CHAMBRAY AND POLKA DOTS
I’ll just be honest and tell you upfront that this is not one of my favorite outfits. In fact, I almost didn’t post the outfit at all, but I decided to let you be the judge. This reminds me of chicken and dumplings. I like all the ingredients, just not the end product. Haha
My son Joseph called me this afternoon and asked if I could do a little babysitting for little Miss Emersyn. It took me all of 1/2 a second before I said, “of course I can.” I knew that I was out of food since I had been gone two weekends in a row, so I made a quick trip to the grocery store. While I was there I bought two of the little pumpkins, just Emersyn’s size. When she came over I got out the permanent markers in several different colors, and let her proceed to draw. She had a blast, and I love her sweet little markings.
The chambray button up shirt is one that I wore a couple weeks ago, see here, but today I dressed it up just a little. I don’t know about you, but I usually associate denim with jeans, and that equals casual. However, I wore this outfit to church and did not feel casual at all. This shirt is from Old Navy and is in the medium color.
The necklace I have on is called the Olivia. I have it worn in the short version, but you can go here to see the longer version. This is a gorgeous piece that is a combination of small and large pearls. Worn short it just fits inside my collar.
The angle of the camera made my skirt look longer than it was. The camera was looking down, so the skirt looks really long. The shoes I have on are a pair that the ladies from Southwestern District bought me as a going out of office gift. These suede shoes are by G.I.L.I.
This red polka dot skirt is one that I have had for awhile. I channel Minnie Mouse when I wear this skirt. Lol! I should have put me on a black mouse ear headband and see if anyone noticed.
I know you gurls love this purse, and so do I. But it is just one I picked up from a vendor in town, and there is no name inside.
You can see the concentration my little “leftie” is using. She loved coloring the two pumpkins. When it came time to go home, she insisted on taking BOTH pumpkins home with her. Kayla tried to talk her into leaving one for my porch, but Emersyn said I could just look at her porch if I wanted to see them. Lol!
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Oh I have done this sort of thing myself – you have an idea of what would look good together and then when it’s on it just doesn’t look like you imagined…
Love the skirt and sandals…and I love the shirt too….but… coming from Paris 2 weeks ago where I saw lots of red with red…why not try a red top with the skirt – bet that would make and even more awesome outfit 😉
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You always look fabulous…….my only ‘suggestion’ would be a different top. A loose, boxy shirt, tucked into a tiny waist just doesn’t seem to go with the flow. I agree with everyone else…..you can wear anything and look wonderful!
I know exactly what you mean about liking the pieces but not the whole dish. I agree with some of the other gals re: maybe a belt. It is very ‘in’ to wear the chambray shirts with something more dressy, but I have not felt comfortable with it either. Taking it even further… maybe with some dressy sneakers?
First off – what a cutie doing the pumpkins. How proud she must be with her creation. Personally I think the combination is ok just proportion is off. The skirt is too long so it is overwelming and the shirt tucked in chops you up. Like others suggested a white tee or tank and the shirt opened up would be a more youthful look. The red shoes a definite must. Just an opinion ?Have a blessed day.
I love each piece,but I agree with one of the gurls. ….I think if you had added a wide belt it would of changed the look completely. ….we are only human. ….can’t look perfect every time. I have a feeling you won’t be wearing it again that way…lol….don’t fret Tania…you get it right 99.9 % of the time! Love your blog!
Hi Tania Bernie from Dublin Ireland hereI love love love your blog it puts a smile on my face I am always excited when I hear the “ping” of an email ,to see what you are wearing and get some ideas you always look lovely ? love the skirt and shoes and love your shirt and accessories together maybe as we would say the outfit “is a game of 2 halves ?
There’s always an outfit or two of mine that I don’t love, but unless we wear the same thing everyday—I think that’ll always be the case.
This outfit looks good—it’s not your normal terrific maybe, but I would never see you out in public and think “ugh”—I would think “she looks nice”!
jodie
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Emerysyn is so cute. She looks so much like Joseph (Video you posted of he and Kayla) I get a kick out of her on both your blogs. A star in the making!
Liked this outfit, however, I really thought it was orange. I love it!
after going back and looking at your photo again, i think the only part of this outfit that’s a bit off is that the skirt looks very high waisted, and it makes your torso look much shorter than it is. i believe this skirt would look better with a top or jacket that could be worn on the outside instead of tucked in? well that’s my fashionista advice for today LOL
I love the chambray shirt and the jewelry you chose!! i also love the skirt! but it just seems as though something is missing as you paired them together? maybe a wide belt? i wonder if you had worn the shirt out with a wide belt if that would have made it better? either way you always look awesome