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Friday Night Whites

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

There’s something fun and exciting about weekends in the summer, it doesn’t matter if you have plans to travel or are just staying home they just seem to be much more enjoyable.

The longer days, the lighter foods and of course lounging poolside always makes me feel better, how about you, what makes your summer weekends more enjoyable?

Friday’s are also casual work days which means I can wear jeans, not ripped or boyfriend jeans, but my summer whites which fits the bill as being corporate casual.

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I am always afraid that I will turn back into a 5 year old and spill something when wearing white, but I made it through the day without an incident!   The jeans and Vera Wang camo tank are both thrifted, and the sandals which were purchased several years ago completes the outfit.

Friday Night Whites

 

I chose brass accessories to match the brass links in the sandals as well as a coordinating blend in with the camouflage tank. The bracelets are from Burlington Coat Factory, ring and watch from Avon and brass chain from Michael’s.

Friday Night Whites

 

I wore these jeans a week later which if you remember were just a dollar on clearance at JC Penney.  This was actually the day before the 4th Holiday and I was a bit ruffled because I had been running around after work shopping.

Friday night whites

 

Striped top was thrifted from Goodwill, the scarf also $1.00 from Dollar Tree and the blue and white polka dots flats were purchased from Rugged Wearhouse for less than $10.00.

Friday night whites

 How do you wear your Summer White Jeans?

Don’t forget to come back this evening at 6:00 for the #WWDParty!

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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Staying Corporate Casual Cool in the Summer Sizzle

Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.

The heat is on and the struggle continues, dressing Corporate Casual in July and August while staying cool can be challenging.  However, wearing a sheath dress is just one way that keeps me cool all summer long.

A sheath dress is very transitional, in the early Spring and Autumn I will wear a blazer or cardigan over top, and because of the scoop neck in the Winter I’ll wear a turtleneck underneath.  But in the heat of the Summer it’s just cotton undergarments and open toe-sandals!

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It can be difficult to stay cool when the temps rise above 80 degrees but just thinking about last winter’s snow storm helps! maximum heat

Summer Sheath dresses

Summer Sheath dresses

Burlington Coat Factory has a large selection of sheath dresses and they are all reasonably priced.  However, Ross Dress for Less and of course Goodwill are other places that I’ve also found a good selection of them.

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The best thing about a sheath dress is that it’s flattering to all shapes and sizes and can be worn by woman of any age.  Patterns makes it easy to accessorize as not much is needed when the print is busy.

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Staying cool in Corporate Casual during the summer sizzle is a breeze if I wear light, loose fitting fabric that allows air circulation, is sleeveless and a pair open toe sandals and for that I am thankful!

Thrifted Sheath Dress

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How about you, do you love sheath dresses as much as I?  If so, I’d love to see a pic so send one and then at the end of the month I’ll do a Summer Sheath Sizzle Roundup” which will include a surprise GIVEAWAY

This week I am thankful for my family, my friends and of course my faith. I am thankful that my son is home and recovering nicely and I am thankful for a cool breeze every now and then!

Now it’s your turn, what are you thankful for this week?

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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OOTD – Throw On Thursday

Hello friends and Happy Thursday, the 1st day of November 2012.  Prayers still going up for all those affected by Hurricane Sandy, may God/Allah provide you with much needed strength during this time.

Speaking of time…it is now flying with less than a month until Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year!  This transitional weather makes it’s too warm for me to wear a coat but too cold for just a sweater.  This morning I threw on a shawl which is actually a large scarf that once belonged to my sister, it’s more than 20 years old yet very timeless.  Every time I wrap it around me I  can still feel the warmth of my sister’s embrace – RIP Gloria!

Blouse – Rugged Wearhouse from their new Corporate Casual line//  Skirt – Goodwill// Bamboo Color Blocked Wedges – Rugged Wearhouse

Linking up today with Jessica at Thoughful Thursday – hop on over and read a new blog

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!


OOTD – 4H Day

Today is Hazy Hot & Humid Hump Day. This morning the outside thermometer was reading 80 degrees before 8:00!  Another excessive heat warning is in effect so stay cool, hydrated and please check on the elderly.

This dress has been in my closet for over 10 years and the side slits are high enough to make it cool and comfortable, but not too high so it can be worn to work on a day like today. The faux-suede, strappy sandals were purchased from AVON and the gold tone, gladiator style works well with tribal print in the dress.