{sans}
There are moments I am without. Huge gaping moments where composure is not an option. Surreal is reality. My efforts are not available, and I am bereft of time. These moments are largely derived from a physical incapacitation known as OVERSLEEPING.
Sisters of the fashion cloth, it's not like intentionally do it. I mean, I'm an overachiever for goodness sake. Might I remind you of my GO ONE LOUDER approach to my wrist baubles? And don't make me go out to my garage and yank out my trophy for THIRTEEN freakity-flip-tastic years of PERFECT ATTENDANCE grades K-12, thankyouverymuch. NOTE TO PARENTS: This is not a cool award to receive. It is also not a cool award to accomplish. All of a sudden it's 3rd grade, and your Mom's all like, "Hey, you haven't missed a day of school yet. Let's see how long many years you can do that." Um,no. Don't go after this accolade. Better yet, don't even encourage it. Go for the Presidential Academic Fitness Award or the 4-H Best Biscuits Ribbon. There is something fantastically cathartic about missing. Unfortunately, I didn't learn this until my sophomore year in college. Old habits = hard to break, people.
Ahem. Where was I? Oh yes. Sleeping in. So I did. And the outfit you see here is what I yanked together in the 10 minutes that I had to brush my teeth, shave my legs, wash my face, deodorize my underarms & slap some lipstick on. Am I proud of it? Well, kinda. Let's forget the fact that my hair was like four days past the day that it shoulda been washed. And let's look over the fact that my leg hairs coulda been french braided. Desperation and an acute case of hurry-your-tail-up, sends me straight into emergency fashion mode in these situations. You see, I have a sneaky trick. I go for a peacock or purple hue. It's a safe zone for me. I have green eyes and aesthetically-enhanced blonde hair. My skin has golden undertones. This means I've maybe, just maybe, spent too much time researching color, and that cool jeweled hues are a quick enhancement to my err-uh, let's say quasi-natural genetic composition.
It's important to note that when you ain't got time, the last thing you need to do is worry about it. Move. Forward. Forget the end result of AWESOME you were hoping. In addition to an appealing color selection to my person, I usually go to a piece I totally am infatuated with. This selection boosts my morale. {Seriously, it does. Overthink things much, Meg?} Current infatuation: this jeweled vest. I wrote about it here. Super fun find. It's all kinds of drape-y and romantical. It has beads. They live on my back. Can it GET any better?
With a few of my favorites to muster up a bit more of a pomp and circumstance type vibe from my one-step-above-a-nightgown-look-only-because-you're-wearing-a-bra, I felt I had somewhat "arrived" to an official leaving status. Thank you, earthy wrap necklace, Noonday earrings and my rockstar aqua cuff. I tossed my new-to-me noir gladiators on the feetsies, and we rolled up out this Dumplin Valley joint.
Outfit Stats
- Express brand strapless maxi dress: $2.99 Goodwill
- Jeweled vest: $2.50 Goodwill
- Gladiator sandals: $3.99 Goodwill
TOTAL OUTFIT INVESTMENT: $9.48
Morals of the story:
- Sleep.is.good.
- Maxi dresses trump a razor.
- Wear things that make your insides smile.
- Brush your teeth.
- Always.
- Brush.your.teeth.
- Move. Forward.
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Oh, a couple more announcements:
I am now a contributing writer over at The Busy Mom. My first post is today. Go check it out here. I'm excited and honored to be a part of this great group of ladies. Encouraging and providing resources to moms/women across the world is a super great thing.
And, there's a giveaway going on on k.Mac's Facebook page. I'll leave you a hint below. Pop on over and join in the free stuff revolution.
