Thursday, November 11, 2010

Fourthcomings

Shirt: from Grand Canyon, 
borrowed from Dad;
Leather skirt: Old Navy;
Prom shawl (as scarf): Burlington Coat Factory;
Cougar bracelet: Finder's Keepers;
Shoes: Aerosoles.

It's Day Four of the 30 for 30 Challenge, and I'm introducing a favorite I haven't ever worn on the blog, but is very important to me: my Grand Canyon t-shirt. It used to belong to my dad and I saved it when he died. He had this wooden trunk that held mementos of his life -- Boy Scout patches and trophies, military certificates, travel postcards and nature photography. The trunk was always treated reverentially in our house when he was alive, so us kids very rarely go through it. But I knew I wanted just something tangible to remember him by, and this is what I hastily grabbed during my last look through the box. It reminds me of our family trip many years ago to the Grand Canyon. The design of the shirt is a map of the topographical  lines of the canyon, but the years have taken their wear on the design, so I usually just wear it for the bright color.

The shawl is also special to me: I wore it to my senior prom with Jeremiah when we first started dating. Now that we're married, I'm glad I hung onto to it all these years.

Two important mementos related to two important men in my life. Can't think of a better way to be covered during the day.







24 comments:

  1. Way to turn your prom shawl into a functional wardrobe item. I like the contrast of the blue tee with the gray-toned scarf. - Katy

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  2. LOVE the bold blue top with the black skirt...you are doing great hunnie:)

    Super cute pic too!

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  3. Really like the shawl over the tee--really dresses it up a little and makes it more than just a t-shirt. With the leather skirt, its a great combo!

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  4. you look beautiful in this bright bright blue! Love it!

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  5. I love it when you do "sentimental chic". A beautiful tribute to your most important men, to be sure!

    The easiness of the shawl over the shirt added to the heels is so elegant.

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  6. How fabulous that you would wear both of those symbolic and much-loved items together!

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  7. What a sweet story :)
    I have a few shawls that I usually wear when I teach belly dance classes. I now have a whole new way of looking at them.

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  8. The shoes are so cute! What a great way to upcycle your prom shawl also. You look so good in all of your pictures and today is no different. Awesome!

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  9. Your shawl story is too sweet. I like those kinds of special pieces. I'm wearing my Granddad's cuff-links in todays remix. They just remind me of him.


    And that bracelet! WOW what a statement piece!

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  10. I love the color contrast of the tee and the skirt! I also like that you've combined sentimental items for a cute look that makes you look so tiny!

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  11. What a moving story. And the outfit isn't bad either!

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  12. that was a beautiful post! thanks for sharing! may your dad's memory always be a blessing to you and your family!!
    ~Ally
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  13. Such a beautiful post, and a lovely tribute to two such important people in your life.

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  14. Lovely post. I wish I had more tangible reminders that had belonged to my dad.

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  15. Lovely post. I can't think of a better way to be wrapped up either.

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  16. That bracelet is really awesome. I'm very jealous.

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  17. Clothes with sentimental value are so awesome!
    Add to that, that you look super cute and I think we have a winner. :)

    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  18. First blue jeans and now a t-shirt?! I am loving it, the dresses are always beautiful but these unexpected pieces are a blast! You look great :)

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  19. cute look...and I'm so jealous you're wearing sandals! I'm covered head to toe for the remix!

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  20. turquoise really is a lovely color and you use it really well. i love your shoes and your scarf! and your background! where are you?!

    and i love how we're all using our dad's stuff :) you look great!

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  21. oh, I love outfits that make you feel wrapped with love. Like getting a hug all day. I still have the skirt I wore on my first date with my husband. Come to think of it, I have the shirt too. :)

    Love these colors together, and with this background! Have a good weekend!

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  22. What an absolutely fantastic ring! Looking through your blog, I'm totally blown away by your jewelry. You've got great pieces. :)

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  23. This is such a lovely outfit with touching stories attached to it.

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  24. Its so awesome that so many pieces in your wardrobe have such awesome
    stories associated with them!! Very cute outfit too! :)

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