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WIW - One of Those Mornings

Thistle

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I have decided that posting WiWs again will help inspire my style journey as I have felt in a rut for a while. Many of the combinations you have seen before, so please forgive me for repeats.

My morning started out with a cranky toddler that did not want her hair combed (it got combed anyway), and then she pitched a fit when I loaded her in the van. I was not even allowed to give her a kiss. So, yes, I am a bit akimbo which my camera man did not notice

I chose my medallion skirt this morning with a black top and bookended it with black sandals. It is supposed to be hot today, into the upper 80s with high humidity, so I wanted to be cool.

I am amazed how often blond models are shown wearing black. Not sure how they pull it off!

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rute

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You look great! oh.. yes, I remember how difficult it was when mine were younger, the boys always insisted that they didn't need a bath and the girl hated when I combed her hair, she has very curly hair and it's such a hard task!

Sara L.

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You look great! The skirt looks good on you and has an interesting pattern. My DH takes my pictures too and never mentions when my outfit is wonky. He says he doesn't notice. I don't see the pictures until I get to work so don't get a chance at retakes.

Thistle

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DD has ringlets, and she hates them combed. Doesn't help that DH will sometimes get frustrated and pull, which of course just makes everything worse!

Transcona Shannon

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Yes, mornings with a strong-willed toddler can be challenging at best! But you look lovely Thistle and none the worse for wear.

Anonymous

You look nice Thistle -- did you get your hair cut again? I like it this length.

Suz

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You look great, Thistle. That's a nice transitional skirt (I mean summer to autumn). The white makes it feel light and fresh but the pattern feels a bit autumnal to me.

(Hot here, too...I sympathize...)

How do the models pull it off? First, they are very young. Second, they are working with expert photographers! Third, they are wearing a lot of makeup!

Seriously, though, some blondes can wear black brilliantly, although it's high contrast and strong on them. Look at our Deborah for an example! She has bright, light blonde hair and she always wears a bright lip to balance the black. Or look at Angie. She rarely wears all-black, but she doesn't shy away from black, that's for sure.

I actually like black on me, though technically I am not "supposed" to be able to wear it. Mind you, I don't like it in midwinter with no makeup. And I don't like a whole outfit of it (for me). Debs does that well, but I feel overpowered by it and deadened.

There are flat blacks that seriously make me look ill and very tired. But a black with a certain richness can work, as long as I show some skin, or add a colour that flatters me a lot somewhere not far from my face, or wear my black specs for definition.

I have cool-toned skin. That is why I "get away with it" even though black is technically too strong for me. Charcoal is one of my best colours -- and they are not that far off.

Thistle

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Ceit - yes, I had it cut again with long layers. Gives me some face framing but it is still pretty easy to take care of and I can still go 6 weeks between cuts (mostly wash and go - at least it was today ).

I wanted to shorten it up more, but my stylist, who knows my hair, warnedme I would need to be in every 3-4 weeks as my hair is super thick, super heavy, and grows like nobody's business. It would be at my waist in a year if I let it just grow.

Ingunn

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Oh, the struggle with toddlers and hair! I had my girls' hair cut in a neat bob to manage. They didn't grow longer hair until they started school. Sometimes they make fun of me for making them look "weird" then they were little. I thought they were super cute!

You look fresh and relaxed, so it didn't rub off on you I like your skirt, very beautiful. By bringing in something light like you've done here, it gets a lot easier to pull off black for blondes, or for anyone.

pil

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Your hair does look extra pretty and that skirt is so nice on you. One nice thing about boys was being able to get them a princeton haircut in the summer. Basically a buzz cut with bangs. So cute.

Kristin L

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I like your haircut. The skirt looks great!

I'm sorry your DD was stressing you out this morning.

Angie

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A lovely look for a hot Summer's day, and fab FFBO. Don't sell yourself short young lady. You are doing GREAT.

Pawprints

You look fresh and summery and all pulled together. Super hair, too.

Thistle

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I got called Young by Angie. Made my day

Day Vies

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Love the medallion skirt and sandals. I think the black works here because the skirt is so light, floaty and intricate. The top is a sharp contrast to the skirt in that respect which is why it works well here.
Are you loving our high humidity high heat weather now that summer has decided to show up at the 11th hour ?

Thistle

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I sorta feel like WTF?!?! I was wearing a full sweatshirt not that long ago for our walks because it was so cold. Now, so hot and humid I feel l,e its July not September!

Not going to complain if it means winter will come late!

Jaime

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Very nice outfit!

Beth Ann

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It's a sign of success to repeat! It means your wardrobe is working! And on a morning like you had, you needed a well-working closet!

Love this skirt on you!

Deborah

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Thistle... the joys of parenting:) My Master 10 has gone from not wanting to wash or do his hair, to wanting to use my Instyler to make long fringe smooth and straight!!!

I think you look great and don't forget it is a journey... for all of us:) This silhouette works so beautifully on you and bookending the top and sandals is perfect. If you wanted to lighten the black top I would maybe add a nice bright silver pendant

And thanks Suz for your kind words about how I wear black:) I agree that make up is important. I am soooo pale without make up so no make up + black clothing + corpse like for me, and as Suz said a strong lip works great with black and I think creates some drama. And funny Suz, I can wear black, but NOT charcoal!!

goldenpig

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You look great Thistle! I didn't know that blondes weren't supposed to wear black--you look great in black! Love the skirt. Sorry your DD was being difficult. Strong personality now = strong woman later, that's what I have to keep telling myself, because I totally am dealing with the same strong-willed aka stubborn DD!

AJ

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For a frazzled start to your day, you look great! Pretty and comfy for a hot day.
I'm watching TV right now and just saw the weather forecast is 104 degrees for tomorrow! Tee, breezy skirt, and sandals just might be my solution.