Uh Oh

This dress has a story to tell…

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Before heading to NYC last week, I was in the store trying to figure out what I was going to bring.  I tried on a new dress and fell in love with it!  There was just one problem.  And I know I’m not the only girl whose had this problem.  What kind of bra do I wear with this dress!?  A normal bra didn’t really seem to work because of the neckline and the low cut underarms.  So, I tried it on without a bra (It is a “Free People” dress haha) and everyone agreed that you couldn’t tell that I wasn’t wearing one so I decided to nix the bra.  Well…right before leaving for the airport I chickened out and decided I needed something just in case.  So, I swiped my mom’s sticky bra from her dresser drawer, stuck it on, and ran out the door.  Now, fast forward through the plane ride and checking into our hotel to us wandering and exploring NYC. Let me tell you something…it was hotter than hot in the city.  And the thing about sticky bras is that there are no straps or clips; it just sticks to you.  They work wonderfully…except when you sweat.  Despite the heat, it was sticking to me pretty well.  But, then, at the end of the day I was getting my mani/pedi and I was feeling totally relaxed, enjoying my hands and feet being massaged when all of a sudden my tranquil state was interrupted when I felt something fall into my lap – the sticky bra. My face looked a little something like this:

ivorydress4I, then, started brainstorming ways to get away with this without anyone knowing or without my bra flopping onto the ground when I stood up.  My sisters, who I informed of my situation via text because I wasn’t about to say it out loud for every one to hear, were cracking up and just shrugged their shoulders like what can you do?

Luckily, when it did come time to move to the drying station I was able to catch my bra with my wrist as I stood up, pinning the bra against my leg as I walked in the most awkward way over to dry my wet fingers and toes.  Crisis avoided!  Phew!

Note to self: Don’t wear sticky bras in the Summer.

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An Ode to my Converse

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These black and white Converse are 7 years old. I got them when I was in 7th grade and I fell in love with them. My mom tells me that I should get a new pair (probably because I put duct tape on the inside to repair the cloth that has been worn through), but I can’t seem to part with these. They are softened and have completely formed to the shape of my foot. They were with me when I started high school and when I started college. And they have walked all over Europe with me. They are the best!! I am looking forward to many more adventures to come with my favorite pair of shoes. Here’s to seven more years! (Well okay maybe not quite that long…my mom will probably make me get a new pair by then! ;) )

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I love you, Converse.

Fourth of July Outfit Ideas

I’m always one to dress according to holidays…on St. Patricks Day I’m always wearing green, on Valentines Day I’m always wearing either red or pink, so of course for the Fourth of July I’m always wearing red, white, and blue! Here are some outfit ideas depending on your plans for the Fourth!

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 (shirt available at Milly & Grace)

If I was attending a causal get together or barbeque, a red, white and blue plaid shirt with some cut off jeans shorts would be my go to outfit. Tying the shirt in a knot is a fun way to make it a little more styled!

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If I was attending a Fourth of July picnic, I would probably wear a sundress like this one with a bow necktie. You know me…I’m a sucker for bows!

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 (dress and earrings available at Milly & Grace)

If I was attending more of an event, I would wear more of a statement dress like this navy and white striped ballgown with some sparkly earrings that resemble fireworks!

What are your plans for the Fourth?? Do you have your outfit planned out already??

We are expecting a hurricane on our Fourth of July so we will be celebrating on the Fifth of July!! Right now I’m training for my annual watermelon-eating contest. This year I have a title to defend…wish me luck :)