Happy Memorial Day

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog this week!

Happy Memorial Day to those of you in the US,

 and I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, all around the world 

The Memorial Day holiday kicks off the unofficial beginning of the summer season

It is hard to believe that summer is almost here,

since throughout April and May this year we have had unusually chilly and rainy weather

in this part of the country

I wonder what happened to spring. Did Mother Nature skip it this year?

Anyway, for this post I am wearing two outfits in red, white and blue

in keeping with the colors of this patriotic holiday

My first look has a nautical theme, which is a favorite of mine,

 especially during the summer months

We live on an island that is on a peninsula, so water surrounds us-

so nautical is truly a way of life!

 Wearing a navy blue and white striped blouse is a modified boat neck style

with shoulder buttons and a navy blue yolk

Paired with a white linen skirt, the perfect warm weather color and fabric,

 in a button front midi style

This skirt has big flapped patch pockets-a detail that gets extra stars!

Sailor Di

Carrying a red pouch style drawcord handle bag

This kind of bag reminds me of something to carry a picnic lunch in-perfect!

 

I chose jewelry to go along with the nautical theme of the outfit

A red enamel anchor shaped necklace, silver tone link cuff bracelet 

and faceted dome stud earrings

To complete this leap into summer, 

I got out my blue and white striped lace up espadrilles to wear 

Here's another casual holiday outfit in patriotic red and navy blue

Wearing a red 3/4 sleeve knit top paired with dark wash flared denim jeans

 Going a bit nautical, and a bit 60's/70's throw back, with the wide flare jeans!

Carrying the same bag as the first outfit

Butterflies are big for the spring and summer season this year, as are all things Y2K

This butterfly pendant is from the 1970's, though

It is silver plated and I purchased it from a vintage shop in it's original box

 It has two other interchangeable pendants for the chain, an owl and a fish

The other jewelry pictured is a much loved and worn silver tone knot bracelet

and large hoop earrings

Ring and braid detail leather belt

and a festive red and blue striped hair band 

Metallic perforated stacked wooden heel slides to finish the look

A Memorial Day holiday outfit from the past, 2019

Some sweet bakery treats for the occasion!

Hope everyone enjoys their week!