BOX PLEAT AND RUFFLES
I hope you are having a wonderful Monday. Monday does get a bad rap just because it is the first day of the work week. If you love your job then Monday’s are not that bad. If you are retired then you might not even be aware that it IS Monday. Lol! I know when I am on vacation or if I take a long weekend break that I will start to forget what day it is. I have often wondered how you would be able to keep up with the days once you retire. Some of you will have to give me some insight because I am clueless. 
I am on starvation row today. I have a diet of clear liquids so that means I am able to eat broth, jello, popsicles, apple or white grape juice, sprite, etc. That means the DREADED colonoscopy is scheduled for tomorrow. I have heard lots of stories about this procedure from, “It is no big deal” to “It was the worst procedure I ever had and I will not ever have it again.” So, I am expecting something in between those two remarks. I had planned on taking the entire day off and coming home to the privacy of my home. But, that is not going to happen. I forgot that we moved the date we do payroll and I HAVE to go to work and do that. I think there would be a mutiny if I didn’t go in. Now my plans are to be at the hospital by 7:00 am and I don’t plan on going to work until around noon. That will give me plenty of time to do the payroll so let’s just hope my body cooperates.
I am loving this very classy looking top. It is thick and rich feeling. This is made in a boxy style so there will be no bumps or bulges showing. The box pleat ruffle adds elegance as well as feminity to the look. I love that this top will be one that you can wear all year long. I have it styled with jeans but it is dressy and would look great with slacks also. This was the second item that I kept from my Trunk Club shipment. This is also my favorite item that I have gotten from any of the shipments that I have gotten from Trunk Club and also StitchFix. It is by Halogen which is the brand of the other top (HERE) I kept from this shipment. This top comes in black and red also so I am including a picture of those for you.
This is one of my favorite sets of Plunder jewelry. It is over-the-top gorgeous!!! You can purchase this as a set or individually. This necklace is as bold as they come. It is called the Natalie. If you can not wear a heavier necklace then this is not for you. I am surprised that I can wear this necklace because I normally can not wear anything heavy. This can be dressed up or down, it is up to you. I even wore it on the beach. (HERE) The matching bracelet is not as heavy and it is called, Flora. The earrings are the Lacey. They are not heavy either so I am not sure why the necklace is so much heavier. 
I am amazed at how well you can see the grain of the leather on this purse. The tassel is what really makes the purse but it is really thick and very nice even if it didn’t have the tassel. This is by GILI and when I first bought the purse I had never heard of that brand. Remember, I am isolated from any “real” shopping so I am not privy to a lot of brands. I have several purses made by this brand and some clothing items also and so far I am exremely pleased with all of my purchases.
The dark jeans are the Diana from Kut From The Kloth. They were is a StitchFix box that I got and I have worn them soooo much. I love the darker color and they fit me like a dream. I know that jeans are a hit or miss with most brands but Kut From The Kloth seems to hit way more than they miss. I am linking a misses, plus, and a petite version for you. I like the darker wash color because I think they look dressier than the lighter wash versions.
So, I got this email on Friday: Congrats Tania! You’ve officially earned a spot on our R+F Team Lake Retreat & Spa Weekend next month! Your incredible leadership and passion for helping others are creating huge success for you and your team and I CAN’T WAIT to celebrate and spoil you for all your hard work! The countdown is on to an amazing weekend on beautiful Lake Oconee!
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Love, love, love the top! Congratulations on your success with Rodan and Fields!!!! Colonoscopy will be a piece of cake, which is what you’ll be hoping for after eating jello and broth and that nasty liquid for 24 hours ??
Having my colonoscopy today! Can’t wait to eat again. Love the outfit
You look beautiful in white, I love that top on you! I’m right behind you with the clear diet – my day is tomorrow. I look at it as a cleansing diet, you’ll loose a few lbs!! Congratulations on being selected for your spa retreat, I can’t wait to hear about it!
The procedure is no big deal…the prep is a different story ? for the past three years I’ve had to have a colonoscopy every six months because of pre-cancerous polyps. My last procedure (last month) was finally clear. Whoho I don’t have to have one for three years now! On the up side it is a quick way to drop a couple pounds ?
Praying yours is clear also.
BTW Monday is my favorite day of the week that is since I retired ?
Good Luck Tania, so important to bring attention to the need for colonoscopy after age 50. It was my experience that the procedure itself was easy because I was given a twilight medication before the start and could have cared less what they did? The “prep” however was a different story!!!! Drinking all that icky stuff and staying pretty much in the bathroom for hours was awful. After the procedure I was woozy for awhile and needed my hubby to drive me home. The good part was knowing I got a good report and in good health, so in the end (pun intended) it’s worth it.
Don’t worry about that procedure! I’ve had 2 because I have a strong history of cancer in my family. The prep is the worst part. I look at it as a day off of work with a really good nap! ?
Best of luck with your procedure. The hardest part is the day before. Truly.
By the time you read this it will probably be over so good luck with the colonoscopy! I’ve had two. This last one they found two small benign polyps which is great but it means I will need another one in 5 years but this is a life saving procedure. Not a fan of the prep but the anesthesia is the best sleep I ever get. I happen to wake up feeling refreshed from it although not sure doing payroll is a great idea…they better check their paychecks carefully this week, lol! Good luck and as always you look wonderful and congrats on the spa win!!!
Love the top. Completely understand about the colonoscopy. Mine is scheduled for Thursday. It will be fine, so don’t worry. My biggest problem is drinking that stuff. Ugh!
It will be just fine !, I’ve had 2 no problem you will be fine to go to work by noon ??