Friday's look was a departure from what I had planned. And the look had to be re-created at home as I was the photographer for the weekend and failed to snap a photo of me in my swimsuit and skirt combo.
Here's how I looked this morning--a little worse for the wear in Friday the 13th's garb.
The suit--a Nike's swimmer suit is likely 10 years old and has no foundation, as it's designed for swimming laps, which I sometimes do when we are at the lake. I swam no laps this time between keeping track of the grandsons and cooking and washing dishes.
On the plus side though, I have no burn to recover from.
Below left, you'll see what I planned to wear Friday. My photographer suggested the belt become a turban and I have to confess that it somehow looks more lake appropriate.
Both the scarf and the mustard shoes were thrifted,
although I know I saw the shoes in Old Navy just this past spring.
And now if you'll indulge the grandmother in me...a few of my favorite photos from the weekend.
The grandson visiting from Montana with a "hairy" ear.
The live-in grandson discovering the uses of a short paddle.
Oldest daughter actually RELAXING for a change.
Boys and their toys.
Visible Monday is open to all and you can post your look at Patti's Not Dead Style. And now I'm off to catch up on a weekend of missed blogs.
I love how you are working all these looks from just a few pieces, Terri. The sarong is so inspired, and I really am liking the head scarf look. Adorable grandsons!
ReplyDeletePatti--the scarf is so sheer that the sarong idea was definitely an afterthought. I'm beginning to think I should wear turbans more often.
DeleteWell, I knew that if anybody could pull it off, you could! I especially like the sarong-over-slacks and the scarf belt. Wonderful looks! (And thank goodness for beach towels, eh?)
ReplyDeleteAnne--I like the sarong too, but I'm a little concerned about how sheer it is. There's a lot of places I couldn't wear it.
DeleteLove the turban, so chic! Looks like you had a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteNotMyAge--We did have a good time--too much sun and too much food.
DeleteI agree the turban is fantastic - so chic. What a lovely family you have.
ReplyDeleteJane--We have such a huge family (22 of us if we were all gathered in one spot). We have to entertain in "stages."
DeleteYou look fantastic in all your outfits. I love the sarong though, and the turban is a whole new look, and the bathing suit as top... Everyone looks so fresh!
ReplyDeletePao--Your restyling skills would be very handy in this challenge. I'm only halfway there and I haven't cut anything up yet...
Deletesounds like good times. thanks for sharing photos of the family and grandson(s). so handsome :)
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Rebecca--it is good times! Youngest grandson lost tooth number 2...he literally lost in the shag carpeting!
DeleteGreat photos! How cool that you were able to do both color blocking and a 6-items challenge. Was it for a week or longer? I have done it for a month and each time, it got to be truly painful, LOL!
ReplyDeleteJeanine--the challenge is for 30 days! And, yes, I'm beginning to reach the painful stage. We're having 100+ degree weather and my list of possible outfits features layered tees next! Yikes!
DeleteYou have a lovely family, Terri.
ReplyDeleteI am adoring that turban! So chic and glamorous. And the sarong top is really flattering on you. Did you wear a black bandeau underneath?
Adrienne--Your trip to Tahoe looks like it might have been more relaxing. I suspect that if the photo was better with the sarong, you might see the shape of my tan. A black bandeau (like Tori's suit) would have been excellent.
Deletehey terri, what a wonderful weekend with your family! you are looking so pretty and relaxed. I like your looks and especially I like your colorful skirt, it is so nice and versatile and the experiment with the sarong looks very cute!
ReplyDeleteSabine--Welcome to Rags! And thank you for all the kind words.
DeleteHow come when you switch a belt to a turban at the photographer's "suggestion," you look GREAT whereas if I did that, I would just look goofy?????? Huh?? Huh?? (Loved the looks, by the way.)
ReplyDeleteApril--Well, I'm not very used to turbans and I still feel goofy in them...Guess that's why the Creator gave me daughters!
DeleteWell done on making it through! You look wonderful in all these looks - my faves are the red top and the sarong. Nice to meet your grandkids!
ReplyDeleteVeshoevius--I have 8 grandkids and have never had them all together at once! Didn't raise any boys...so grandsons have been a true joy.
DeleteLooking awesome, Terri! I love the scarf as turban!
ReplyDeleteSheila--I probably should have tried the sarong as a turban! You've given me an idea!
DeleteI cannot believe you're getting all these looks from SIX items. Majorly impressed. I read about the challenge and I thought "no way" for me. I'm having a hard enough time doing a 30x30 with very relaxed rules. New clothing keeps appearing and I can't let it just sit there -- must wear!
ReplyDeleteAnne--Well, I'm only halfway through the challenge, but this may be the LAST of the challenges I ever take on. I'll have a renewed appreciation for the rest of the wardrobe when I'm finished.
DeleteGreat work with all of the looks...I would love to be at the lake. Sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeletePam--The heat is getting to the point that one has to be careful even at the lake. My daughter may even have a bit of sunstroke from our "fun." Yikes!
DeleteI can't believe that bathing suit is 10 years old. Great job on the 6 items. Love the scarf as a headband that whole look comes off so hip. The lake vacation looks divine, thanks for sharing the family photos I always love those the most.
