a new york affair

I mentioned that the Hubs and I recently returned from my cousin's wedding in upstate New York. Finally, some sweet pics from the so-sweet, so-fun event.

K Lou is in her element with all her brothers and sister. (No, that's not De Niro -it's Uncle Mike, father of the groom) {clockwise from the top left: my grandpa, moi, and the Hubs; the newlyweds; the Hubs and I; K Lou and the beautiful bride; my grandparents -cuttin' a rug}

-a few fashion notes:
*Check out K Lou's dress: Zac Posen for Target. She looked so amazing

*Such a beautiful bride -and have you ever seen better teeth? No braces for those babies

*I know everyone says this, but I seriously have the cutest grandparent alive. Check my grandma's steller stilleto spectators, killer. Also, my grandpa climbs mountains -daily. I can literally barely keep up with the man.

I'm so fond of my family, I really think they're all just great. We left every event with sore tummies from laughing so hard. Best wishes to the new Mr & Mrs!

cheers,

mc

more wine please

This is not a "poor me, I don't have a job post." This is a "hooray, we found a place that serves $10 bottles of wine on Tuesdays" post.
Awesome, right? I thought so. Our new friends (yes, that's right we're even making friends) invited us to $10 bottle night and it was such a blast.
Also, check out last night's dinner: Stuffed Peppers -my new get-rid-of-all-the-left-overs solution. I blanched the peppers first then stuffed them with leftover rice and beans, threw em in the oven and topped them with sour cream and my famous gauc-a-molly. Yeah, that's right gauc-a-molly.
I also whipped up a couple loaves of focaccia bread -which turned out awesome! I was a nervous nelly about the whole "will this yeast rise?" situation, but it was delicious. (I froze the other loaf and it defrosted beautifully)

I've been hoarding this top for almost a year and I'm not sure why, turns out -it's super cute. A good transitional outfit from Summer to Fall -around here it definitely still feels like Summer, but I'll be rocking some tweed soon enough.

{grey top -Marshalls, jeans -forever 21, flower shoes -Island Passage, tote -banana republic, gold watch -target, gold belt -Old Navy, Jade polish -OPI}

cheers,

mc

betty homemaker

{dress: macy's; apron: shower gift from Karen; purple croc ballet flats: banana republic; purple flower stud earrings: forever 21; lobster roll recipe: TK's Ad Hoc at Home; Spice Cake recipe: Cooks Illustrated}

In an attempt to avenge my Sunchoke fiasco, I oh-so-cleverly convinced the Hubs to (finally) make me my (May 4th!!) birthday dinner. He pulled out Ad Hoc: At Home and whipped up the best darn lobster rolls ever (which is how I roll). I got all gussied up and made Grandpa Gerry's favorite spice cake with cream cheese frosting -delish.

Overall, a great night and a nice break from the j.o.b hunt.

cheers,

mc

not so red hot....

{dress: forever 21, espadrilles -tommy via tj maxx, bag: banana republic, sunglasses: RayBan, pearl earrings and bracelet: gift from mil}

I decided to kick my integrity aside and worked this short, silky red number. It did not help -what-so-ever, wah wah. I stopped by one place and stood there for five whole minutes; made eye contact with at least six employees; and not one single person acknowledged my presence. It was humiliating and insulting and a real ego kick. Ouch, folks ouch.

To add insult to injury I made dinner, took one bite -then threw it in the trash can. The score goes: Sunchokes: 1, Molly: 0.

The hubs saved the day and whisked me off for a night out.

What a guy.

better luck next time,

mc

how to dress for sucess

I clearly need this book if I am ever going to get a new job.
The description is as follows:
Would you like to look younger, prettier, slimmer? -yes!
Would you like to attract a new man, hold on to the current one? -yes!
Would you like to get a better job, earn more money? -yes! {a job in general would be great}
Would you like your husband to move up the ladder of sucess, attract more friends? -yes!
This book offers fashion advice from the 1960's.

-and I need it.
cheers,
mc

pounding the pavement

{dress -the gap, yellow flats -target, bucket bag -banana republic, bobble necklace -target, aviators -ray ban, pope bracelet -forever 21}

Yesterday was official day one of the job search. It was terrifying. There is absolutely no other way to describe it. I don't think I've ever felt more inadequate in my life -and I'm a pretty awkward person.
The only silver lining was the few compliments I received on my outfit -at least I'm doing something right...

Any tips for a job seekers Would you hire me?

cheers,

mc

hey ya'll

{western shirt -gifted from Jaon, feather necklace -gifted from Sweet Liza, sunnies -forever 21, jorts -jcrew, camel flats -target, belt -vintage, watch -target, turquoise ring -forever 21}

Since the move I've been feeling wildly sentimental towards all my far away friends. To combat my home-sickness I've been combining bits of them into my wardrobe. I've been begging sweet Jaon for this vintage wrangler western shirt since spotting it in his closet -just before the move, he caved. It pairs perfectly with the feather charm from Liza (who I owe the careful packing of our kitchen to).

The point is -just because my friends are far, doesn't mean I'm not keeping them close.

xoxo's

-mc