Now how’s that for a post title? I’m pretty sure this another one of those stories that just wouldn’t happen to you city-dwelling ladies…
Saturday I was backing out of my driveway and I stopped because there was a car creeping super slowly up the road, but it was too close for me to pull out. Then the car stops and blocks me in. As I’m scowling out the back window I see the very old (typically I use the term elderly, but this guy was old) man waving me over to his car window. First, he asks me if he should just leave money at the stand selling corn at the house catty corner from my house. Every year my neighbor sells corn at a stand in his front yard. He doesn’t sit outside with it, there’s a sign posted telling you to leave money in the can. (No, I’m not making this up…) Anyhow, my response to the man was, “Yes, that’s what the sign says.” His response was, “Oh, I thought maybe I should give it to you.” As not to be rude, I kept my sarcastic response in my head, but I politely told him no, he could just leave his money at the stand. I start to get back in my jeep, but he’s still just sitting there in his car staring at me. I get back out and he says, “Hey, come here. I’ve got a 5 pound bag of red potatoes here in my car if you want ’em.” Ummmm…what??? Is that the grown up girl equivalent to “Want some candy little girl?” I literally busted out laughing and he proceeds to tell me, “They’ll add five years to your life…c’mon you know you want ’em.” No thank you very much. I can’t be sure, but I ‘d have to say that taking up offers for random veggies from strange old guys driving around my block is not going to add five years to my life.
I’ve been keeping an eye out for a cargo vest since last year. I have two cargo coats, one lightweight and a lined one for winter, and I wear them both a lot so I knew a cargo vest would get just as much bang for the buck. It was one of those things that you would think would be easy to find (kind of like a slip), but I hadn’t come across one that I liked. Until this vest popped up on the Target website. It was a bit stiff when it arrived so I washed and dried it and it came out soft and perfect. I can predict right now that this cargo vest is going to end up being one of the workhorses of my wardrobe as it’s the perfect layering piece for Fall and Winter. It can be dressed up or down and I’ve got about a zillion ideas on different ways to style it. The tank, which has become one of my favorites, is from the Human Rights Campaign. The HRC is one of America’s largest civil rights organizations working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. 100% of the net proceeds from merchandise sold on their site goes towards supporting their work to improve the lives of LGBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. Since gay rights is a cause near and dear to my heart, purchasing this tank was a win/win for me.
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Vest: Target; Tank Top: HRC; Jeans: GAP via Poshmark (Similar); Booties: JCPenney (Similar)
what a great look and hey I thought small town hospitality meant you could take the potatos???
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I’m thinking there were strings attached to those potatoes…lol!
Such a great fall look! Loving those shoes so much!
Shauna
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Thank you Shauna! I’m loving the shoes too…they’ll be getting a lot of play.
Cute vest! How funny about the man in your driveway — i would be a little creeped out haah!
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Ya, it was definitely a little skeevy…lol!
Nice vest and a gorgeous look. I love the shirt. Shoes and bag are great, and the necklace too. Your hair is the most beautiful in the outfit.
Thank you so much!
Ha ha! Seriously??? I’d have probably taken the potatoes. Cause…potatoes!!!
Love the colours here with your hair.
bisous
Suzanne
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Lol…I love potatoes as much as the next girl, but that was a little too weird even by my standards!😂
Great vest - I’ve been on the hunt, so now I know where to go. Ha - yea, he can keep those red potatoes!
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I have to say this vest is pretty great. I couldn’t find it in store though…
Haha Debbie, glad you didn’t take the potatoes 😉
I love your sandals >I want<
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I’ll go to the store for my potatoes thank you very much! Lol! The sandals are definitely my current favorites.❤️
That old man sounds scary to me. i love your outfit today Debbie. The shade of green in your vest compliments your hair and I love the colours in your top. I also like the length of your jeans with the booties.
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Thank you Lorna! He was definitely a little creepy…
Love the vest and your story. Ya I don’t think potatoes from an old man sounded too life extending either.
Monica.
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Lol…nothing about that encounter was life extending!😂
That was a totally random old man haha! maybe he was hitting on you! What a gorgeous cargo vest, I myself am looking for one reasonably priced and that fits me well. Wish me luck!
Rachel xo
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I am really happy with this vest, especially after looking for so long. Using red potatoes is definitely an original way to pick up chicks!
Oh my goodness that story is too funny! Glad you finally found a cargo vest. They are so versatile! Love it with your tank!
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I know this vest is going to see a lot of wear for sure!
that vest is everything!
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It is, isn’t it?!
Lol! The old man story is so funny! You made me laughing so hard!
I know in most of small cities near Michigan, they will just ask you to leave money in the can. 😉
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I’m happy I made you smile, Grace!😀
The perfect vest. I LOVE it! Great styling and thank you for linking up…xo!
~Whitney
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Thank you Whitney! The vest is going to be getting a lot of love for sure.❤️
What a funny story. You just never know! Love your vest!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
That’s an odd story. I suspect you have many like that. You seem to have a magnetic force that attracts oddballs (which explains why I’m here).
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Petite Silver Vixen says
That’s a great cargo vest. I’m on the look out for a khaki green jacket for the Autumn so I can totally see how you’re going to get great wear out of it. And how weird of that guy to offer you those potatoes!
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i think my fave part of this is the necklaces!!
xo,
Sandy
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This vest is so versatile, it looks perfect paired with a graphic tank here!!
XO Courtney
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dEB
You certainly never run out of entertaining stories! And to think in my hometown haha.. Is that how older gentemen are getting the ladies these days? Potatoes? Love the cargo vest and colorful top!
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jess xx
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