I found some inspiration again, hooray! I spent a little time looking at my closet last night and found a bunch of new ideas and possibilities so I think I'm good to go for a bit longer here! I'm excited about this outfit, how have I not put this combination together yet??
I have to laugh, the Pants Monkey and I are funny. Similar to my feeling summer fatigue yesterday with my clothes, we get summer fatigue over meals we cook too. We eat a lot of salads and lighter dishes or things on the grill in the summer but after awhile it gets boring. Last night we talked about it and decided, screw it, let's make one of our winter meals. So, it might be 96 degrees outside today, but we've got a fabulous crockpot full of chili waiting for us when we get home. Mr. Monkey makes outstanding chili. So yeah. That's our dinner. We're weird! We'll just crank up the A/C and hide in the basement and pretend it's winter. Or something.
Speaking of food, I am excited that summer produce is starting to hit it's peak, I love fresh veggies and you just can't get them year round here, so you have to take advantage when you can! I don't have a garden, but there are plenty of other options, little farmers markets and roadside stands work just fine. We had the most fantastic corn from a roadside stand the other day in fact. We grilled it and it was delicious. I'm enjoying peach season too, there's a little grocery store near my work that gets Colorado Peaches by the case and they are to die for. I think I'll be grabbing some this weekend and making a peach pie!
I should stop talking about food, because now I'm hungry! Actually on a serious note, I do want to mention that today I'm remembering and reflecting on the 5th anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse. I'll never forget that day, I was getting a pedicure with a dear friend and my cell phone rang and Mr. Monkey said "have you heard what happened? Part of 35W fell into the Mississippi River" and then a hush went over the entire salon as it seemed we all heard the news at the same time. 13 people ended up losing their lives when the bridge collapsed and many others were injured. It was a very scary day. The freeway system was a mess for months afterward, since 35W is a major road to get to and from Minneapolis. I am still impressed at how fast the bridge was rebuilt. Anyway, I know I'll never forget, since it happened practically in my backyard, it ranks up there with 9/11 and Columbine on major events that have had an impact on me.
Outfit rundown:
Tank top - vintage, Salvaged Strawberry
Skirt - American Eagle Outfitters (old)
Necklace - Stella and Dot with MMD buttonflowers
Sandals - Old Navy
Bracelet and earrings - via swap with CC
