Showing posts with label black pumps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black pumps. Show all posts

Monday, July 11, 2016

Something I struggle with




Blazer- Sears (old)  option   option  option
pants (old)  option   option   option
top JCP (old)  option     option 
necklace gift  option 
earrings JCP  option
pumps - Ann Klein (old)  option  option  option
 
I went pretty conservative and all business with this outfit. I have days at work when this is just more appropriate than wearing a bright color or funky shoes. I still have color with the red blouse, but it's more classic and conservative than even some prints would be.
 
Sorry if you thought because of the title that I'd be sharing some deep dark personal secret. I'm not. I am sharing something personal, but it's not an earth shattering struggle of any sorts. I struggle with journaling, even blogging here sometimes. I have a total lack of things to say and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm boring. I scrapbook as a hobby and to keep my family's memories recorded, but I've gotten way behind. Even when I was current with the scrapbooking, I didn't like journaling. I find it difficult to do that part. If there is a fun story to tell, I can do it, but sometimes the photos speak for themselves and journaling the facts is redundant and boring. And you can bet it's even harder to tell the stories now that I'm about ten years behind.
 
 I certainly don't write witty or personal blog posts either, but I'd like to be a bit more personal. I started researching writing and journaling prompts and how to be a better writer. I hated keeping journals in school when the teachers required it as a class. I didn't keep diaries or journals as a kid. The short period of times I did, I'd go back and destroy them. I have found some interesting and thought provoking prompts, but when I see prompts like "what you had for lunch today" I think "Who cares?" As long as I'm fed and not hungry, who cares what it was? Even things like "list your favorite... color, drink, etc..." sometimes leave me drawing a blank. But when I really think about it, I can come up with a few favorites. So.....
 
I said all that to say that I'm going to try and weave it a few personal bits here and there into my blogging. If you care to know- if not and you just want to see outfit photos, let me know and all will be well. 
 
 I'm going to try a few exercises for the sake of having journaling in my scrapbooks, so I may as well share a few details here. Edye at Graceful Coffee recently shared 30 blog post ideas which are really good if you need some prompts. 
 
 I'll start with a "Currently I'm..." list I found elsewhere.
 
Currently I'm- Reading- I'm not. I don't read much beyond blog posts and Instagram posts. I used to read books, but I stopped several years ago. John Grisham is probably the last author I've read. The last book I bought to read was Ann Voskamp's 1,000 Gifts  and I haven't finished it.
 
Just curious, do you read? Books or ebooks? Do you journal?
 
Thanks for sticking around if you are still reading.
 
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Friday, February 19, 2016

An appropriate number



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Vest- Banana Republic- sold out  option  option   option
shirt- old  option  option
pants Loft
shoes- Belks option  option
earrings- Cato  option  option
 
I've been itching to add some soft blush pink or rose quartz to my wardrobe. A peek into my closet reminded me that it was already there in this vest. I'm still looking for a blouse or a sweater in the color, but I decided to give the vest a go again.  I'll admit that the first time I styled this vest, I wasn't crazy about the results. Maybe it was the wider leg pants. I think it looks better this go around with the pencil pants, but I wish the tailor had taken it in just a bit more. I do like the look of the vest with stripes. (This shirt was last seen here, and looks totally different with the vest.)
 
So, what's an appropriate number of blog photos? I've visited this topic before but just read an article from a big blogger who suggested 10 or more, but not 30. 30- whoa! And even 10 is a bit much for me.  I'll admit I get bored with scrolling after about 5 photos, so I keep my photos to 3-5. Unless you are showing me a different detail in each photo, more photos just aren't necessary. Fellow bloggers, what is your comfort level for an appropriate number of photos per post?
 
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Black and white week recap


 Here's a recap of last week's black and white posts. If you get bored or overwhelmed with deciding what to wear, just go black and white. Choose plenty of patterns and textures and it won't get boring.




 
 




 


 
 
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Friday, August 7, 2015

A good solid




 
 
Blouse- old  option   option  option
pants- (old) Belks  option  option  option
shoes- Belks  option  option  option
necklace - gift  option   option
worn July 28, 2015
 
A good solid... you fill in the blank. A good solid night's sleep would be nice because that hasn't happened this week. I've been battling some allergies and congestion. But the real solid I'm talking about here is a solid color blouse. I love prints and patterns but sometimes I'm drawn to solid colors. I've been reaching for a solid color blouse a little more often lately. I've often worn this with light grey but I think it paired nicely with the darker grey.
 
And yes, I attempted a few waves in my hair. This was last week just a couple of days before my trim which was over scheduled and past due. I was at my wits end with my hair just hanging in my face, so I put a few beachy waves in it.