When: Thursday, July 28
Like many of us out here in blogspace I have been in a funk lately.
I am probably craving a little predictable routine.
When school is out routine is none existent while staying home with Otto and Ava.
Oh, sure there are predictable moments in the day but two little kids keep you on your toes.
So I plan something for us to do, and I do everyday.
It still is left to the fates to determine how things will play out
and that is a lot of stress on a Mama.
So funk it has been.
Accompanying the funk has been a slight feeling of BLAH when I open my closet.
Something that usually brings me creative energy has me feeling hopeless and heavy.
I have been perusing the Internet looking at sales
So I plan something for us to do, and I do everyday.
It still is left to the fates to determine how things will play out
and that is a lot of stress on a Mama.
So funk it has been.
Accompanying the funk has been a slight feeling of BLAH when I open my closet.
Something that usually brings me creative energy has me feeling hopeless and heavy.
I have been perusing the Internet looking at sales
on sites trying to fill a void that can't actually be filled by buying.
Thank the heavens that I am wise enough to realize this otherwise I would end up
making the mistake,
a lot of people make including me at one point in my youth,
making the mistake,
a lot of people make including me at one point in my youth,
which is buying when nothing is needed.
On Thursday we were celebrating our fabulous Otto's 5th birthday!
I couldn't let my funk influence his excitement and festive mood so I decided to
participate in something I like to call "Fake It Until You Can Make It".
I hate it when I have to do this because I don't like being fake but there is something to this concept.
Here is how it works....
Take a little inspiration...
A little thrifted lovely... A Men's Gap Striped Shirt
On Thursday we were celebrating our fabulous Otto's 5th birthday!
I couldn't let my funk influence his excitement and festive mood so I decided to
participate in something I like to call "Fake It Until You Can Make It".
I hate it when I have to do this because I don't like being fake but there is something to this concept.
Here is how it works....
Take a little inspiration...
A little thrifted lovely... A Men's Gap Striped Shirt
Some sass... My Favorite Arm Friends, Beaded Ring, and Floral Heels
Make It Work....
That is exactly what I did
and
I really did feel better!
So here is the question:
What about the belt?
Keep It?
Ditch It?
I really did feel better!
So here is the question:
What about the belt?
Keep It?
Ditch It?
I started out thinking that I needed it to give the look definition but then I thought it looked to fussy.
Editing the pictures I actually like it with and without it.
What do you think?
Enjoy!
XOXO,
Julie
Where:
Shirt: Thirfted, Goodwill
Skirt: H&M
Heels: Marshall's
Bag: Coach, Thrifted, Goodwill
Jewelry: Misc Locations
Belt: Modcloth, Sale
Shirt: Thirfted, Goodwill
Skirt: H&M
Heels: Marshall's
Bag: Coach, Thrifted, Goodwill
Jewelry: Misc Locations
Belt: Modcloth, Sale
The belt makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like it both ways, but I think the belt really cinches in your waist and makes it look tiny!
ReplyDeleteI get in a funk, too. There's really nothing you can do to make it go away, but take one day at a time until you're out of it. Shopping only brings momentary relief, but I do fall into that sometimes too... lol
I feel the funk, too! I was wondering if it was just me. For the record, I couldn't tell you were in one. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit--either way! I would definitely wear this. I dig it!
Whitney
I think you've pulled a less predictable take on the nautical look than most bloggers/stylists have this season. Brava!
ReplyDeleteGreat look! The belt is really cool, but it looks good without it too. Anything red, white and blue is great in my book!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to recognize that shopping is only a temporary good feeling when you are in a funk. Usually when I am in a funk I try to go outside and be with nature or organize things. It makes me feel better :)
Heather
I like it better without. It looks cute, but I like the casual vibe it has without it.
ReplyDeleteIf you do decide to try the DIY project, please send me pictures of your results. I'd love to see!
I really like the belt with it. This is such a great preppy outfit. Love the pleated skirt too! :)
ReplyDeleteI usually prefer belted (more is always more when it comes to accessories in my book), but I think I this outfit better unbelted.
ReplyDeletexoShelly
PS I think because I really love your shirt, so I like seeing more of it!