I’m writing this on April 9…which would have been my 30th wedding anniversary. We were only married 8 years, though we were together, on and off, for 7 years before that. I remember the wedding day like it was yesterday. And while the marriage didn’t work out, I will say, he’s the best ex-husband ever. And no, I don’t think he’s reading this, ha ha, but his sister(s) might be! So, Happy Would-Have-Been 30 Year Anniversary to us…for doing better together SINCE the marriage than we ever really did DURING.

I know I’m very fortunate.

I just want to give credit where it’s due (and I’ve told him this). It saddens me that the vast majority of break-ups end up in anger, hatred or total avoidance. You were once in love with that person. It’s heartbreaking to hear of couples moving so far in opposite directions that they can barely speak or be civil to one another. Certainly, I understand how it happens – lines are crossed, things are said, etc. But still…it’s sad.

Relationships are certainly one of life’s greatest challenges. Sigh.

Wow, I am really randomly chatty this week! On to the outfit!

I confess I did not actually wear this dress anywhere. It’s a Gwynnie Bee dress and I’d hoped for it for dinner dance two weeks back, but it didn’t come in time for that. I would have worn it to work this week but it was still a little cool for bare legs, SO…it’s going back, having never been outside this apartment. I just like to point out when I share outfits that I didn’t actually wear out and about.

Then, for a list of weirdo Bettye reasons that I will not bore you with (you’re welcome), shooting inside seemed the best option, even though I don’t really like shooting inside. At least the camera did a good job with the icky overhead lighting, but I’m still waiting to take it out for a fun test drive.

And in other exciting news: I have a little clip in my hair! It only works on the one side, there’s too much hair on the other side, but…HAIRSTYLING OPTIONS ARE IN MY FUTURE!!! I’m very excited. It would be So Good if I could do a teeny tiny ponytail by the time the hot weather really gets here.

So, the dress. It’s a lightweight, stretchy fit and flare style with pretty bell sleeves from Connected Apparel, a brand I only know from Gwynnie Bee. Paisley is a favorite print of mine, and this, while a dark background, has pretty colors in the print – salmony pink and aqua blue. I wore some of my turquoise jewelry, and all that was missing was a delicate necklace to rest in the v-neckline. For a little more covered-up, smoothed-over look, I added my fine knit black duster from Old Navy. And I wore my comfy off-road flats from Taryn Rose.

It’s Janey approved.

What I Wore:

  • Connected Apparel Chiffon Sleeve Paisley Dress, size 22, via Gwynnie Bee. Comparable here.
  • Old Navy Fine-Gauge Black Long-line Open-Front Cardigan, size 2x.
  • Taryn Rose flats. This particular style is no longer available, but check out their selection if you’re looking for a comfortable shoe, because besides my comfy sneakers, these are the most luxuriously padded flats I have ever worn. This is a more casual style I’m looking at. It comes in black and blush pink.
  • Turquoise bead bracelet was a gift from the mother of a student where I work, the year I was sick.

Photos by me.

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