From Overalls to Formals, The Senior Prom at 49!

OK, That's out of the way...

Hi peeps!

I'm back in Cincy after a great trip. On my birthday, I escorted my Mom to the Senior Prom. It was an honor. She had never been to a prom, so I hope we did it up right! I was going to spike the punch, but decided it may screw up everyone's meds...

 As most of you know, both my Parent's have been struggling with many health issues. I never expected my Mom to walk again after her last stroke, but with a huge community of helpers and much work on her part, she walked into the prom all by herself! She was so excited to go and there was no other place on earth I would rather have spent my birthday. She was my official prom queen. Of course, there had to be corsages ;) 

 And lots of laughs!

The event was hosted by the Medco Senior Center, Morganfield, Ky. 

A live bluegrass band, orange punch, great eats and lots of love!

This is one of the reasons Mom is doing so well. My dear friend, S,  who works at the Senior facility Mom stayed at. We grew up together and throughout this experience, we have been reunited. She has continued to do therapy with Mom even after she was sent home. It has made all the difference. If ya don't use it....

And, She was rockin' her prom dress!

I chose a dress my Mom really liked. Since it was her day, I dismissed my original attire, which consisted of a vintage hat, pearls... (You get the idea). She chose a lace top and watercolor skirt. We both were pretty coordinated. My corsage was a wrist one, but it broke before I could wear it, so it got pinned on. Better for photos anyway! Yes, I lugged my giant camera bag with me. I gotta do something about that...

Dress: Goody's // Shoes: Gabriel Bros. both retail/on sale

 It was freaking HOT that day!!! I was sweating glistening like a pig. 

Though, do they sweat glisten? I've never seen it...

The festivities:

From Formals to Overalls! My kind of party!

All the ladies were beautiful....

We were home by midnight. Well, actually 5:30pm...

                                             (Prom Queen and King above)

Thanks Mom. For having me. For loving me.

Have a loving weekend everyone!

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Grannies Got it Goin' On....

Hi everybody...

It's kind of hard to post about clothes today. 

The chaos that keeps landing on America's doorstep is overwhelming. 

But, I suppose you still have to get dressed. 

So, here's what I wore today for errands, my to do lists, 

and plain old utter confusion...

Life seems to march on here in Cincy, though at a more somber pace today.

So, I believe an overdose of flowers - Granny Chic -  is in order :)

Grannies have always had all the answers, plus great style too!

I suppose it's all that mish-mosh that helps keep them sane...

100% thrifted - except shoes:F21 // hat:retail

I Just LOVE this bag!

Darn, I should have used this for Earth Day... 

Recycling Attire!

Sending Love to Boston...

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/04/photos-to-boston-

from-kabul-with-love/275063/

And a great weekend to you all. 

Hugs,

Reva :)

LAYERS AND PATTERNS - a skirt as a dress

My fascination with all the cool layering possibilities, led me to this outfit.A post on Weardrobe by AdoredAustin (I think) was my inspiration. Looving the socks/tights/boots combos, coupled with a skirt as dress from my Mom's closet! Thanks, Mom!

added white dangle earrings to pull the eye to the sox.

I played off all the colors in the dress/skirt.The turtleneck is a blue, the vest is black, to cover the top of skirt. Green tights added with white sox and white earrings. Added short boots so u could see the sox. Added the belt to pull in the skirt and give a more hourglass shape. I also "winterized " it as the temps. are low!

My inspiration.