Today is Silly Socks day at Caroline’s school, so in true fashion we headed to Target around 4 p.m. yesterday in search of some socks.
Silly socks.
I thought about making some silly socks by doing something like sewing (Oh who am I kidding? I would use glue.) but I didn’t really have a good silly sock vision and Caroline was more than excited about some sparkly rainbow knee-high socks from Target. I’m not sure they are silly, but anything with a sparkly rainbow is definitely snazzy. And sparkly.
So, they are sparkly, snazzy socks.
Who am I to argue with that and insist on sewing (gluing) on some pom-pom fringe and googly eyeballs?
While we were at Target, I decided we should head over and look for some white sandals to go with Caroline’s Easter dress. I realize I am living in a fantasy world thinking it will be warm enough on Easter for her to wear white sandals. There hasn’t been a warm Easter in the last ten years and the fact that it falls on March 23 certainly isn’t going to help matters.
But I enjoy my fantasy world, so we searched for sandals. I looked for some in her size and found two different pairs. I pulled them out of the box and Caroline looked at the first pair, looked up at me, and said, “Oh Mama. Please tell me you’re kidding.”
Basically what I’m saying is I’m not sure I’m qualified to be doling out fashion advice to all nine of you who take me seriously. Clearly, my four year old doesn’t appreciate my taste in sandals.
I thought I was going to answer questions as usual this week, but then I caught up on my DVRed Oprahs and saw the one from earlier this week with Lloyd Boston and his fashion advice for women who have become “Schlumpadinkas” which is some sort of trademarked Oprah word for a woman who has given up on looking good.
Here’s my thought on that. I agree with it in theory. In fact, as I sat and watched Lloyd, while wearing my faded yoga pants and too-old-to-be-called-vintage Aggie baseball t-shirt, I seriously thought about whether or not I should be a little more dressed up on a daily basis. About that time I heard a little voice calling, “MAMA, I pooped! I need some help!”
Not really a job that requires a spiffy red trench coat.
However, there are days that require a little more than faded yoga pants.
Here is Lloyd Boston’s list of the 10 essential things every woman should own.
1. trench coat
Target has some really cute ones right now. Like this one.
2. black turtleneck
3. black trousers
I’ve always been able to find great black pants at Ann Taylor. I love these.
And black pants are worth paying a little more for. They are timeless and a great investment.
4. tunic
I love this one from White House Black Market.
Don’t panic, I wouldn’t wear it as a dress. I’d wear it with leggings or some dark denim jeans.
5. white jeans
Okay, honestly, I like the idea of white jeans in theory. And I like them on other people. I’m just not so sure that I am meant for a white jean. Especially at a time in my life when they are prone to end up with grape jelly handprints.
However, look how cute this pair is. I could get on board with a white trouser jean. Plus, it’s a great price.
6. dark denim jeans
7. black dress
8. white denim jacket or dark denim jacket
I love the denim jacket. It is a wardrobe staple for me. I have no desire to own a white one.
9. black skirt
My life would be complete if I thought I never had to wear another black skirt. I had many of them in my former life as a drug rep and I truly have no desire to wear one ever again. I might even break out in hives.
10. classic cashmere sweater
The great thing about cashmere is apparently the little goats from the Kashmir region are breeding like crazy, allowing retailers to offer cashmere at lower prices than in ye olden days.
I’m not really sure that has anything to do with the breeding habits of the goats, but it’s a good story and I’m sticking to it.
So, here’s what I want to know. Which of these ten items do you already have? Which ones would you like to have? And which ones would you wear on a regular basis?
Also, what is your must have item that you already own? The item you couldn’t live without?
Let’s discuss.
Also, next week at the request of all eleven of you, I am going to present my list of the must-have items for Spring. I know the wait will seem like an eternity.
Happy Friday.