Vertical stripes: a girl's best friend

So, in true blog confessional style, let me share: I gained about 15 lbs. this year. I won't bore you with the details. But all my cute clothes in my former size(s) don't fit.

I'm going to an outdoor afternoon wedding and I have plenty of cute things I could wear...if I had kept my rear in gear and running at least five days a week (about 4 miles/day). Why oh why did I stop running? After eight years of running? Why oh never mind. I'm boring even myself by this time.

So I'm wearing this. I like the shawl sleeve - it's not the everyday. And I like the vertical strips on the body. Diverts from the fact that I've lost most of my waist and that my hips have gained at least an inch. And I like the bright red necklace the brings the eye up. I purchased this necklace at an image consultant conference. The artist is from NYC. She found a necklace in Paris comprised all of the central flower on the front of my necklace. She disassembled it and made a bunch of different necklaces with the floral pieces and vibrant stones. It has an antique clasp (with a safety) that I love.

On a side note, I'm very happy for the bride and groom and it will be a glorious day for them. It's really not about me and my weight gain and camouflage. But it is my blog. So there.

Comments

[Bcrobin]

First, you look fantastic in the outfit! Secondly, I adore the necklace! I was thinking of taking apart a necklace I bought at fashion bug (floral) and mixing it up! Now I'm totally inspired!!

[Amy F.]

Adorable, Dawn! I love the neckline.

(And I'm not even going to mention how much weight I've gained. I'm still using baby #4 as an excuse... nevermind that he is almost 2.)

[professionaldawn]

Thanks for the comments, Amy and Robin! I love feedback. Especially when it's positive. Robin - ooh, do take apart the Fashion Bug necklace and build something fun. I went to the coolest bead store in New Hampshire...the town where Colby-Sawyer is. Long way to go for a bead though.

[Katherine]

Looking fantastic, D!! I love your blog :) xoxo Katherine