What Really Goes On

Most of my readers are used to seeing me look like this in photos:

I�m usually smiling, because I like smiling, but also because I think blogging is fun.  I�m usually front to camera because I like to clearly show the outfit I�m wearing.  And I usually have my arms at my sides or have a hand on a hip because I can�t ever figure out what else to do with my hands.  (Moment of clarity: I bet that�s why bloggers carry clutches.  Now I get it.) 

But, I think I owe it to you, Dearest Reader Friends, to show you what the other 40 pictures that I don�tpost look like.  To show you what really goes on.  Which, more often than not, is stuff like this:

I am pretty much always talking and often gesticulating.  In the above photo I�m demonstrating how it was so cold this morning that I had to break the ice on my horse�s trough.  I don�t have a horse.

And this:

And, in that photo I am expressing confusion over my friend, Ferge�s, confusion about today�s color combination. 

I think flame cords (Target) and a lavender button-down (Gap via Goodwill) make perfect sense.  Ferge does not.  At least she didn�t criticize the houndstooth shoes (Old Navy via Goodwill) though.  But, really, who would criticize houndstooth shoes?  They so very clearly go with everything.

ETA: Although I don't consider my pants confusing, I'll admit that they're bright, so I've linked up to Visible Monday over at Not Dead Yet Style, hosted, as always, by the lovely Patti.

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Gracey

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Exact Target cords

Similar lavender shirt

Similar houndstooth flats (now on sale)  

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Feeling My Way

You will probably not be surprised to learn that I have no idea what I�m doing when it comes to dressing myself.  I mean, I�ve figured out buttons and zippers pretty well, but figuring out what combination of items to button or zipper onto my body is a struggle.  For example, I�m just wearing a dress today, but went through three or four iterations of accessories before landing on this:

The dress (Target) actually used to have a greige skirt (you can see it here), but I dyed it because I don�t like greige.  The accessories I finally settled on are a tri-color belt (thrifted), red-orange beaded necklace (street fair) and leopard peep-toe mini wedges.  But, seriously, it was a struggle even though the dress just pulls on!

I don�t know why selecting clothes is so much work for me.  I don�t know if it�s because my closet is too big (possibly), or maybe it�s too small (less probable).  Or, maybe it�s because I don�t have a clearly defined style.  I think if I just decided that �boho chic� was my thing and didn�t purchase or wear anything that didn�t meet that aesthetic that getting dressed might be easier.  Instead I have Personal Style ADD, dressing one day in all neutrals and the next in three different patterns and four different colors.  For example, here are last week�s looks (note the lack of a cohesive theme):

Now, I don�t think any of you who read my blog are under the delusion that you�re reading the blog of a fabulously put together blogger.  But, if you are, I apologize for bursting your bubble.  In truth, I�m just feeling my way along, tossing a bunch of stuff on the bed and seeing what sticks.  For those of you who suspected that was my preferred methodology, you were right, and I appreciate you sticking around in spite of that.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Gracey

Lavender, Lemon and a Bee Attack

Y�all, I was totally attacked by a bee today.  Okay, he was probably just flying by, but I reacted like it was an attack by ducking and squealing and then laughing.  You know; as one does:

Not to worry though, I got it together enough to take pictures.  Sort of:

Like yesterday�s color combination of tomato and violet, today�s combination is one I�ve wanted to try for sometime.  Specifically, since the EBEW Pastels Challenge in which my lovely friend, Ana of She�s Addicted to Clothes, paired lavender and yellow.

My lavender and lemon pairing involves a thrifted lavender eyelet dress and a lemon-yellow cardigan (Target).  I added a multi-colored belt (thrifted) which allowed me to sneak in navy platform sandals (MRKT via DSW) and rust red earrings because I like to ground my pastels with non-pastels.

Is there a word for non-pastels?  I'm sure there is.  Does anyone know what it is?

Happy Wednesday, All!  Watch out for bees!

Gracey