Pastel pleats, take 2

Remember this skirt?

It has been sitting in my wardrobe taunting me to find something better to go with it.  I ultimately decided that I didn't care for the look I pulled together back in March, so tackled it once again today.  This time I opted to go with a skinny belt and plain tank-top, and then "blinged it out" with two different necklaces.  Here's the result:  (Along the way, I also discovered that I have been in a very serious mood for my photos these days...)

Super serious.  My eyes can peer into your souuuuuuul.  Mwuahahaha.

The ONLY picture on my camera in which I am smiling.  See?  I'm a happy girl!

What I'm Wearing: 
Skirt: Vintage (thrifted) |  Tank Top: St. John's Bay (JC Penny) |  Jewelry:  Necklaces and bracelet are vintage hand-me-downs from my grandma  |  Shoes: Tahari (DSW, shop here)  |  Belt: Thrifted  |  Sunglasses: Gucci knock-offs (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Overall, I like this look much more than March's look.  I am also thoroughly obsessed with these new shoes, since they seem to go with anything and everything.  Hooray for neutral wedges!


Yesterday I finally made it to the salon for a haircut.  I had an inch and a half taken off, and am just thrilled to have HEALTHY hair again.  There's nothing quite like a haircut to perk up a girl's spirits!

Today is August 1st, which means it's time for a new VETERINARY CAUSE OF THE MONTH!  Aren't you excited?  This month is...(drumroll please)...

 National Immunization Awareness Month!

The purpose of vaccines is to PREVENT DISEASE.  There are many viruses that dogs and cats can be exposed to that can be dangerous, if not deadly!  When kittens and puppies are born, their immune systems are considered naive.  That is, they have never been exposed to any bacteria or viruses, so their bodies have developed no defense mechanisms to fight them off.  Mom's milk provides some protection against the "bugs" they may be exposed to, but this immunity starts to disappear at 5 to 6 weeks of age.  This is why it's so important to bring your puppy or kitten to the veterinarian to start vaccinations!

Your veterinarian will develop a vaccination program that fits your pet's lifestyle and exposure risk.  Not every animal needs every single vaccine, so your vet will ask you a series of questions to determine what your pet needs.  Now that I've started seeing clients and treating animals, the importance of vaccines has become even MORE evident to me.  You can't imagine how frustrating it is when I see a puppy dying of Parvovirus, when it could have been prevented with a simple vaccine!

So don't wait...vaccinate!

Learn more about vaccination by watching this short video:


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Pencil skirts and heartworms

It's that time again...Inspiration Monday at Two Birds!  This week's photo features Louise Roe in a sweater and pencil skirt combo.  I admit, I actually googled Louise Roe because I wasn't sure who she was.  Fashion journalist, model, television host...this lovely lady wears many hats!  Anyway, here's the pic:

And here is my take on Louise's look:

What I'm Wearing:
Shirt: Charlotte Russe (thrifted) |  Belt: Francesca's Collections  |  Skirt: American Eagle (thrifted)  |  Shoes:  Nine West (thrifted)  |  Purse: Jule   |  Sunglasses:  Gucci knock-offs (from my trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The temperature climbed back up into the 70's, so it was WAY too warm to wear a long-sleeved sweater like Louise.  I was actually quite happy with the way these items pulled together - I've had this skirt for a really long time and never worn it, primarily because I've never been happy with any shirt I tried pairing it with.  Yay for Inspiration Monday victories!

Can you believe it's April already?  March usually crawls by, but this year it seemed to pass SO quickly!  A new month means a new VETERINARY CAUSE OF THE MONTH.   April is...drumroll please...

National Heartworm Awareness Month!

Heartworm is a potentially devastating parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes to both dogs AND cats.  The good news is that this disease can easily be prevented by administering once-monthly year round medication to your dog or cat.  

Every state in the USA has heartworms, so no cat or dog is safe from this parasite without heartworm medication:

Heartworm PREVENTION is extremely important because this disease is often fatal, even with treatment!  For years folks thought that only dogs get heartworm, but we now know that this isn't true.  While rare, there have been many cases of cats contracting heartworm disease.  Now there are medications for cats, too (such as Revolution) to prevent this from occurring.

Many veterinary clinics run specials this month to encourage you to bring your dog or cat in for testing.  Many dogs and cats who get heartworm do not show clinical signs until it is too late, so yearly screening is really important!  Call your veterinarian today to make your appointment for a screening test, and be sure to ask for more information to make sure your pet is protected.  Your pets will thank you for it!

If you have a cat or dog, please take a moment to watch this short 2 minute video about heartworms:

Learn more:

Click here to learn about heartworms in dogs.

Click here to learn about heartworms in cats.

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