SWING TOP AND TASSELS
Tired and worn out is how I would describe myself today. The vacation to Alaska was one of the best vacations I have ever been on. The scenery was so spectacular that it would be hard to even describe. I can see why visiting Alaska is on so many people’s bucket list. I have never been a person who wants to travel and part of the reason is that I don’t like to fly. I was letting a fear keep me from experiencing life. Cost is also a reason that I don’t want to travel. It is expensive to fly, get a hotel, eat in restaurants, and then buy everything you want while you are there. But probably the biggest reason that traveling has never held a huge appeal to me is television. 
I have seen the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Vatican, the White House, and even Alaska all on television. I know what all those places look like and I never had to fly and it didn’t cost me a single dime to see them. However, I am starting to rethink that mindset now that I visited Alaska this trip. On television I never felt the spray from Nugget Falls, I never heard the chunks of ice hitting the boat as we slowly inched our way to the South Sawyer Glacier, and I never smelled the fish and water like I did on board the Osprey fishing boat. I can’t believe this but I am going to start making me a list of places I want to “experience” instead of just see. On my Facebook page, I asked everyone to say where they last flew to and it was crazy all the different places that everyone had flown to. 
It almost seems strange to see photos on my porch. Haha! I can’t believe that I missed this setting since I had been dying for a different look. To tell you the truth, it is easier to “see” the outfit like this than it is when I am in front of scenery. The scenery is so gorgeous that who even looks at the outfit. Also, I missed my tripod. It makes taking pictures a snap. Today’s cute little top is by Umgee. I bought this last year and I love the way it is made. I like the swing style look because there are days where my tummy doesn’t need to have anything touching it. The tassels make the top all flirty and cutesy looking. Look how last time I wore this top I wore it with leggings.
These jeans are super cute. This pair was some that I picked up at Cato Fashions a couple months ago. This pair is no longer available on their website. However, there are lots and lots of cute jeans out there. Look for those unique details. Lol!!!
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I had R+F withdrawals this past week. When I travel I pack all my R+F products in a separate cosmetic bag than the rest of my makeup. Guess who went to Alaska and left her R+F bag at home? I know it was silly but I felt like that I lost my “glow” over the week. Lol! I thankfully did take my Hydration Serum and Multi-Function Eye Cream.
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That top is so cute!! The last place I flew (and my first trip out of the country) was to Tokyo last year. It was never on my “Must See” list, but I am so glad I had the opportunity. It was amazing! I always thought I was a home body , but now have the travel bug in a big way!
Super cute! You look comfortable but still very ‘put together’. Love your style.
Welcome home! What a fabulous trip you had, and I hope I get to go someday! The top and jeans look perfect together! I’ve got those jeans too and love them.
Thanks, Charlcy! I love those jeans.
After a long trek, you look great! So I really don’t beat myself up too bad for looking ragged when I haven’t even traveled ANYWHERE yet…please tell me your nails are press on and you didn’t actually have time to get a manicure during all your travels! 🙂
Haha! No, my nails are not press-on. I did find time to get a pedicure while I was there. Lol!
Such a cute outfit! Glad you made it home safely. Traveling is one of my greatest loves. I can’t wait for retirement so we can travel more. And you are going to retire? How exciting!
I know how you felt visiting Alaska this time of the year that is so beautiful and the weather is cool. I just came back from visiting my grandkids in Sweden ??,and visiting so many beautiful places we made so many memories !! I am like you.. I started to fill my backet list ?
I would love to visit Sweden. It looks beautiful.
Love this outfit!!! It is simply darling. I also love that you find a lot of your clothing items at stores that are very reasonable. I hate seeing outfits that are too cute for words, then when you find out where everything was purchased, you have put a fortune into it!!!!
I do try to buy at affordable places. I also keep my clothing for a long time so the exact item I have on may not still be available. You can always find something similar to recreate the outfit to fit your personality and style.
There is something about the journey that makes coming home so comforting! Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Tania! Your insights and sensibilities speak to so many women in such a way that reading your posts each day can feel like coming home! You are changing lives one day at a time with your sweet and encouraging blog. I love that little choices can turn into big changes that lead to a more beautiful life!
Karen, your comment is so sweet. I can’t imagine changing people’s lives, that blows my mind.
Love this outfit and the jewelry ! I feel the same way about flying but after seeing your beautiful Alaska pics I am ready to go . It is always good to be home ? Have a great day Tania !
I absolutely love every single thing about this cute outfit!! Very pretty jewellery!! I’m not usually a fan of distressed jeans BUT I would definitely wear these ones, they are adorable!!
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I enjoyed reading about it every day. As usual, you looked fabulous. Welcome home, Tania