Labor Day Fabrics and Flavors

Dress: Sugar Thrillz, Dolls Kill; Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection, Amazon

Bag: Francesca's

Tank: Rebellious One, Macy's; Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney

Tomato girl summer going out hot.

Bag: Universal Thread, Target

Corn and crustaceans.

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Jeans: Wild Fable, Target

Blue for You Necklace

Bag: Amerileather, Zulily

Filler schmiller. 

Because a felt boat's always a good idea.

Labor Day means red, white, and blue -- and one last BBQ.  So I donned my polka dot frock and enjoyed festive fare with my family.  The best thing on the table?  My mom's tomato pie.  Probably because it was bursting with, not only tomatoes and cheese, but mayonnaise and sour cream.  So, hearty enough for the hardest-working laborer, not to mention decadence in a dish.

As for Charlotte, she focused on the fruit, as per usual.  I've never seen anyone get so excited about oranges and blueberries. Watching her glee is my favorite thing.

Still, she'd better not get any ideas about me baking a pie.

Red, White, and Rainbow: When Stripes are the Stars

Tee: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney

Allie Avocado Necklace

Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Fun with flags.

Hat: On 34th, Macy's

The wheel deal.

Top: Wild Fable, Target

Bag: INC, Macy's

The husband's shirt: IZOD, Kohl's

Whenever I try to wear red, white, and blue, I always end up overpowering the white with yellow.  Because, as I once said to a fellow (bewildered) preschooler, no drawing is complete without sunshine.  And what's an outfit, after all, if not a 3D illustration?  So, I added a shot of vitamin D -- and C! -- to my Fourth of July fits.  I carried my lemon wedge bag to Smithville on the actual holiday, then my rainbow-chain, yellow bag to the family BBQ later that weekend.  It definitely boosted my mood.  Even if I did drop a dollop of sunscreen on the lemon on its inaugural outing.

Still, safety first, am I right?  Because despite being cheerful, the sun will burn you to a crisp. 😏🌞

Theme Park Lark

Shoes: Wanted, ModCloth

Awesome Oval Necklace

Sweater: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Sunglasses: Amazon

Scrunchies: Goody, Amazon

Bag: Lily Bloom, JCPenney

Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney

Top: ModCloth

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Zulily

Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Never too many necklaces.

Dance Hall Ways Necklace

Top: Candie's, Kohl's

Bag: Madden Girl, Macy's

Clip: Amazon

Cameo Appearance Necklace

Dress: ModCloth

Mighty Fine Equine Necklace

Produce: ShopRite 😏

Shoes: Nine West, Marshalls

Bag: Sleepyville Critters, Zulily

Bow: Carole, JCPenney

The lark is that the theme is parked.  No theme, pop culture reference, or common thread today.  Just a lady escaping life -- and her Easter decorations -- for awhile.

A Gamble on Glam and a Line in the Sand: Painting the Desert Pink

Blouse: Amazon

Flirt on My Boots Necklace

Bag: Amazon

Headband: Macy's

Shoes: First Love by Penny Loves Kenny, JCPenney

Jacket: bebe, Macy's Backstage

Bag: Nine West, Kohl's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Poker chips: Michaels

Big necklace: H&M; Other necklace: Nine West, Kohl's

Top: Kingston Grey, Macy's; Ace of hearts pillow: Michaels

Saguaro Squared Necklace

Sweater: Mudd, Kohl's

Quartz of the Cactus Necklace

Skirt: Candie's, Kohl's

Bow: Art Class, Target

Bags: First two: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Last one: T-Shirt & Jeans, Kohl's

Winsome Dove Necklace

Just kidding.  Glam is never a gamble, and I'll never draw a line in the sand when it comes to a desert motif.

So in the tradition of the laconic cowboy (and Forrest Gump), that's all I have to say about that.