
June 15, 2015
Make it Work Monday #16
Today I am channeling a look from a fellow Colorado blogger! The lovely Jessica from Afternoon Style who just had an adorable baby boy! She had the cutest maternity style, but as well mamas all know, it is double fantastic when a look can take you from maternity to mamahood just as easily. And enter this outfit.
I have really gotten a lot of use out of my red rain boots. They have been surprisingly as versatile as I pictured them being and not "phase-y" at all. A red and white striped dress, I am learning is equally necessary for any closet. And I got to wear the scarf gifted by my bestie as well. I love that because I always think of him when I wear it.
For those that follow me on social media, it will not surprise you for me to declare that I did indeed have a lovely weekend with my family celebrating my Grampa's 85th birthday. It was actually a surprise--he didn't know that all of us were coming up! So it was great every time one of us trickled in, he was more excited.
My Grampa even said, multiple times, that this was the best birthday he has ever had. And that means a lot. Because he is the cutest to see happy and smile. I had posted a photo on Instagram with Reilly looking out my Grampa's back window. And in the caption I explained that when Kaden, who was the only great-grandchild that my Grandma ever met, and I would visit, she would beg my Grampa not to clean off Kaden's fingerprints on the back door and the furniture.
My Grampa is the same way. I kept apologizing for the noise and the mess and he just kept telling me that he loved the commotion and that he would miss it so much when we would leave. He had so much fun with us--hanging out, eating (we did SOOOO much eating!), laughing and watching the kids play. It was perfect.
At one point my Grampa told me that he was feeling so loved and that he was the luckiest Grampa in the world and that he was so happy we had come up, and my six year old reserved, super shy niece Emma comes out of nowhere and gave him the biggest hug. It was adorable.
So basically, yeah. It was one of the best weekends I've had in a long, long while. I love my Grampa.
Red and White Striped Dress-Milly for Kohl's
Scarf-Nordstrom, gifted
Glasses-Bebe
Starfish Earrings-Touchstone Crystal, c/o

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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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