THE BLUES
The Blues
Hello, everyone! I hope each of you is doing well and having a good week so far! My week has been cray-cray! I have had a lot going on this week. My laptop had to be sent off to be worked on; I’m trying to finish the new room in the house before next week (the bathroom mirror arrived damaged), and I am feeling a little on the exhausted side. Plus, I just have the blues a little bit. Does that ever happen to you? Everything is good, but you just feel a bit down. I hope it’s a feeling that will exit as quickly as it hit.
The Blue Stripe Blazer
Today, (because I have the blues and this outfit is blue) I wanted to show you all this adorable blue stripe blazer. I had a fit over it when I saw the sleeve detail and the longer length; plus, the price is pretty darn good. It also comes in sand and ivory as well. I think it is a fun blazer to wear with my jeans, particularly for this time of year, although I think it will work great in the spring too. Now, how do you all feel about combat or lug sole boots? I wasn’t sure when I bought this pair last year. But I have come to love them. I think they are fun and look great with jeans or long dresses.
I tried on a pair like this last week and have a funny story about that event.
So I was at Nordstrom, and the young guy helping me brought out the pair mentioned above (these are the “it” style boot of the season). I tried them on and went over to the mirror to look. I came back and told him that I was not sure and that they sort of remind me of Herman Munster. He then said (no lie), “do you really think you can pull those off”? I thought about it and said, no, I don’t. Then, I thanked him for asking me the question and being honest. He replied with, “you are welcome”!
Uggghhh, I have never felt so old as I did at that moment. Me, a so-called fashion blogger, totally defeated! I walked away like a dog with its tail tucked! Well, I DO think I can pull off a combat boot like the ones I am wearing. They are rugged with a feminine flair!
I am headed upstairs to finish making the guest bed. I have everything from Peacock Alley now and can’t wait to see how it all looks. And I am doing the whole room around this pillow from Little Design Co. I am still looking for the right chair to add, and then I will be finished. I’m so excited to have another bedroom (making a fourth) in this house. Just in time for the holidays!
Ladies, have a great day today, and stay well! xx
Photos: Beckley & Co
Blazer // Tee // Jeans // Boots (less expensive) // Bag (similar) // Belt // Earrings
October 14, 2020 @ 11:26 am
I don’t know if the problem is with my computer, but this is the second post where all of your photos, except for the first one, are blurry.
PS: Love the outfit.
October 14, 2020 @ 4:03 pm
Wow…what a story about the boot try on at Nordstrom. You can totally pull off the look!!!
October 14, 2020 @ 8:39 pm
The Nordstrom salesman needs an attitude adjustment. He’ll get his when he gets older! Karma is a you know what. You can totally pull off thick sole boots. I see bloggers in their 70’s wearing Doc Martins, giant glasses, concert t-shirts, with beautiful white hair, etc. and they look fabulous. Ignore agism. You are gorgeous and can pull off all the latest trends.
October 15, 2020 @ 1:39 pm
Cathy,
I’ve been thinking about this post for the last 24 hours and decided to come back and comment. I’m sorry that young salesman put a chink in your confidence. When he asked you that question, I think he was just checking to see if you had the chutzpah it takes to wear something on the front edge of a trend. You do!
I highly doubt if he was thinking you weren’t hip enough or young enough to pull it off. How could he possibly know anyway?
October 16, 2020 @ 2:50 pm
Hi, Paula! I’m so sorry that you thought about this for so long! I honestly don’t know what he meant but it’s really okay. I was a little iffy on them and if I would wear them. I felt old but it was kind of comical. I do think I can still wear many things, the question is, do I really want or need to just to keep up.
You are so right, he didn’t know anything about me! You are so sweet to come back and comment! Thank you!
October 16, 2020 @ 2:51 pm
Hi, Paula! I’m so sorry that you thought about this for so long! I honestly don’t know what he meant but it’s really okay. I was a little iffy on them and if I would wear them. I felt old but it was kind of comical. I do think I can still wear many things, the question is, do I really want or need to just to keep up.
You are so right, he didn’t know anything about me! You are so sweet to come back and comment! Thank you!
October 16, 2020 @ 2:56 pm
Hey, Briana! I know what you are saying. Some of the photos definitely look blurry. It’s because of the compression plugin on WordPress platform that I write on. It smudges the photos a bit. If I don’t use it, it slows everything down. It’s a big trade-off but something that helps my site.
October 16, 2020 @ 9:21 pm
I think your blog and your instagram are perfect and I look forward to it! You inspire me. Thank you.