Vintage Flower

Ever wear an outfit and feel like you're rockin' all day long?  That's how I felt in this outfit.  I think it's professional, yet colorful enough to express my non-accountant like personality.

I went through a phase where I purchased all sorts of vintage enamel brooches.  I love how they dress up a blazer, yet are quirky.  I have so many of them and then I forget to wear them.  This blouse is a bit tricky to wear since it's silk, so I sorted through all my pins and came up with this one.  I think it's from the '60's, but it's still in great shape!

Smiles!
Lori

Hello Mr. Sun

It's raining here today and it's probably going to rain all week.  What a better way to defy the elements than to dress in bright, happy clothing!

Smiles!
Lori

Mixed Media

Everyone is a critic.  My family doesn't like that I take my blog shots in front of Kira's gym equipment.  This evening, they were providing constructive criticism as to where else in this house I should take my morning shots. Of course, there aren't any offers by the others to get up and help me move everything around to actually shoot the shots elsewhere, so the gym backdrop stays for now.

I drew inspiration for today's outfit from J Crew's website. They paired a minty gingham shirt with a floral skirt. I love their skirt, but I don't love the price, so I copied the outfit using stuff I already owned.  I know matching isn't supposed to be in fashion, but I decided a few days ago that I like to match and darn it, I'm going to match stuff. For me, fashion is about making myself happy in my outfit choices and I think I carry myself more confidently when I feel good about what I wear.  I truly felt good all day in this outfit.  Happy clothes make a happy me!

Smiles!
Lori

Return of the Polka

I love this skirt, but when I gained some weight, it no longer fit as nicely.  It would zip up, but it wasn't very comfortable.  So I went out on ebay and found the same skirt in a larger size.  Then, I lost weight.  Today was the first day I've worn the original skirt in a couple of years and I'm pleased to say that it was actually a little big.  I've been smiling all day!

Smiles!
Lori

The Best Present

I got the best present in the world today! When I picked Kira up at daycare afterschool, she looked like this

 

One of her daycare teachers affixed this to her headband.  She's still wearing it, walking around like Hugh Hefner in her bathrobe.  Gotta love it!

Smiles!
Lori