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Black Dress with Western Twist

April 1, 2024 /

It’s spring break! It’s a fun and exciting week! My college friend and her family are visiting Atlanta (and us) for a few days and we will probably join them on a couple of outings to Six Flags and the aquarium. She has 3 sons close to my two oldest’s ages and the boys all get along well with mine. Then on Friday, I am heading on a solo trip to Arizona to visit Jodie and I am so excited for some fun time visiting with her.

My look today is inspired by Melanie’s outfit above. I follow her on IG and she has the cutest Western outfits and when I saw this look, I knew I would replicate it for Sunday church! So ironic that I almost donated my black dress last year because I wasn’t wearing it, but kept it after seeing Jill style it several ways. It renewed my love for it.

Since my dress is sleeveless, I added a off white corduroy jacket for the windy day. I like how the length of the dress shows off my boots. My grandomother’s pendant necklace, my vintage ring and my beaded bracelets complete the Western look.

I am really hoping to find a pair of 2nd hand boots on my trip to Arizona this coming weekend. I would love a dark brown pair or really any color. I wear my boot enough to justify spending a decent amount on a thrifted pair. Since I am only bringing carry-on luggage, I need to decided whether to bring a small suitcase or my large backpack like I originally planned.

I always like to pack lightly when I fly, but I always struggle to find the balance between packing lightly and leaving space for souvenirs… Since thrifting is on the agenda on this trip, I need to have space in my luggage.

We have a two week trip planned at the beginning of summer and I want us to only bring carry-on bags because of the connections on our flights. I am always afraid of losing luggage especially if we fly an airline we are not used to. I remember coming back from a trip and the airline misplacing a suitcase. We did get it the same or following day, but since blogging, I tend to pack some of my favorite clothes when packing. Therefore I like to know where my suitcase or bags are at all times!

I also have forgotten a piece or two the on a couple of trips. I left a pair of pants and a shirt in Costa Rica and a skirt several years ago in the republic of Georgia. For some reason, I usually do not forget things when we travel locally.

After looking at the close up of my boots, I think I need to my husband to condition them with his leather conditioner. They need a little love!

A bientôt!

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