Let me begin by saying, I realize that I’m no spring chicken. At least not chronologically. So don’t be thinking I’m hatin’ on the older generation with this story. But what is it with old dudes and sweet rides? They get a cool car and they become all kinds of courageous. Over the years, every once in awhile I’ll meet up with one of my girlfriends for a morning coffee at our local Panera. Yes, believe it or not, we do have a Panera. And a Starbucks; rogue wildlife aside, here in the backwoods we do have some of the modern conveniences the rest of you do. Okay…back to the story. No matter what day of the week it is, there’s always this group of “gentlemen of a certain age” who have the two tables by the door apparently permanently reserved for them. They hang out and chit chat and scope out everyone of the female persuasion who comes through the doors. They’re like a group of teenage boys hangin’ on the street corner wearing their saggy pants and hittin’ up on the ladies. Only the more polite and slightly weathered version; but still with the saggy pants. Hey, I’m not being snarky…it is what it is.
My friend and I were standing by my car finishing up our conversation when one of the gentlemen comes out and hops in the orange convertible Corvette parked next to me. He starts it up and guns the engine while giving us this sly smile. One of his buddies (who I’m sorry to say, was the poster child for why men should never ever color their hair) strolls over to us all cool-like and says, “Are you ladies hoping for a ride?” Um. No. And honestly, besides the fact we’re both happily married, it wasn’t an age thing…it was a skeeviness thing. My girlfriend politely declined to which Corvette dude responded with an extra loud gunning of the engine and off he went like he was the coolest thing since Al Gore invented the Internet. Seriously, is it the hot car or has that guy been that convinced of his awesome his entire life? Kudos to the self-confidence I suppose, but maybe turn down the skeeve factor a notch or ten.
How crazy fabulous is this floral print dress? I happened upon it in my Instagram feed (I know, I have a problem…) awhile back and fell in insta-love. Seriously though, you can see why right? The styling possibilities are endless. I went for the casual laid back option for it’s first outing, hence the Converse and chambray shirt. Although it’s body hugging, it’s really insanely comfortable so that makes it even better. I imagine it will be smokin’ hot with a pair of pink pumps. It will work with a blazer over it, or in the winter a sweater with tights and boots. Like I said, endless.
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- I included these two shots because they cracked me up…I call them “approaching thunderstorm chic” with a bonus bulldog photobomb.
Dress: Poppy and Dot; Converse: Nordstrom; Shirt: JCPenney (similar)
Haha! Love that story and I’m also loving your pretty floral dress! The chambray and Converse are perfect for a casual summer look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
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Thanks Jill! Boys are silly…regardless of age. 🙂
I am in love with this midi body-con floral dress and how you styled it. Cute necklaces and bracelets. =)
Thank you Ada!
Loving the bright colors with your dress! Have a great weekend!
xo,
Jacqueline
Stylin In St. Louis
Thanks Jacqueline!
i love your dress…it suits you very well
ans i love your hair colour
p.s. i am french,sorry for my english 🙂
Your English is fine! Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by. 🙂
Cheers to getting picked up at the coffee shop;) That is so funny! I love your floral dress with the sneakers! My kind of look! I am so glad you linked up so I can get to know you better(: Susan
I guess I still got it goin’ on…lol! Thanks for stopping by!
I love the dress, I do love floral prints and the midi pencil style too! You look fab 🙂 #fashionfriday
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Thank you Carolyn!
Boys grow old but they never grow up. Behavior like this is juvenile. What amazes me is how men fail to understand that it doesn’t achieve their goal, which is to impress women. In fact, it has the opposite effect.
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Right?! I’ve never understand how a guy thinks a female is going to find that attractive…
Totally adorable dress and it looks killer on your killer bod, Girl!
So funny about the car guys. You would think at a certain age these guys would at least learn to try to pick up a lady with a bit more subtlety!
Thanks so much for being a part of Fun Fashion Friday. Hope you’re having a super weekend!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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Oh stop it!!! You’re making me blush…lol! Thanks Dawn!
I LOVE this feminine dress paired with sneakers and a chambray shirt. So classically casually cool! Also your story about the cars and me.. so funny!
xoxo,
Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
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Hey Nikki! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed the story!
First of all, I always enjoy reading your posts, as they make me laugh! Yea, I guess boys will be boys, except the ones who become men because their mama taught them right.
Second, wow- this dress is so gorgeous and so flattering! I love it.
Thanks for linking up with Charming Friday - hope to see you back tomorrow!
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Love this look! Also really love the sneaky bully jumping in your pictures. My dogs constantly do the same thing!
I love how you styled this bold floral dress with the chambray shirt and converse. The sneakers are the perfect juxtaposition for the bright floral print. Very cute!
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