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Hacking jacket in bright turquoise (size 6): J.Crew, fall 2011
Coral ruffle silk shell (size 6): J.Crew, 2010
Gray pinstriped "martin fit" pants (size 6 Long): Banana Republic
Heels: Tahari |
I wasn't even going to post this outfit today. We began our day on the wrong foot after I forgot to set the alarm correctly last night and we all overslept by 45 minutes this morning. This got the kids to school late (a fact that nearly gave my regimented second grader a heart attack), and I just felt rushed all day! I threw this on quickly without any planning or even thinking about it. But then while I was out and about during my work day, a lady came up to me and said, "Your outfit is so uplifting to me on this gloomy day." It was so touching to hear that, and it got me thinking. Can a cheerful outfit really be uplifting to someone, other than the person wearing it? And then I realized that of course the answer is yes...seeing the beautiful and creative OOTD's on my favorite bloggers is always uplifting to me. It's a word that is underused..."uplifting." Doesn't it just make you feel good? And really, that comment was further proof to me that color is a beautiful thing! Here's to all of us feeling more "uplifted" this week!
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YES! This is such a great color! I think that seeing beautifully styled "normal" people (like, not actresses and models) is uplifting because it reminds me that we are all beautiful, not just the photoshopped 15 year olds in fashion magazines, which is why your blog (and lots of others!) makes me so happy. Keep it up Jeannie, your blog makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, and I totally agree, I love getting inspiration from "real" women...it is my favorite KIND of inspiration! Sometimes I get a little "blog envy..." So many fashion blogs are SO gorgeous, with professional photography, an awesome header, etc. etc... but that's not me! I'm just a regular mom who has 10 spare minutes a day to throw a quick post together! It's just a little glimpse into who I am!
DeleteI LOVE this jacket - it's not surprising that you uplifted someone's day! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to say, THANK you!
DeleteThat color is very uplifting! Just curious, do you have a preference between the fit of the Hacking vs. the Schoolboy? Enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! I actually prefer the fit, feel, and look of the Hacking jacket...they are longer and more fitted than the schoolboy, which is better for my tall frame.
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