OOTD: Weather The Storm

Not Today Weatherman.  Not Today.

That was my original title for this post.  Not sure why at the last moment I changed my mind?

Sometimes things just come to you like that.

Anyway, today's ensemble was a last minute change this morning.  Not at all what I had originally planned.

Not only was I horribly ill prepared, I was unwittingly fooled by my morning coffee.

That's right, the mocha java almost let me down.

You see, I stepped out onto my balcony for my morning coffee and it was supreme.  Wonderful.  Little did I know... impending disaster.  OK, perhaps a little dramatic.

Hee Hee

You see, the local weatherman bailed me out at the last possible moment.  It was almost too late when I heard the forecast... rain... lots of rain... buckets full of water falling from the sky beginning at lunchtime...

And... I was wearing suede heels and short sleeves...

On second thought, maybe not too dramatic at all?

Hee Hee

Who wants to ruin a wonderful pair of heels sloshing through puddles of water?

So... a quick wardrobe rethink and out the door...

Just a simple sweater that I have had for years but I think the neck line makes it a little bit more interesting.

I think the two work well together.  How about you?

These boots are what make the outfit.  LOVE these boots.  I have had them for years but I hardly ever wear them because I am not really much of a "gray girl" at all.  

You would think that I would find more time for gray considering how much I like black & white together?

Weird

 How fabulous are the buckles of these boots?

It has turned out to be a wise switcharoo as the weatherman has nailed it.  The rain has been falling and there is no letup in sight.  I am certain that there are many a puddles between here and home that would mean impending doom to my suede babies.  I think these boots will weather the storm a little better today.

I never know if they actually know what they are talking about or if they just get lucky sometimes?  Either way, I sure am glad that my suede heels are safe at home and not out and about today.

Have A Wonderful Day!

-- The Leather Skirt --

Living On The Sun II...

Yes, the temperature has exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit again today.

We have had such a "mild" summer that I think this latest hot spell has actually been more difficult for me than the last couple of LONG, HOT summers were. 

I really am not pleased with what I am wearing today.  Bland.  Perhaps even dowdy.

The unexpected heat wave is just sapping my energy.

I am just not myself.

I think today's outfit is actually proof of that.  Hee Hee

You tell me?

This blouse is very light.  Wonderful for a hot day.  I even like the color & cut but I think I have decided that the floral pattern is just "too old" for my liking.

What do you think?

Maybe it is just the skirt I paired with the blouse?

I don't think so.  I love this skirt.  You know that I am a big fan of the "pencil" skirt but I also love the A-Line cut as well.  It is just so feminine.

The problem with this skirt is simply that it works best with black and white.

I have some heavier tops in blue that I like to wear with this skirt on cooler days but that wouldn't be today... not even close.

I am exceedingly happy with my choice of shoes though.

These are just some of the best "girlie" shoes in my closet.

Who doesn't love a great heel, suede & a pretty little strap & buckle?

Like them?

So here we are...

Well?

Be kind?

Do I keep the blouse or does she deserve another home?

Have A Wonderful Day!

-- The Leather Skirt --