I want to start today’s post with an apology…
THE STORY
…I’ve been a bit absent from both the blog and my other social media over the last week. I know it might be weird, but I feel bad when I don’t get the chance to visit your blogs and/or Instagram and Facebook pages (ya, I know Twitter counts too, but it’s kind of the red-headed stepchild of my social media accounts). I’m also behind on responding to comments here on FFD, and I hate when that happens. But hey, as it should be, sometimes real life takes precedence.
Tuesday night was our final bocce match, and since all of my students wanted to go to cheer on their classmates we made it an after school field trip and took them all along for the ride. Needless to say, I was so exhausted Wednesday that I don’t remember how I got through the day at work. Thursday and Friday I was administering the alternate state assessment to several of my kids (on video no less) all day long. And Saturday? Ya, my daughter gave me the flu; the real flu not a stomach virus. I’m talking pounding headache, body aches that felt like someone had beaten me with a baseball bat and a scorching sore throat. Fun times my friends, fun times. But now I’m back at full capacity so I’ll be doing my best to play catch-up.
I will be out of commission on Tuesday night though…I’m super excited because my son is coming home for a mom/son date night. Why on a Tuesday? Elton freakin’ John people! My boy and I have tried every year since what seems like forever to get tickets to see Elton whenever he’s been in the area, but alas it was never meant to be. Until this year! Yep, we scored the tickets and could not be more excited! I’m pretty sure you can figure out what this Friday’s post is going to be about…
THE OUTFIT
Yes, I have broken one of the cardinal rules of style bloggers; I wore the same boots two posts in a row. Um ya, I don’t care because I am in love with them. If I could marry a pair of boots, these would be my sole mate (get it…”sole” instead of “soul”…haha). They actually have chameleon-like powers. When I wore them with the pink tulle skirt the pink shades were more apparent. Today with the creamy sheer peasant top and rust suede moto jacket, the brown/tan seemed to pop more. The top by itself is a yummy piece of floaty deliciousness, but pairing it with the moto added not only a pop of color, but also a layer of warmth since it was cooler than it has been recently. I layered the top over a cream cami for coverage, but I plan on layering it over a black one at some point because I love the contrast of layering light over dark.
THE TIP
Today I went with skinny jeans on the bottom to balance the volume of the sheer peasant top. As I’ve mentioned previously, I do occasionally pair a looser fitting top with looser fitting bottoms, but if you’re going for a more streamlined look this is the way to go; tight on the bottom, loose on the top. And here’s a bonus tip…get these boots. Like right now. You won’t regret it. As a matter of fact, the identical boot in plain tan is making it’s way to my mailbox as we speak.
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Top: Forever 21 (Similar); Jacket: c/o Shein; Boots: Lulu’s
Have fun with your son! And I love your jacket 🙂
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Thanks Tara! We had a blast! 🙂
So sorry you’ve been sick, that sucks! Great to see you, and looking gorgeous as ever - love those boots. xox
-Patti
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Aren’t they fabulous! When I saw them I absolutely had to have them!
The first thing I noticed is the pretty floral booties again. They look great with both outfits. Wish I owned them and your amazing jacket and cute peplum top too.
I am so sorry you were sick. But so great you are going to see the amazing Elton. How old are your kids Debbie?
Happy first day of Spring, beautiful!
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My son is 26 and my daughter is 12…Elton blew me away! Best. Concert. Ever.
Glad you are feeling better…just in time for Elton John! I”m sure it’ll be a blast!
Love the colour of your jacket.
bisous
Suzanne
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Oh Suzanne…he was absolutely amazing! We had so much fun! 🙂
I didn’t realize there was a rule about wearing the same shoes…ha ha! No wonder I’ve been banned since my OTK boots keep showing up almost weekly!!
Love that jacket too!! jodie
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I don’t know if it’s a rule per se, but your stereotypical blogger (which we of course, are not) doesn’t repeat very often…lol! But when the boots are this fabulous I don’t care, I’d wear them every day if I could. 🙂
First - glad you’re feeling better. Second - have a blast at Elton John! My hubby and I are huge concert go-ers! So much fun! Third - awesome outfit! And as far as double-wearing the boots - don’t blame you! If I had those boots, you’d be hard pressed to EVER get me out of them! 😀
Thanks so much Ronnie! I’d seriously wear these boots every day if I could make ’em work…lol! 😉
So much floral’n’floofy goodness! Pheh on the “no two days in a row” nay-sayers, hey, we’re actual human beans with actual budgets and actual “other priorities” at times. I try (TRY) to not repeat an entire OUTFIT in a 2-week period, but components are fair game for repeats!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better and you’ve got a fun Son Date planned - enjoy Elton!
Bettye
I agree! Lots and lots of things are on repeat…now if I had an unlimited budget and unlimited closet space it would be a different story…
Simply beautiful and it is perfect on you!
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Thanks Rachel!
I adore this outfit! The jacket is ridiculously delicious.x
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Isn’t it? It’s one of my favorite jackets for Spring!
That jacket…ohhh I love it! The boots…love it. The blouse.. ok, you get the idea. It is lousy when you have the flu, the chils and body aches. sometimes as you said, you have to take care of you, and worry about blog life later. Glad you are feeling better now, i hope. ELton John and Billy Joel are 2 performers I would like to see. Have a great time with your son.
thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
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Thanks so much Jess…I could totally see you rocking this outfit. The concert was seriously the best ever and Cory and I had so much fun! 🙂
Hi Debbie, aww sorry you have been ill. I know what you mean about comments etc. I am forever catching up!!
Great look, love everything you are wearing here, especially your blouse 🙂
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OMG those Boots! I recall seeing this post on instagram, but not the boots .. sooooo pretty !!!
Monica.
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Yep, the boots are the star of the show…totally in love with them at the moment! 🙂
That moto jacket is stunning. Like Nutmeg and Mace got together to create a jacket baby. I love. And my love also runs true for those booties. If they but had heels, I’d be swinging my way over to get myself a pair right this very instant.
And don’t apologise, Debbie, life happens. Especially when life is tempered with touches of the flu. I’m right there with you. I’ve had this irksome flu for 9 days now and it shows no signs of abating, quite the opposite because bronchitis has joined the party. It’s particularly hard I think when we’re normally active and running all over the place. The OCD bit of my personality doesn’t help either GRIN
I’m glad you’re better. I’ve missed your visits and your quips xoxo
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Lol…nutmeg and mace made a jacket baby…best description ever! I hope you’re feeling better friend. 🙂
OMG to those cool booties! This outfit is the perfect combo of cool & boho! Love it
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Thanks so much Michelle! 🙂