Patriotic Wrap Up: WIW

It's get out of town time, but I grabbed a quick blog photo to complete my weekend of patriotic outfits. However, with the 4th of July a mere month away, the opportunity to play around and create more will soon be here. 

Now I must be honest on two accounts. One. This skirt is old. It was old to the person who passed it onto me, and that was a few years ago. Old. So I tied the shirt ends together instead of going with my original plan to untuck the shirt and belt it. Hopefully it gave the outfit a more relaxed and current look. What do you think?

Onto confession number Two. My my watch stopped telling time a couple of years ago and I still wear it occasionally. I know. I should really get that battery changed. Or how about a new watch altogether?

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: LOFT

Skirt: who knows?

Shoes: Target clearance ($6!)

Bangles: Charming Charlie & 1 sweet Alex and Ani, gifted from a friend

Watch: who cares, right?? Broken thing that it is.

And in case you missed them, here are my other 2 outfits:

Legging Comfort!

Poised Maxi

That's all for today my reader friends. I look forward to all the link ups each week, so I can see ,y cyber friends. Linking up with the Pleated Poppy, High Latitude Style and Sydney Fashion Hunter today. 

Linen Joggers & the Color Coral

When I purchased these pants on clearance a couple seasons ago, I figured they'd be worn once and then quickly become "the beach pants". Well, while they are definitely on my beach packing list, I've gotten my money's worth wearing them inland. They go nicely with any solid pop of color, so it's like I have new pants each time I switch out top and accessories. And coral mixes fabulously with so many colors...blue, grey, black, white, green, beige, and the list goes on. 

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: Gifted

Joggers: LOFT (white joggers for $6.50?? )

Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (fun option, sorbet color)

Bangles & Sabrina Earrings:( Premier Catalog)

(I'll be linking up with Sydney Fashion Hunter, Beauty 101 by Lisa, High Latitude Style and the Pleated Poppy today)

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A little random thought for ya...I looked through my blog posts the other day and couldn't help but notice the routine of my life weaved through outfits.  

Casual, casual, casual and then slightly dressy. Repeat. 

Slightly dressy is worn to church related fun and Sunday mornings at church. 

Errands, errands, errands and then church stuff. Repeat.

Now, I stand by the saying "come as your are".  Jeans, shorts, piercings or tattoos don't offend me in the least. (Sometimes I wonder if walking shoes wouldn't be better for navigating around our campus!)  However, the way I'm dressed often effects how I feel or present myself.  For example, I'd walk into just about anywhere with this outfit on. However, if I go in my yoga pants, I'll be tempted to do wall sits and lunges to and from worship. No sin there. Though it may be a little distracting.  And if I'm not wearing a bra, I'm not doing anything but housework or laying around. 

Personally, I like to take it up on notch on Sunday mornings, starting with a shower and my bra (I hope you hear my humor here) and be ready for whatever may come.  On the other hand, sometimes my preparation to get ready outwardly, leaves no time to ready my heart and mind to hear from God. And that's where I can go wrong from time to time if, I'm not careful. I want to experience REAL peace, REAL joy and Real love from God and for others. In order to accomplish this on a crazy Sunday morning, I may need to invest time on Saturday night or get up earlier.  And remember this too...

 "When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:6-7

So how about you? Would you wear joggers? Do you attend church anywhere? No judgement here. Just genuine curiosity. I can't say enough about how much I've enjoyed getting to know others through this venture!

Chrissy

Feeling Patriotic

Feeling poised

Memorial day is quickly approaching and for those down south, so is the last day of school. With four boys in attendance at two different schools, our schedule is hectic to say the least. This week we say se la vie to 1st grade, 6th grade and 8th grade. And yes, that means I officially joined the parents of a high schooler club. Aren't I too young for this? What happened to the little monkey I used to chase around the family room? Ah no. I need to move on before this lighthearted post becomes a weeping mom's memoir.

Let's talk about lighter things, like I don't know, clothes. What are your Memorial day plans? Will you be camping, barbecuing, boating or picnicking? Do you enjoy dressing for the occasion in your patriotic colors, or will you be sporting the classic cut off shorts and a t-shirt?

This ensemble made its' debut at our end of the year "Share Day" for CBS Bible study. I don't know that I'll be wearing this exact outfit, but maybe a variation of it. Both the skirt and the top are by LuLaRoe, which I purchased at a friend's pop up boutique. I've enjoyed shopping for new clothes, while supporting a friend at the same time. I leave with cute, comfortable clothing and she has some extra money in her pocket to help pay bills. Win, Win.

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: IRMA (Similar)

Skirt: Maxi (Similar)

Sandals: Target Clearance

Hat: Khols

Necklace: Nod to Mod by Premier Designs (Catalog)

Linking up with Elegantly Fashionable today...

By the way, this year we are hitting the road for a beach vacation with 17 of my family members (we will miss you Paul, Jess and Kesler!!!!). My boys are excited to spend time with their cousins and I'm excited to read with the sound of the ocean filling my senses. :)

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Here's a bonus for you...

I haven't given up trying to learn to accompany myself with the guitar just yet. Admittedly, I do put it down for periods of time when I get discouraged or busy. However, I keep trudging along with this hobby. It's humbling. Mostly humbling, but there are times when it's very rewarding. This was one of those times. I'm so grateful to CBS for investing in me spiritually and even musically.

Have a fabulous day my reader friends and remember to keep moving. :)

Chrissy