Monday Musings From Mexico

Happy Monday, ladies. Today’s post is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I think I’ve eaten my body weight in guacamole this week, but it’s all good, and I’ll worry about it when I get home. I’ve been doing some local shopping and find my taste changes based on my location. Bright colors and more ethnic patterns are appealing to me here. It’s a good thing there are only a few tiny shops so I can’t get into too much trouble.

The Slob Hairstyle

It’s not what you think. Apparently, the new trending hairstyle for spring is a “slob”. It’s described as a slick blob that’s sharp in shape but not too precisely cut. It’s a simple cut, all one length, and not as choppy as the bobs of recent years. Most images show hair parted down the middle, so I experimented yesterday, and it flashed me right back to the 70s…and not in a flattering way. When was the last time you parted your hair in the center?

Outfit of the Week

I will be back to the rain and cold weather in no time, so I thought I’d share an outfit of the week… styled on moi. Here’s another rain jacket outfit for a casual day of running errands.

This Cole Haan Raincoat is currently 75% percent off at Nordstrom Rack. It’s lightweight and packable with a drawstring in the back waist to snug it up and add some shaping. I found it runs narrow, so I’m glad I opted for the medium.

I paired the jacket with a Breton striped top, and high-rise flared ankle jeans and some comfy Sketchers that are also marked down. They’re stretchy knit sneakers that you can just slip on or tie to snug up. So many of you recommended Sketchers, so I wanted to give them a try, and I can report they are very comfortable!

Save or Splurge

It’s been a while since we had a save or splurge post, so I thought it would be fun to do one with one of the popular dresses I shared here last week.

Woven bags are a big trend for spring, and it’s hard to beat a classic striped dress for warmer days. I added simple gold hoops, a neutral-colored woven sandal, a cabled bracelet, and tortoise frame sunglasses, which are a forever classic.

Can you tell which look is the most expensive? If so, what tipped you off?

The look on the left comes in at around $13,600.00, and the outfit on the right runs close to $208.00. Great style can be had at all price points, especially when shopping in your own closet!

Thanks for reading, and be sure to wear what makes you feel confident.