The other day I received a call from the Superintendent’s office requesting that I sit in on interviews for a new school psychologist. Some of us who don’t work in the summer might have viewed that as an inconvenience. Not me. And do you know why? My first thought was (and sadly this is true), “Ooo…a chance to put together a nice outfit for the blog.” See how dedicated I am to all of my fabulous followers? I was willing to go in to work just to dress up for you guys. The thing is, in the summer, the days I’m not in some variation of denim boyfriend shorts are few and far between. And it’s no good to become boring and predictable; in life or on a style blog. I’m kickin’ around a couple of ideas for a weekly series in the summer that will involve me putting on something that isn’t denim shorts. I know, I typically don’t do posts with outfits I did not actually wear that week, but I don’t want to bore you to death for the next three months.
Are these sandals not fabulous? These are the ones I posted on Instagram a few weeks back from Old Navy. How is it, that with my rather extensive shoe collection, I did not have nude sandals until now? What a loser. I happened upon the t-shirt dress at Walmart last week while getting groceries. No. It wasn’t in the produce aisle…I got sidetracked. I love me a good t-shirt dress because it doesn’t get more comfortable than that. The only problem is, it kind of hung on my like a box and in light of the fact I didn’t feel like wearing a belt, I twisted a section in at the waist and added the brooch. The cardigan was a bonus because I knew that although it was a steamy and humid 80-some degrees, the office would be Arctic. And I was right, I actually could’ve used a parka.
One more thing…several of you have asked if there was something different with the hair. I went for a trim last week, and had my stylist take a good 2-3 inches off of the back. Usually I don’t go that short, but what the hell, I was in the mood. And since it grows like a chia pet, it will be back within weeks. I also added extra blonde, you know, since it’s summer and all.
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this outfit is FAB!!! I love love love the sandals!! Old Navy is killing it this summer! and I love how you styled the brooch! it cinches you in perfectly!! and im loving the new layout! beautiful as always!! I feel as if were kindred fashion spirits!!
xoxo,
Tara Belle
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We are kindred style spirits…that’s why I love your blog so much!
This looks lovely on you! Beautiful outfit
And those sandals are fab! xx
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Thanks love!
liking the brooch, I use to do that and completely forgot, I wish i could be bolder with the hair, but I get way to attached to the length, although i have been adding red into mine..
It’s only in the last few years I’ve gotten creative and started attaching brooches to random weird places. I get bored with my hair and since I’m kind of attached to the color the way it is I have to mix it up with the actual cut.
So I’ve been eyeing these sandals meself. Do you like them? Are they comfy? Do tell!
Also, this look is adorable and professionally chic at the same time. You’ve done it again, my friend! And brooches! I knew I should’ve kept my stash from the 80s! ;p
Here’s the thing with the sandals. As Alice mentioned in the next comment I can see where they’d be uncomfortable. They definitely aren’t the most comfortable pair I own, but I have tiny narrow feet so they aren’t bad. I think if you don’t have narrow feet they won’t work because the strap near the toes is pretty tight. They are damn fabulous looking though!
I like how you pinned it with a brooch - what a clever idea! I ordered these heels after seeing it on your IG feed. I received them but they did not feel too comfortable so I am going to return them. I don’t own nude sandals either.
Alice
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The sandals were definitely meant for someone with narrow feet. They work well enough for me, although my right foot wasn’t super happy about them.
Pretty outfit! I really like the brooch with it, and your hair does look great! I like it shorter..:-) I bet it feels better to in the summer heat. Your sandals and cardi look great with it as well!
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Thanks Jess! I inevitably end up pulling my hair up all summer anyways!
Love the idea of the brooch! I’m totally stealing that.
I don’t know why in summer people insist on having the ac so frigging cold. That is how people get sick.
bisous
Suzanne
Steal away…that’s what I’m here for!
OMG…the cold was insane. At one point the Superintendent asked if any of us needed anything and the middle school principal said, “Kindling maybe…” LOL!
You just made a designer dress out of a tshirt dress using just a brooch! …because you’re awesome like that!
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Haha! Oh, I try to be awesome…
The dress is great and you look fantastic. I like the combination with the nude heels. Looks great!!