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Skirting the Issue

Happy Monday all!

Someone asked me recently if I ever wear pants. I replied “of course I do”. She responded “oh, because all I’ve seen you wear is skirts!”. Now I could look at that exchange in two ways: 1) she  REALLY must be paying attention to what I’m wearing or 2) I do wear skirts all the time. I have to admit, the latter is the truth.  Why? Wearing skirts allows me to get in touch with my long dormant girly side.  For the majority of my adult life, I didn’t care how I looked and being in direct care social work gave me the perfect excuse to justify my bland uniform (jeans or cords and a sweater). I would convince myself that it wasn’t practical to wear skirts especially if I had to chase or restrain a client.  I really believed  if I wore one I would be inviting unwanted attention and comments. So to avoid any possible negativity, I rarely wore a skirt. Back in those days, the only thing I wanted to do was hide and not be noticed.

When I finally decided to accept my body,  I went out and bought my first  pencil skirt. I was no longer going to be in “hiding” and vowed to wear skirts whenever I felt like it. I learned quickly that I preferred skirts over pants, something the old me would’ve run from.  Now don’t get me wrong,  pants have their place (you wont see me shoveling snow in a skirt!)  but skirts have my heart!

Have a wonderful day!

Lady in Waiting

Happy Hump Day!

I promise today will be the LAST day I complain about the awful weather we’ve been having . I desperately want Spring to begin but Winter keeps hanging around like a jilted ex!    Unfortunately my complaining isn’t going to make the weather change any faster so it’s a waste of  time to continue to be frustrated.  Grrrr! 

So whether it’s 30 or 40 degrees outside I’m still going to flaunt my Spring  colors.  I know my skirt looks coral/pink in the pictures but it is really orange  in person. So while my necklace looks out of place in the picture, it goes perfectly with the skirt.   Also if you notice, I’m not wearing earrings  in the post.  Why you ask?  Because of my poor habit of procrastinating which causes me to rush every morning, I couldn’t find them. Grrr!   “Why do today what you can do tomorrow” has sadly become my motto. I keep telling myself I’ll do better but I continue to procrastinate!  Any suggestions on how kick the habit?

Have a wonderful day!

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Jacket: Kohls

Skirt: City Chic

Blouse: Gap Outlet

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Shoes: Nine West

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Early Preview of Fall Must Haves

Happy Hump Day all!

I know it’s only July but some retailers are starting to debut their Fall collections. It seems that rich jewel tone colors will be one of the trends for the season. As a lover of all things color, this is wonderful news to me! Here are some of the items that are on my Fall “must have”  list.

What are some items the  “must have”  items on your list?

Have a wonderful day!

Early Preview of Fall Must Haves

Gotta Have it for Spring Pt. 1

Happy Hump Day all! I can’t believe the week is half over!

Spring is literally around the corner and I can’t wait!!! What I look forward to the most is that perfect 70 degree day when I can chuck my winter coat and be in the sun. Below are some of the things I must have for Spring. Anything with color is pretty much on my list.

What do you “gotta have” for Spring? Have a great day!!!

Gotta Have it for Spring Pt. 1