My dad has two daughters. My younger sister, Jordan, and I are the light of my dad's life according to him, but I think he wanted a little guy that he could throw a football to in the backyard or someone to appreciate the blood, sweat and other bodily fluids expelled on the ice during a Stars game.
When I was a younger, I attempted soccer, softball and track, but the family soon realized that my miniature size and stature didn't exactly work in my favor for real deal sports. I started dancing when I was 3 years old and haven't stopped since. My dad was incredibly supportive of my more graceful means of exercise and entertainment, partially because his little girl wasn't being smacked in the face with a ball or chased by kids twice her size.
Even though I traded cleats for pink tights, leotards, and bobby pins, I still enjoy a good game. The Packers is the best team in the NFL and any of you who say otherwise are wrong. Just kidding! Or am I?
My dad started taking my little sister, Jordan, and I to Rangers games when we were little girls. He used to play baseball and wanted us to enjoy it as much as he enjoys it. I used to love getting the kid's ice cream sundaes because they came in a plastic dish made to look like a Rangers baseball cap.
Now that I understand the game, I enjoy much more than the ice cream sundaes. Baseball is America's favorite pastime. The game itself provides entertainment without as much tension and stress as other games, such as Football. (Although I would appreciate a little more excitement at the Longhorns football games.) Also, the stadium creates a sociable environment in which spectators are free to roam and socialize from their seats or from inside any of the food establishments inside stadium walls.
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| Rangers Ballpark at Arlington Photo credit: http://www.cookandsonbats.com/ |
I have to include a blurb about my pre-game meal because it was just that delicious.
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| Keller's double meat burger with cheese Photo credit: http://www.dishtip.com/ |
Keller's is a drive-in fast food megastar located in Dallas, Tx. Forget gourmet burgers and special foreign ingredients; give me a greasy stack of meat, cheese and condiments any day. Keller's takes cash only and sports the all-American classics like burgers, hot dogs, and shakes. It's definitely not the classiest of places so if you're looking for a place to sit down, keep on driving. Prices are reasonable and the food is outstanding. I had a cheeseburger as big as my face, fries and a shake for a little more than $10.
The burger was delicious, but I had to eat carefully so as to avoid staining my outfit for the evening. For a hot night at a ballpark, I kept my outfit casual and cool.
To keep from spending too much money, I recycled my Kendra Scott earrings from my Mac Miller concert post. Without a doubt, that pretty pair is becoming my go-to because they compliment almost any outfit.
One of my favorite ways to refill my closet without loosening the purse strings too much is going to see what Buffalo Exchange has on the racks. Buffalo stores new and recycled clothes and always has great finds. There are locations all over the country and they all work the same way. I've been to the Dallas and Austin locations so many times I can't even guesstimate my attendance count.
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| Buffalo Exchange Dallas Photo credit:http://www.hillquest.com/ |
When people bring in their old clothes, Buffalo has staff on site to go through the clothes and look for something they want to add to the racks. Last spring I cleaned out my closet and they took almost everything from my bags. Sellers have the option of receiving 70% of their buying price for store credit or 50% of the buying price back in cash. For example, I took an old dress there and Buffalo put a tag on it for $50. I didn't feel like looking around for anything, so I took $25 in cash home with me.
I found an Alice + Olivia top originally priced for $175 for only $22 and Joe's jean shorts originally priced at $145 for $40 at Buffalo.
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| Alice + Olivia Stretch Silk Top in red Photo credit: http://www.lyst.com/ |
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| Joe's Jeans distressed cutoff shorts Photo credit:http://etsyatic.com/ |
I recommend buying and selling from Buffalo. People come in every day so inventory is always changing and in order to keep their racks full, Buffalo is always buying. It's a great way to make a quick buck without doing anything and a great way to come across top-of-the-line merchandise for ridiculously low prices.
The splurge:
I swear by Steve Madden shoes. They are a bit pricey, but not overly expensive. I got these awesome flats for $60. I'm obsessed with the chunky gold cuff over the top of the foot. They are pretty comfortable and adjust for different sizes easily.
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| Steve Madden Cuff sandal in brown Photo credit: http://www.static1.heels.com/ |
Stay tuned for my next post on how to look great without breaking the bank!
