Into the Sunset ~ Outfit Twenty One

The DH and I had a little road trip to Wagga Wagga over the weekend {three hours away from Canberra or 250kms distance if you are into that kind of measurement}.  It was chiefly for DH’s work ~ a code camp for developers {or a numeral collection of nerds as my husband aptly described it}.  However, I think it was myself that ended up benefiting the most from the trip.

One, because DH has excellent taste in accommodation and booked us into the cutest little cottage called “Forget Me Not” ~ it was so lovely and in a beautiful location with lemon trees and roses rambling absolutely everywhere!

Plus, the equine friends over the fence helped to make an even better impression on me ~ especially a darling foal that was over the road.  I went up to say hi and he was most inquisitive….  We made friends very quickly!

Two, because while DH was at the camp, I got to wander around Wagga and check out the scenery.   Lots of photographs were taken and because there was a fantastic antique junk~esque type shop and a spring fete, lots of shopping was done too!

I had such a relaxing time, which was really great.  I had been feeling quite ill the last week thanks to hay fever and a mild cold; I wasn’t even sure if I should go.  But I did, and I am very glad that I did.

With the help of DH, I also happened to snap the best outfit shoot I have ever done, and with one of the best outfits I think I have pulled together recently.

I have been feeling totally uninspired with my wardrobe recently ~ not because I don’t have enough clothes to work with, but rather a complete lack of energy and less than average creativity.

I felt that this outfit came together perfectly and felt so me.  I love it.  It’s not a usual style that I wear, I tend to avoid empire waist dresses/tops like the plague, because I always felt that they did nothing for my figure and made me look pregnant. 

But now that a baby is actually on the way, and I don’t have a waist any more ~ it’s the perfect thing.  The baby~doll look is really reflecting the stage of life that I feel that I am at ~ soft, feminine and a mother to be. 

 

It’s funny how sometimes things just fall into place perfectly and you can look back and say ~ yes, at that point I knew where I was, who I am and where I was going.  It’s nice to be able to feel the comfort of that moment ~ where God is in His heaven, and all is right in the world.

   

Of course, the moment does not always last as long as you would like it too ~ sometimes that feeling can stretch over days, weeks or months.   And sometimes it as fleeting as a breath of wind or a heartbeat. 

Whatever the case may be, we need to hold onto those moments, because in those seconds, you know that everything is going to be alright ~ no matter what the future holds.

We are all here for a reason, and we all are given the strength to make it through each day.  Every day we have is gift…   I believe it is a gift from God, although I know there are others who might not feel the same way.  I also know that we all can still agree that each day is a gift of life.

And for that gift of life that is me, and growing inside of me, I am so very thankful.   

Accessories  ~  Hair Ribbon {Recycled from goodness knows where}   Hat  {Thrifted ~ it’s an old school hat but I love it!}

Blue Floral Dress  ~  La Pearls    White Eyelet Dress  ~  {Florence, Italy.  Worn underneath for a more suitable more length!} 

Flats  ~  Tightrope {yes, they are the same pair that were in the last outfit post.  Terrible of me I know, but I love them so much atm.}

 

I hope you had a great weekend like I did, and please keep an eye out for a tutorial/DIY I aim to share with you later this week.  It’s going to be fun.  ^ w ^

xox,

bonita