Apple of My Stye: Snack and Yellow

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Modcloth

Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney; Blue bangle: Kohl's; Ring: Making Waves, Ocean City; Red bangle: B Fabulous; Yellow bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Katy Perry

Candy Drop Necklace

Tights: HUE, Amazon

Bag: Mix No. 6, DSW

Dress: Kohl's

Blue bangle: Kohl's; Yellow bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City; Red bangle: B Fabulous; Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney; Rainbow belt: Wild Fable, Target; Yellow belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon; Black and white bracelet: Mixit, JCPenney; Turquoise bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Ring: Wet Seal

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

Turtleneck: Wild Fable, Target

Alien Admirer Barrette Brooch

Jumper: So, Kohl's

Purple bracelet: Etsy; Lime bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Flower ring: Claire's; Red bangle: XOXO, ROSS Dress for Less; Insect ring: Miami accessory cart; Rainbow and pink bracelets: So, Kohl's; Center rainbow bracelet: Zulily

Black Cherry Bow Necklace

Tights: Poof, Boscov's

Boots: Apt. 9, Kohl's

If you've ever had a stye on your eye, then you know it's no apple (except for maybe the redness).  Far from being the object of adoration or even a nutritious snack, styes are super painful and super hard to get rid of.  I got one years ago after wearing some old turquoise eyeshadow, a fashion decision that turned out to be dicey for more than the obvious reason.  The only thing that helped the swelling go down was a product called -- and this is funny -- Stye.  My mom told me about it, and when I walked into CVS that Saturday, there it was, just like she said, on the shelf.  

These days, the only issue with my eyes is that they're sometimes half-closed, at least in the early a.m.  I'm not a morning person!  Observe exhibit A, where I'm telepathically willing my apple pal to prop my peepers open.    

Speaking of mornings, I must still have breakfast-colored clothes on the brain because I cobbled together this pastry, er, pastiche of yellow, black, and tan fabrics, one of which is, appropriately, a waffle weave:    

Tan sweater: So, Kohl's

The colors make me think of, not waffles or pancakes, but a buttery lemon Danish garnished with fancy blackberry sauce squiggles.  

Mmmm, Danish.  That makes me want a midnight snack.  I don't have any Danish, though (this isn't a bakery!).  Maybe I can scrounge up some cookies or candy.  

But most definitely not an apple.

Something New and Sparkly: The Most Important Meal of the Day

Fabulous Felt Pastries Barrette

Top: Candie's, Kohl's

Jeans: Vanilla Star, Target

Shoes: Candie's, Kohl's

Bag: Wet Seal

Scarf: Boscov's

 Fabulous Felt Toast and Jam Barrette

Dress: Olsenboye, JCPenney

Blouse: Material Girl, Macy's

Shoes: Qupid, Ami Clubwear

Bag: Old Navy

Sunglasses: Fred Flare

 Fabulous Felt Bacon and Eggs Barrette

Blouse: Merona, Target

Skirt: Rampage, Macy's

Shoes: Frederick's of Hollywood

Bag: Wet Seal

Belt: Wet Seal

Fabulous Felt Blueberry Muffins Barrette

Blouse: Merona, Target

Skirt: Marshalls

Shoes: Ami Clubwear

Wristlet: Nine West, Boscov's

Fabulous Felt Pancakes Barrette

Shrug: Express, Marshalls

Tee: So, Kohl's

Jeans: Barefeet Shoes

Boots: Charles Albert, Alloy

Bag: Cappelli

I've always liked breakfast.  Although mine is usually just a bowl of Cheerios, I love the downright decadent possibilities of bacon, eggs, and pancakes that come with a no-holds-barred restaurant outing.  Whether you're at a greasy spoon or a swanky brunch, breakfast is all about comfort and leisure and stopping to smell the maple syrup.  I like to think that these barrettes celebrate that spirit.  You have, by the way, seen them before.  I'm just taking the time to post them in all of their accompanying outfit glory.  

That having been said, I'm really liking the French barrettes.  They seem able to grip more hair than the toothless alligator clips for which I so tirelessly searched.  Which just goes to show that sometimes hoopla is overrated.  Not a bad thing to remember as I plan a wedding :)