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Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals

  • May 27, 2015
  • by Melissa Lawrence

Hello my dears.  If you’ve been following my blog lately, you might have caught on that my new home away from home is the Apple Store.  My computer — aka my lifeline — has been teetering on the verge of collapse.  We’ve stripped off the data (my Vlogs, gulp!), the operating system, loaded everything back on, and then had to do the whole thing again.

After a LONG weekend of a marathon soccer tournament and no “me time”, so to speak, Tuesday meant Apple Store day again.  I needed something cool, comfortable, yet fun enough to lift my spirits since, frankly, I was in a BAD MOOD!

Out of the back of my closet appeared this super early Old Navy dress.  Done.  Then I fished out a three year old pair of espadrille wedge sandals that tie around the ankle.  Done.  I draped around my neck my Helen Ficalora necklace with a initial charm for each of my chitlins, which lifts my spirits.  Done.

My bag?  A new Thule computer case with exterior pockets and can double serve as computer carrier and hand bag.  Light, sporty and practical.  Why carry two bags when a blogging mom only needs one.  Done.

Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals | CloudMom

Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals | CloudMom

Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals | CloudMom

Since, as said, I was feeling exhausted, depleted and just stressed, I tried to get a bit whimsical with my hair.  Finding fun and easy hairstyles for long hair isn’t easy, and washing my hair and blowing it out — something I did daily in my 20’s — is a once or twice a week kind of thing now.  I did that after drop off and then picked a thin piece and picked two thin pieces and wound them into a twist with some bobby pins.

As I sat down with Rob at the Apple Store, he exclaimed “love your hair.”  A nice lady said the same thing.  My day started to take a turn for the better.  We found an additional back up drive with my shows, which meant that I could reimport them onto my now reinvigorated computer.  My day continued to turn around for the better.

Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals | CloudMom

If you’re feeling low, down, bored, tired and just picky, try a small simple little twist like this to up your spirits and change your day.  It worked for me, and could for you too, my dears.

Mom Fashion: Roman Dress and Espadrille Sandals | CloudMom

Whatever works, right?  Make yourself happy and the people around you will feel it too! We all need a little whimsy in our lives.

Sending love from the city today.

Love, Melissa xoxoxo

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    Justin S

    Thank you so much for the giveaway! You’re awesome! 🙂

    jenn miller

    My summer wardrobe is nonexistent . I’m always making sure the kids have all they need that I forget that I can’t exactly leave the house naked : (

    Julie Wood

    I love shopping at Old Navy, and your dress and sandals are gorgeous! You look so pretty. I would love to get a new dress and shoes like yours! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!!

    nicole dziedzic

    I love your outfit! And you simple twist for your hair is just what I like too!

    shellypeterson

    Love your dress, the sandals go with it perfectly! thanks for the giveaway!

    Katrina

    I love the way a few pieces that seem simple can refresh your whole day! Love the dress & hair 🙂 Glad you were abe to get everything fixed.

    Sara

    Love the dress! I wear a lot of simple knit dresses in the summer – so comfortable!

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    hawkshoe

    Cute outfit. The little twist in your hair adds just a bit of something interesting and unique. Nice.

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    Betsy Barnes

    Very cute outfit, looks really comfy! I love your hair too!

    Stephanie Larison

    Very cute look, looks casual and comfy.

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