Thursday, September 24, 2009

and they all go marching




Alright, alright, alright already. I've been seeing everyone sporting their military/marching band inspired jackets these days (ahem Jessica, Katy and Indiana, cough, cough) and I just had to join in, albeit a bit late.

So without further ado, I give you my marching band jacket. (Tada?!)

Unfortunately, I had one of those days where I wasn't feeling 100 percent sure about my outfit. It happens more often that I would like to admit, just a weird funk I get into when I feel rushed in the mornings, which is pretty much most mornings.

Point is, I had a quick conversation while I was waiting in line at the bank today that made me think twice. Over the course of two minutes, this 81-year-old woman basically told me that she a.) liked my outfit b.) she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer and c.) refused to ever have to use a wheelchair.

Without getting too "moral of the story" on you guys, I think the idea is pretty obvious. Perspective. You need to change it up from time to time.

Dress: Black and white striped t-shirt dress, H&M
Jacket: Black marching band jacket, Target
Shoes: Black ankle boots DIYed with studs, Payless

18 comments:

  1. Love the lavender brick backdrop
    With your own thoughts in mind.. could I suggest a take on perspective? I would love to see you strike something new with your outfit poses. Your hair looks good! Get your fingers out of them and strike a new perspective! :)

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  2. loving the stripes and the jacket - fabulous.

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  3. Cute striped jacket. And fab jacket. You can wear it with anything!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  4. Love those moments when you realize that your problems are nothin'...perspective. And I, too, love the outfit!!

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  5. For more perspectivism, I wouldn't really call that a marching band jacket. I think the ones like the BB Dakota one everyone has been sporting, with the primary colors and embroidery... those are marching jackets. Yours is more like a French military jacket. WAY COOLER. Seriously.

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  6. Love this outfit!! I would never guess you have those mornings... you always look so fabulous and put together.

    Perspective is right! Even when I have a bad day or I feel nothing is going right, I try to change my perspective and realize that it really isn't as bad as I think... it could always be worse, so thank God it's not.

    Hope you have a great weekend!

    xoxo
    Amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  7. I love it! The stripes really add to the outfit. LOve!

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  8. omg! those shoes are so AMAZING! <3

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  9. everytime i see those shoes i get more and more and more jealous...... I'm in love with them! Oh, and you're fabulous by the way! Love your style!

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  10. i love it over the striped dress!!! great look!!

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  11. Thank you for the reminder about perspective. I was feeling a little overwhelmed with all the catching up I have to do with reading other people's blogs, etc. and you're totally right. Perspective, man. :0)

    And I do like your entire outfit.

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  12. mann, random bank conversations are the best! haha... well anywhoo! I swear every single time you wear these boots i fall more and more in lovee with them!! <3

    xo's

    - Teeney

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  13. I love the mint top from the last post and the mint Urban Outfitters dress you wore a couple of posts earlier.
    This a great look too.

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  14. jacket looks great with the stripes, shoes are killer!!

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  15. I'm In love with your blog, your looks and photos are really great! I am following!
    Sorry for the bad english, I'm still learning!
    kisses

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  16. Funny you weren't feeling this 100 percent...I love it! Especially the graphic stripes.

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