Only on day 5 and already I am desperately seeking new poses!
This is day five of a series I’m doing that features a month of outfits. Read my intro here, find out about the Challenge here, and Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4.
Hello friends. Since I’m fairly certain there isn’t a ton of you reading who do not at least know of me in the real world, let me start by getting something out of the way. Overnight my grandmother “Gramgree” died. She had advanced Leukemia and was choosing not to fight it as the prognosis was not good and also because she had been down that path before and so instead she died comfortably and peacefully in her own home with her husband of 60 years (my Papa), and her daughter (my most beautiful and gracious mother) by her side. Although we all knew it was coming soon, I did not think we were prepared for it to be this soon. I’m a little in denial, and a lot sad, but taking solace in that I got a chance to say goodbye and kiss her one last time yesterday, as well as being grateful that she died as close to the way she wanted to as possible.
Calliope and Gramgree when Opie was about 2 weeks old
I know she lived a good long life, and I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and daughter who are taking good care of me right now (I even got the ultimate in comfort food today: a Publix sub), and of course she will always be alive and well in my memories.
She was a gifted photographer and a huge lover of technology and the internet. She also was definitely not a fan of being sad or alone, and I’m thinking that keeping up with my blogging is a beautiful way of remembering her. So Gramgree, I love you always, and this one is for you:
The Deets: Dress- Anthropologie, Puff sleeve top, Belt, and Sunnies- XXI, Heels- Oh Deer!
Purse- Orla Kiely, one of my favorites
Earrings- XXI. On Calliope: Dress and Sunnies- Baby Gap. Amber Necklace- Tweet Baby Designs. Diaper- Bumgenius
With the day 5 outfit, Lucky and I had another tiny disagreement on shoes. They wanted the black booties, but I felt that since my outfit palette is so well… brown, I needed the orange heels for a color pop. Besides, they are the only pair that hasn’t had a chance to be worn yet, and to be frank, I could use the fun factor that they offer today.
As far as the rest of the outfit goes, I’d say it’s a solid look. I love the classic cut and print of the dress and it is comfortable, which is always a plus for me. Also hello, it has pockets! Perhaps the puff sleeves are a touch too princess-ey when paired with the dress for my usual taste, but I think the feather earrings and straight no-fuss hair help counteract that, and of course the heels are just awesome. Originally, I bought the shoes for an event, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised how versatile they are and I wear them a lot. Patent leather orange and gold faux crocodile four inch heels= wardrobe staple? who knew! Even though I don’t plan on going out today, I love my Orla purse too.
Day 5 on a scale of 1-10. Ease of Wear: 7. Personal Excitement Factor: 5. Orange Heels: 10.
And just because a picture of Opie is always a good thing, here is one more:
What do you think: Are orange heels the new black? How do you feel about wearing brown in the summertime?
Please go kiss your loved ones, and I’ll see you all tomorrow.
