
September 23, 2014
Mission #42, Day 2--Tweed Cape
Today I'm styling a more classic kind of cape. The tweed cape. The grey cape. The quasi conservative serious cape. So I did what Anna Wintour refuses to do and went head to toe black on this bad boy.
So are you all familiar with the brain teaser about the fox, the chicken and the sack of grain? Basically, it goes like this--you have a fox, a chicken and a sack of grain that you need to take across a river. Your boat is very small and can only hold one item at a time. You have to get all three across the river--what do you take first?
The predicament lies in that you can't leave the chicken and the fox alone together or the fox will eat the chicken. You can't leave the chicken and the grain together or the chicken will eat the grain. Not only do you have to worry about which to leave together to make the first trip, but you have to worry about who to leave on the other side when you go to get the last item.
It's an interesting situation isn't it? Well guess what? I relate that to just about every instance when it comes to seating and my children. I voiced this metaphor to my brother this weekend. We took a road trip to Nebraska. We took our minivan and in our minivan we were going to seat me, Patrick, my brother, my cousin and my four kids.
And so we had to seat the kids in such a way that, in a four hour drive, we wouldn't hear fighting and arguing. We had to separate Conner and Brielle for sure, but Brielle and Kaden wouldn't be able to sit together either. We wanted Kaden and/or an adult next to Reilly to help with possible feedings.
And any parent with two or more children can relate. It's seating arrangements in the car, at the dinner table, during plays and movies, on the couch--EVERYWHERE. It's kind of ridiculous. But if you've ever listened to siblings bicker, you know that it's worth the trouble.
I don't know what the answer to the kid situation is and obviously it differs every time, but if you want to know the answer to the chicken/fox/grains problem, you can find it here.
Case in point: raising kids is a constant brain teaser.
Grey Tweed Cape-Rue 21; Skinny Black Jeans-Old Navy (maternity); Embellished Blouse-Kohl's; Black Booties-Old Navy; Earrings-gifted; Glasses-Bebe

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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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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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