I’m sitting here typing this at the desk in our kitchen because I’m in the midst of cooking dinner and this is what I like to call multi-tasking. We’re having pork chops. And I’m pretty sure they’re almost dried out because I can never time dinner exactly right on the nights P takes Caroline to soccer practice.
But what are you going to do?
Life here in first world suburbia is fraught with all manner of serious issues.
And this has nothing to do with fashion but I’ve just made an interesting discovery about myself that I’m 97% sure none of you will care about. I know almost every word to every song recorded as part of the “lite rock” genre of the 1970s.
I kind of knew this before but it has been confirmed as I sit and listen to a mix of 70s songs on Pandora right now. I know them all. Sister Golden Hair Surprise? Check. Sailing? Check. How Deep is Your Love? Check.
It’s the music of my childhood. And I just quit typing for three and half minutes to sing along with Jim Croce.
Anyway, here are some things I found this week. I’m going to be honest, Gulley and I went shopping on Monday and I was shocked at how little I saw in stores. I don’t know what’s going on right now with fashion, but it feels like slim pickings.
I like this. It’s on sale right now for only about $27 at Anthropologie and comes in some good color combos. Plus it’s the kind of thing I’d wear all the time.
This would be cute with white jeans or shorts for the summer. I like the little bow detail at the shoulder.
This would be a great spring sweater and it’s on sale. I like the lace hem detail at the bottom.
4. roll the stone cuff bracelet
I saw this at Free People the other day and love it. It comes in several different colors and I love that it has a whole bohemian thing going on.
I think this top is so pretty and feminine with that ruffle. And it comes in three gorgeous colors.
Speaking of gorgeous colors, I love this set of rings. So fun for spring and summer.
7. sloane maxi
Okay, so I think this is already sold out again. But I LOVE it so much. The colors, the stripes, the cut. It’s all perfection. And you can sign up to be notified when they have it back in stock if you’re interested.
Isn’t this cute? I have nowhere to wear it, but I think it’s precious.
Gap is hit or miss right now, but I like this. It comes in some fun prints.
10. chambray embroidered pintuck dress
And I like this. This is the same dress as the one in white I showed a couple of weeks ago. But I think I like the chambray better because it’s more versatile. Could even transition to next fall with boots.
That’s it for today.
Oh. I also forgot to mention that I wrote a couple of posts over on Incourage earlier this week in case you want to read them.
Y’all have a good Friday.
Thankfully cute dresses for Easter and spring are out for my 13 & 14 year olds. In fact, we had to chose!! First time ever that could find cute ones that are age apporiate, not too short and very affordable. Junior sizes or 00 – 0 size that are so hard to find. Challote Russe & Body Works had the winners. I tend to stick to Jjill and occasionally Coldwater Creek because their size fit me so well. I can afford that with planning, coupons and sales. Casul Tee’s come from Walmart. Yes, Walmart. PS.. I wear at 16P & find it difficult to find affordable clothes for all occasions for me.
Oh my, Number 7. just. wow. amazing!!!!! Everything I love and adore all rolled into one. Blue, green, stripes, dress. Perfection.
where would you wear this? just wondering about all the maxi dresses and where you all wear them. I don’t see any up here in Alaska. maybe it’s a regional thing.
Love me some 70’s lite rock too! Must have something to do with the clock radio and it’s ‘sleep’ setting that I used every night as young girl. I always thought ‘slim pickings’ sounded like a skinny guitarist from the 70’s. That ‘keynote’ dress is pure Audrey and I love it!
Amazing post at Incourage. I swear it is like you were talking directly to me. Thank God for His grace, because I sure do not deserve it. Most days I think I am the most impatient mother on the planet. SIGH!!! Thanks for the encouragement. You are truly a blessing Melanie!
I was born in the 80s and know every word to the songs you listed too – some of my favorites! And I’ll take one of everything you posted in every color available 😉
Oh! That Sloane dress! It’s just fabulous.
Melanie, I rediscovered my love of 70’s soft rock last summer and stream it every day at work. Found a couple stations on the coasts (CA & FL) that play it all day……takes this 40-something year old back to the fun, carefree days of my youth. And wishing I were on one of their beaches of course, to listen locally. 🙂
Growing up with older sisters, I know ALL the 70s songs too! My kids love when I belt it out to IF, by Bread and Rock Me Gently, by Andy Kim……
Is it just me, or is the link for #2 missing? love that top
Love the fashions, but let’s talk 70’s rock. The other day, I happened upon a documentary about the Eagles on Showtime (I think; we have all the movie channels that I rarely watch). Let me tell you, it was a peaceful easy feeling. I couldn’t believe how many of the songs I knew. They were (are) a messed up bunch of fellows, but it was like a train wreck – I couldn’t look away! So, of course, I highly recommend it!
Just bought the navy anthro top this weekend!
FYI the Sloane Maxi dress (blue/green stripe) is a Lilly Pulitzer dress and is available at lots of stores! Bloomingdales may have it and their friends and family 20% off sale lasts through tomorrow!
I agree on the slim pickins. I went shopping for new work pants last week and all I could find was capri’s…….uh, People, I cant wear capri’s to work…thank you.
Super Frustrated
Check out http://www.southernjewlz.com. It is a boutique in College Station (Aggie owned!) that I could live in. Their clothes and accessories are amazing!
I love the top in #2! Can you repost the link? Thx!
i gasped out loud at the keynote presentable dress.
p.s.
how are you???? xo
Love 70’s lite rock. Bought my hubs ticktets to Hall & Oates (they qualify, right??) for Christmas. Every bit as cheesy and fun as you would expect! I totally agree about the clothes that are in stores right now. Went to the mall with my 14 yr old daughter last week and I have never felt older! At 45 I wish I didn’t have to choose between dressing like teenager or my grandma. Thanks for the cute links!
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