CAN YOU WEAR WHITE BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY
It was so pretty over the weekend. The sun was shining and it “looked” warm outside. The temperatures were in the 30’s so looking warm was all it was. I must be getting in the Spring Cleaning frame of mind because I spent the entire day on Saturday working. When I say that this is not normal, I am not exaggerating. I think this was all spurred on by my desire to fix me a studio where I can take pictures and get off of my front porch. Here is what I have in mind…….
I would love to be able to go “on location” to take photos but that just isn’t realistic for me. One, I have a job that I have to be at so I can’t go off daily to take pictures. I would have to take several outfits and change into them and then take pictures all at once. Nope, wouldn’t work because I tweak an outfit several times before I take a picture. What I think will look good and what actually does is usually different things. Lol! Second, because I use a timer and a tripod it makes it harder to focus on a spot without me being blurry once I get in the picture. Anyway, I have decided to make a small studio in a room of the house that we don’t use….the exercise room. Hahaha! I need to order in some backdrops, some lighting, and some accessories. I am excited at the possibility but I am worried about the execution. I am not great at follow through. ?
I wish you could see this top in person. The stripes are silver metallic threads so they have a small touch of sparkle as you move. I love this, talk about a unique detail!!! The ruched sleeves are really cool also because they have the large bell and a small dainty tie on them. The top is 95% cotton so it will be cool enough to wear as the days get warmer but the sleeves are perfect for right now. This was a top that was in my latest shipment from the Trunk Club. I told you that I loved a lot of the items in this months shipment!!! If you are interested in how you can get gorgeous items sent to your house then check them out by going here. This comes in several colors and I ended up exchanging this for a light blue version. I love classic black and white together but I look better in blues.
When I wear classic black and white I tend to pick out pearls for my accessories. Pearls are a classic also but this jewelry set is also trendy. The Rosemary necklace is such a statement piece of jewelry. The different floral designs using seed pearls are beautiful. The matching Lorelei earrings have a 2.25″ drop and the same floral design as the necklace.
Black pumps!!! I really don’t need to say much more than that. These are classic and you can wear them with almost anything. If you do not already own a pair then I highly suggest that you go shopping. I will link a few pairs but you can always go to a store near you and try them on. Buy a “good” pair since they are classic and won’t go out of style you will be able to wear them for years. This pair is by Coach. I think this is my first pair of Coach shoes and I love them.
I know a lot of people are still stuck on the don’t wear white after Labor Day and not before Memorial Day but did you know why this was ever a rule? The reason is all about snobbery. It was a way that the women with “old” money could distinguish between them and the “new” money people. It didn’t matter how much money you had, you had to dress by “their” standards or they would simply look down their noses at you. So, there was nothing practical about the rule, nothing really fashion orientated about the rule, it was just a way to distinguish the social classes. WHAT??? So, throw that old antiquated rule out the window and feel free to break out those white pants. If anyone mentions the “rule” to you then you can inform them how they are WRONG in their thinking. This is 2018, not the 1890’s.
Oh my goodness!!! Rodan + Fields has done it AGAIN!!! They are offering an incentive that is insane, but only through March 12th. Check it out on my Incentives page. You will kick yourself in the tush if you don’t. Lol!
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Really cute outfit, I think with spring coming I would have gone for a lighter color as well. I always think I have too much black when I am shopping because it is my go to color, and try to pick something else.
I looked in my closet the other day to see what color I had the most of and it was blue! I am not surprised since it goes well with my eyes.
I believe you will follow through on the studio. You started the blog and have been very successful in growing your business plus you are always responsive to your target audience. You will be so happy when it’s done! I have faith in you my friend! Oh I love love love this outfit!!!! Best…Kathy
I love the front porch, but a studio will be nice for some change (just throw us a porch pic every so often too). As for R&F, I’m most intrigued by …….Lash Boost!
Thank you for starting off my day with fashion and fun!
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Love love love this outfit! Spot on! You will follow through with the studio my friend. This is your business and you are very focused on success. Besides when it is done you will be so happy! You are very responsive to your target audience and you want to expand the blog. This will make a big difference. So go do it…I have faith in you! Best…kathy
I wear white pants on a weekly basis. Others do not agree with my choice, and now I can enlighten them. : ) Thanks for that bit of insight! Looking forward to seeing the new studio. I love designing a new room!
Mary Lou, I love that you are going to enlighten them!!!
Love love love this outfit! Spot on! I think you will follow through with the studio…it’s about your business and that is important to you,. You are very good at follow through…you started a blog, you change up outfits based on what your audience wanted and on Sundays you focus on God. My friend you will do it! Best…Kathy
I love the classic black and white too! And you style the white pants well “off season”. I just can’t do it here in Ohio yet. It’s 32 degrees this morning!
Enjoy your day and I! I’m looking forward to when you have your studio! I love your front porch and the wrought iron cross.
Laurie, the porch won’t go away for good and it will probably be around for a long time before I ever get my “studio” up and running.
I love your front porch! It’s part of what makes your blog so charming!
Aww, thanks, Lezlie. It will still be around but there are times that I would like to take pictures either really early or really late and I can’t because of the light. This will help to open up a new possibility for me.
I think you look beautiful in black, and all of the other darker, jewel tone colors you wear. I was looking at your Instagram yesterday and really love the pics of you in the darker colors and more fitted clothes. Your beautiful eyes pop against the darker colors. You have a beautiful shape…don’t hide it.?
Thanks, Gina! I do like black and dark colors, also. I just love how the brighter colors make me feel.
Love this entire outfit! You look good in black, also, I just think it is out of your comfort zone since you usually wear color. Have a great week, Tania.
Debbie, I do like most colors and I actually like black but I don’t like wearing it all the time.