Outfits of the Day #ootd
I love to put together outfits. I find something calming and exciting in the process. And if I think I look good, I tend to feel great! Hopefully, you can find some inspiration here for feeling amazing in your own body.
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Too Much Tequila, A Tantalizing Tunic, and Finding My People
Yesterday, we had some friends come over for an afternoon/evening of great food, delicious drinks, and a lot of laughs. Apparently, by the end of the night, I was drucking funk which is actually quite humorous since I am not much of a drinker at all. But these drinks! I found this recipe for the Dialexa cocktail in the June 2016 issue of Redbook. We decided to just make an entire pitcher of this heavenly concoction! Actually, we made two pitchers…and drank it all. To make this cocktail by the pitcher, we just followed the same ratios but on a grander scale. We muddled a bunch of pineapple and watermelon…
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A Week of the Blues and On the Edge of the Week Link Up
I have been feeling kind of blue lately. And apparently, my clothes reflect my mood because I’ve been wearing a lot of blue lately. I don’t have much else to say about it…except I need to feel the feels no matter how uncomfortable they are. So that’s what I’ve been doing…feeling blue, looking blue, and hoping it passes soon. Well at least we are the edge of this blue week…Now onto the Link Up! Do your clothes reflect your moods? Feeling blue on the edge, Shelbee Joining these Fabulous Link Ups Where I Link Up Outfit Details: Tee Shirt and Jeans-Old Navy / Scarf-Old / Necklace-LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s…
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A New Twist on an Old Tunic
I bought this tunic last year from Old Navy but I never wore it much because every time I put it on the length and volume overwhelmed my body to the point of complete frumpiness! I really wanted to wear this top though the other day because it was pouring rain and I loved the pattern paired with my pink and black floral rain boots. I thought if I layered it over leggings and added my boots, it would look more like a cute dress. But again, frump-ville. So I started playing with the front of the tunic in an attempt to give it some shape. First I knotted it…
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Menstrual Cycle Mayhem
I don’t know about you all, but sometimes my menstrual cycle determines what clothes I am going to wear. Yes, I am going into this unspeakable realm of the female menses! When the flow starts and the misery sets in, all sorts of things make me crazy! At this perimenopausal stage of life that I am in, I have raging mood swings. Actually I shouldn’t even call them mood swings because there’s not too much swinging going on…it’s mostly all just rage. And it’s awful. I apologize to all who have to deal with me at this time of month…my husband, my children, my friends, even my pets fall victim…
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Kimono Love
I bought this kimono last year on clearance for about $6 and only wore it once. It didn’t fit quite right in the shoulders but I have since lost a few pounds and now it feels more comfortable. I’m kind of having a love affair with it now…expect to see it more on my Instagram page! I love how it disguises the parts I don’t want bulging out and around. I love how the long length makes me look leaner and taller. I love the versatility of the colors and style. I love how the fringe makes me feel a little boho. I love that it is super lightweight so…
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Mind Your Words
We as human beings have many ways of communicating with each other…words, body language, facial expressions, actions, the way we dress, the way we walk, our overall presentation of ourselves to the world. So you see, there are many underlying reasons why I do the things I do. Getting dressed to feel good and present a positive image of myself to the world is important to me. It communicates that I have pride in myself, that I take care of myself so I can take care of the people in my life that need me. It communicates that I make an effort to participate in my life everyday and to…
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I’m in Love with This Dress
I’m going to make this a short and sweet outfit post. No deep thought-provoking concepts or ideas. Just plain old let’s talk about the clothes. I am seriously in love with this dress. Here are the reasons: What are you currently loving in your closet? Loving it on the edge, Shelbee Linking up with: These Fabulous Link Ups Where I Link Up Outfit details: Dress-New York & Company / Cardigan-Old Navy / Scarf and Necklace-Cato / Sandals-Lucky Brand / Belt-Thrifted
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Gingham is My Jam
Gingham is my jam. Seriously. I am currently having a love affair with all things gingham. It makes me smile. It makes me feel like a kid. It makes me feel like a bright, lazy summer’s day. Like an easy spring afternoon. Like a leisurely stroll through a flower garden. Like a nostalgic time that has long gone. Like a fresh, airy breeze. Like a genuine smile. Like a sincere compliment. Like uncomplicated innocence. Like sunshine. Like lemonade. Like spontaneity. Like purity. Like perfect ennui. There’s a story behind this gingham dress in particular…I spotted it in Old Navy when it first came in and it was love at first…
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Vanity or Sanity?
I have been struggling with the idea that fashion blogging carries a connotation of vanity. I mean, I take great care styling my outfits in the morning and taking photos of myself and then posting them on the internet for strangers to view. I suppose many would consider that vain. As a result, I was hesitant even before I started my blog. And I had to come to grips with that view. But it has been a struggle for me. I’m not one who generally feels the need to justify my actions, but for some reason with this blog, I do feel that need. So I had to look inside…
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A Battlefield, A Restaurant, and A Striped Dress
I suppose it is no secret now that I love striped dresses! (Not that this was ever secret-worthy information.) A lightweight, loose fitting dress made of tee shirt fabric is just the most comfortable attire for a hot sweltering day. I wore this dress on Friday for an afternoon date with my husband. We put the boys in day care for the entire day and we headed out to Sackets Harbor for lunch. (It is no secret either that I love food!) We walked around the battlefield and had some fun taking outfit photos. A Battlefield Image Source The Sackets Harbor Battlefield, which is located on Lake Ontario, was the…
