OOTD: Black and Taupe Lamb

Lately I haven't had much to say and thus Fashion RECON has been silent. My weekends have not been fashionable. I've only taken a few pictures. I just haven't been in the mood I guess.  

So I will instead share with you my last pictures of the winter season. 

OOTD: Midday Scroll in Steve Madden Tights

I bought these tights last Fall in my local DSW and while I really like them I've only wore them a few times last year. They are eye-catching and unusual. 

I finally broke them out again for the first time this season. It was a nice enough day for a stroll. 

Shoesday: Casual Shoes for Men

Recently I was asked about casual shoes for men since I did a post for women last week. I felt obligated to head out to DSW again this weekend and photo shoe shop the current men's trends in casual shoes. 

 As I am a boot fiend, I had to check these out. I almost wished they came in my size! I love the look of the leather and the laces with a zip on the side. 

Monday Mashup: Pampering & Plant Progress

There was no gardening for me this weekend and here is why:

 My daughter has begun telling her friends that "Mom is building a pool" when asked about what is happening to the front beds. With the rains we received last week, it sure looks like I might be. I do have some good news concerning the plants I moved to new locations:

Brattlesnake: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Review

I have been wanting to try Sally Hansen Salon Effects ever since they came out and I have wanted a reptilian manicure since I saw the python manicure in Vogue magazine last spring. I have NOT wanted to spend $300 for a python manicure and have been hoping instead to find a way to get the same effect at home. 
Introducing Brattlesnake: reptile nails for a DIY price. 

When I found these in CVS, I knew it was time to give Salon Effects a chance. There was only this ONE box of Brattlesnake available or I would have bought more.