WHY CHOOSE A PATTERNED TOP
So who is ready for the solar eclipse? My daughter is in hyper drive over this, she is a marine biologist so science is her “thing.” She is like, “I have been waiting for this my entire life!!!” I am like, “so, there is an eclipse this week???” She can’t believe that I am not excited about this and I can’t believe that she is making such a big deal over it. Lol!
I think I live in my own little world and it takes a lot to get me excited. Ashleigh is planning a whole little eclipse party. She has glasses for everyone and she wants to make everyone eclipse shirts. She wants to do “cosmic” makeup with glitter and sparkles and have galaxy themed food. I think rocket dogs, moon rocks, cosmic burgers, and galaxy popcorn are all on the menu. I may not be that excited for the actual eclipse but I admit I am pretty excited about the party. Lol!!!
Some of you have commented on the blog that I never seem to wear the same thing. Lol! The truth is that I wear the same things a lot but I try to change it up so that you or others will notice. Take this tank top that I bought at Maurices years ago, I wore it here in May of last year. The watercolor print is super cute and today I decided to bring out a different set of colors than I did back in May. This is a great way to get more wear out of your clothing. There is still baby blue, vivid pink, yellow, green, purple, and navy that I could choose to highlight. You just need to look at your item and think outside the box. Just because you wore it one way the last time doesn’t mean you always have to wear it that way.
I tried on several different necklaces with this top before I finally decided on the Mitali necklace and the Mandy earrings. Like the watercolor top, this necklace has many different colors and it will match a ton of different tops. I like items like this that are so versatile because you get more bang for your buck. Although with Plunder the jewelry is so reasonable that you can purchase several things for what one necklace costs with other brands. You can’t see it in this picture but the bracelet I have on is the Corey. It is magnetic for easy on and off and has several bands of leather and beads. Go to plunderdesign.com/taniastephens to place an order, just be sure to pick a party with my name in it.
It is finally starting to get time where I will start wearing my blue jeans again. It seems like that is all I wore last winter but I never put them on in the summer months. I pulled these out today and thought, “what the heck, I might as well wear them.” This is a pair from Old Navy, the Rockstar. I went ahead and rolled up the cuff just a little bit because I bought them in tall so that I can wear them with my boots that have heels. Rolling up the cuff also seems more summery. 
I chose to bring out the greens in the top today. I love a 3/4 sleeve cardigan, it is one of my favorite looks. I love a cardigan because it camouflages my problem areas, aka my middle section, and makes me look slimmer.
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I love your cardigan – is that new? I.e., is it a current item that I can purchase? I love the length – so many cardigans are hip length now, or bolero style. Thanks!
It was on QVC last night but I saw someone mentioned that it is now sold out.
You look fantastic in this outfit! The colors POP on you! I love wearing jeans so this is one of my favorite looks. 😀
Just a cute cute outfit! I love the necklace!
Our community schools are giving an excused absence day for the kids who choose to stay home. It makes he a little nervous actually. I have read about looking at it and not wearing the correct glasses. So I will just stay in. Your outfits are always so stylish. Have a fun weekend!
Super cute outfit!
I think my son The Marine Biologist – needs to meet your daughter the Marine Biologist ! He is Prepping for the Eclipse as well and traveling to Kansas City to observe it! Great outfit !
That sounds like a good plan, Brenda! Lol!
Great outfit, looks good. Hope you have fun at the Eclipse party, they are such a rage these days!! LOL
Know what you mean about the eclipse, several people I know are traveling to spots to view it. I’ll probably be in the grocery store or something! Cute outfit!
I really like the way you “bookended” your outfit with the matching shoe and cardigan colors. I wish I could remember to try to do that more often because it looks really good. My husband is so excited about the eclipse. I’m just all like it gets kind of dark and looks weird outside for two minutes–whatever. At least from some of these other comments I know I’m not the only one who is not super excited–I was starting to think I was just a grump. Well, maybe I am a grump, but I don’t really think it has to do with the eclipse–ha! However, I do wish you a wonderful week with your family and grandpa, and am excited and very happy for you all.
We recently moved to Florida and I never get a chance to wear my jeans…too hot! Heading home for a visit soon and looking forward to fall weather and my jeans. Your look gave me a great idea on how to make my jeans look “stylish”. Thanks!