Wow, considering I packed so much in, I feel like it was actually a long, restful weekend. Friday afternoon I headed to a friend’s house for a play date for the kids and a wine date for the Moms. Lots of fun indeed. It’s a wonderful feeling when the children are old enough to play amongst themselves and the Moms can catch up…we were supervising – promise – bundled up in our puffer coats watching them play in the yard! I did feel a bit guilty as I made my friend aware of some websites that were new to her – I think she had ordered a shirt, shorts and pants within 10mins of clicking:)
Saturday night MM and I went out together. It was lovely. He is lovely. I’ve been enjoying my recent ‘girls nights out’ but there really is nothing better than a night out with the Husband, enjoying some great food, wine and conversation. As I’m off back to the UK in a couple of weeks we decided to plan a few ‘date nights’ before I abandon ship. I over indulged with oysters, shrimp and grits and a fine Rioja – perfect:)
I did, however, get a couple of jibes about my attire. MM has a very wry sense of humor:) For those of you familiar with British culture you will be more than aware of Blackadder. Anyway MM wanted to know where Lord Melchett was when he saw me – cheeky s*d:)
The dress is Converse for Target, the fabulous fur vest is Skaist Taylor for the Neiman Marcus/Target collaboration from Christmas (no longer available on the Target website), and the boots are the Rag & Bone Newburys. Really a dreadful photo but I was in a hurry – the cab had arrived!
Here’s a close up of the vest – the shoulders are fab-u-lous:
Sunday was of course Superbowl and I am thrilled the Ravens won – I’m completely crushing on Ray Lewis – he is so psyched before a game – and I will miss his pre-game dances next season. Beyoncé killed it with her half time performance – totally amazing – she certainly silenced her critics. How awesome to see Destiny’s Child back together too!
As for the ads – hmm – hated the Audi Prom ad – I thought it was totally irresponsible:
Loved the Dodge Ram Farmer ad though I’ll never buy a Dodge Ram:
I wanted to dislike the Budweiser ad as it was so sappy, but I saw it again this morning and it actually made me tear up – I think it has more to do with Stevie Nicks than the Clydesdale though.
The Doritos ads were hilarious.
Which was your favorite ad? Any that irked you or moved you?
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Looking great Joanna – as you know I’m a big fan of a fur gilet. Glad you had a great weekend. I’m still looking for a link to the Destiny’s Child performance. The NFL appear to have taken them all off YouTube 😦 Boo! Can’t wait to meet up in a couple of weeks!! Avril
I am SO excited – flummoxed over my packing though:)
Dying to know which websites you shared with your mommy friend. I love that she found some things she wanted! p.s. the fur gilet is great. Totally missed it during the Target/NM colab.
Ha – just JCrew Factory – she didin’t know they had it online – oh and Athleta too:) I didn’t really think the NM/Target thing worked that well – they were just sticking a brand on cheaper goods – I did get the Rag & Bone hip flask to though which I love:)
Oh thank you for posting the ads! That was lovely … and the final Doritos one really made me laugh.
I love the ads – some are hit or miss – but this year’s were so emotive!
No way Edmond Blackadder, that gilet is just amazing and you look super chic in it. Watched some of the superbowl with my poorly 4 year old at 1 in the morning – he wanted to know why the men were wearing tights?
It’s a funny game but I am hooked – a true American now:)
That is a great vest! I love a fur gilet xx
Thank you:) I wasn’t sure at first -but it has grown on me – not literally thankfully:)