Hello, hello! Today's outfit features the chambray dress I found on clearance last August at Target. I've not worn it since! I know. It's only the most versatile dress I own, but I'm just now climbing out of a full on fashion rut. Our hectic schedule leaves little time for creativity, so I wear the same few pairs of pants or shorts day in and day out. Some of you may be calling me out right now.
"Chrissy, are those green jeans and white jeans the only pants you own?? And those ripped up cutoffs are falling apart!"
Ok. After a quick perusal of my recent posts, I see that I'm not posting about my 3 faves as much as I thought. It's just the locals calling me out right now.
Another reason why I rarely wear this dress is because I don't love it without an extra layer. It's too hot for extra layers right now. Can someone say heatstroke? However, this only applies when I'm going to be outside for an extended period of time. Otherwise most places blast their high powered a/c units to the point of making one believe they've stepped into a new season - a cold one.
That's how it went down this past Sunday, so I grabbed my green jacket and threw on my green hat with the navy band and reached for these fabulous heeled sandals. Oh glorious day! I am not wearing anything new, but it felt a brand new outfit!
On another note, will someone please tell me where the days have gone?? I had so many plans for this week. It's the last few days before I leave the era of my 30s forever and I wanted to savor them. Kick up my heels, shoot the breeze and maybe even get lost in a fictional story of cleverly devised characters; drawing you into their unrealistic, but totally fun adventures!
I wanted to shop for new shoes, either by myself OR with someone over the age of 18 that digs shoes, and stores in general. This pic of my shoe "staples" is saved on my phone to keep me organized and quell the temptation to purchase items that just need other new items to go with it. I'm ready to find some deals!
Shoes to Replace...
However, instead of shoe hunting for my birthday outing, the back to school shopping, open houses, doctor appointments, hair cuts for these unruly boys, laundry, etc, etc swooped in and took over! There's been an invasion!! I could plan better, but I'm a work in progress in that department for sure.
Now, before I give you the impression that I'm complaining, allow me to state that I wouldn't change a thing, but I must also confess that I wouldn't mind a day to myself with NO agenda, no appointments on the calendar and the simple pleasure one can find in silence. And I'm quite certain many of you relate! Can I get an amen??
Until I do, I'll pray for extra doses of patience and self-control, as my tone is tapping into edgy well before lunch time.
If my favorite song comes on, I'm gonna let go and attempt lyrical dancing or good old fashioned twisting. I'll laugh at myself. After all, laughter is one of the best stress relievers right?
If there's not enough time to style the hair, then I'll don a hat and a smile.
When I hear my name on repeat, whether it be in a high pitched, sing-song urgency over the littlest of "dilemmas" or a deep and slightly demanding request, I'll thank the Lord I'm still needed. As they say, "the days are long but the years are short". I'll get around to "me time" and finding those shoes eventually...hopefully sooner rather than later, right?? ;)
In the meantime, I invite you to join me in celebrating the little moments found in what you enjoy, as well as overlooking the ever lurking negatives by focusing on all there is to be thankful for! Let's take a moment and breathe in deep and exhale slow.
Outfit Breakdown:
Jacket: GAP/Chambray Dress: Target (Current Option)/Fedora: Banana Republic (Lighter Option)/Shoes: WHBM warehouse sale (Fun Black Option)/Purse: Vince Camuto (Fun option!)/ Necklace, Watch & Bracelet: Premier Designs Jewelry
Linking up with.High Latitude Style, Living On Cloud Nine, Weekend Wear Link Up, A Pocketful of Polkadots, Shelbee On The Edge, Fashion Should be Fun, Nancy's Fashion Style
Linking up with.High Latitude Style, Living On Cloud Nine, Weekend Wear Link Up, A Pocketful of Polkadots, Shelbee On The Edge, Fashion Should be Fun, Nancy's Fashion Style
Also!! - Today I am excited to be co-hosting the Thursday Moda link up with Kellyann of This Blonde's Shopping Bag and Kristin of Countdown to Friday while Ada is vacationing with her family!! Link up, inspire, share, comment...This is what makes blogging so fun!
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