Friday, August 13, 2010

Champagne Friday: Rah-Rah-Rah!

Men who know how to dine properly

Happy Champagne Friday, lovelies and lovers!

For the record, I have no idea who these 2 men are, but since today's post is U.K.-themed (University of Kentucky, not United Kingdom...*ahem Kiera*), served with a tall glass of champagne, I thought they were completely appropriate. And who doesn't love KFC? I know there's a nasty rumor going around that Colonel Sanders was an arrogant SOB who only cared about his chicken and his slaw...but if your chicken and slaw are that good, I won't judge you on your personality flaws.

As Salt mentioned yesterday, pre-season has started for the NFL and college football is right around the corner. As a marching member of the drum line for 3 years in high school, I lived and breathed Friday night football. And Game Day Saturdays in college meant washing down my egg and cheese bagel with a Bud Light. I can't help but get all giggly when September approaches, the weather cools, and Kroger runs out of brats.

Unlike our basketball team, University of Kentucky football has not always been a winning team. During my college days, we kind of knew we were going to lose days before the opening kick-off...it gave us an excuse to drink more. But now, holy pigskinbatman! We are actually good. And I actually watch games. Which means I have to dress for these games. And accessorize...because it is what separates us from the monkeys. So, when my friend, The Sun Devil (who is a die-hard Michigan fan, but I love her anyway because SEC has nothing to do with Big 10 until post-season) began making these flip-flops to help fund the adoption of a baby, I knew I would be hitting her up for a pair in U.K. blue and white.
They are bring-a-little-tear-to-my-eye cute and I've already been breaking them in for the first game. Granted, Georgia weather will allow me to wear them a little longer than if we were still in Kentucky, but I am not above making a trip to the UTC for frostbitten toes. As I always say to Neal: "it doesn't matter what your feet feel like, it's how cute the shoes are." But you just can't teach a man about self-mutilation for the purpose of adorable footwear.

And then I crafted these beauties for the Etsy store. I love them, but I have my own pieces so these will go up tonight. (click to enlarge)

Look familiar, Kelly?

And those are tiny diamond-like chips lining the bottom. They sparkle in the daylight, like vampires...but with far less chance of death.

If you are interested in The Sun Devil's (AKA Jen) flip-flops, you can find her on her blog, Flip Flops for You or on her Etsy store, ltmsjen.com. She has many NFL/NCAA team colors plus designs for holidays and children. All proceeds will help fund their wish of adopting a child. I have already put in my order for a pair of Army flippy floppies because, really, a girl can never have too many pairs of shoes. And they're comfortable! Neal is so happy.

Cheers!

13 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, I just loved your comment on my last post. You have a really great story and I love hearing more and more about you guys and your life!

    As for this post . . . my hubs works in the sports media field and so football started a long time ago for us. While it does get old, I'm actually really looking forward to chilly days, loud marching bands, and beer :)

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  2. I MISS BREAKFAST BEERS!!! (yes, that deserved all caps). I've never been a huge follower of the college football, although it didn't stop me from pre-gaming and stumbling into the Carrier Dome. There's just too many teams and Cuse sucks so they're not on TV out here. BUT I love, love, LOVE the NFL! If you ever see any Cuse or Niners colored gear let me know :)

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  3. I love you even though you are a UK fan. Thanks for the plug :)

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  4. Those are THE fanciest flip flops I have ever seen.

    I need a glass of bubbly. Where's my bubbly?

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  5. I am so in love with those flip flops and seriously considering a pair...I mean, really here in Florida (GA for that matter) you can wear them *almost* all year (less a few days in December and most of January). I totally pimped out your D&E stuff to my UK lovin' friend, too.

    Marshall used to WIN every single game when I was in college -- that's why we stayed outside "with the tailgate tent -- to protect it" and made beer can pyramids and drank till we were good and buzzed. Now that I'm married to a sports fiend, I have to actually WATCH. Boo.

    PS I loved the line about Colonel Sanders so much that I read it out loud to KElsey and he giggled..maybe I can get him started on your blog and then he'll read mine.

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  6. such cute stuff!!!! i am a sucker for Etsy shops. le sigh.

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  7. You won't need a pedicure wearing those flippy floppies..

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  8. Did you HAVE to post KFC in this post!?! Now all I can think about is biscuits and chicken!

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  9. YOU DID IT! I love the little bracelet with the letters SO cute and even better than the image I showed you! Rock on!

    Those flippies are really cute. YAY FOR FOOTBALL SEASON!!! ox

    For the record I'm now craving an ham, egg and cheese bagel w/ a beer!

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  10. I still feel very strongly about my undergrad however our teams all suck. All the time.

    I think our basketball team was good in the 60s?

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  11. YAY! The UK necklace looks adorable. I knew you would come up with something fabulous for that pendant!

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  12. I looooooooove those flipflops! Must check them out...

    Happy (belated) Champ Friday. I hate that I always show up to the party on Monday.

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  13. freakin yea. wait. should i be flattered or uneasy that I was given that shout out?!?

    even though i wont admit it to mr incredible, football season gets me a little giddy too. but really, any change in season will.

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