Polka Dot Life

"YOU IS SMART, YOU IS KIND, YOU IS IMPORTANT" Book Description (at Amazon ) of The Help by Kathryn Stockett... Set in the 1960's when the largest issue in the United States is segregation between the whites and blacks. The issue may be worse than ever down in Jackson, Mississippi but not one person is going to talk about it.  Skeeter has a wonderful but dangerous plan that could ruin her life and take the lives of those around her. She crosses the imaginary lines between the social classes in hopes to get a point across and ignite a change. With the help of Minny and Aibileen, two black maids that work for white women, you will see the many heartaches, attitudes, and friendships that bring these three women together.  My thoughts- Book vs. Movie: Couldn't put the book down, I read half the book on the first day. It's just one of those that pulls you in and doesn't let you go. Kathryn wrote in the voices of each character and it made you feel like you ...

Some of you may have already figured this out, but I can be a little slow at times. I was doing the calculations in my head the other day and realized that HEY, IT'S MARCH PEOPLE!!! In 3 months (give or take) it will be time for toes in the sand and pina coladas in hand. I plan on being at the beach atleast once a week since it's only an hour drive, so I need to start preparing and browsing swim suits.  Last year I bought this bikini from Victoria's Secret... Love it, very feminine and cute click here   Well here's the back of it...lol Cheeky Bottom  In the description of the bikini bottom it should have said "CAUTION: If you have a small backside then you will not have a problem, BUT if you do have a booty on ya then half of it will be visible to all around you." Well guess what? I'm a small girl yes but I do have a booty, you can ask my people if ya don't believe. I only wore this bikini to the lake twice but this year it's going to th...

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Midi skirts are a trend that I'm absolutely loving. They are versatile in the fact that almost anyone can wear them and it's so easy to style several different ways. I picked up one at H&M for only 7 euros...pleated, hot pink, black waistband, adorable. So I picked one that was pretty similar to mine and styled it 3 different ways. Midi Skirt by polkadotlife featuring a chiffon blouse 1st Look- Definitely a night time look that's very sexy but still quite ladylike. If you don't have a bralette then go for that black lace lingerie in the drawer, that's what I did. Pair it with some sequin pumps and a cute clutch with a pop of color and viola. I like the mix of all the different textures here plus we get a little of the pink/red ever so popular color combo.  2nd Look- Pastels were drowning the Spring 2012 runways and gave me that frilly, romantic, girly feeling! So for this look I wanted to concentrate on that color palette but not entirely. So if you...

What is Carnevale you ask? Think of Mardi Gras without the boobs or beads (reward for the boobs). Every year it is celebrated in February about 40 days before the Easter holiday. Since it is such a HUGE celebration, the streets are always packed, sometimes it is extremely annoying! Men and women are dressed in amazingly gorgeous costumes, some quite detailed and others simple but breath taking. Everyone wears a mask and if you show up without one then you're gonna need to buy one ASAP. Unfortunately the only large Carnevale celebration that I've been to is in Venice, which is still wonderful. But I would like to make it a little south to Tuscany for one of the biggest!  I regret that I wasn't able to make it this year, but here's a few photos that I took last time. I forgot to mention that everyone in costume plays the part with seriousness. Their costumes were very heavy Their passion was portrayed so well I named them Hanzel & Grettel I fell in l...

I love thigh high boots! My husband bought me a platform pair a few years back and they seriously come up to the middle of my thigh with like a 4 1/2 inch heel. But, it is sometimes hard to style these boots because #1 you have to not look like a girl that works the streets and #2 you have to be careful not to show too much skin with such sultry boots. Sometimes I can feel people staring at me when I wear them but I don't care, let them stare. THB= Thigh High Boots I've put together 3 outfits, similar ways in which I sport my THB's.  Thigh High Boots by polkadotlife featuring antique rings #1. This is probably the most simple way that I go. Black leggings, denim/chambray top that is long enough to cover the bum, and a statement necklace. You can also change out the denim top for a plaid one for 2 different looks. Wanna dress it up a little more? Throw on a fur vest or jacket #2. THB's and dresses...a harder combo to get right because again, nothing that sho...

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