Never Too Old for Short Sets and Sneakers!
Never too old for short sets and sneakers!
Growing up in Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle, New York, during the 60s, summer was the best time of the year. School was out and there was always a parade, picnic or block party to attend. We had a lot of friends and family who was always getting together to eat, drink or just play games.
After cleaning the apartment, we would run up to North Avenue to see the annual parade. My grandmother always bought my sister and I matching red, white and blue outfits and we dressed as if we were twins. Only a little over a year apart we could actually could pass for twins because everyone thought of us as ‘Toni and Gloria‘ never just one or the other.
Catching a bus to go shopping at Korvettes in the Bronx was definitely one of the best memories I have from childhood. My grandmother couldn’t afford to get us the best sneakers but trying on the ones in the big bins attached with a stretchy string was fun.
Shuffling around the store in too big sneakers didn’t bother us as all, you see my grandmother didn’t believe it buying shoes or sneakers that fit, they had to be larger so that we could grow into them. A little toilet paper stuffed in the toes worked fine for us.
Now that both my sister and grandmother are gone, those summer memories are even more special. Having recently purchased a short set and sneakers from Rainbow Shops had my mind and heart filled with with those wonderful childhood memories and no matter how old we get, somethings never change.
No matter my age, I am never too old for a short set & sneakers!
Happy 4th of July Holiday my friends…now go make some memories!
P.S. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Now if it would stop raining long enough I’d be in my shorts and t-shirts! Cool outfit 😉
Thank you, we just had a torrential downpour with tornado watch!
Such a cute look, sis! Casual and comfy is the way to go. And of course, you are stylin’! 😉
~Whitney
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I love this look on you & remember the tissue in the shoes drama,. My grandma went further…..when the shoes got short she cut out the toes and turn them into sandals. Lol!!
Gurl, you made me laugh out loud with that comment – sandals – really?
Looking cool and comfy with that outfit! Love the sneakers too. I’m glad you have a lot of fun summer memories with your grandmother and sister.
Happy 4th of July to your family!
Thank you very much – hope all is going well on your side of the world. Congratulations again on your television debut!
Cute summer look!!! I love the color of your short set.
Thank you, I love orange/peach colors especially in the summer.
CUTE!!! P.S. The educational publishing company I write and edit for is in New Rochelle! I telecommute from Kansas, but I’ve been there! 🙂
Cool beans…I knew there had to be another reason to love you! Happy 4th!
So cute and I love the color, perfect outfit for a hot day!
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Thank you Robin, I want to go back for a few more as they should be on clearance now and I love the length of the shorts.