Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Monthly Musings: Summer Fashion

We are getting close to the end of summer vacation, but we are still in the thick of summer, so I thought it would be fun to do a 'Monthly Musings' link-up...even though I'm late enough to not be able to link-up! Thanks, Natasha, for doing these, so I can always participate {if always late}.


1) Favorite summer outfit?

I don't know if this counts as to what the question is truly asking, but I'm obsessed with the hot pink dress I wore to Brent's work dinner in June. Could even be my favorite dress of all time! And totally perfect for this summer of Barbie pink, ha.


If it's really more what I wear the most of in the summer, that would be workout clothes or bathing suits! 

2) Favorite summer footwear?

My Birkenstocks! I have become obsessed with Birks and have so many pairs. I have a rubber pair for the pool and several leather styles - casual ones, 'fancy' ones ha.

Here's an old picture from last spring of me in a pair I lost, ha. 
I bought the same pair in rose gold this summer {and they're what I wore to the Barbie movie}. You will see me in Birks probably every day!

3) What summer accessories are you wearing on repeat?

Does my Apple watch count as an accessory? {grin} I guess that isn't seasonal though... Hmmm... I do wear Birks just about every day {as mentioned above} and I love them.

4) What do you use for a summer bag?

I got a super cute crochet crossbody bag. And starting this week, I'm using my new Bogg bag! {Story coming soon of the drama that entailed haha.}


5) What summer scents are you wearing?

I don't like perfumes because I find the scents too overwhelming, but I do love a few essential oils that I wear on repeat. And of course deodorant every day haha.

6) Maxi dress? Romper? Jumpsuit?

All of the above! I didn't think I would be a romper/jumpsuit person, but I love them so much. Comfy AND cute. I don't wear a Maxi dress very often, but I do love them too.



7) Favorite summer sunglasses?

I am a goodr girl. They are lightweight and not very expensive, so they are perfect for me. I don't have to worry about messing them up or losing them and they fit great!

And I have lots of pairs of them too!


8) Favorite summer pjs?

My pjs are the same year-round - either an old t-shirt and boxers/pajama pants or a few matching sets of pjs - either from Target or Nordstrom Rack. Nothing fancy or different per season.

9) Do you wear white after Labor Day?

I don't pay attention to 'rules' like that! I don't have a lot of white, but I'll wear whatever color whenever.

Wearing white last year in mid-September, GASP!

10) Favorite summer fashion trend right now?

I think for this summer, it's Barbie pink and all the bright colors! Now, I am not a fashionista, so that is 100% my opinion, but I have loved seeing all the Barbie brightness this summer!

Just 1 more week of summer vacation left and about 6 weeks of overall summer - lots of feelings because I've loved summer but also love the fall and the holidays!


Monday, August 7, 2023

I'm 43!

I had a great birthday on Saturday. It’s really nice to feel the love from friends and family! We packed a lot into the day, and I was feeling it on Sunday, ha.

I had to go to a work training Wednesday - Friday at my company's training facility, and Brent's parents kept the kids on Friday. When I got back into town I picked the kids up and had a cake waiting for me! Drew loves to bake with my mother-in-law and they made my favorite - yellow cake with homemade chocolate icing, yum!

And my girl knows me - I love hearts so she made a heart cake for me!

We started the morning with Drew's basketball game. She is LOVING playing basketball and is practicing so much and getting better. It's fun to see her be so aggressive on the court since she's not an aggressive person in real life.

I ditched our kids and got my birthday chai and went to the nail salon! I don't often get a manicure, but I did a mani/pedi {with gel nails for my hands} and had to go with a Barbie pink!

My idea of heaven!

Love this color!!

I came home to a nice surprise from Brent - 2 dozen roses, some candy, and a Starbucks gift card!

Hello you pretty ladies!

We went to lunch at my favorite restaurant {Blue Corn Harvest} with our neighbors, but I didn't get a picture, ugh. Then we headed to the pool for a couple of hours.

Also got a new bathing suit, yay!

THEN one of our favorites, Dez, had a birthday party for her {she turned 40 on Thursday} at a local BBQ place.

I got this cute dress just for the party - 
I love that my flowers from Brent matched!

Ready for BBQ and friends!

They got me a cake!

Trying to take a girl picture...FAIL!

A little better, love these ladies!

Being silly, ha

Sunday, I met Kristen for brunch. We have a tradition of eating together and then going to Kendra Scott for a 50% off birthday item.

Of course, my brunch was sweet!

And of course, Kristen's had eggs and tomatoes - GAG.

Besties for 16 years!

I ended up taking a nap Sunday afternoon and finishing a book - great birthday weekend!