Excuse me while I deviate from fashion talk for a moment for a brief "dear diary" entry: I am dog tired. In the past nine weeks, I have been out of town for seven of them. The other two, I was moving. I haven't had my "routine" (eating/sleeping/working out) since August, haven't watched TV since August, and haven't answered my email since August (sorry if you are waiting to hear from me!! I promise I will write you back). I'm definitely not complaining - I love to travel and feel blessed to have all of those experiences. I'm just so tired. I don't have any travel planned in the next couple weeks and I can't wait to finally answer those emails!! And unpack from moving and do a million other things. Have you ever been out of your routine for a long period of time? How did you cope?
About the outfit: today's look is not all that similar to my inspiration photo but I wanted to include it for two reasons - I like the summer/casual vibe of her look and it gives another idea for wearing a printed skirt. And while the photo is not that similar, it did actually spark the idea for my outfit. I like sharing my creative process with you guys even if my outfit winds up very different. :-)
Inspiration photo: My Daily Style
Blazer: Express, old
Shirt: Limited, $33
Skirt: Banana Republic, $22
Shoes: Carlos Santana via DSW, $33
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Earrings: c/o Mikel Maia
Traveling is so exhausting! I am a creature of routine, so if my routine gets out of whack it is so hard to get back to normal. It sounds like you need some R&R! You look great though. I love the printed skirt and your combo of blue and black. Heather
ReplyDeleteI've been out of town every weekend too and I work a 50 hour work week every week. I'm dying!! Love the outfit. xo
ReplyDeleteHang in there chica!! I feel like I'm dying too. "This too shall pass.. " :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm totally feelin' you! I smiled when I read the title because I am dog tired because I got a dog... and I moved. New puppy combined with moving/packing is hard. And I haven't worked out for a month or so also! Its hard going from regularly working out to nothing, especially hard on my mood :) I'm sure you'll feel better once you get to recharge a bit, good luck!
ReplyDeleteNew puppies are so hard!! Can't even imagine combining that with moving. Thankfully my dog is almost 2 so she adjusted to the new place really quickly. Hang in there and I hope you get your routine back soon!
ReplyDeleteFor being as tired as you are, you look fantastic! I doubt you wore it for this reason, but I'll usually wear something eye-catching so as to draw attention away from the gigantic bags under my eyes.
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Terri, I love your approach! I'm not wearing this today (this isn't a personal style blog) and I took the photo last week when I was feeling rested. Today I'm in pjs and def have some big circles under my eyes though lol. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I wish you lived in NY so I can see what your cute outfits would be for this type of weather we're having.......
ReplyDeleteI have a ton posted from last year and plan to do more winter looks this winter! A couple are coming up this week. Stay tuned.
ReplyDeletelove that skirt!
ReplyDeleteI totally get you! I work in remote locations in Australia and have to travel most weeks - I have no routine and it drives me up the wall especially when it comes to proper eating, exercise and sleep. I try and do my best on the road in terms of eating (suitcase always weighs a ton from tinned fish and protien powder!)
I guess all you can do is take a deep breathe and be kind to yourself...
I absolutely love this blue, you nailed this inspiration photo to say the least.
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def loving this outfit! that is a gr8 color!
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I want to see the new closet wants it's unpacked.
ReplyDeleteThat's supposed to be once it's unpacked.
ReplyDeleteA) After periodically flying through 4 airports, "going"............ i.e., to reach a destination that has a harsher climate/poor air quality............ and, (a stressful week later!!), "back" the same way, I often feel absolutely physically and emotionally *Z.O.N.K.E.D.*!! What then seems to help me the most are, (in order of importance), these #5 things:
ReplyDelete1) Going to bed as early----(as I FEASIBLY can, that is)----on my first couple of days back; and very "consciously" trying TO unwind and relax before I fall asleep.
2) Concentrating on eating really "healthy," HIGH-ROUGHAGE foods such as vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, whole grain breads, etc., (i.e., particularly during the first week AFTER my trip).
3) "Moisturizing on the INSIDE" by drinking *lots* of water; but not, (as a caution!!), over-hydrating myself by drinking TOO much water. (I additionally drink any kind of hot tea----particularly Earl Grey Tea and Peppermint Tea----simply because tea reminds me of my grandmother; and also because hot tea is just so-darn-*soothing*, too!!)
4) "Moisturizing on the OUTSIDE" by taking a nice, warm shower with a moisturizing soap like Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented; and also by giving myself an exfoliating facial----(i.e., with a mixture of brewed tea bag leaves and lotion)----IN the shower, too, (*ahhhhhhh*............).
5) Walking in the little city park out back; (purposefully) taking in a handful of deep, *lung-inflating* breaths; listening to the gentle sound of the wind blowing through the aspen trees; and just watching the pretty aspen leaves quivering in the wind, (*ahhhhhhh* AGAIN!!............).
B) I really like how you styled your printed skirt, (Above), J ............ the curved hemline is very pretty, too!!
I love all of these suggestions, thank you Rosanna! :-) I need to take it easy this week to recover and get some things done!!
ReplyDeleteI plan on doing a new/updated closet post once my closet is organized! I'm guessing it will be a couple months!
ReplyDeleteYes, this has happened to me and it probably will again. When it does I usually take some time to visit my favorite spa/getaway to rejuvenate. It always helps.
ReplyDeleteI get in the most comfiest close, drink my favorite hot cup of tea, take a deep breath, and read away . . . Even for 10 minutes before bed, works every time. Oh, and I definitely think about the day it will be done with ;]
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