Primary School…
{My DYT Type One Style Dress Teenflo, thrifted Jacket Bossini, thrifted
Striped Tee Alfred Sung via Zellers Boots Aldo, similar here Socks H&M}
Yesterday, a dear friend of mine reminded me of the importance of having physical fun. The kind of fun that makes you laugh out loud. Today, I find myself on the playground of a primary school. It’s all got me thinking about fun. Life in general was pretty fun back in the days when recess was a time block. When art meant wearing Dad’s old shirt and finger painting. In fact, if I remember correctly {and please don’t correct me if I’m wrong}, fun was surely my one and only motivation from sunrise to sunset. I am certain I never asked, ‘Will this activity make me smarter, prettier, thinner, or healthier?’ {I am also pretty sure I was annoyingly whiny when things turned out not to be my idea of fun, but let’s not go there shall we.} Now I’m not suggesting that I haven’t had fun since primary school. But I have realized that my self care should include enjoying more outrageously fun activities this year.
Today’s outfit is inspired by the Marionberry Style Trend of the Month: Stripes. Stripes are on trend for 2013 and the lovely Marion is hosting a linky party where we can all show off our stripes. The party has been in full swing since last Wednesday, so please pop on over and take a look.
I am also linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday. I always enjoy checking in with my Visible Monday friends. I hope you do too.
I am also linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday. I always enjoy checking in with my Visible Monday friends. I hope you do too.
And yes, it is January in Vancouver and I should have my jacket on. The things I do for this little blog, I tell ya.
33 Comments
Fantastic outfit, with the jacket, and without in the cold! We all should play-more…
You look very pretty in your breton top! Lovely writing too.
Sue, I love the primary colours – perfect antidote to greyness! – and the playground setting. You're right: I think that, as adults, we forget about fun and the concept of play – but they're so important to our well-being!!Is that your new Teenflo frock you were telling me about? (is is a summer dress worn under the tee?). I also love the start earrings; they make me smile and remind me of the 70s/80s, when star bling was popular. 🙂
your primary colors are wonderful
you look fantastic Sue, i love this outfit on you
Yeap we should all go the playground once in a while and let it out
Tell me same question as Kelly, is this a dress under the tee?
Ariane xxxx
Agreed – we do better when we recognize our need for PLAY! You look great here, my curly-friend, love those boots. And thanks for sharing it all with Visible Monday!
You look amazing in this colorful jolly outfit. I love it that the stripes of the tee echoing in the socks. Wonderful idea to add a polka-dot braclet. Stripes and dots are so cute together.
Sometimes when we do an evening walk we come to a playground where I like to swing. I will never get too old to sit on a swing and fly into the sky.
Cute, fun! and love the star earrings.
Shirl
Yippee, what a fun outfit! I love that you took pictures in a playground. I bet you went down the slide at least once, didn't you?
It's all cute, but I especially like the boots and socks!
i love that you wore the star earrings with this cute red/white/blue ensemble
adorable
brett
The playground is fitting for your youthful vibe! I love this outfit, the stripes and colors and those socks. So cute.
Yes, this is the Teenflo dress I was telling you about. It's so comfortable and I love the colour. Can't wait to wear it in the spring!
Happy you noticed my nuance with the word primary! Yes, it's a sleeveless dress under the tee.
Thank you Judith. Hope you are coping in the heat.
Thank you Emalina. I always enjoy your writing very much.
Thanks Patti. I really appreciate your Visible Monday.
I'm a real polka dot girl, so I had to give at least a little nod to them in this stripey outfit.
Thanks Shirl.
I certainly have been known to go down the slide; however, I was fearful I would literally freeze going down this time.
Hey, you know I didn't intentionally do that…but now I do indeed see a nod to your fair country.
Thank you Alison. You too, have a youthful vibe going on!
Love those bright colors!! xoxo Lynn
Thank you for the reminder to go out and have fun instead of bundling up with the cold outside 🙂 I love primary colors and your blue, red and white styling is very nice. Thank you also for your nice comment on Pret-a-vivre.com, the down wrap is very versatile indeed, and warm too.
I'm a huge fan of a quick trip to a playground: in fact, I'd secretly quite like a swing in the garden, even although I know people might find it a bit odd as I don't have children. They never fail to cheer me up, though!
As for the outfit, I really love this: the combination of stripe top and red skirt is just so classic, but you've managed to make it really playful, too!
Hello, Tiny Feet! Yes, you should be able to play all the time … the trick is to get someone to pay you while you do it! You look adorable as usual, and wear this fun outfit in complete nonchalance!
(Gotta remember to send you pics of some of my old work … it might explain why I don't paint much anymore!)
Have a joyful week, kiddo!
Thank you Lynn. I'm loving the blue in your photo here.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting, and thanks for sharing the down wrap with us. Friends, check it out..
Yeah! A kindred spirit. Thanks for popping by and commenting.
Yup, money makes more than the merry-go-round go round.
No matter what you say, your artwork that you recently shared is awesome! But sure, show me some old stuff.
I have a bit of a star fetish, so my eyes immediately went to those stunning earrings. Your outfit is so fun and happy.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I appreciate it!
Love your blog and your style. Happy to have found you!
The earrings are fun to wear too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Oh thank you so much! I have been enjoying your lovely blog for awhile now.
You look so colorful and so happy in these pictures. I am loving stripes this year too.