Last Days of Summer & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #773
With the official calendar ending of summer happening in just 10 short days, I am whole heartedly hanging on to my summer wardrobe. The temperatures have been milder than normal for this time of year and I am embracing it. Our 10 day forecast is showing all sunshine with temperatures fluctuating from the 50s at night to the 70s and even 80s during the day time. It truly is the perfect weather. Now if it could just stick around until November or December or even all year round, I would not have very many weather complaints at all. But alas, I know too well that winter always comes to these parts with a vengeance, bringing a whole lot of cold and snow with it. Until then, I am wearing my summer clothes and baring my naked toes for as long as I can.
This mint green floral kimono robe was purchased in 2023 and has hung in my closet unworn until now. I love all shades of green and florals are my favorite prints, so naturally I couldn’t resist adding this pretty piece to my wardrobe. But then I struggled to style it, so it continued to hang neglected in my ever growing collection of kimonos, robes, and other flowy toppers.
For this robe’s inaugural outing, I styled it over an ivory slip dress from 2022 with a very old pair of pink velvet sandals. I completed my look with my white rose print cowgirl hat, my ivory horn necklace, a thrifted set of pink and white beads, and pink tassel earrings.
The really cool thing about this robe is the style of the sleeves. I can wear them long with the elasticized cuffs around my wrists or I can situate the elastic cuffs just above my elbows to create the half bell sleeve look below.
While I often prefer deep rich colors or bright bold hues, every now and then pretty pastels appeal to my feminine whims. I was quite pleased with this outfit and will definitely wear it again.
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How is the weather where you live? Is summer still hanging on or have the cooler temperatures begun to set in already?
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
20 Comments
Laura Bambrick
Cold weather lasts long enough, hang on to summer as long as you can! Love your floaty airy outfit!
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Thanks, Laura! The cold weather lasts forever here so I am definitely holding onto summer for as long as I can! Have a lovely weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Estelle Forrest
Love the hat! Thanks so much for including my collection of corn recipes this week. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks, Estelle! I was really excited to see an entire collection of corn recipes in one spot! I really enjoy corn chowder, corn bread, and corn fritters. There are so many things to do with corn! Thank you for sharing your ideas. Have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
You look so pretty in this dress! Thanks for the party.
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Thanks so much, Amy! I really appreciate that.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
Happy Friday! Stopping in today to share two copycat recipes from our favorite resort chain. I love your outfit in today’s post. I am usually a Summer gal, but I am so over the warm weather at this point. I say, bring on Fall. Thanks for hosting and I hope. you have a wonderful weekend!
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Aw, thanks so much, Jennifer! Fall was always my favorite season until the past few years. The older I get, the colder I get, so now I really enjoy the warmer months such more than I ever have! I hope you have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melynda Brown
Shelbee, thanks for the visit and the link-up! We are still extra warm in East Texas, but I am OK with that, our cold season includes rain, which I personally could live without weather wise. Have a great week ahead.
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Thanks, Melynda! I hear you on the rain. I do appreciate rain though because we need it but if I could avoid the rainy season that would be nice, too. Our rainy season happens in the early spring which leads to a very long mud season which is my least favorite season of all. I can’t keep up with the muddy footprints through my house! I imagine the rain in Texas also gives you mud. Ugh. Enjoy the summer while it lasts, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Di
Very pretty kimono, Shelbee! I love the way you layered this outfit-perfect for late summer. I am not in a hurry for fall, either. I’d like to hang onto the warm weather as long as possible, especially these beautiful mild summer days of September. Thanks for sharing and hosting the link up. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Di, thank you so very much, my friend. Fall was always my favorite season and I couldn’t wait until it arrived. Until a few years ago. Now I think I could stay in summer all year long! I hope you have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
joanne
That is such a pretty outfit! Your weather sounds a lot like ours right now.
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Thank you so much, Joanne! Enjoy your beautifully perfect weather while it lasts! I sure am. Ralph had his first football game of the season this week and the evening weather couldn’t have been more perfect for football. Cool enough to be comfortable in a hoodie! I hope it lasts all football season! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
Shelbee, I don’t know when I’ve ever seen you look more beautiful! This flowy robe is such a lovely shade on you and is perfect over the ivory dress. Those velvet sandals are just so fun! And, of course, your hat is amazing!
Have a wonderful, warm weekend and thanks for the link up!
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Oh my goodness, Marsha, such a lovely compliment! Thank you so much, my dear friend. I hope your weekend is equally warm and wonderful!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Cute look and perfect for the seasonal transition. Summer in my area (such as it is) tends to stick around until at least early October. We’re known to get a heat wave just as we’re thinking it’s time to switch over to sweaters. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Rena
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Thank you so much, Rena! As much as I would love an extended summer here, warmer than normal summers that last too long tend to lead to extreme amounts of lake effect snow in the winter. We have never had a snow-free winter here…it’s either bad snow or worse! LOL I hope you enjoy the weekend as well, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail Is This Mutton
Thanks for the feature! I love this outfit on you, the colors are so ethereal. The hat is the perfect finishing touch!
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Thanks so much, Gail! I really appreciate this lovely compliment. I hope you have an amazing weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee