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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I have to agree with your assessment of this outfit. It’s bland. You once mentioned in the blog that you just go into your closet in the morning and put things together. I thought, “Wow. I have to plan the night before.” I usually don’t have time in the morning for editing and if something doesn’t work, I won’t feel “together” all day. I have had those mornings where I was throwing around things and making 5 or 6 changes. Stress and messed up hair! Even this morning an outfit I planned to wear for Bible study, looked good on the hangers but I had to swap out the sweater for a blazer when I went to wear it. I thought you would love it because I wore my cobalt jeans, navy top, and my navy and white striped blazer with oversize double strand pearls. Thanks for sharing what was just “okay” because we all have days like that. Maybe that outfit would work if you wore a bright colored top.
Love the necklace . What brand it that ?
It is on that I bought at a vintage fashion show a year or so ago.
I will admit that outfit had to grow on me but it did! Great daughter story – I too have a tall, beautiful headstrong daughter and wouldn’t want it any other way! She will turn 30 this year! Loving your blog! (I have a Yorkie too!)
I love all your posts and today’s is no exception. You should be so proud of your daughter for being so independent. She is beautiful in every way.
I know how frustrating it is to not be able to use your computer so I hope it gets fixed quickly.
Have a great day!
I love this outfit!!! Looks very comfy cozy! Your daughter is beautiful, and I too have a complete opposite, but it’s such an awesome balance to our fun relationship. Thanks for staying true to us bloggers, It’s become my daily dose of fun/fashion!
I actually love this look. It looks like a great travel and/or Saturday outfit, or a work outfit for me (we’re uber-casual)! Your daughter is beautiful and you have every right to be proud of her! Thanks for the commitment to your blog and us – your fans and followers!
Sometimes it’s not about how the outfit looks but how it makes you feel. If you didn’t feel put together, then nothing we say will help much. I like it. Maybe you’d feel better if you had the same sweater with it, but in yellow, pink or red? Hmmmm….just thinking.
Your daughter is beautiful! You did tell her that Texas A&M has a marine biology program right? Galveston is a lot closer than Alaska! Oh well, she’s probably on her way to a doctorate by now.
Mine went away to dance camp, by herself, after 5th grade. I’d never have gone without at least one friend. But she went every summer after, all through high school. A couple of times, some other dance friends went, mostly not though. I love how much more independent she is than I every could be. I always thought she’d fly far away for college, but she chose to follow her brother to Baylor. Sic ’em!
You know, I love this blog. I love the fact that you didn’t feel “together” today. It gives me hope. I think I would choose houndstooth for pants with the tops you have or a jean vest with the pants. But this is only me. The beauty of fashion and confidence is that they can shore each other up. Since you seem to have plenty of confidence, the outfit works fine.
My 31 yr old daughter lives in St. Louis and I’m in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I hate being so far away. I just spent a week with her and miss her like crazy. I think many of us are in the same boat. We love having strong independent daughters; we just want to see them more often. ?
Keep writing; I’ll keep reading.
I actually like this outfit. You pulled it off nicely.. but you usually do..
I tried these pants on at my last visit to Old Navy. They were really comfy but reminded me of pajama pants. I’m not sure your outfit works today but I’m sure you were very comfy 🙂 I love your blog and your pictures are the most pinned off my pinterest!!
Thanks for sharing about your daughter. I too have a beautiful baby girl with a strong will that is now living across the country from me. I am very proud of her for doing the things that I would not have had the nerve to do at her age. It is a new generation. You’re daughter is beautiful!