ReplyDeleteCurvyEveryday--Welcome to Rags! It's hard to justify a new suit every year when I swim less and less as I age. And, I like the family photos best myself.
DeleteWell done on the challenge! I am practicing my headscarf skills, and very much admire your look.
ReplyDeleteAdorable grandson, and what looks like a great time at the lake!
Ana--Thank you. Perhaps we should organize a turban day...and push all of us shy ones to actually do it.
DeleteMan, Terri, you just keep coming up with more sexy ensembles. I'm thinking of doing a six-piece capsule wardrobe now. You are beautiful and exotic-looking in that turban.
ReplyDeleteLove the vacay pics. I need to take some time to chillax very soon.
Lynne--There will be another 6-item challenge in September if you're REALLY interested. I'm not having to go to the office this summer so it has been easier...but it would definitely be a challenge during a work week.
DeleteI LOVE both of the scarf wraps. They definitely jazz up the wardrobe. I love a scarf tied into a turban or headwrap. It felt very odd when I first started doing it, but I really like the additional use for the scarf and the benefit of having my short hair tied back.
ReplyDeleteMegan--I realized one sleepless night this week that I have three silk veils that I think could be fashioned into a dress! Don't know whether I'll try that during the challenge or not. And yes, in the heat we've been having, it is hard to care about one's hair.
DeleteI love that you only needed those few items, I am getting ready to go away for the weekend and I am trying to pack sensibility - not doing so well.
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Carrie--I often don't take much when we go to the lake, but I'm very accustomed to a pair of jeans there and unfortunately, I did not include a pair in my 30 day 6 items.
DeleteSounds like you had fun - and looked great while doing it. :) Thanks for the comment on my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteCC--Welcome to Rags! The best part of Visible Monday is getting around and meeting bloggers that are NEW to me.
DeletePhotographer was right about the scarf. Very snappy. Looks like a great time was had by all. The boys with their toys by the way look just like most men who ride the bus these days - all their noses buried in their little toys.
ReplyDeletePat--Yes, I think I have a generational separation from these toys and I can't quite understand the fascination with whatever is going on on their tiny screens.
DeleteLooks like a great time! I like your suit, it looks like it could be new!
ReplyDeleteMeri--the suit looks new because that is how seldom I use it these days. And when one is serious about the laps, the built in foundation just gets in the way.
DeleteThe colors in the red top and scarf looks so rich. And the yellow shirt and shoes is very summer. Love them both. Looks like such a nice way to spend time...at the lake. I bet your granchildren love it!
ReplyDeleteLisa--Surprisingly, I had looked forward to the yellow outfit and it didn't come together as well as I'd imagined it. I liked the red better myself. And yes, the kids love the water and the paddle boat and the tubing.
DeleteLovely family outing!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job with your challenge! I agree with everyone...your turban look is so COOL!
Jeannie--Well, we didn't encounter any mantas--but the fish were jumping and the boys chased a lizard or two.
DeleteLove your looks, the yellow tank top is wonderful! The white skirt is perfect--I'd love to add a similar one to my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteOksana--the white skirt has been very useful in this challenge, but I've had to live so carefully in it--to keep it clean for the 30 days!
DeleteTerri I love the sarong - it looks like it would travel well. It's so nice that your family can get together to enjoy the summer.
ReplyDeleteNarda--Thank you about the sarong. And, yes, we know we are blessed to have a great place like my mother's lake home to take a few days away.
DeleteThese are great photos! It seems as if you guys had fun.
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Gina--Welcome to Rags! I've just come from a visit to your blog...and appreciate the honesty of it.
DeleteGreat pictures of your family - and I agree your cute daughter does look like she is actually relaxing. Terrific that you made it through the whole weekend with your 6 pieces. It sure looks like a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeryl--When I snapped her photo I thought she was relaxing, but we think now that she may have had too much sun. A touch of sunstroke, which can be a very serious thing.
DeleteLove the patterned skirt on you and the turban is totally fabulous! Have you seen Mrs Allnut's ingenious way with a sarong?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great weekend, lots of gorgeous sunshine. x
Vix--Turbans may be the BIG discovery of this challenge. And, yes, I've seen three sarongs now...and didn't recognize the last one was a sarong!
Deletecute photos!
ReplyDeleteTesa--Welcome to Rags!
DeleteGorgeous in every outfit, dear Terri.
ReplyDeletejealous of you having granchildresn, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Sacramento--Yes, I recognize how lucky I am to have grandchildren...and so many of them too. Several of our children (4 out of the 8) do not have children...and may never have them.
DeleteOOOh the lake looks lovely. I love what you did with the sarong, and the turban is perfection!
ReplyDeleteGrunge-queen--Well, the lake isn't France, but it is certainly away from the hub-bub of urban life!
DeleteOh look at your beautiful family having a ball together!! I'm so glad you're finally getting a break from school and grading - you look so divinely relaxed and I really do love the turban idea:)) xo
ReplyDeleteDesiree--Well, this trip was the "calm" before the storm of grading that begins tonight. I'll be grading sonnets of all things. Have you tried a turban? I'm trying to remember.
DeleteYou had some cute outfits for your mini-vacay. But I especially love the one of your in the red with the scarf.
ReplyDeleteStepping--The red top and the scarf is my favorite of all these looks too. ;)
DeleteTerri, the turban looks fabulous on you!!! I love the sarong too. Lovely family photos - looks like a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteJudith--Now that I think about it, you may have been the inspiration too for the turban. I need to try the sarong as a turban!
DeleteLooks like y'all had a wonderful time!!1 Love the turban and scarf/blouse!
ReplyDeleteTamara--we did have a good time... and arrived home exhausted!
DeleteWow I am so impressed with how you've stretched those 6 items. It doesn't look like you're wearing the same thing all the time at all--you've been so creative! I hope you had fun at the lake!
ReplyDeleteShea--Do you guys ever go to the Lake of the Ozarks? We did have fun! And, yes, accessories are the secret of making the six items work.
DeleteHardly noticed you were working with a limited quantity of items, and that sarong is so versatile. I also love the look of your swimsuit - the colours are so nice. Most swimsuits meant for laps in the pool repulse me these days with horrific colour combinations.
ReplyDeleteLin--the challenge allows me to have unlimited use of accessories, luckily! And thank you about the old suit!
DeleteFantastic outfits - hard to believe you can create so many different outfits from only six items. The turban outfit is especially lovely!
ReplyDeleteAlthough my daughter is only twelve I'm already looking forward to having grand children some day!
Kaffesoester--grandkids are definitely more fun!
DeleteThe sarong look is a keeper, as is the turban, very chic. I love that photo of your grandson with the hairy ear of corn. I don't think I've ever seen one quite that hairy. Your family seems to be enjoying the Summer.
ReplyDeleteSusan--I'm wondering if the sarong could be tied as a turban! I love the photo of the corny grandson too. Each person had to clean their own corn.
Deletewhat an awesome vacay! you look fab too in the yellow, the sarong and bathing suit!!! it looks like it was a relaxing and fun time with the fam. i need one of these rejuvenating trips away!!!
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Claire--I can remember going to this same place when my children were as young as yours. And while it was nice to be away from the hub-bub of urban life, it was not very relaxing as a mother...worrying about them falling in.
DeleteIt looks like a very fun weekend was had by all! Your belt-turned-turban is utter perfection and makes me wish that turbans didn't look so incredibly stupid on me.
ReplyDeleteRaquelita--the first time I wore a turban on Rags, someone suggested I looked like I was going through chemo? I avoided it for a long time, but this is the second turban of the challenge!
Delete6 items?!
ReplyDeleteI feel faint!
O,I would love to conduct a big US thrifting tour! Imagine a pile of bloggers on a bus........FUN!
I'm gagging to wear the turqouise shoes;they are Fredericks of Hollywood!! Ha!
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Helga--I noticed that the shoes were from Fredericks! Luckily, the challenge will end in July.
DeleteAnd I would go on a bus tour with you and sarah and vix and desiree in a heartbeat!
I can see the hippie in you! Love your hair wrapped up like that. What a great idea to cook in your sarong fabric. I keep forgetting I have one as I'm using it as a drawer liner for my scarves. Dummy me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend you all had. I am currently in Idaho at a giant water park with my two sons. Don't you just love summer?
Joni--you're in Idaho? For many years, I lived in western Montana--a part of the country that is very very special to me.
DeleteHi Terri!
ReplyDeleteNice family pics and we forgive the loving grandma!
Looking good dearest
Leaving for Vegas tomorrow!
Ariane--I love that you indulge me. Have fun in Vegas!
DeleteWow! The sarong looks gorgeous on you my dear! So happy to see pictures of your beautiful family, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTamera--This is the only scarf I own that's large enough for a sarong...and it's a bit sheer!
DeleteYou are doing so great!! I am super-impressed that you are getting so many versatile looks out of your 6 items!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn--Well, I'm having to launder the reversible shell very often as it has been very, very warm in my part of the country.
DeleteI love your scarf as a headwrap and your sarong experiment, although I have to say I'm partial to you in red. Your six items have served you well. And what a beautiful family you have! I hope you get a chance to lounge as well.
ReplyDeleteyou look amazing! I love the last outfit (what a creative knot and the idea of dress is very lovely) and your head scarf is very useful and pretty. I loved your family shots - looks like you have a very strong connection.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your blog is very nice - I opened it and I feel like I'm a guest of yours.
I love all these outfits - but the belt as a turban really takes the cake for me!
ReplyDeletemy favorite skirt of yours looks great even with a swimsuit! and i love the turban on you, and the scarf as a tunic is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good time with your family...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, thanks for sharing. I had to share it myself!
ReplyDeleteWow Terri, that last look with the humungous scarf wrapped around you is fabulous - you look spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThat turban suits you! Great family photos. Hope you had a good time in spite of all the kitchen work. I love cooking for large groups, but I'm thinking the dish washing might have got a bit old. Looking forward to how you deal with this six-piece challenge.
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