Did you miss the old potato sack of glory? I did, so out it came for one last rodeo before I head back to work. Which, in real time, is happening just about … now. Ack! Wish me luck.
My beloved $7 clogsEarrings, J. Crew Factory
Clearly, this is not what I’m wearing today, but it was my cute outfit 2 weeks ago. You know what? Even Old Navy liked it. (Or, erm, the peeps running Old Navy’s Insta account. Hiya!) I’m taking that as supreme validation, and patting myself on the back for an outfit well done. Having low standards has perks.
The face of anxious anticipation
I’m sure today is going swimmingly (fingers crossed), but drop me a line if you’re feeling in an encouraging mood. I can always do with a bit of rah-rah spirit. Cheers!
Every year, one of the biggest events of the summer is The Fringe (official name, The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival), and I love that about our so-called blue collar town. Because the kids are still little, we don’t get to really enjoy the full experience, but we always make our way down to the grounds, at least once or twice, to soak up the atmosphere, and catch some street performances. This year’s theme was Fringed and Confused, so I fully embraced the 70s vibe with a DVF wrap dress and my trusty clogs.
Luka got into the performing spirit with a sidewalk piano. (Only at The Fringe.) He’s becoming a little bit obsessed with pianos, to the point that we are seriously considering trying to find a secondhand upright for him. Is it just another passing toddler whim, or the beginning of a lifelong passion? Who knows. We may have to spend a couple hundred dollars to find out.
Hottest act at The Fringe this year
Miss Téa was not as taken with the street performers as her brother (probably because of her stroller-bound vantage point), but she did develop an instant appreciation for deep-fried elephant ears. Not being afraid to try new things pays off – a lesson her brother may never find out, alas.
Million dollar smile
With that said, Luka is willing to try anything … as long as it involves ice cream. His peanut-butter-chocolate mustache attests to that.
Comic villain in a 1930s caper
As for my outfit … eh, it was ok. I’m not sure if my Pepto pink purse really screams 70s disco queen, but it does have fringes, so … Points for being on point, yes?
Dress, Gap Factory; shirt, Old Navy; belt, Anthropologie; shoes, J. Crew Factory; bag, MbMJ (via eBay)
I’ve been wearing this dress a lot this month, and one day I got the idea to try it as a “skirt”. Mostly, I was just looking for an excuse to wear this pretty jeweled belt. Something this sparkly is kind of de trop for 90% of my current daily activities, but paired with a chambray shirt it’s acceptable for a brunch date. Maybe? I kept other accessories to a minimum, so let’s go with yes.
room for brunch
My main concern, whenever I try one of these styling “tricks”, is whether or not I’m going to be comfortable, or spend the entire time adjusting various bits and bobs. Good news: I didn’t have to do that this time. My shirt stayed put, tucked (sort of) into the belt, which also stayed put. I attribute that success to the fact that the belt is wide and made from a grippy, elastic material. Or, you know, magic.
