Little White Dress Summer Style

 

The Little White Dress (LWD) is always in style if you ask me.  It's a classic just like it's counter part LBD.  I am no stranger to loving and sharing LWD that can also be found here, here and here!  Although it never goes out of style, I do get tired of wearing the same one over and over, because I do wear them so much spring & summer, so whenever I see a chance to update mine I kind of jump on it.  This little baby doll dress popped up on my radar as a local boutique was closing and they were selling off all their things.  I scored it for like $25! I love the cut, the flow for summer, and the sweet little white polka dots all over it.  Instantly I jumped on it and ordered it knowing that I wanted to wear it for our family photos to celebrate Anya's grade 8 farewell, as well as a few other occasions.  The best thing about this little white dress like this is that is goes with all the foot ware you could imagine, sneakers/converse, cowboy boots (so cute for a country festival look), wedge sandals, booties in the fall, and  I choose to wear my funky, stiletto pumps that I recently purchased as a fun shoe to have around.  I kept the accessories to simple gold and although not pictured I had an old nude clutch, but I seriously need a new one so if you have any suggestions I am open to them.  

This little cute family of mine.  Love them.

Always remember to be a little silly in life.  It's short, make jokes, funny faces and laugh lines.

I also thought it might be fun to go back into the archives to see other LWD.

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Crafty Crochet

The crochet trend is going strong this summer season. It's everywhere, dresses, skirts, two piece sets, cardigans and tops galore.  You can choose from classic, to boho, to your favorite grandmothers patchwork blanket.   I really wanted to find a crochet dress for the summer but after trying many I kind of gave up for a couple of reasons, #1 the bodycon dress is just not super flattering on me, and #2 I couldn't wear a see through dress to work, LOL.  Anyway, I continued my search and this little top was in a hand me down pile of clothing from my sister and I immediately fell in love with it.  Its a classic white crochet style and I had the perfect nude tank to go underneath it when I am out an about doing errands and it also looks super cute over a bathing suit or bikini top.  Anyway it's been a favorite this summer and on repeat  with denim shorts but I am kind of thinking I wonder what it might look like over top of a dress?  Hmmm.  

Have you tried the crochet trend yet?

Ageless Style: White & Brights

Welcome to another installment of Ageless Style, where women of different ages, stages, shapes and sizes  share their styles.  I love this group of women because they are not only showcasing feeling good at any stage of life,  but also supporting and encouraging others to do the same.  Today the prompt is White & Brights!

I love a good denim skirt in the summer, but I especially like this denim skirt that got an update just by swapping out the blue denim color we are used to with a stark white. I spend most of my time in the summer in the exact same uniform, denim shorts and tank, or in a bathing suit.  So slipping on a white little skirt gives my summer uniform an update while still feeling casual and comfortable.  I choose to pack this skirt on our trip to Mexico this past spring because I knew it would get tons of wear during the day, it's perfect to slip over a bathing suit, but it could also easily be dressed up for dinner in the evening.  

This fun and bold, palm tree, off the shoulder top was gifted to me by my sister and I immediately knew that it would pair well with the denim skirt for our beach vacay.  They are a perfect contrast to one another and I loved how this outfit came together for dinner;  causal, sexy, and perfectly summery.  

If you are in search of how to update your summer wardrobe, a white denim skirt is a perfect example.  It won't really ever go out of style, and it's so easy to add color, pattern and styles to it from what you already own in your closet!

How would you style a white denim skirt?

My day uniform.

 

Date night ready!

 

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Beach Living & My 2024 Bikini

What do you take to the beach?  What are your essentials?  For me, it's a good book, beach towel, beach chair, shades, sunscreen, water bottle and a bikini I feel good in.  Each year I buy myself a new bikini.  Not because I like shopping for a bikini, because I DON'T, but I like to have a variation to choose from and over time they fade or don't fit like they used to.  This year I especially noticed that when I was shopping for a swimsuit for our winter Mexico trip.  As I get into my 40s, just celebrated my 42nd birthday, I've noticed that my body is changing.  This winter I found myself really considering not getting a bikini.  Each time I put it on, I had to talk myself through my own negative thoughts.  Things like, "a beach body is a body at the beach", "change is unavoidable and you are still strong and beautiful", "your body does amazing things everyday", "growing older is a privilege", etc.  

Yes, my body is changing and no I am not always comfortable or confident, but I can overcome these things and I can strive to appreciate my body at every stage.  So, I tried on bathing suits and landed on this one that I feel comfortable and confident in from Cupshe.  I felt  great  in Mexico and am wearing it nonstop at the beach this summer, including while playing on the beach and in the water!

High waisted - must

Good stretch - making it perfect for playing on the beach, pool, watersports or sun bathing

Good coverage/support - check

Bum coverage - pretty close to full 

Love the white color & and colorful details - super cute 

For the record, I choose to get a size M and although I think I could have pulled off the small, this is a pretty good fit.  I do find their bathing suits usually run a bit bigger and some of the other ones I tried were way too big, but I knew I could make this one work for me.  

Unfortunately my style of suit is all sold out but they have it in pink  which I considered initially and it's on sale!

Your turn!  Are you a beach/pool goer?  What's a must for the day at the beach/pool?

I'm Back! Life Lately

Friends I am finally back after a two month break!  Yep, I decided to step away in May until the end of school and boy am I glad I did.  Life was just FULL and I decided to step away from the blog and mostly social media in order to manage life/stress and ALL THE GOOD.  Let's do a quick check in with what's been going on!

School's Out for Summer!  June 27th was the official last day for the kids and June 28th was my list day.  In the fall Anya will be in Grade 9 (high school), Halie will be in Grade 12 (last year of high school) and I will be entering my 18th year of teaching at full-time Vice-Principal in the same school.  

Anya's Celebrations: Anya wrapped up her dance season with a final showcase, did another spring of baseball, was cast as Dodger in Oliver Twist and was FANTASTIC.  Also, she celebrated her last year of elementary school surrounded by her friends, family and teachers.  Oh and landed her first parttime job at the lake!  What a busy young lady.

Halie continues to love her horseback riding and has already had three shows and has plans to keep going this year.  She also applied and received a horseback riding scholarship.  Halie continues to work in the city part-time, and is hoping to work in a vet clinic this summer to explore that as a career option (fingers crossed).

Photography has been AMAZING this spring.  Families, maternity, grads, young love, etc.  Unfortunately I've had to say no to a couple of people because I knew I just couldn't keep up.  Please feel free to follow my FB page or IG account.

Friends.  It's been so busy that we haven't had a lot of one -on -one time with our friends.  But we were lucky to gather some of our favorite people for a BBQ, games and fire in June.  So good for the soul.  Always invest in those friendships, that's all I know.

Trying something new.  My teen daughter talked me into lash extensions.  I was so worried that I would have a reaction, sensitive eyes, and a little worried that I would end up loving them.  GUESS WHAT?!?  I love them.  Sigh, another possible monthly bill.

Loving these lip stains for summer.  They are on sale right now for $6, regularly $20!!!!  Soft Coral & Fearless Fuchsia.  

Reading...Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the prequal to the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Honestly I have just picked it up again, after the busy spring season.  I did however listen to People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry which w2as cure and a perfect BEACH read.  

Wearing in June!

Next week, I'll be sharing my new favorite bikini that I feel comfortable and confident wearing on the beach this summer as my body continues to change and approaches 42.  See you on Monday!