SHE’S MY BABY GIRL
I have talked some about my family, but just in bits and pieces. I am missing my daughter today so I thought I would tell you a little about her. She is my baby girl, even thought she is 28 years old. She is the polar opposite of me, in looks and actions. She is tall, dark, and mouthy. Haha
One day when Ashleigh was about 8 or 9 years old, Joe was threatening her about something. He acted like he was going to “get” her, so she took off running. Joe was right on her heels and they were starting down the hall. All of a sudden, she stopped and whirled around on him. “What?” He was so taken back by her standing up to him, he forgot what he was even after her about. That was our first encounter with the young woman she was going to become.
Fast forward to college age Ashleigh. She wanted, since the age of 7, to be a marine biologist. Not really a career that you could have in Grundy, VA, so I was not surprised that she would want to go away to college. I was surprised though, when she chose Alaska. Could she have picked a place any farther away and still been in the US?
Not only did she move away, she went by herself not knowing a soul. She flew into Juneau Alaska and someone from the school picked her up. She lived at the college housing, but did not even have a car for the first month. There is NO way I would have done any of that. She is my tough, brave, beautiful, and spoiled rotten daughter and I love her with all my heart
Today’s outfit is a little bit of a hot mess. You can feel free not to copy this look. I had computer issues and my photo library disappeared. The reason I am telling you that is, if I had a choice of a different outfit to show, this one might not have ever made the blog.The problem is this; I like all the essential items, but I am not sure they “work” together. I love these linen pants from Old Navy. However, I tried on several shirts this morning, and could not get the look I was wanting. I love the simple v top (c/o) from Covered Perfectly, it is a perfect go-to top in the spring and summer, when nothing else will work. I have it deliberately crunched in the front for that relaxed kind of feel. I love this waterfall sweater in the navy and white stripes. I like that is goes with the pants, in one of those crazy pattern mixing kind of way. BUT, I don’t know if I love the outfit. It reminds me of chicken and dumplings. I love every single ingredient in chicken and dumplings, but I don’t like chicken and dumplings. Haha
Here are some similar items from the look:
Plus size pants:
Here is a similar waterfall cardigan:
I’m sorry about this post all around. My time management has not been very good today. I blame the computer. Since it tore up, I had to send it to be repaired, then I had to go to a woman’s club meeting where I was installing a new slate of officers for the coming year. I got back home around 9:00 p.m. and the computer is not EXACTLY performing correctly. It is kind of like today’s outfit, not really bad, but just seems off a little.
If there is anybody who has never visited my blog before, please don’t think this is the norm. I swear, I usually do better. You gurls back me up on this. Lol!
This is my daughter in every way. I always think of her when I hear this, and it never fails to make me smile.
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Tania, your daughter is amazing! I so admire her ambition and independence! I would never entertain the idea of moving to Alaska by myself. Good for her!!! As for the fashion part of your post, I think I’m more startled by the fact that you don’t like chicken and dumplings than your outfit. hahahaha Have a wonderful day!!!
You are gorgeous and so is your daughter. I love the story about her and her dad when she was seven. 🙂
Alaska? Yikes that is far from you. I’m here in California and am having a hard time with my daughter talking about college in Alaska…. What inspired here to move there?
I think the outfit looks great! I know what you mean, though, when everything seems a bit off because things aren’t going smoothly. Not to worry, it was a good post that I enjoyed very much. Have a great day.
Your baby girl is gorgeous! What a great pic there! Gorgeous scenery! Love me some Lee Bice too! Great song! Thanks for sharing! – – Fantasy: I am your stylist today, and you are my long, lean chic model. Okay, we start with the comfy linen striped pants here. Let’s add either a navy or white basic round neck tee shirt, then a white nautical looking hip-length anorak type jacket w/drawstrings at neck & waist, and let’s roll the cuffs up. For shoes, let’s pick a pair of high leather vamp, peep toe, block heel leather sling back sandals. Now, either a small shoulder/cross body leather bag or your pretty large cobalt tote. For accessories, let’s try lots of thin wire bangles on your wrists, and a large gold chunky (maybe filigree) ring. We can add long plain chain necklaces, maybe a tiny pendant for some shine, or just leave that off. Gold studs or tiny gold hoop earrings can be added (do we have any little bitty seashells or anchors? No? Plain studs then), with one side of your hair tucked back for extra sass. Add big round black sunnies, that great smile, and you are set, Doll! (now, that was fun! lol).
Great job Betty! I enjoyed your styling tips…..spot on!
Thank you Marla! I’m blushing! Hours enjoying blogs may be rubbing off on me! Yay! (First & only time I’ve tried “styling”! It just hit me today, for some reason! It’s those cute pants that got me! lol ). Thanks again!
We will try your styling, maybe over the weekend. Haha
Thank you Tania! I’m flattered! 🙂 – you are so easy to “style” , with your natural loveliness & glow!
Beautiful mom and daughter! Love the pants……actually, I have these exact same pants from Old Navy, but I just haven’t worn them yet. I plan to wear them with a white T-Shirt like you, but I think I will add a jean jacket. I also like a little heal when I wear a full pant like this as it tends to make me look a little taller as I am on the short side.
This is my first time visiting your blog. I follow you on Pinterest and loved your style, and though I’m not QUITE 50 (pretty darn close, though) here I am! And NO apologies necessary for anything! I think your outfit works – it looks great, comfy and doable for every day! Sounds like a formula for success to me! And, your daughter sounds amazing! No wonder you’re a proud mama! I have a 28 yr. daughter, too, who is clear across the country today on a business trip because she is amazing, too! 😀
Welcome to my blog! I am constantly amazed at what our young daughters can, and will, do by there selves. I don’t even like to go to a restaurant by myself.
I love the song! Makes me teary eyed as my baby girl will be leaving for college in the fall and I already miss her! Like yours, my baby girl is the opposite of who I was at her age…I was shy and never went anywhere unless I knew someone so no summer camps and I stayed close to home for college…moving across the US for my boyfriend (now husband of 22 years) was almost impossible. My baby girl went to summer camp 4 years in a row, not knowing a soul. She’s going to college a few states away and it kills me that I won’t see her everyday or at least weekly! I’ve been a stay at home mom since the day she was born so my life without her here is hard to imagine…BUT we’ll both be fine as we both start our new chapters. So, is your daughter still living in Alaska? Wow…just wow!! Your outfit looks comfy, which is a must for days when we feel off!
I think you look super comfy in this outfit! I’d wear it. Thanks for sharing!
Love sharing your highs and lows of outfitting with you. Your daughter had the right idea to follow her dreams. And in such a beautiful place too.