Unless there has been some unpublicized or perhaps unnoticed alteration in the space-time continuum…
THE STORY
…time is progressing at the same rate that it always has. If that’s the case, then why does it feel like someone has been shaking the hourglass; like maybe the sand is running down more quickly than it should? Is it age that makes it feel like someone has cranked the knob on time up to warp speed? Or is it the fact there’s so much going on around us and we’re so busy getting it all done that we just don’t realize that we’re burning daylight? I started debating this in my head because yesterday I did our taxes. Why did doing taxes cause me to wax poetic about the passage of time? Uh, because I thought it was just yesterday that the school year started, but now I’m completing our tax return and it’s the last nine weeks of the school year. What. The. Hell? Seriously. How did that even happen? I swear that I honestly do attempt to notice and enjoy the moments. I really do. Yet somehow the roller coaster is barreling down the far side of the highest hill and I don’t even remember the climb.
THE OUTFIT
This is a basic sweater/jeans/tank top outfit. The foundation is just simple basics. What makes it special is the add-ons; the icing on the cake if you will. And the super fancy frosting flowers on the icing on the cake? This crazy gorgeous fringed handbag. The beading and the fringe make it a standout, but the buttery soft leather makes it irresistible. As soon as I was approached to collaborate and saw the beautiful fringe purses by Boho Bags, I was sold. The hardest part was deciding which color to go with; I ended up with tan because although the turquoise is stunning, I figured tan or brown would be so much more versatile. It also has an adjustable strap; a small detail I know, but one that made me really happy. So many bags do not have an adjustable strap, and being a short girl, that’s a problem. My choices are usually tie an awkward knot in the strap or trip over my purse because it’s so long it gets wrapped around my ankles.
The boots are the tan version of my killer floral print ankle boots. I needed a replacement pair of tan boots and since my floral pair was so super comfortable, I decided the tan pair was worth the investment. And I’ve gotta say, that was a genius decision on my part. I love them almost as much as their floral print sisters. To complete the boho vibe, I went with a tassel pendant necklace and the layered stone necklace.
THE TIP
This outfit is the perfect example of how accessories can change an entire outfit. I went with all boho-inspired accessories from the fringed handbag to the boots to the jewelry; all of that layered over a basic sweater and jeans and you have a boho look. Think about it. Had I gone with pumps, a simple clutch and layered gold chains this outfit would have given off an entirely different vibe. It’s as easy as that; keep your outfit basic and let your accessories do all of the heavy lifting.
THE LINK UPS
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Bag: c/o Boho Bags; Sweater: Grace and Lace; Jeans: Old Navy; Boots: Lulu’s
DISCLOSURE: This bag was gifted to me c/o Boho Bags. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.
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