Great outfit, perfect for travel - comfortable, coverage if needed and cool if that is needed. Love the print of the top, looks great with the white shorts.

Too bad about your mom, sometimes I don't think they realize what power they have to hurt our feelings. I hope I don't do that to my 27 year old daughter. And if you are "letting yourself go" than I'm happy to join you

That's difficult Carla - I have a somewhat similar situation with my mom, who sometimes says rather extreme or strange things she thinks are "funny", then will be hurt when people "misinterpret" her and form related judgments. Luckily she's receptive to feedback from me, but it does sometime negatively impact her wider circles, which are naturally narrowing with age. As well as a friend who I know very much wants and needs a close group of girlfriends but then acts in alienating ways sometimes. I feel badly for both of them because of the mismatch between what they do and what they want.

I really dig this outfit, Carla! You wear shorts so darned well. I like the combination of white and olive together here, for a crisp yet laid-back look. Visits with parents can be so hard; for me, there was always the hoped-for interactions versus what happened in reality, which rarely matched up.

I love that olive and gold! That’s a spectacular combination, wish I’d thought of it.

Ok... but does your mother also get into fights with people just doing their jobs because they’re doing their jobs because she’s an old lady taking every opportunity to show that off?

Carla you are fab — it was such a smart outfit and in your best color. I’m sending you a big virtual hug and am nodding in understanding. I’m also on the receiving end of many negative comments from my mum. Most related to my parenting. Although, ironically, I hear about how I dress too well.

I empathize with you, Carla. My mother is all alone and has the same kind of behavior. It is hard because I understand where she is coming from even though she also makes me mad sometimes, but strangers (or even other family) just drift away and she stays even more isolated.
You are there for her and I am sure that it makes all the difference in the world to her.

Carla you look fantastic! As for letting yourself go, you are one of my fitness inspos so hmmph! But thank you for sharing about your mother, I try very hard to be careful what I say to my kids but reminders are always helpful. My relationship with my mother is not good in other ways, but it is always helpful to be reminded I am not alone.

Carla, green is such a beautiful colour on you, this is such a modern and fresh outfit, you look so good. I can’t believe she said that about your hair, you have the best hair! I know that parental expectation can be exhausting and somehow seems to get harder as our parents age. Unfortunately there is no easy answer, it is draining because you love and care for your Mum.

Carla, you are beyond fabulous! Your outfit is perfection and one I will shamelessly copy.