WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER
Wow, this week is flying by. I can’t believe that today is already Thursday, or as some people like to call it, “throwback Thursday.” That is the day when they show an old photo from the past, and it is a lot of fun to see how people have changed over the years. I’ll look and see if I have anything on my computer of me in the good old days and share it at the end if I find something. Speaking of old…I was talking to my sister yesterday who said that she was falling apart, and I swear, the same thing seems to be happening to me too.
I am not talking anything terrible, I am just talking about some muscle cramps that I have been getting in the middle of the night, and I have my right heel give me some problems. I believe that I need to start eating a banana a day to help with the leg cramps, but I bet my daughter will tell me that I am not drinking enough water. She thinks drinking more water cures everything that ails you. Lol! As for the heel, I am not sure what is going on with it, but it almost feels like a stone bruise. It has been hurting me for a couple of months, some times more than others, but it feels better when I stretch my foot. I have started wearing shoes in the house to give it some cushioning since we have hardwood and tile floors. I am hoping that saving it from striking the hard floor over and over will help it to quit hurting. You would think that me wearing heels would bother it, but it doesn’t seem to affect it. I guess that time will tell. Lol! In the meantime, I am on the lookout for cute flats just in case I find out that the heels are aggravating the condition.
I just got this top in the mail, and I couldn’t wait to take a picture. This is the cutest top, and it is perfect for wearing with black or white pants, crops, or short. I think this top would look fantastic for a vacation look, probably because of the large floral print. I am wearing it with an off the shoulder look, but if you scroll down a couple of pictures, you will see if worn higher for those who don’t look good with that style. This top is 100% cotton, and I am wearing a large. I probably could have worn a smaller size, but I ordered a size larger since they said this was a slim fit. Ummm, not sure that I would call this a slim fit. Lol! This top is under 25.00, so click here to check it out.
Here are a couple of the new pieces from the new spring line at Plunder. I just got a few pieces in on Tuesday, and then I placed a big order that will be here in a few days. The Meadow earrings are very lightweight black wood circles. This reminds me of my youth which I used to play with Spirograph. Does anyone remember that?? The Louisa necklace is not my favorite. This came with the spring kit that was given to me; I would not have ordered this myself. This might appeal to some of you; however, it reminds me of arts and crafts. Lol! I bet I sell a bunch of those today! Lol! I am never going to tell you that I like something if I don’t make 3.00. Haha! I do like my Tawny gold cross bracelet though; it is on an elastic cord, so it is easy to put on and take off. You can look at the new spring catalog by going here. They have revamped the website with bigger photos and even a section under each item that will give you suggestions on other pieces that will look good with what you are purchasing.
Today, I am wearing a pair of black jeans with my top. The next time that I wear this, it will be with a pair of white pants. I love versatile items. The black jeans that I have on a so old and this will probably be the last time that I wear them. They are getting pills on them because they are a ponte jean, and I prefer the denim type. I noticed that stores are starting to carry “never-fade” black jeans, and I like that idea.
I thought for sure that someone would have commented on the neon links that I gave you yesterday. Did you even notice that I snuck a guys photo in there??? Lol! Anyway, here is a throwback photo of Joe and me from 1986. Talk about babies!
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That is the cutest outfit!! I gotta have the shirt. THAT IS A CUTE CUTE pictures from 1986! You look much better than I did in those early photos! Yes, if you have tile floors, Plantar Faciitis is very common from walking around on those hard surfaces all day! I have gotten shin splints from mine! Must wear arch support shoes at home & when walking dear!
For leg cramps: I know this sounds crazy, and I thought it was just an old wives’ tale till I tried it, and it worked for me. Put an unwrapped bar of Ivory soap between the sheets on your bed near your feet. When I need a new bar of soap in the shower, I take the one out of the bed for the shower and put a fresh one in the bed. I think the help for leg cramps has something to do with the oils that give Ivory its scent. My husband still thinks it’s silly, but I very rarely get leg cramps now.
My link to your red shirt won’t work. Please tell me where you got it. I love it and want one. It looks fabulous on you. Love your blog and today’s retro picture of you and Joe…
Love the look. Red is very becoming for you.
I agree with the others…plantar fasciitis. It is very painful! I wear good sneakers & custom inserts most of the time. I’ll wear regular shoes for special events…altho the heels aren’t as high as they used to be!!! There are special inserts for dress shoes.
Love your throwback picture. You guys are adorable. (Can you imagine how upset you’d have been if someone said that to you ‘way back then!!) 🙂
Love your outfit. Sounds like you have plantar fasciitis in your heel. I’ve had it a couple times and it is really painful. Just the thing you need to hear! Suggest you see a foot doctor. As for the water drinking, your daughter is 100% correct. It does alleviate cramping. Gads, I sound like a doctor…In my 70s and I can tell you these crazy things start happening. Love your blog.
The top is cute; I like it. The heel issue I believe to be plantar fasciitis. Every teacher I know gets it sooner or later; they are on their feet so much. Dancers, runners, etc. also suffer. My podiatrist says he just looks at people who wear ballet-type slippers or flip-flops as his future patients. There are specific exercises, shots, supports to help with the pain. My sturdy, heavy-duty shoes are the first things I put on in the morning and the last things I take off at night. I truly hope you do NOT have this as it is not fun.
Ha! Neon is not for me, so I didn’t scroll through your examples yesterday… but I did after your comment today! So funny (and not a bad example, either).
Tania, there are other foods that have a lot more potassium than bananas. Avocado, spinach, sweet potato, dates, and orange juice. If you want a big bang for your buck, try a couple of tablespoons of molasses (the good kind, not cheap brand). Hope that helps. And make sure you are not dehydrated! 🙂
OMG! Y’all are the cutest!! 1986 Wow!
I agree with others that posted about planter fasciitis. I went back to the foot work I did in ballet classes years ago and that seems to keep it under control. Mine is just my left foot so far.
Darling top, btw. And, yes, very versatile.
LOL! Yes, gotta admit I noticed the guy in the neon shorts!!!!!