Today I thought I’d share with all of you some little nuggets of wisdom that I’ve acquired; some I’ve known for awhile and some I’ve learned recently…
THE STORY
…The idea for this post actually started a few weeks back with my arms…
- Once you’re past 50, do not assume that your arms (or other parts for that matter) will look the same in the Spring when you shed your bulky Winter sweaters as they did in the Fall when you put ’em on. You can take that for granted when you’re 20; not so much when you’re 50. If you do take that for granted, trust me, it will be a shock to the system when you throw on your favorite tank top, look in the mirror and boom…there’s your grandma’s arms. I tell ya there’s no greater motivator to start doing biceps curls again and to be a smidge more consistent with throwing a scoop of powdered collagen in your morning coffee than seeing granny arms attached to your shoulders…
- Do not spontaneously decide to take blog photos in your local park…on a Friday…during prom season. ‘Nuff said.
- Just because you are fairly certain that you’ve figured out who you are, how to treat people and how the world works, don’t expect other people to be on the same page…you’ll be sorely disappointed. There are some people, no matter how old they are, that just quite simply, never get it.
- Do not try to figure out the people mentioned above…it’s futile, a waste of your brain power and your emotional energy. They are not going to change and you are not ever going to understand them…accept it and move on.
- While this quote sums up who I am, the following quote sums up how I now live my life: “When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation, change the situation or accept it. All else is madness.” It has taken me a lot of years and a plethora of life mileage to get this one, but now that I have, life is so much simpler. I’m not talking about venting here…you know, a good old fashioned bitch session with your girls. We all need that from time to time. No, I’m talking about relentless complaining about a situation while doing nothing to deal with it. The only thing that you are accomplishing is setting yourself up to play the victim, and friends, we are all better than that. Trust me, if you leave it, change it or accept it not only is life simpler, but you’ve also taken back the power. You become unfettered from the negativity and self-pity and your life is yours to live.
THE OUTFIT
I looked high and low for the perfect pink chiffon skirt; and I looked for quite a long time. I’m not sure why the obsession although I had originally wanted it for my birthday photo shoot which I ended up having to cancel due to the uncooperative March weather. I looked in stores, online…pretty much everywhere.
I finally found this particular pink chiffon skirt on Amazon. The underskirt is the perfect length, it’s light, it’s floaty and makes you want to twirl, it’s the right length and overall…it’s 98% perfect. Why just 98%? I didn’t want pleats. Personally, I’m just not a fan of pleats, but since it checked off all of the other boxes I compromised.
I ended up loving it enough that I ordered another one in a really pretty gray/lavender shade, but guess what? The skirt I received is a gorgeous color, same length, same pleats, but….it’s most definitely not chiffon. It’s a single layer crepe-like material. It is indeed pretty, but it is in no way the same skirt. I haven’t sent it back yet because I might keep it anyway because it is a beautiful shade. I am however going to contact the seller this weekend because the skirt that is pictured is most definitely double layer chiffon. Just be forewarned if you’re looking at one for yourself.
This skirt will be beautiful styled with a pair of nude strappy heels and a pretty top, and would make the perfect Mother’s Day outfit. On this day though I went with one of my favorite mixes; casual/dressy. I’ve been pairing my fancy skirts with sneakers since before it became super trendy. They work perfectly with silk skirts, pencil skirts, sundresses, you name it….they work. As with any fashion choice, age is irrelevant. If you want to pair sneakers with a skirt or pretty dress, then have at it!
My all-time favorite sneakers are my Adidas Superstars. Not only do they look cool with just about everything in my closet, they are incredibly comfortable. They have a cushiony sole and the toe box is just the right width to not be constricting while also not being too roomy.
THE TIP
If you haven’t already, try pairing sneakers with a skirt or dress. Not only will you be giving off that cool girl vibe, you’ll be comfortable while doing it.
I chose to post this particular outfit today in celebration of the lovely Ada’s birthday. Each year Ada does a collaborative blog post for her birthday centered around a theme. This year she chose red/coral/pink as her theme and I thought my pink chiffon skirt was perfect for the party! Ada looks beautiful in red as you can see from the photo…please be sure to stop by Elegance and Mommyhood and wish Ada a big “Happy Birthday”, also be sure to check out how all of the other ladies chose to style the theme!
THE LINK UPS
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Skirt: Amazon; Sneakers: Nordstrom; Tee Shirt: Target; Jacket: Similar
