Beautiful Blessings - 8/2/16

~ watching Sarah, Plain and Tall

~ watching Finding Nemo for the first time in 7 years

~ a day to recouperate

~ teaching myself Clock Solitaire

~ good progress made on my knitting project...like GOOD progress XD

Throwback Tuesday: A Vintage Hat

This is one of my favorite vintage hats! I've always loved the simplicity of a black hat with the sweet touch of netting. It's really a beautiful hat! I wore this one to work today, as my job entails that I wear my vintage hat collection to work. I don't mind, it's kinda fun to wear my vintage hats! 

Hats are truly timeless, classic, and chic!

Throwback Tuesday: Kay Thompson

 

Kay Thompson, (picture from the musical Funny Face ), was a charming actress, author, and singer. I absolutely LOVE her in Funny Face! Her comedic expressions and classic style of acting make it highly enjoyable! She, Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn were great co-stars. She is also the author of the Eloise books!

"Let's give 'em the old pizazz!"

 

"Lettie, take an editorial! "To the women of America...!" No, make it to the women everywhere. "Banish the black, burn the blue, and bury the beige. From now on, girls, think pink!""

Being Classy: Advice for Guys (a guest post)

Today's guest-post is from my good friend Noah. Below is a picture of Noah being classy during his graduation photo shoot. 

In today's culture something we are lacking is class. Many people do

not know how to handle themselves with dignity and classiness. Fear

not. I have compiled a list of classy traits you can adopt and bring

your social status to the next level. and have some fun too.

10. Know your style: if you don't care how you look, you should. Get

advice from a friend. Find out what you look good in, and stick with

it, but don't be afraid to experiment. DO NOT be obsessed with clothes

all the time. This is an irritation to most people. Find balance. I

found it helpful to pick a friend with similar taste and ask "would

THEY wear this?"

9. Hygiene (nailed that spelling the first time *self five* ): This I

shouldn't have to even say, but many people do not take care of there

general composure. D-E-O-D-E-R-A-N-T.

=P don't be a germaphobe thought. and be relaxed too. walking around

with a comb in your pocket 24/7 just makes you "that guy".

8. Manners: This will score you major class points with anyone. P's

and Q's will open doors, makes friends, and look good on your resume.

7. Be outgoing. It is very unclassy to sit in a corner, put on some

obnoxious music, and say nothing to anyone. There ARE times for that.

I know I have them. But don't make it a habit. This is the single

biggest key to making new friends and keeping old ones. They're just

as nervous or even more nervous than you are.

6. Two Words: Bow Tie. ALWAY classy. Bow Ties are COOL. get a REAL one

if you know how;  if you don't..........learn how. Man points here. ;)

5. Get a suit. Or a tux. or just a button up and tie. Looking classy

in classy gear is essential to your repertoire (extra tip: use big

words). Second hand works if you don't have money lying around. I sure

don't. Choose wisely, but dare to be different...but no camo suits

please D:

4. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: There was a SONG about this. Learn it. It's catchy.

Listening to people is always a good start. If you don't agree with

them, don't start a fistfight. Talk to them, or even just say nothing.

Just remember: they have a whole life you have never seen. You don't

know their circumstances or life situations. Don't be judgmental. but

do learn to draw the line at stupidity.

3. Know your boundaries: A person's business is theirs. Don't stick

your face in it. If someone tells you something in confidence. NEVER

TELL SOMEONE ELSE WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION . Not cool man. Not cool.

2. Have fun being classy. It IS fun. Make it fun. and relax too. Don't

be stiff. That isn't fun

1. RESPECT YO LADY FRIENDS. SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT POINT: (ladies,

respect your dude friend too). If you wouldn't say it to your sister

or mother, don't say it to someone else. Be confident. that's someones

WIFE someday. He will find you. and he will kill you :{

Bonus: beards are classy. Keep them that way.

Throwback Tuesday: Nelle Harper Lee

(Sorry it's a day late!)

Nelle Harper Lee, or better known as Harper Lee wrote a famous book known by all. To Kill a Mocking Bird is a poignant tale of the south. I hadn't read until recently, and could understand why this is such a special classic! Her writing style was clear, yet deep in truths. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I read it; I couldn't put it down. I will definitely be reading this classic again!

“Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” 
― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird