built for bumming around and birthdays, the Anthropologie Jungle Romper
One really amazing thing about getting older is that you start to get a better idea of who you really are — the kinds of things that matter most to you, what lights your fire, gets you angry or makes you happy or sad.
That is, unless you’re one of those lucky devils who knew exactly what you were meant to be/do from the start.
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Yeah…that’s not the way it’s been for me. I’ve spent a lot of time falling and getting back up again, but c’est la vie, right? What else ya gonna do?
I guess I’m a late bloomer, but like Tabs always says (okay, not), better late than never!
One thing I think I have figured out over the years is that I’m not a substantial fan of strict rules.
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Στις περισσότερες περιπτώσεις.
Birthdays are the exception. I do believe that everyone should go big on their birthdays, because birthdays rock, like by going big on a birthday outfit, or by wearing a special occasion nail polish, gloss or perfume.
Something to put an exclamation mark (!) on the day to help yourself feel special.
And BAM! — this year, I began my thirty-eighth year on our planet with cheetahs on my bum.
Cheetahs on my booty!
And I feel pretty good about it, too.
I stumbled on this Jungle Romper a couple weeks ago at my local Anthropologie store. I liked that I could picture Gwen Stefani wearing it while shopping for muumuus and mangoes at a farmers’ market in Hawaii (that’s an indispensable test right there).
More reasons I it…
It’s easy to dress up or down. I might wear it with a blazer, nude wedges, dainty gold jewelry and a structured satchel when I’m in the mood for fancy. For chill days, maybe a cardigan, or a khaki or denim jacket, beaded flip-flops or sandals, big hoop earrings and a cross-body or messenger bag.
Pockets. secret storage, ma! It’s big enough for an iphone and a handful of cat treats (VERY IMPORTANT).
Loves to travel. This romper worked out well on my trip to SoCal last month. It held through a long, 16-hour day with barely any wrinkles to show for it and remained comfy the entire time.
It’s strapping! It also comes with straps…if you want to change the look, although I prefer to wear it strapless because I think it’s easier to get into and out of on bathroom breaks (was that TMI?).
Get the look: Anthropologie Jungle Romper, Banana Republic Anna Cardigan, Anthropologie and Banana Republic necklaces, Kate Spade satchel (no longer available; here’s something similar), gold stretch bracelet from Nordstrom (no longer available, but here’s something like it from Kohls), Target White cat Eye Sunglasses
This year my birthday was pretty mellow, which was exactly what I wanted. Brunch at a place up here in Novato called Hilltop 1892, and then cake and ice cream back at the house.
Goofing around… Please note the almost empty glass of champagne
A little less goofy
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My dad is a goofball!
Pistachio ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins
A yummy mango cake, too
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Of course, that I had cheetahs on my booty made it all the better.
Ο φιλικός φίλος σας ομορφιάς γειτονιάς,
Karen