I'm going to put this disclaimer out here right now - I didn't have a great weekend. So I am going to whine a little bit about that. But before I do and in case you don't want to hear my sob story, I'll first talk about this week's Inspiration Monday with two birds and my take on the look they chose. This week's look is from Olivia Palermo.
I did my best to make it work appropriate and my take is far less fun than hers as I do not have any fun colorful shoes like that, but I did my best. Here we go.
Sweater - H&M, thrifted
White blouse - via swap
Pants - Simply Vera, Kohls
Shoes - Mossimo, consignment
Necklace - gift
And now on to my sob story. Basically it boils down to this - having a sick husband and a teething child at the same time is simply not fair. And that is what I was dealing with this weekend. The Pants Monkey has a bad cold and Mr. Oliver is still teething - I swear these teeth must be coming in from Rome, they sure are taking their sweet time. So between those two things, I felt like the Universe was kind of having it's way with me. I need a vacation.
On top of that, I got a rejection letter for something I applied for - not work related, but it doesn't really matter what - and it just kind of made me go "what am I doing here?" (and then my head goes "with Fatty and Spotty and Fatty and Spotty" because apparently I live in an episode of Black Books - if you've never watched that show, it's on Hulu right now, go watch now. You won't regret it). I'm over it now, but it is no fun getting that kind of news when the world is already pushing you down.
The bright spots of my weekend were going to a baby/kid consignment sale (the same sale I went to when I was still pregnant) and finding lots of new clothes that will fit for Oliver and then getting a ton of stuff washed in my awesome new washer and dryer. The new washer and dryer are so awesome! And they play music when they finish which is just too adorable.
Anyway, the TL;DR version of this post is, I had kind of a crummy weekend, but it's Monday, it's a new day and we're moving on! For more Inspiration Monday looks, hit up two birds over here. Back to your regularly scheduled happy Bethie tomorrow. I hope!
I'm sorry you had a crappy weekend. I hope that your week is better! HUGS!!
ReplyDeleteCute! I love your blush sweater. And boo for a sick husband and teething baby :( But yay for moving on! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that your weekend wasn't the greatest! Here's hoping today is a better day for you!
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<3 I hope this week and next weekend are much much better dear! {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteAww! Sorry about the crappy weekend! I love the pink in this look though, I hope that this week pans out better for you!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I hope this week is better!! Baby ambasol (sp.) and a beer might help!
ReplyDeleteSorry your weekend sucked! Hope they get better soon. Love,the outfit too! X
ReplyDeleteOh those wonderful weekends when you want to have the taste of the unique and memorable and you get physical issues you really don't want. Ya. But NEW WASHER AND DRYER! you go girl! hahahahahaha
ReplyDeleteThanks Bethie for your fun comments. Charming Charlie is new to us here in Utah. We only have 3 stores in the whole state and one just happens to be about 5 minutes away on the interstate. I want to go there with $100 free (not committed to anything else, like a bonus tax refund or a gift card) and just get everything I see there that I want!
Have a super day! k? (yes, and so glad i'm recouping today and not yet still waiting for surgery)
I love your look :D
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Aw, sorry to hear about your rough weekend, Beth. Hang in there! You look great!
ReplyDeleteWhen men are sick, they're just as much work as teething babies, aren't they? At least my husband is! But thank you for "keeping it real" on the blog... you're my pathfinder these days, and I need to know these kinds of days will happen to everyone! (And I hope for both of our sakes these types of days are the minority!)
ReplyDeleteI hope your Monday is a little better! Sounds like a rough weekend, but you will have amazing ones coming ahead! I like the inspiration, Olivia is such a fashion icon and you look beautiful. I like the sweater.
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I'm sorry your weekend wasn't good, I hope this week treats you better. I think Jona is teething right now too (but I'm not really sure...how do you really know??!!!) so I feel your pain. You look great, you do NOT look at all like you recently had a baby!
ReplyDeleteso glad you stopped by! i'm sorry you had a rough weekend. mine wasn't too hot either.
ReplyDeleteIt's the worst when life pushes you around and then bops you one in the nose. But sometimes you can only control your reactions (but it's so easy to wallow sometimes!) good on you for your positive outlook and moving forward to a better tomorrow! I like your toned down look. It looks cozy and warm!
ReplyDeleteBlah! Weekends are supposed to be fun so sorry yours was kind of a bummer. Plus side, at least you didn't have that trouble on top of working. Silver lining? I hope this week turns it around, it's supposed to be really nice this weekend! I'm down to grab a drink or go thrifting to cheer you up :)
ReplyDeletehaha, i had to google what TL;DR means! i am so behind the times, it took me a LOOOOOONG time to finally figure out what YOLO stands for. anyway i hope everyone in your family is feeling better soon but never apologize for the way you feel, it sounds like you definitely have a lot going on!!
ReplyDeleteOh man!! So sorry Beth! The week can only get better!!
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