WHAT ARE THE COLORS FOR SPRING
Welcome to your daily escape from what is going on in the world. Here you will find inspiration, crazy stories about my family, the latest fashions, and hear all about my struggles with my fingernails. (more about that in a minute) You can sit back and relax and hopefully leave your worries and cares behind you for at least a few minutes. You are safe here, you are welcome here, and you are loved here. I try hard always to be a person who doesn’t just see the world through a half-full glass, but through a glass that is running over. So, if you are ready to embark on a light-hearted journey with me for the next few minutes, keep reading.
It is just my nature…I can’t worry or stay sad for very long. I do everything that I can, and then I move along. That attitude has served me well in life in almost every situation, except these dang fingernails. Every time I see a photo of me holding something, I cringe. I have faithfully been using Nailtiques Formula 2 daily, I’ve been taking a dosage of Biotin, and I’ve started taking a multi-vitamin daily. It is strange, but the pinkies and the thumbs seem to be getting stronger, while the others are still weak as water.
Yes, I am aware the fingernails are not a necessity, but I love pretty nails, and I long for those days again. Joe laughed at me (not a big shocker) and told me that if I had long nails, it would be harder to keep my hands clean. Okay, for a woman who is always looking on the bright side, I guess I will embrace my short, germ-free nails, at least for a little while. Lol!
You have seen this beautiful pink cardigan before in my Old Navy try-on session. (here) I fell in love with this color, it is so soft looking, and it is perfect for springtime. Spring seems to be all pastels and pale colors, and then summer is all about bright and vibrant colors. There is a LOT that I like about this sweater. The sweater is not only a gorgeous color, but it is also soft, it is the perfect length, and it is affordable. I am wearing a medium, and it fits me great. The sweater is also offered in several other colors, and as of this writing, it is on sale for even more significant savings. Here is the link to the cardigan.
I added a white and leopard necklace to this look. The leopard print in the necklace matched my shoes, and that simple step is what tied the whole look together. This necklace was a gift from a reader, and it was from Chico’s.
The good news is, the rest of my jewelry can be purchased. The Danielle Hoop earrings are lightweight and just the right size. Here is the link for those. And, the Maggie filigree bangle bracelet (and the Fallyn cuff, which is not pictured) is my go-to for bracelets. It is very lightweight and a great piece of jewelry that will go with everything.
My white button-up shirt is one that I have had for a while. I have several white button-up style shirts, but I think the one that I have on today is from Talbots. This shirt is one of my favorites because it has pleats down the front to give it a fitted style. I wanted to look more casual, relaxed, and springy, so I tied the shirt in the front instead of letting it hang or tucking it in. The size I am wearing would be a size 10, my usual size. A white button-up will be an item that you can wear all year round, and with almost anything. Here is the link to this one (I think), and I’ll link to a few others also below.

The Leopard flats are from Old Navy. These are super cute, and even though I didn’t think that they would be comfortable to walk in, I was wrong. They are a pair that I have found myself wearing often, and they haven’t hurt my feet. Mind you, I don’t stand on my feet all day long, and I don’t do a lot of walking, but for everyday use, these are fine and look cute. I am wearing my usual size 9, and they fit me great. Here is the link to the flats.
I want to thank all of you who are sharing my posts on Facebook and Instagram!!! That has really made a huge difference in the traffic coming to my blog. ALSO, all of you who are pinning my photos on Pinterest, my traffic has doubled! Please, keep up the great work, everyone!!! ?
How is your memory???
Have you done any of the following? Walked into a room and forgot why you went into the room? Have you driven by the place that you were supposed to turn off? Or, maybe you have been telling a story and forgot what you were saying???
Then WHY would you think that you could remember to check my blog post every day without my daily reminder? Take two seconds and subscribe to the blog. Enter your email, and then check for the email verification that will be sent to confirm your subscription.
Thanks so much for following me on my blog. Be sure to follow me on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Psalm 40:1
Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
I waited patiently for the
A really spring inspired look?
I love how you added a touch of animal print to the soft pink. Gorgeous!!
Thanks for being you. Love your overflowing-glass attitude. And I’m riding the nail journey along with you. I’m about six months ahead and must say my nails got much better but I’m with you….I miss my pretty nails….but not the time i spent at the salon.
Love the color of the sweater. Perfect outfit!
LOVE your attitude, your fashion sense, your look, your sense of humor!! Thank you! I love the links to items and the fact that they are usually very affordable. You are the Oprah of us Real People!
Lol! The Oprah of Real People!
you look super cute! short nails are in and no color is too bold. (according to my daughters 21 & 24) they don’t like long nails at all and neither do any of their friends. it took me a few years to accept but now I am over it. free from long nails and the pressure to have them.
You brighten my morning. Thank you. I’m feeling very overwhelmed these days.
There is truly only so much that we can do. We need to prepare, take precautions, and then remember to check on others that might need our help. Anything that we keep us in a “normal” state of mind is helpful.
Breathe, Robin. There is only so much that is in our control, so do what you can, and give the rest to the Lord.
The nail salons in Louisville are forced to close starting now so many ladies will soon be sharing your pain. Oh and hair salons too!! Yikes! Thanks for being our daily “normal”…love ya.
I hate this so badly for everyone! I hope and pray that it won’t last very much longer.
Gorgeous you! Love the outfit and the lipstick color! And these were in your closet! !!!❤️
In Kentucky, when we have a glass half full, we add 2 ice cubes, 2 shots of bourbon and say “Cheers”. Love your attitude and blog! Many of your outfits inspire me. Thank you so much.
LOL!!! That almost made me spit out my drink. Hahaha
Love this post…! And a quick note about your nails. I recently went through several months of my nails splitting and breaking. I started taking iron and within a few weeks, they were strong and growing!
I am glad that you liked the post!
Love this outfit on you it just says hello spring.
I don’t wear a lot of white it just isn’t my color or pastels. I also love your lipstick what color and brand are you wearing?
You are a fun and beautiful person to follow on social media. Keep up the positive attitude.
I usually blend several colors to make my own color of lipstick. It could have been a combination of plum, roseberry, persimmon, purple reign, etc. from LipSense.
I love your entire outfit and accessories!! You are a “breath of fresh air”.
Thanks so much!!!
About your nails…I made an amazing discovery — collagen. I use several brands, but the first one I used was Perfect Collagen and I had to move my nail appts closer together. My nails are SNS and they look great when they take the stuff off. I’m 70 and they started getting ridges and splitting about 10 or so years ago. Not all ten, just one thumb and the long one on my left. The collagen has so many other benefits. I did not take it for nails, that was a happy side effect.
I have heard a lot of good things about Collagen, so I might check into that.
I love the pink sweater with the leopard shoes! You always look so put together!