
January 22, 2013
Don't Worry Baby
I've always been a firm believer in letting my kids wear what they want. Well, within limits obviously. If my daughter wants to go out in skirts barely covering her ass and pasties when she's a teenager, there will be a line drawn. But other than that, my kids can wear what they are comfortable in.
Kaden, my twelve year old, loves camo. Looooooves it. Especially while Patrick was deployed, he wore camo everyday. And he also got swarms of camo gear for Christmas.
He told me the other day that a bunch of kids at school pick on him and call him "Army boy" at school for his clothes.
And so I asked him what they were wearing. He couldn't remember. "Exactly," I said, "You wear things that stand out and are different. People remember that. And as much as they make fun of you, their style will never have the impact that yours does."
Patrick chimed in with stories of when I was in high school and people used to make fun of what I wore. I was nothing fashionably ground breaking, believe you me, but I certainly had a . . . different style than the other girls in my school. Think Punky Brewster with a 90's grunge kind of twist. "And now look at her," he says, "People always compliment her on how she dresses now."
"Further," I told him, "You tell people that your dad just got back fighting for their right to voice their opinions on your clothes. And when he did, it was in camo." He'll be all right.
Gingham Oxford Shirt-Millie, thrifted; Beige Blazer-thrifted; Rust Silk Harem Trousers-eBay; Tie-Vanheusen, Patrick's; Fedora-K-Mart; Two Tone Cap Toe Heels-Franco Sarto

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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