed. 

I throw the ball almost every day for my own dogs, including my two toy poodles.  All I have to say is "ball time" and everyone pretty much knows we are going to be playing.  I am loud and the other dogs in the neighborhood often howl and bark while I play with my own dogs.  They howled incessantly on this day as well.  I didn't let my toy poodles meet Bo and Bear since they are so tiny I have to be careful.  Bo and Bear came all the way from California and are new to the neighborhood.  Bear was my favorite and he is the one featured in a single shot by himself.  He was gentle.  Bo was a little younger and wild I think.  Treats are required after ball time of course and everyone liked the Science Diet biscuits.  Bo and Bear were returned to their owners and I don't know if I will ever see them again, but I sure hope they remember our time together. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

J Brand 9610 Skinny Jeans

I've had these Puma sneakers for quite some time and something inside me told me to pull them out on this day and wear them.  We headed for our favorite running and biking trail in a location we always wanted to shoot near this old run-down red barn.

Puma Sneakers

I have been on a sneakers kick lately and the latest sneakers I have been wearing are these pink and gray ones by Puma.  I matched my entire outfit to the shoes because I love them so much.  This ensemble is something I would typically wear to run errands.  I like to look cute, but casual and comfortable so I can get everything done.  Gray jeans from J Brand and a pink burnout tank from Karen Zambos Vintage Couture are soft pieces to wear every day, while the cashmere hoodie from Rock & Republic takes the place of a jacket on a chilly spring day.  White sunglasses added a fun feel to the entire look.  You can subscribe to my YouTube channel to see all my videos.

 

Alaia Black Cutout Leather Lace Up Booties

Alaia Black Cutout Leather Lace Up Booties - Snagged off BlueFly.com for $1227.60 (Retail: $1705)

Preen Wrap Sleeve Blouse in White - Snagged off ForwardForward.com for $441.15 (Retail: $1037)

Alexander Wang Leather Corset Shorts - Worn before here with Giuseppe Zanotti leopard ankle strap wedges

Angel Eyewear Grace Sunglasses in Pink Hope - Courtesy of AngelEyewear.com

So I asked my boyfriend to tie this blouse up for me so I looked like a mummy and he got very nervous.  I said, just tie it up tight around my arms.  By the time we had been out and about running errands the clouds had started rolling in and my mummified arms had loosened up.  I still love this shirt.  I mean, who would not love a shirt that allows your armpits to air out?  It is perfect and people definitely stare at you like you are crazy.  It doesn't help that I was wearing leather lace up shorts and Alaia heels.  Out of all my outfits I think I got the most looks the day I wore this one.  Preen is a newfound love of mine and I cannot stop buying Alaia shoes.  I saw these on Miley Cyrus and they looked so awesome.  I like it when I can see the shoes modeled by a celebrity.  That tends to send me over the edge.

Angel Eyewear sent me these beautiful grace sunglasses and when you buy a pair of these 6% of the sale will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  The white frames are like a breath of fresh air during October and I like how they look with the Preen tie shirt. 

Cat Update:  I know a lot of you have been e-mailing me and wanting to know about the cat.  Well, I went to feed it yesterday.  I always walk over with a water bottle and a can of wet food.  I left a little dish over there for the water.  When I went over there yesterday I was stunned to see some dry cat food and wet cat food freshly put out and untouched.  I didn't know what to think.  Obviously, no one lives at the house because the man died so I assume someone else saw what I was doing out there because there was never any other food before.  I have mixed feelings, on the one hand I am happy someone else has started feeding the cat too.  On the other hand, I am growing a bit possessive of that big black cat with the beautiful green eyes.  I am thinking of leaving a note there to see who else is feeding my cat.  By the way, for those that asked why I didn't just take the cat home, well, my boyfriend is allergic to cats.  Even he is starting to want the cat though and I have no idea how that would work out.

xoxo

Jacqueline

Myne Carrie Skirt

Myne Carrie Skirt in Green Plaid - Gift from Boyfriend

LNA Zipper Back Pocket Tank in Black - Snagged off Gilt.com for $29 (Retail: $68)

Angel Eyewear Damsel Sunglasses in Black/Smoke - Courtesy of AngelEyewear.com

Charlotte Olympia Margo Python Pumps in Green - Worn before here with Gryphon skirt

One of our last really beautiful days was captured in these photos.  I wore my silk green skirt with pockets by Myne and a tank top with a zipper going down the back.   Next time I wear this tank by LNA I will be sure to leave it slightly unzipped, but to show off the skirt I kept it fully zipped and tucked in.  I was sent these beautiful sunglasses by Angel Eyewear.  I swear that every time they send me sunglasses they are the perfect ones for my face shape or maybe all their sunglasses are just perfect.  These rank among my favorite pairs.  These bright green pumps by Charlotte Olympia are the apple of my eye though.  They make me feel like a million bucks in any outfit.  They are just so in your face green and that makes me smile every time I look at them.  Believe it or not, there was a time when I didn't really like shoes all that much.  In high school Vans sneakers were my favorite.  I had a baby blue pair with white satin laces and a darker blue pair with normal laces.  I wore them both into the ground.  It's funny how things change even though you think they will stay the same forever. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

 

Jil Sander Python Platform Sandals

Jil Sander Python Platform Sandals in Gray - Snagged off theOutnet.com for $350 (Retail: $1000)

Eskell Silk Scarlett Belted Shorts in Black - Snagged off Gilt.com for $69 (Retail: $198)

Elizabeth and James Minimalist Lacquered Jacket in Black - Snagged off Gilt.com for $59 (Retail: $471)

James Perse Long Tank in White - Snagged off HerRoom.com for $45 Retail

Angel Eyewear Katt Sunglasses in Black - Courtesy of Angel Eyewear

My boyfriend and I took one look at these photos and started singing "Secret Agent Man" by Johnny Rivers.  This outfit also reminds me of something Jennifer Aniston might wear.  The style is minimal and classic, but at the same time chic.  I think having different kinds of sunglasses from Angel Eyewear helps complete my looks.  I am surprised at how well they picked out frames that were perfect for my face shape.  The Eskell silk shorts and Elizabeth and James minimalist blazer were quite the steal off Gilt Group.  These Jil Sander platform sandals are perfect for the summer.  I just wish I had gotten to them sooner, but they got lost in my closet.  My boyfriend says that he would be seriously injured if all my shoe boxes fell on him.  We are in the process of figuring out a better way to organize my shoe collection.  Let me know if you have any ideas!

xoxo

Jacqueline