Monday Musings- Summer Fabrics and Wardrobe Planning
Happy Monday, ladies. It was a drippy, windy, pretty nasty weekend for us. On Saturday, we went out for a very casual dinner to celebrate our 45th anniversary, then laid low to stay dry.
You may notice I look a little paler than usual in this photo. I, unfortunately, developed an eye infection last week that requires a course of antibiotic drops. My doctor also advised me to replace all my eye makeup, which broke my heart because I’d just bought new mascara and eyeshadow! Replacing everything is not going to be an inexpensive process, so I’m taking my time. And since I have to do it, I think it’ll be fun to try some new brands and products. I’ll keep you posted…at least my lipstick is safe.
I’m getting excited about our trip to visit my brother in Mexico. Where he lives has a very casual and relaxed atmosphere, so I’m in the mood to pack loose, comfy, and quite possibly colorful clothes. Colorful? Me? I won’t rule it out because while I adore neutrals and the whole coastal grandmother vibe, I’ve learned to never say never about fashion. I find brighter colors easier to embrace in strong sunny places.
The word boho keeps coming up as I think about what I want to pack for this trip. I’m trying to wrap my head around how I could incorporate that into my outfits because I’ve only ever dabbled in the look. I bought some wide-leg cotton gauze pants at a boutique over the weekend and love the vibe, so that’s a start. I love linen in hot weather but cotton gauze runs a very close second.
I’m still waiting for my gauze popover shirts to arrive, and so frustrated at how long it’s taking. Am I the only person who gets impatient waiting for deliveries? Maybe that’s why I love Amazon so much…fast delivery. This soft gauze shirt in resort pink is also on its way to me for the trip, as well as this cotton gauze skirt so I thought an outfit of the week was in order.
Outfit of the Week
I’ve always been a fan of pink with black and especially love it when the pink is heavily saturated, like this cotton gauze shirt. I love how it looks paired with this pull-on gauze skirt. These would be a great coverup for this black goddess suit that I shared with you when I wore it in Miami here. My lavender Birks have just arrived, but now I think I need this pink pair. They’re waterproof and great for walking along the shore. I added this MDSolarSciences sun-protective tinted lip balm that I love and now have in several shades.
I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so anxious for spring!
Thanks for reading, and be sure to wear what sparks delight and makes you feel confident.
Belated Happy anniversary! My hubby and I will celebrate our 40th in May. We’re taking a BIG trip to celebrate, a tour of Japan (I’ve never been and hubby was there 50 years ago as a college student to study judo for 6 wks) and a stopover Hawaiian Islands cruise on the way back home (our first time in Hawaii). We’re trying to make up for the Covid years when we were unable to travel and traveling to see as many places as we can while we’re still feeling up to handling the rigors of international travel and touring.
Your blog is my absolute favorite! I always find something useful. I’ve been wanting to add some pink to my wardrobe for this spring and summer. I think one of these gauze shirts will be a useful way to do that. I’m going to try the lip balm, too. Thanks for so much useful info for we ladies of a certain stage of life.
Happy Anniversary! Every year past 40 has felt like the icing on the cake. Such a bonus time of life. We just passed 52 years!
I’m sorry your eyes are a bother again. Dry eyes seem to attract infection. I hope your eyes are better soon.
I love love love the pink and black outfit. I’m ordering the lipstick tomorrow and hope to put together the rest asap. Thanks for your fine eye. Even if it is infected! 😉
Lol! The drops are helping finally.
First, Happy Anniversary! Forty five years married is quite an accomplishment. My hubby and I almost made it, but he passed away one week before our 45th and we had his celebration of life instead of an Anniversary party 12 years ago.
Sorry about your eye infection. Hopefully, it clears up quickly and you actually benefit from trying new make up.
I recently threw away 2 pair of gauze pants that I loved and wore every summer for about 20 years. I have several linen pants and hope I can find some more gauze pants to replace those I reluctantly threw away last fall. Both the white pair and the navy blue pair were literally falling apart and thread bare. So, at least one pair of gauze pants is on my list before the summer heat. No tropical vacation this year, but a trip to Washington DC in August is already scheduled so heat and humidity is in the forecast.
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband, Norma. Do expect it to be miserably humid there in August. I don’t miss that humidity.
Happy Anniversary! Seriously, I think you look even younger without eye make-up.
Oh wow! Thank you
Congratulations on your anniversary.
And hopefully your eye infection clears up ASAP.
I love pink and blue, but I prefer navy/ denim over black, on myself.
In Mexico I gravitate towards white and blue, just to feel cool 😎
Happy Anniversary! 45 years is amazing, you both looks so young and healthy. We are coming up on 39 years this summer, and I don’t know that many years have passed.
Hope your eye clears up quick, you look great without eye makeup. I did not notice until you mentioned it.
The years do whip by faster and faster♥️
Where in MX does your brother live? I lived at Ajijic/Chapala for eight years, so I am sure you will enjoy the casual vibe.
He’s on the Baja side
Jennifer I am sure I smnot the first to tell you the photo in the post is lovely. If you hadn’t drawn attention to it we would never have noticed that you were not wearing eye makeup up.
I have changed my full face makeup as I have aged to eye liner smudged some concealer where needed and blush and lippy. Light apicatuon of all. I have a friend who must have very poor lighting in her bathroom. She always wears way too much of everything and sadly looks rather clownish.
I go to Mexico several times a year, and I’m pretty boho, so I’m here with advice! Gauze is perfect since it is always hot in Mexico, no matter the season. If you are afraid to go totally boho with your clothes, do it with a hat or bag. Or sandals. Jewelry can feel heavy in Mexican heat, likewise scarves. I have a few Johnny Was shirts, embroidered and colorful, that I pair with some neutral EF crepe pants. Embroidery and color are always perfect in Mexico. At home, I call myself “restrained boho” but I tend to go full boho in Mexico. Don’t forget some fun sunglasses!
Thank you so much Kay! Embroidery has even appealed to me lately which is odd for my style at home but would be fun in Mexico!
Love pink and black too ! Jjill dresses on-sale right now are very cute . Also some cute boho ones on natural life site . Happy anniversary ! Enjoy your trip ?
You inspire me to wear gauze but it never gets very hot her on coast . I canwear sleeves year round .
I’d count myself lucky to live near the coast:)
Happy Anniversary!
I do like pink and black if the pink is dark enough. Really like the one you ordered.