I promised to show you the door frame after I painted it:
The color is called Gleaming Tan and it's a perfect accent from the black and white kitchen into the brown and black living room. One day I will do a house tour. We have a pretty little beach bungalow.
So what have I been wearing during this latest struggle, that combined summer heat waves, ongoing threats of COVID, and a construction zone? Let's take a peek at ma tenue du jour:
On August 11th, I wore a scuba knit skirt by Sharagano and a white tee with a chiffon overlay by One World. The shoes are Gucci.
The next day, August 12th, I wore a boucle knit top from St John and a pair of black slacks with a pleather waistband from Express. I got an email from Thread Up that offered me 40% off, so I got these pants, a waterfall cardigan, a pair of Saucony running tights and a Loft skirt.
The stuff was okay, not great. I prefer going to the thrifts in person.
On August 13th, I wore my find of the summer - the Worthington eyelet dress that I got at the Salvation Army for $3. It is so cute.
Then for the next work week, starting August 18th:
On Monday, I wore a silk wrap skirt by Due Et Due, a ruffled mesh top, and an ivory waterfall cardigan. The grey silk pumps are from Spiegel and were surprisingly comfy. I wish Spiegel was still around- I loved their clothes and their catalog.
This next outfit is Betsey Johnson. The dress is pale pink scuba material.
My black velvet belt is from Ann Taylor, and those shoes that match perfectly are from Marc Fisher.
Here's a good look at the pearl embellished collar. I got this dress in June at Nordstrom Rack when they had a sale, and everything was basically 90 % off.
The next day, I wore a vintage silk shift that I have had forever. I can't remember where I got it.
I decided to wear it unbelted, but I think it looks better with a belt. I got my gold and jet bead necklace at Macy's in Washington, DC.
I had to say farewell to the Chantal and Vicky dress that I wore the next day. It is made of very delicate material, and there were snags and holes in it.
I wore a white twill jacket from Theory on top. No one commented on the despicable condition of the dress. My cute lavender shoes are Sam Edelman.
On August 21st, I wore a beautiful botanical print satin dress from BB Dakota.
The neckline is a little low, so I always wear a purple tank underneath, and green and purple Austrian crystal necklaces with it. This dress always looks good.
The hottest week started on August 24th. I wore a very fluffy lightweight dress from Billabong.
It had a sash, but I couldn't find it. I wore a topaz necklace that I got in Charlotte at the Taste of Charlotte, but I wish I had worn the cool scarf that I have from Truckee, California. Next time.
The next day, I wore a very old dress that I got in one of the little Asian strip mall shops that we have here in Orange County. Always cute and comfy.
Lots of blue topaz jewelry completed the look. The rustic leather sandals are Franco Sarto.
The next day, I wore an outfit that sorta felt like I was wearing pajamas, but I got a lot of compliments. I was surprised.
This is a bunch of inexpensive stuff - the T shirt is Old Navy, the lace skirt is from Kohl's and the sandals were $5.98 at JC Penney.
I guess it was still cute - here's a better look at the T shirt. It sure was comfy.
Since I went super casual the day before, on the 27th, I made an effort. The tank is from Stein Mart and the giraffe skirt is from Style and Co.
My shoes are black suede with a stacked wooden heel and are from Halogen. My velvet Ann Taylor belt appears again.
On top, a Tahari jacket that is part of a two piece suit.
Finally, it was Friday!! I wore very old white slacks from a designer brand called Katayone. The top with the attached silver tone ornament is INC.
The cute blue floral waiter's style jacket is from Mossimo.
I took a few photos to assess my fitness progress.
Abs looking pretty good. Abs have never been my problem area - butt and thighs have the issues.
After years of running ( let's see, about 43!!!) my legs are solid. They are getting loose skin, since I am 61, but I am trying to fill that up with muscle. So far so good, but age is a beast. I flexed for fun. Looks better unflexed.
I got my two beauty bags during this time period. First, Ipsy:
I got a holographic silver bag. This is what was inside:
1) Estate Going Nutty Pressed Bronzer
2) Generation Clay Detoxifying Charcoal Clay Mask
3) Lovecraft Beauty Highlighter
4) Glam Glow Bright Eyes Eye Cream
5) it cosmetics Creme de Nuit Douceur Metamorphosante
Birchbox had a tribal ethnic design for their box this month.
Here's what I got:
1) KNDR Luxury Hand Sanitizer - very nicely timed !!
2) R + Co Sun Catcher Power C Boosting Leave In Conditioner
3) Vasanti Brighten Up Love My Hand Cream
4) Kate Somerville Wrinkle Warrior 2 in 1 Plumping Moisturizer and Serum
5) Tocca Giulieta Eau de Parfum
6) The Beauty Crop Glow Milk in Pear Pressure - I mixed it with SPF 50 CC cream for the weekend while I am out running. It's very iridescent.
So, that's it. I am sooooo happy that my kitchen is finished and I can cook Doc some delicious meals.
Stay tuned for more hijinx. Hopefully, we will see the grand kids for their birthday over the Labor Day weekend.
