We Are Family

Chapin and Michele

I've got all my sisters with me!

This weekend, Easter Weekend, was a lot of fun since my sister, Gail, was in town with her husband, Rich. Gail's visits are a great excuse for all three sisters to get together and have some fun -- with or without our handsome husbands.

We started the weekend off with dinner Friday night at one of our favorite places in Midtown: Yeah Burger. Laura and her hubby already had plans, so it was just the four of us. We enjoyed our burgers (turkey for me and Chapin), fries and beers. The milkshakes always look so delicious, but I have not been brave enough to try one yet. So many calories... (sigh).

Saturday morning, the three sisters had appointment for manicures and pedicures. I love getting my nails done, and tend to go more during the spring and summer months (official sandal weather) when my toes are showing. I don't get a manicure too often, too, since my nail polish tends to chip after the first hour, so I was happy to try out this new gel polish that is supposed to last two weeks. So far, so good. I tried a sparkly dark gold color that I am just loving!

The manicurist working on my nails said to me, after I told her we were all sisters, that we looked like three very good friends. That made me smile, because Gail and Laura are definitely my best friends in the world.

Michele (the oldest), Gail (the middle sis) and Laura (the baby)

Saturday afternoon, we had our official Easter dinner, since Gail and Rich had to go back to Tennessee early on Sunday. My mom made a feast that was reminiscent of Thanksgiving: turkey, stuffing (with chicken sausage), mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus, salad and sauteed mushrooms. It was wonderful, and I think everyone overate. I brought over cupcakes from nearby cafe The Patio for dessert. Aren't they pretty?

Easter Cupcakes!

After dinner, the sisters and our husbands all went out to the movies to see Scream 4. Of course, it was not as good as the original, but what sequel ever is, right? It was definitely bloody, and I didn't see the end twist coming, so I think it was worth my two hours. I think it was also the first time all six of us went to a movie together. There's a first time for everything!

In case you are wondering, I will also mention that I am wearing an I.N.C. International Concepts dress, Stuart Weitzman sandals and my Izzie necklace. It was two years ago this week that she had her first seizure, so I have been thinking about her a lot.

Sunday, Chapin and I took it easy. We actually forgot it was Easter Sunday, and tried to go to Publix to grocery shop. At least Kroger was open. Happy Easter!

Chapin at Easter Dinner

Unchained Melody

It's another rainy day in Atlanta, and here I am in another pair of pants. Today I have on a top from INC International Concepts and Elie Tahari black pants. I've had both pieces for several years, but it's been awhile since I've worn them.

I remember getting the pants at a Bloomingdale's after Christmas sale. I like my other Tahari pants so much I was hoping I would love these just as much. While they are great pants, they do hug everything a little too tightly for my liking. And there is no way you can get away with wearing Spanx beneath pants this tight if you are worried about showcasing every bulge. Believe me... I tried!

I have another series of meetings today, so I hope this outfit is professional enough for my clients.

Since it's so rainy today, I thought I would take this moment to share a haircare tip I learned about five years ago. If you have fly-aways, or it's a particularly humid day, try this trick. All you need is some hairspray.

Haircare Tip of the Day:

Spray some hairspray into one hand, rub both hands together, then lightly touch them to your hair. This trick helps keep the fly-aways down and gives your hair an overall smoother look. It also works better than just spraying the hairspray directly onto your head!

Heaven

It's hard being someone who is allergic to dog hair, yet lives with an ever shedding pug. Last night, I spent a good amount of time sneezing and dabbing my watery eyes. The time of year just makes everything worse. In just a few weeks, Atlanta will be hit full force with POLLEN. There will be green and yellow gunk everywhere. I remember thinking that there was no way I could get married anytime in March, because Atlanta is in this pollen-fueled phase every year. Maybe with the recent freeze, things will be a little less aggressive this year.

Anyway, enough complaining. Today, if you can excuse the swollen eyes, I am in an INC International Concepts dress I've had for about three years now, so I'm not even going to attempt to try to find it online. INC is an internal brand that is available at Macy's (online and in stores) and Bloomingdale's (select retail stores only). The styles from the INC brand are generally chic and on trend, and the prices (especially when reduced) make them very affordable. I love this INC red sheath dress that is available now for only $79.99.

I didn't feel like wearing heels today, so I paired the dress with my Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats in Black. Now that I have these flats, I see them everywhere, like when Chapin and I went to the movies the other night! This style is extremely popular.

I guess since I worked Sunday, it was hard for me to believe when I woke up this morning that today is only Tuesday. I am looking forward to a visit with my parents tonight, when I can take some time to relax. Hopefully the traffic going out to the suburbs won't be too horrible.