Monday Musings- A Woman Who Inspired Me With Her Luxe Wedding Outfit And Flat Shoes
Happy Monday ladies. Today I am musing about what I’m reading, and a woman who inspired me with her luxe wedding guest outfit with flat shoes.
One of my goals this year has been to read more books. My daughter set book goals for herself last year that I found staggering. I’m not that ambitious so I’m just making a concerted effort to read more. I include audiobooks in my count (although I’m not really counting) because I listen to them while I’m walking, ironing, driving, etc.
Currently reading
This weekend,Ā I restarted Along The Infinite Sea, which I tried to get into last summer. I’m galloping through it this time, perhaps because I just finished another book by Elizabeth Williams so I’m enjoying her style of writing.
Newest shoes
The flats I’m wearing are my newest Margaux Demi’s in the color, Dove. I love a classic ballet flat but many hit right on the sore spot of my bunion. These come in tons of colors and widths, plus the drawstring is a working cord that I loosen on my left foot to give my bunion a bit more room. I debated buying another Cerulean Blue pair because I’ve almost worn them out, but I like this pale gray for summer.
BTW, when did the veins on the top of my feet get as ropey as the ones on the back of my hands?
Currently listening to
I think I read every book that Sarah Ban Breathnach wrote back in the 90s. She had a way of looking at life that appealed to me then, and now.
I actually still have my old stained copy of this hardcover, but I bought the audiobook because it’s read by the author and I find her voice as soothing as what she says. FYI, I still have 6 or more boxes of books in my garage that may never see the light of day unless we get going on those bookshelves I want.
Outfit of the week- Wedding Guest Outfit with flat shoes
Have you ever spotted a woman who was so beautifully dressed that you couldn’t help but stare? I saw one over the weekend as she headed into a wedding reception at a historic hotel. I hurried over to tell her how stunning she looked, which I believe we should all do more often. It also gave me a chance to get a closer look at how she put the outfit together.
She walked with the most amazing cane and wore flat shoes which goes to show, that the right flats needn’t derail a dressy outfit. Her makeup was soft and pretty, and she looked positively regal. Her jacket had less embroidery and looked closer to this one.
How often do you spot a woman you’d love to study closely to see how she puts herself together? Do you compliment her?
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
Along the Infinite Sea is an amazing novel. On your recommendation, Jennifer, I read it and found it to be one of the best novels Iāve ever readāand Iāve read hundreds. Well-written, great characters and plot, and ultimately a timeless live story set against all odds.
I meant to say love story.
My mother volunteered as a cashier at a high school cafeteria in her retirement. She taught me the benefit of complimenting people when she would tell me how she’d always try to find something nice to say to a student or students that looked particularly unhappy that day. We all need more compliments and less criticism.
What a beautiful, elegant wedding outfit. Simply stunning. Also, beautiful is your rug.
Thank you, Christi. I do love soft pink š
Stunning ensemble! I hope I continue to dress in that fashion as I get older! I love ballet flats, I have several different brands. My favorite are Repetto, I bought in Paris, they are a very light greyā¤
I have always wondered about Repetto and heard very good reviews.
I like those Dove ballet slippers. I would wear them in a second.
Sarahās book. I think I still have Simple Abundance somewhere in this house.
When I worked, I often complimented others, including male colleagues. It’s interesting how gender-specific compliment giving is. Most of us would never compliment a male stranger, and I bet they’d be surprised if we did. The entire outfit is great, but I really like the flat shoes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to a reception outside and had my heels disappear into the ground! I started wearing block heels, but flats seem a better choice.
I always compliment people when I admire something about them. I realized a while back that I would think these things but not say them. Then I realized that you never know how it can make a difference to someone. I know that I like when someone compliments me!
I love Simple Abundance, I have the hard cover right here on my bookshelf. I also have her follow-up book, “Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self.”