Sunday, September 29, 2019

Moss is Boss: Gaudy by Nature



Top: a.n.a, JCPenney
Skirt: Boscov's
Shoes: Cape Robin, Ami Clubware
Bag: Betsey Johnson, Modcloth
Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon
Yellow and orange bangles: B Fabulous
Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney




Top: Self Esteem: JCPenney
Skirt: Dickie's Girl, Dolls Kill
Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zulily
Bag: Nordstrom
Red bangle: B Fabulous
Black and white bracelet: Mixit, JCPenney
Purse charm: The Tote Trove
Sunglasses: So, Kohl's
Barrettes: The Tote Trove




Top: Lily Star, Target
Skirt: Amazon
Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zulily
Bag: Tatty Devine, Modcloth
Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon
Green bracelet: Parade of Shoes
Purple bracelet: Etsy
Barrette: The Tote Trove


A rolling stone may gather no moss, but a stay-put planter gathers a garden. And I should know. Because there's one in my backyard:


There's another planter right next to it that's moss-less. The husband and I can't figure out why. Did some tiny but noxious insect die in it, discouraging flora from flourishing? Or is it all just a trick of elves killing time before Christmas? I guess it'll have to remain one of life's mysteries. Meanwhile, the moss is lovely, so green and plush, like a carpet in a toadstool house. Which is totally a thing if the Smurfs are a thing. Even if their floors are an unplush beige.

Anyway, Mother Nature's gown is my oyster when it comes to staging new necklaces. Or maybe I should say it's my laser-slash-bookcase school picture backdrop. There's just something about the contrast of homegrown greenery and bright, man-made plastic. (Even if the lemon wreath is about as natural as Hawaiian Punch.) It makes me want to hike in a tutu or collect leaves in stilettos. Or, you know, watch people hike and collect leaves on TV while I sit on the couch eating fruit snacks.

Either way, it's all something to heart. Because here in the house of fun, I'm always on vaca(y).

2 comments:

Samantha said...

So cute!!! I love your new accessories and the little messages written on them - my favorite is the Big Red Heart necklace! They pair so well with your outfits. I like the photo of the moss; it's such a lush green! " It makes me want to hike in a tutu or collect leaves in stilettos." Love that line!

Dressed With Soul said...

Love as usual your colourful looks including the necklaces an brooches! And Yes, the moss is amazing - and secrets belong definitely to life :)
xx Rena
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