Casual as an art form
After being back at Bella for a few days, it feels like an old great shoe. I love to be home.
Traveling the past few weeks I have come to a very big discovery:
EVERYONE IS SO CASUAL!
Our culture seems to be far more casual than ever in our history. How do we move to a more casual approach to dressing and still look and feel like grown-ups?
Simple, that is the answer. Keep the casual look clean and artful. Choose a bright wedge that pops the Capri. Find a necklace that is chunkier than you choose with a dressier blouse. Add a belt to a simple skirt and tee shirt.
Casual done artfully.
Opening Day
It’s just something about opening day. All the possibilities, all the joys of winning, even the losses at this point don’t seem so daunting.
The Marine band played, the giant flag covered the field. All the pomp that DC can offer is here to celebrate.
Washington is bordering on being cold. I am wearing a leather jacket, but it is really not quite warm enough.
My dear friend came to the game with me. She is a diehard baseball fan and one of my closest friends. Really nothing but fun. I am so blessed.
Looking forward to being back at Bella next week. Two weeks is a long stretch to be away.
All About Town
David and I took our annual trip to Saks for spring shoes. It is really fun to get his comments on all the new styles. Some are so outrageous that they look like cartoon shoes – bright neon and towering tall.
I spent the remainder of the day shopping in showrooms for Fall. Of course, Donna Degnan was again my favorite collection. Here is a sneak peek at the colors. Nice, huh?
I finished the day with a manicure and pedicure. Next to me was a young woman who was a dancer, former Rockette, and Broadway singer. We talked about work and life. As I was choosing a color for my toes, she suggested a wild new color.
“I am a bit too old, don’t you think?”
“Are you kidding me? You’re fierce. Remember that.”
So today I am fierce. Heading to the ball park for a day game and immediately on to Washington for our home opening game. FIERCE!
Big Apple Days
Susan with Mike Rizzo, Nationals general manager, at game before loss
I spent the morning jewelry shopping. Really, what could be more fun?
The afternoon was sunny and beautiful in the garment district. Elliott Lauren and G-Wheels both had big fall collections that I loved.
Then I finished up a very cold evening at Citi Field. We played the Mets and lost. Ugh
Off Day
We started the off day, as it is called in baseball, with a trip to the American Girl store here in Chicago.
Twin dolls. Perfect!
Saturday it is back to the game.
These two will love the new dolls. Bitty babies.
Lucky
Terry, one of our Bella clients, recently moved to Chicago. So…we spent a few moments in the sunshine before opening day!
I wore my lucky hat. We brought home a win! Yea!
Windy City Here We Come
We left as a team to Chicago. Everyone on the team plane must wear a suit. I chose a MarcCain sweater / jacket, black pants and a tank.
It should be very chilly here this week, so different from our Florida spring.
I plan on visiting several boutiques here, just to see what I might find. I will keep you posted.
Opening day is Thursday afternoon. If it is as cold as expected, I will wear a hat, gloves and a sheared black mink coat. Long ago I learned that when the weather is cold, your outerwear better look great because that is all anyone will see.
Oh yes, under that coat will be skinny jeans, boots and the warmest sweater I brought!
Heroes
Wounded Warriors Softball Team at National Stadium
Wow, what these guys have given for all of us!
Let’s Get Packing
I am not someone who dresses casually on an everyday basis. I wear a dress and heels to work each day and almost always wear a dress to dinner out. So packing for a mostly casual two-week trip is a challenge for me.
Three cities, ten ballgames and several special events. So let’s get to it.
For travel wear today, I chose cropped boyfriend jeans (Red Engine), a white blouse and pink cardigan with Corkies shoes. The realtor is picking me up and taking me to our new home that I have only seen for about 15 minutes last December. A surprise house! Love that. Then I will go to the ball park, pick up our car, and meet with the front office about the kick-off luncheon for the wives and our travel plans.
I feel dressed in these boyfriend slim leg jeans. They are stylish, not sloppy looking at all. But it also looks like “I gave this outfit no thought.” Dressing should look like it is easy for you. “…this old thing?…”
Tonight is an early dinner with friends – casual, on the river. I think I will wear black pull-on Marc Cain pants (my absolute favorite pants ever) and a cashmere sweater. It is still chilly here in the evenings.
The team arrives in town late and there is an exhibition game tomorrow. Hmmm…What shall I wear?
BE RAVISHING 