Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Maxi Skirts & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #827
I feel like we skipped September and ended up in October too soon! It’s time for the next round of sharing our Good Buys and Good-Byes.
This month we are inviting you to share your favorite (or least favorite) Maxi Skirts. Maxi skirts is just a fancy term for long skirts. However, the maxi length generally indicates that the hem falls below the middle of your calf. A long skirt that is calf length is usually referred to as a midi skirt. Then, of course, you have short skirts that hit just above the knee, mini skirts that usually hit about half way down your thigh, and micro mini skirts that show your bum if you bend over. But we’re keeping it maxi for this edition…so any long skirt will do. We aren’t that picky, we just like to see what you’re wearing!
What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book?
The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up post featuring all of the submissions on the 15th of each month.
Remember anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their photos with a brief description via email. You do not have to be a blogger to join. You just need a camera and an email address! We will give you the theme for the next month at the conclusion of each post.
Everyone is invited to join us in October to share your favorite (or least favorite) Long Skirts. All you have to do is snap a photo or two and email us with a short description by October 10, 2026, so you can be featured in our Good Buy/Good-Bye Book on October 15, 2026.
This is where I would usually share a round up of my long skirts but I don’t have very many and I don’t have the energy right now to hunt through my archives to find them. This week has been one of the most stressful weeks of my life as a parent. Keeping it brief, a girl had a crush on my 13 year old son. She asked him if he would date her. He politely told her that he wasn’t interested in dating anyone. And then it got ugly. The next day, my son received 9 pages of “you should kill yourself” text messages from an anonymous number. My son is mentally and emotionally stable so he’s totally fine but his momma is not! This is so totally unacceptable and the bureaucratic bullshit included in the school’s way of handling these types of incidents is nothing short of disturbing, disappointing, and even shocking. Now the girl is telling people that she is cutting herself because my son broke up with her. I also reported that through the appropriate channels in an attempt to the girl the help she needs. However, my son never dated her. I never even heard this girl’s name until this incident occurred. And I’m a mom who knows exactly where my kids are and who they are with at all times. I’m so saddened, frustrated, confused, and I’ll admit even a little frightened by what has transpired this week. I did take all appropriate actions through all appropriate channels including DASA Reporting with the school and a police report. But I feel no relief yet. I’ve lost nearly 10 pounds since Sunday when this was first brought to my attention. If you’re the praying type, please send prayers for everyone involved. The perpetuators probably need some prayers the most.
If you would like to play along for this round, please send your photos and descriptions to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or info@nancysfashionstyle.com. You are welcome to send two photos if you’d like to be featured on both blogs. And be sure to invite any friends who may want to join us as well. The more, the merrier. We love to see it all!
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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.
12 Comments
Marsha Banks
Oh, Shelbee, I’m so sorry this is happening to your son and family. We live in an age when it’s so easy to accuse someone just because your feelings are hurt. I’m glad you have all this proof of no wrong doing on your son’s behalf. This girl definitely needs help. Unfortunately, schools still need to catch up on believing young men as well as young women. I worry about my grandson for this very reason. I will definitely pray for all.
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Thank you so much, my friend. The school’s investigation included interviewing a few kids including one who was part of it. They all denied any knowledge of it and the case was closed. I refiled my report after I discovered the names of the two kids involved so we will see what happens from here. This girl literally decided that my son was her boyfriend and that was it. He had absolutely no say in the matter and now he’s being called a liar. It’s a really fucked up world we live in right now, Marsha. Your worries for your grandson are completely justified!
xoxo
Shelbee
Di Cook
Shelbee, I am so sorry your son has been made a victim in this! You are such an outstanding parent. I hope for the sake of the young girl, that she has involved and enlightened parents who will help her, because it really seems like she needs psychological help. I am holding you and your family and all involved in the light. Take care, and I hope you can rest and relax over the weekend.
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Di, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It’s been a very stressful week, for sure. My son is good. In fact, he’s not taking it as seriously as he probably should be. I did get some more resolution after I typed this post so I’m really hoping this comes to an end now. I’m definitely resting this weekend because now I have an icky head cold. Ugh.
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry to hear what you and your son and your family have been going through.
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Thanks, Joanne. It’s been a stressful week but I got some resolution yesterday afternoon so I’m hoping it comes to end now. We live in a crazy world.
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail Is This Mutton
Very sorry to hear about the abuse your son has experienced, and the impact on you and the family. He sounds a wonderfully well balanced young man. I don’t own a maxi skirt as they dwarf me, although I remember fondly being very trendy aged 13 with a long skirt! If only I’d kept it.
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Thanks so much, Gail! My son has handled this all in such a mature way. I’m very proud of him. But my goodness, last week definitely took a toll on this mama. I think we are featuring fall coats for November so you’ll definitely be able to join us for that round!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Oh all these lovely styles! I’ve always loved a high low style, but haven’t one at the moment.
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I’m starting to embrace long skirts a bit more lately. I’ve recently added some really fun belts to my wardrobe which might make styling long skirts a bit easier. I always struggle with the waistline when I wear long skirts. Looking forward to seeing what everyone else shares this month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melynda
This is late (sorry no internet last week) but THIS is entirely dangerous behavior! There should not be so much emotional rage in someone to produce even 1 page let alone that many. This is not a boy or a girl issue. It is a behavior issue that must be addressed by parents, our schoolsl while a safe place are not parents, only referees while our children are there.
And while many might disagree with me, I have noticed in the last few decades that more and more parenting is dumped on our schools, and then we wonder why our children are not learning anything. Maybe it is NOW time to let the educators teach and parents parent. Thank you for letting me have my say.
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Melynda, thank you for sharing your say here. I agree with you 100%. This behavior is completely unacceptable and schools currently resemble prison yards more than education centers at this point. It’s really a very sad state of affairs in our society right now. Prayers are needed everywhere it seems!
xoxo
Shelbee