This & That
Nothing too exciting going on here, folks.
I’m wearing this cute top I got through Gwynnie Bee. It’s by Caite, which makes embroidered, boho, Johnny Was-esque tops and dresses. Remember the dress I wore to the beach the day with all the bugs (and the out of focus pictures, but we won’t mention those)? That was Caite also.
And, of course, Gloria Vanderbilt jeans! So what else is new!?
I’m also wearing a bra from the brand Trusst. It’s different technology (bra technology? is that a thing?). Maybe construction is a better word. It doesn’t have underwires (and trusst me – ha ha, see what I did there? – I need a lot of support. I don’t think I’ve had an underwireless bra since I was like 16) but it has like a shelf (I guess that’s the “truss” in Trusst) under the boobs that literally lifts and holds them up. Anyway, don’t the girls look perky today?? Ha ha! PS – this is not sponsored, but they did send me the bra to try.
I got home from work this afternoon and was just pooped. I plopped down on the sofa, kicked off my sneakers and promptly fell asleep! When I woke up (had a nice little 45-minute nap) I couldn’t bear to put my sneakers back on to go outside to shoot, so…bare feet it is. Never let it be said that I’m not keeping it real!
No Buy July is almost over. Almost better than the fact that I didn’t spend money on new clothes this month, is the fact that I didn’t spend so much TIME scrolling through online sites! Maybe that’s why I’ve been able to read so much this month! But it did make blogging a little tough as there was nothing new to show you guys. I feel like you’ve literally seen every article of clothing I own, in every possible combination with every OTHER article of clothing I own.
That’s all, folks. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. Stay cool!
What I Wore:
- Caite Embroidered V-Neck Kari Tunic, size 3x. Comparable here and here.
- White Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda tapered jeans, size 22w short.
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Nancy
Have a great weekend Bettye! Love your hair a bit longer!
Ruth Josey
I love the embroidered tops and that one is so flattering and is perfect with the white pants. I don’t blame you for not wanting to put your shoes back on. Mine come off when I get home and don’t go back on until I have to go somewhere in the car. I had to go back and have a look at the link to your “out of focus” post from last month. I laughed the whole time I read it. Thanks for starting my day out right!
Ruth
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Sarah
Gorgeous blue top. Congrats on getting through your no-but month! I should try that. Seriously. Maybe a no-but rugs for 6 months for me: I have a problem!!
Sarah
I decided to go with a goal of 12 months no-buy rugs. I put the date in my calendar!
bettyewp
Rugs? How many rugs can you buy? I shouldn’t talk. How many CHAIRS can you buy? How many DISHES can you buy? How many BOOKS/PLANTS/WHITE BLOUSES/LIGHT BLUE TENCEL DRESSES can you buy?
A LOT.
Do you have wonderfully layered rugs? I love that look.
Sarah
OMG I have a serious problem – it’s sort of like your original Fashion Sclub introductory post – I’m a Home Design Schlub – somehow the individual pieces seem ok but it never pulls together quite right and the rugs are like the accessory that I can most easily change (thanks to sales and coupons). We’ve had some pet-incident related replacements which were necessary but generally I’m just constantly searching for the magic combination of rugs that make my downstairs look like I think it should. I just bought a new rug for the living room, the foyer and the dining room and (fingers crossed) I think I like them. In any case, I’ve marked 12 months out in my calendar and I’m committed to not replacing any of them until that date!
bettyewp
Ha, I hear ya. I LOVE rugs but can never hand over the $$ for the ones I like – they’re so expensive!
jodie filogomo
That top is absolutely fabulous Bettye. I can’t remember…can you buy them or just use them and send them back??
And don’t laugh…we just napped yesterday too. Naps are one of my favorite activities!!
So you’ve shown us all the combinations in your closet. You don’t think we actually remember them all, right? Heck, I can barely remember what I wore yesterday!!
OXOX
Jodie
bettyewp
Test Jodie – hey, can you let me know if you get this in email? Thanks!
jodie filogomo
I did!! I could see the original comment or anything, but I got yours. And I’ll reply in email so you can see what it looks like.
XOXO
bettyewp
Yay!
jodie filogomo
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Cheryl Tucker
I love your top. The color and embroidery is beautiful. I love a good nap and my puppies love to take them with me almost more than I like to take them. Barefoot is my favorite way to go. I have always been a barefoot fan. I never wore shoes as a child.
Peace!
Cheryl
Kimberly Malkiewicz
That is such a cute top. I have a similar one from JW. The embroidery and cut dress up what could be a plain t-shirt! Good luck with the new bra, they are so important!
bettyewp
I’m loving all the embroidered items lately. You’re right, they make something plain look a little more special.
Oh, I love me some Johnny Was.
Thanks for your comment, Kimberly!
julia
Did you feel like the bra was enough support? I’m hating underwire now. I rip it off as soon as I get home but I need the support for the rest of the day. Also, we forget week to week what you’ve shown us. You could wear the same things over and over and if you had a different background we’d never know! Seriously! Ok, how am I going to know how you respond to this?????
bettyewp
We’re still working on the sizing in the trusst bra. the first one they sent had PHENOMENAL lift, I kept thinking I was walking into things, but it was just my boobs, out where I could see’em for once. it was wild. BUT the cup size was a little large. So that one went back and they sent this one – better cup size, and it still lifted better than my usual bra, but wasn’t as miraculous as the first one. I’m waiting to see what happens next.
YOU MEAN EVERYONE DOESN’T HAVE EVERY OUTFIT OF MINE BURNED INTO THE INSIDES OF THEIR EYELIDS? Ha. I guess it’s a little egotistical to think everyone’s paying THAT much attention to my clothes that they’d notice if I repeated an outfit from last year. Not to mention, there’s always new people who’d be seeing things for the first time. Yeah, I should take a look through the Summer 2018 blogs and see what I did.
bettyewp
I’m testing something out – Julia, let me know if you get this reply to your comment.
Iris
LOVE the top. Very flattering on you. And what could be better than Gloria Vanderbilt jeans? 🙂
Grace & Peace,Iris
http://www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com
bettyewp
Thanks, Iris xoxo
Susan
I just found your blog through Match made in Seven on Mutton Made in Style’s blog and I love what you post. The blue top is great and I am going to check out those bras. Thanks.
bettyewp
So glad you found us!