#QuestionableQueries

Happy Thursday, everyone! Since it is getting toward the end of the week, I just need to vent about what I've been seeing all week that just makes me wonder... so here we go!

1. Runway Fashion. How are these outfits even remotely "fashionable?" Whenever I try getting into runway fashion I just end up getting frustrated because it never makes sense to me. They pay these designers a ton of money, and for what? To make these shrub-look-alike outfits? It just always makes me wonder.

2. The Ostrich Pillow. This "pillow" was just introduced this week and it looks hilariously bizarre! If you would feel 100% comfortable wearing this contraption in the middle of an airport or anywhere in public, for that matter, then more power to you. I could never muster up enough confidence to be able to just sit around in public with this thing on my head!!

3. People who wear wool. Frankly, this fabric is just too itchy for me to tolerate. I definitely prefer a cool silk, or a comfy cotton fabric than any wool outfit. If you know me well, you'll know that I have never sported anything wool. Sometimes I wish that I didn't have such a low-tolerance for it because there are some cute wintertime peacoats and short skirts made out of wool that look chic & profesh! ...Just to clarify, the wool dress below is not one of the wool outfits I wish I could wear....

4. People not washing their hands in bathrooms. This is definitely the "germaphobe" in me coming out when I say this, but I cannot believe how many times I'm in a public restroom (typically unsanitary spots!) and I get to the sink to wash my hands and I see other ladies just fixing their makeup or hair and do not even think twice about washing their hands! That is so gross! Not to mention if you don't wash your hands at work just think about the keyboard that you are typing on all day or phone you're constantly on... for five days a week... for nine hours each day! Are you serious?! Think twice the next time you think to leave the restroom without putting those hands under the faucet!

Stay saucy & embrace the "norms,"

Cara

#NAIL-It!

As I've mentioned in previous blog posts, Fall-fashion has kicked off and we are now amongst the great season of boots, leggings and oversized sweaters! But, we can't forget about another essential part to our great new-season-look. What could I possibly be talking about? Our nails, of course! 

A girl with good upkeep to her nails will tell you a lot more about her than you'd think. Obviously self-grooming is always a good characteristic to look for when you're starting to get to know someone, however if you're noticing that someone's nails are not up-to-par, you may be correct in assuming that their overall hygiene-routine may be of a similar standard (or lack there of!) 

The secret to great, strong nails is to keep them short and well-maintained. This doesn't mean you need to splurge every other weekend at the nail salon on constant manicures, it just means you need to pay attention to them! If you're experimenting with some of the fun & different nail-polish colors that scream FALL you should remember to keep your nails short! (This applies for neon colors as well.) I am so obsessed with this Mocha Ombre Fall mani shown below! Once I have a free moment this weekend I am definitely going to give it a go! It's also great because it's full of neutral colors that most likely won't end up clashing with any of your fall outfits.

For polish colors that are darker such as the navy or brown polishes you should be ready to wear lighter toned clothing to even it out and also to keep those nails short! 

However, if you like having a little bit of length to your nails like me you could easily choose a darker shade of pink for your Fall polish! I am a huge lover of Fiji by Essie, however the color seems to be too light for the season. After I try out the Mocha Ombre mani, I am definitely going back to my old roots and will try out this darker shade!

Stay saucy & nail Fall-fashion in every aspect this year!

Cara

#GANGNAMSTYLE

If you haven't seen the latest YouTube sensation by PSY then be sure to check this one out. It has also maintained it's spot within the top 3 songs on ITunes since it's debut and will get stuck in your head! 

This video has gone viral almost overnight and has been viewed over 270 million times. It is quite...interesting to say the least! Long story short: don't spend your time perfecting your "wobble," its time to learn this new dance!

Stay saucy & enjoy 'Gangnam Style!'

Cara

#Fakin'Bacon

While this week has brought many problems (horrible #NFL refs, it only being Tuesday and the fact that we'll have to wake up a little bit earlier to defrost the car windshield now) this is definitely the biggest of problems.

