Florals

Meredith Nelson Photography
Shirt Gap * Skirt J.Crew * Necklace Kate Spade

I have never been big into florals when it comes to clothing. I have always resisted the "daintiness" associated with them since I'm not exactly the most dainty person around. Take one look at my childhood dance recital videos or my ejection from the Senior Powder Puff football game and you will agree. What I love about this skirt is that it has a floral pattern with an edge. It's name says it all....Punk Floral. I love the fullness of the skirt and the pockets....big into pockets right now. And something else that I am loving is that the shirt knot is back! Yes, I do feel like I am back in 8th grade, and yes, I do need to make sure my stomach (which does NOT look like it did in 8th grade) is covered. Usually a tank top underneath does the trick. For this outfit the skirt sits high enough on my waist that I am protected or, should I say, anyone who sees me is protected from my post-child belly. I have been using the knot a lot lately. I can't seem to pull off the half tuck and sometimes fully tucked just doesn't work. The knot is a good alternative.

Funny story, I wore this outfit on Father's Day and my son ended up getting stung by a bee...in the mouth...and threw up all over me and my skirt. The good news....he was totally fine other than his Exorcist moment (I have never seen anything like it before) and my skirt washed well even though it is Dry Clean. It is pretty much as good as new. Got to roll with the punches!