Saturday, September 21, 2024

When Life Gives You Lemons: Squeezing a Little More Out of Summer

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, DSW


Dress: Nine West, Kohl's

Flower barrette: Capelli, ULTA


Bag: The Shoppes at the Asbury

Bag: Violet Ray, Kohl's


Pink top: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Orange top: Pink Rose, Kohl's

Sunglasses: Rampage, Boscov's

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Bag: Mix No. 6, DSW

Kimono: Nine West, Kohl's

Scrunchies: Goody, Amazon



Dress: Lily Rose, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon; Charm: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Skirt: Marshalls


Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Shoes: Lucky Brand, Zulily; Bag: Skinnydip London, Macy's

Fifth Sun, JCPenney

You know the deal,
You've all heard my spiel.
When fall comes to call,
I just want to stall.
To bask in the sun,
And soak up the fun,
To borrow, no, steal
Summer's easy appeal.

But time must march on
Like the faded green lawn.
So I'll make the most
Of the pumpkins and ghosts
Before winter comes
And I'm really bummed.

My poem may not be Shakespeare, but it describes how I feel every fall.  Which is why I like to help obliterate the blues with a bold crop of tropical brights. 

Next stop October when I work through my fear of fright night with girly-ghoulish garb. 

6 comments:

ellie said...

Oh, I love your lemon style! Such great hairdos too! And those ocean blue slippers look so comfy! Thanks for the ending of this poem! You really brightened up my Sunday! 🍂💛🍎🍁💕 I guess this is allergies..instead of a cold..all though, my allergy meds hasn't kicked it anywhere. We are having an old book sale at the old library this coming week..and I have help. Unfortunately, I am not looking forward to it. One person on staff already has Contact Dermatitis. We can only hope peeps are willing to pay big time for these old books. We sold an Anne Frank book for 175.00, already and that was from someone on staff. 💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Thanks for your comment. Yes, I write more about Rafe these days than Cade. Still, I think it kind of funny ..my character Mercer and how I see him which is vastly different from the dramas I see him in. Of course, I like my Mercer best (✿◡‿◡) he isn't cold and arrogant. Although, there are themes of who will survive the changes while being at the university. All the best to being Girly Goulish!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I love your poem!!!- I thought for sure you would site a famous author but I didn't expect it to be you. I love your beginning You know the deal,
You've all heard my spiel... I think I've seen your yellow purse before from the Shoppes in Asbury but it still caught my eye immediately- so stunning.. Fall is coming but today (despite being 59 this morning) the temperature is close to 80.

Samantha said...

I totally adore all of these fun, tropical-colored outfits!! I especially love your big leopard print yellow bow, super cute accessories (my favorite is the Happy Face Place Necklace!), and your cool space buns. That photo in particular gives me so much '90s-teen-fashion-magazine vibes! Lastly, your poem is epic - especially the final two lines and how it perfectly sums up the feel of winter! 💜💖💛

Doris said...

I love how you capture fall feelings! Your words make me smile and excited for bright colors.

Panty Buns said...

The colours of the outfit pieces accessories and jewellery you curated and were wearing in the photos above are all fabulous! I love the uplifting mood, the photos and your poem!
Best wishes for your October complete with girly-ghoulish garb!

Jewel Divas Style said...

Squeeze away! Lots of chunky beads and crystals and you know I love me a kimono.