Patriotic Polly Necklace
An Apple a Play Bangle
Top: a.n.a., JCPenney
Skirt: Amazon
Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW
Bag: Charming Charlie
Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon
Sunglasses: Relic, Kohl's
Light blue bangle: Burlington Coat Factory
Royal blue bangle: Kohl's
Mustard bracelet: Cloud Nine
Barrette: The Tote Trove
Nothing says Dad's day off like five o' clock shadow -- unless it's Mom's grizzly bear legs. Because Labor Day is prime time to let it all hang out and grow out before the big, bad fall tames our tresses. (And yes, I realize that cooler weather means a reprieve from the onerous chore that is hair removal. But I like this alternate, if-not-widely-intuitive, let-your-hair-down angle, and damn it, I'm leaning in.) No one wants to do battle with a razor or toil at all on this last day of summer. Toil is such a serious-sounding word, isn't it? It makes me think of mining, factory work, and other hard knock jobs hatched by the Industrial Revolution. I counteract its gloomy vibe by reminding myself that "toil" sounds like "toilet paper."
Anyway, Labor Day is weird. Unless you're a student or a teacher (thankfully, my hall pass days are behind me, and I'm no molder of young minds), it doesn't mean much of anything. The sky is still light come five o' clock, you can still wear flip flops, and you can still even go out for ice cream. Sure, there are harvest signs and pumpkins as far as the eye can see. But if you want to, you can ignore them until Halloween or even Thanksgiving. That's what I do. Although I know that the bounty of apples and squash is meant to be a cause for celebration, to me it says one thing and one thing only: "Squirrel away your nuts because it's going to be one brutal winter."
That said, here are some of my most Americana-y looks of the season. Except for maybe the one with the windmill. Nothing like celebrating a U.S. holiday by paying homage to Holland.
So, happy eating, napping, and neglecting hygiene.
And, above all else, letting the good times roll far beyond a can of pureed pumpkin.
3 comments:
happy labor day.....
# You look so pretty
Although we don't celebrate that day in Bavaria I do during this time the year pretty the same as you. We should we let end the summer so early? Love your looks, each single detail is simply fantastic!
xx Rena
www.dressedwithsoul.com
I can't get enough of that necklace, the bracelet, and your outfits! I love the rich red tones of the jewelry. Each outfit looks like summer fun, and my favorite is that watermelon top with the colorful, thick statement necklace! (I laughed at "Nothing like celebrating a U.S. holiday by paying homage to Holland"!) I hope you enjoyed Labor Day and are soaking up the remaining days of summer. :)
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