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I have had several of you say things like, “you are so entertaining” or “you are so funny” or even “you are so real.” Well, you ain’t seen nothing yet. I am going to give you a spoiler alert and go ahead and tell you to put the coffee down before you read much further. I do not want to be responsible for getting your phone, tablet, or computer coffee soaked. 
I was running late for work (big surprise) and I hurriedly picked out my shoes and ran outside to take my pictures. The dogs always go outside with me to do their morning business. After we came inside I gave Beckley his shot and then they each got a treat. I started to go out the door when I noticed that Beckley (yes I can tell which dog it was) had left me a little treat of his own. I grabbed 2 new puppy pads and went to clean up the mess. I grabbed the Clorox wipes and paper towels and straddled the puppy pad to pick up his treat since it did not hit the pad. Apparently, the soles of my feet might have been wet from the grass when I was outside and my foot started sliding. I was trying to keep from falling but since I was straddling the puppy pad there was no way that I could right myself. Down I went in the most unflattering splits you have ever seen………right into Beckley’s treat. I was even later for work after I had to go and change clothes. When I got to work and told Joe what had happened he was so sympathetic and wanted to make sure that I wasn’t hurt. NOT!!! He was completely doubled over laughing. It is a dang good thing that Beckley is sick or I might have had a few choice words for that dog!
Was that real enough for you? lol! Here is another example of wearing a summer top in the fall. This is a tank top but I am still able to get more wear out of it by simply adding a cardigan to the outfit. This stripped yellow and white top looks completely different because I added the dark-colored cardigan and jeans. If I had paired it with white pants you would have immediately thought spring and summer. Here is where I wore it in August.
https://50isnotold.com/2017/08/04/stripes-summer-trend/
I am wearing the Berkley (short one) necklace and the Victoria earrings. Both of these pieces feature seafoam green crystals and the necklace also adds amber crystals. I don’t have it on but there is also a matching bracelet called the Hilton. Instead of wearing the Hilton I added the Chloe which has a little darker colored beads. The long necklace I have on is the Bernie. I love this necklace but I will warn you that it clinks together as you walk. Sometimes I think I sound like Bessie the cow walking with this. Lol!
How do you like the dark teal cable-knit cardigan that I have on? This was c/o Chadwick’s of Boston last year and they still have it in limited sizes and colors on their website. This is a heavy-weight sweater and will keep you nice and warm. Here is where I wore it last year. 
Today is the last day of November and tomorrow starts the last month of the year. I am amazed at how fast this year has passed, it seems like only yesterday that I was making resolutions and now it is time to start thinking about that again. Some of the resolutions have held and some are a distant memory. I hope that 2017 was a good year for you and that 2018 holds many blessings to come. Goodness, I must be in a nostalgic mood.
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Hi. I literally laughed out loud to myself when I read your story. Similar things have happened to me with my dog. And my husband would have laughed at me too. Very real. I’m a big cardigan wearer & like this one a lot. Too bad about those jeans they are one of my favorites you wear. Thanks for the laugh first thing this morning.
The jeans will be fine, Johnna. Lol! You will get to see them on the blog again. Hahaha
Thanks for that entertaining sorry, so glad you didn’t get hurt. All of us have these stories from us rushing trying to multi task like super Mom. Thanks to your blog, I have kept my sleeveless shirts out for PA winter & use them in layering.
It never fails that when I am in a hurry I will do something stupid. Lol! I am glad that my suggestion has helped.
I cracked up at your funny dog story! Stuff like that always when we’re in a hurry!
But I especially like how you remind us to repurpose our summer tops throughout the seasons. I will try and do more of the same! Thanks for your wit and wisdom! ?
Lezlie, I am not sure how much wisdom I can impart. Lol! But, I can share plenty of humorous stories from my daily life. Maybe it is a “what not to do” instead of a “what not to wear” episode.
Tania,you are a breath of fresh air and I read your blog daily. A question though, when looking at sweater from last post, it looks a different color. One looks teal but this one looks more blue. Is it different sweaters? (I went to order it but they don’t have the teal color anymore but loved your color combo with the jeans and yellow top).
Kandy, it is a dark teal. I noticed that the teal is only available in the PLUS sizes right now.
Well, GF, are you sore this morning? Hope NOT!! As usual, you look darling, VERY young!
Your tips on wearing Summer weight clothes under cardigans or kimonos has caused a stir among my group. A WHOLE bunch of us ladies are getting together, tonight, for the Joyful beginning of The Advent Season and YOU and YOUR BLOG are my date! The dress code is Christmas Casual! What do you think of a BRIGHT red top, skinny, black jeans and tiger pumps? Of course, don’t forget my Christmas themed jewelry from Lunch at The Ritz—SO
Colorful!
Our Deacon is coming to be with Terry while I’m away. My sweet hubby is getting better each and every day! ????
Wish YOU were HERE!! I ❤️ You! Hope you have a wonderful, non-slip day! ??
No, I wasn’t sore, thank goodness. And, I think that outfit sounds amazing and HOT!!!
Your story is hilarious! I bought this top after seeing it on your posts earlier in the year. Thanks for giving me a new look. I live in south Louisiana where we have summer in winter. I have a lighter weight blue sweater in that same color which will work perfectly!
I imagine it would be warmer in the winter for you. The lightweight shirts would work great for you.
this outfit is lively and fun, too bad for the jeans emergency! I hope you were able to find another pair (ha!) Super cute today.
Oh, yes, Mary. I had another pair. Lol!
Oh the things we do for our fur babies! Glad you are OK and so glad you shared!? Love the teal sweater!
I HAD to share. Gosh, it was just too funny not to share. Lol!
Ohhhh so glad you weren’t hurt but that’s a hilarious story!! Never a dull moment! Love this outfit and the Berkeley necklace is a new purchase for me! I love how you are wearing it!!
That necklace is gorgeous!
Hilarious ??? sorry Tania but that is something I would have done for sure so not laughing at you but with you! Love the outfit! Have a great day!
Hahaha! I had to laugh myself.