Apparently because of harsh drought conditions this year that killed many corn & soybean crops there will be a world shortage of pork (bacon) next year...this is not okay!

Typically food shortages don't bother me since I'm a picky-eater and most likely wouldn't eat said food anyways, however loosing a year of crispy-bacon-goodness... it just won't work! I am what some may call a "flexitarian" (I stick to a diet that is not vegetarian, but includes less meat than the typical diet) and I tend to love bacon whenever I get the chance to eat it!

A whole year without this? What else will 2013 bring?!

As I mentioned, I'm a picky-eater so bacon is one of the few pieces of meat that I will actually eat. I think it's all about the texture... I'll eat bacon but I won't eat a pulled-pork sandwich. I know, I know... it's weird, but I am more about the crunchy texture as opposed to anything chewy when it comes to eating meats so a good helping of crispy bacon is always fine by me!

What will we do when there won't be enough to fill up a plate of it during Sunday brunch?! It's just an awful thing to think about. I imagine many companies will start coming out with their own fake bacon products (what I like to classify as #fakin'bacon.)

All I know is the next time I go grocery shopping I will be coming home with some more packs of bacon than usual just in case!

Stay saucy & start stocking up now!
Cara

#FashionableFall

This weekend marked the official start to Fall 2012 & that means that there will be a great change to outfits everywhere! Get inspired for the newest #fashion-do's below, but don't forget to change out your summer-to-fall outfits gradually. While it's clearly an exaggeration, I like to say "Don't go from sundresses to snow-pants overnight," and that is the mindset you must have when handling outfits between seasons.

Stay saucy & FALL into fashion!
Cara

#DenimDays

Remember the good old days filled with as much denim as you could imagine? I distinctly remember a time when I would decorate myself with denim scrunchies, a great pair of denim overalls (in almost any color of the spectrum) with a lighter denim blue shirt underneath... A.K.A. #denim-overload!

Earlier today I was browsing around ASOS.com and I realized that they are bringing those #denimoveralls back. Only a few people I know of can actually pull these off. To me, these are the same people (figure-wise) who can pull of rompers [tall, slender and of course, confident.] 

Britney & Justin look pretty confident in their #denim
outfits. 

Andre3000 looks like he's just loving life
in those light yellow overalls.

If you were to take my advice on this topic, it would be to stay far away from this #90's-fad. However, if you are one of the tall, slender, confident girls out there, then by all means go crazy with the online shopping that #ASOS will supply you with this week!

Ideal figure for #overall look.

For every "other-figured girl" out there, it may be time to tune into other up & coming fashion statements. I suggest going straight to Pinterest! Simply by searching "Fall Outfits" in the search bar, you will become obsessed and excited for the quickly approaching season! Some of these fashion statements that I personally am a fan of include bright colored scarfs for the beginning of fall.
((If you feel like you're in need of some inspiration you can always view my Fall Fashion board on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/cafoley49/fall-fashion/  and become a Follower if you aren't already!))

Great combo of colors for the coral scarf!

I love being able to take the last bit of summer and include it into layered fall outfits! Recently I've been wearing my black leggings and boots with colorful light blue scarves or my other new favorite colored scarf, coral! Those colors are just plain saucy and no one can deny that!

Also, now that fall is basically here I'm having some trouble figuring out when it is "acceptable" to switch over from my Jack Roger sandals to Ciao Bella boots. I know that there should be more of a transition from the summer-to-fall shoe selection, but for some reason I can't get myself into wearing flats right now (#firstworldproblems).

Stay saucy & embrace your unique (denim-free) style,
Cara

#Buzzkills

#RunBuzzkill

#DrivingBuzzkill

#ShoppingBuzzkill

Stay saucy & avoid these #buzzkills,

Cara

#TrendingTweets

Stay saucy & have a good weekend!
Cara