A Jersey Shore Send-Off to Summer

The fact that Fall is on its way in really bums me out. Summer is my all-time favorite time of year - always has been ever since I was a little girl. The beach, the boardwalk, the warm summer nights... the crop tops. I'm going to miss summer especially since it was the first true season I got to spend with my sons.

So, to give summer a send off in our own little way, the Jeffery clan headed down to the boardwalk in Point Pleasant, New Jersey for a last hurrah if you will. We took the drive down the Garden State Parkway and planned to win the boys some stuffed animals from the arcades... And of course, grab a slice of pizza. It was definitely one of the best days of the summer, and I'm really going to miss the chance to take the twins down there again until next year.

And it was only fitting that I squeeze in some photos in my favorite place. Hopefully, we can ride out the heat until late September so I have more time to wear all my summer brights.

Until next time, summer!

Outfit:

Purple Racerback Tank - Madwell / Skirt - Forever 21 / Kate Spade New York Bag / Gladiator Sandals - Target / Maybelline Lipstick 

What Would Tim Gunn Do?

Ever have something in your wardrobe that you don't really wear, but keep it because:

A: It's in good condition.

B. You paid practically nothing for it.

C. You feel bad throwing/donating it because it's still intact and figure you'll find a use for it.

Outfit:

Racerback tank: Madewell

Floral print silk skirt: Urban Outfitters

Pink studded flats - Warehouse sale circa 19??

Studded bag - Primark UK

Cut-out floral necklace: Mandee

Those would be my pink flats. Honestly, the sole of the shoe curves up, making the toe look rather elf like, and... I'll admit it, they're a little fugly. Consider it a "make it work" item (Thanks, Tim Gunn). But, not all fashion is pretty. Sometimes, you get drawn to something that is so ridiculous, you must have it. While my shoes aren't the worse, they aren't my best either.

I've got a slue of clothes classified under the "make it work" category. It's like holding onto pants you know don't fit, or a dress that's definitely out of style, but you think, "Someday, this might be back in style." The reality is: it'll never have the luster it once had. But, if you're going down that path, remember:

If you have an inkling that something looks ugly, and it's older than eight years old... And you're thinking, "Just one more time," please don't. Instead, think "What would Tim Gunn do?" 

Honestly, he'd use some fancy big words to tell you in an eloquent way that your look just isn't cutting it. What would I tell you to do? Put that item down like Old Yeller. Take it out back, have a nice service for it, bury it... and then deny ever wearing it. Trust me, your closet and your embarrassed friends will thank you later.