The Mustard Rule

On Sunday I took Lua for a walk to the end of the block. There's a trail that leads down to this beach. In the summer it can get pretty overgrown, but since the leaves are starting to fall the path was clear enough to make it down to the beach. I went pretty casual clothing wise all weekend. There wasn't really any need to get dressed up. Jeans, button downs, and this scarf were on repeat. 

I stopped by Target on Friday to pick up some odds and ends and grabbed this scarf on the way out. I also wore it on Saturday while I was driving around. At some point I decided I didn't want to wear it with the ends loose anymore so I had an idea. I laid the scarf out (on my lap while I was driving) and tied the two ends together by the fringe. Voila, circle scarf. This way I'm able to wrap the scarf without worrying about it falling off my shoulder or wiping me in the face in a wind storm. I highly recommend trying this. I don't think I'll go back to wearing this scarf untied. It's just so easy to throw on and loop this way. 

The mustard color was another new discovery for me. I figured an inexpensive accessory would be a good way to try out a color I'd never thought I could wear. I think people write off so many things without ever actually trying them just because they are under the impression they can't pull them off. In high school I didn't wear any green because I was told it didn't look good with my skin tone. Now, green is my top color purchase. I have no idea where I got that information from, but I blindly followed it for years.

 

Too often people get stuck in ruts and they limit themselves immensely. Whether that be with clothing, food, career choices, or life direction. I'm not saying that I don't find myself doing this too, because I do, I'm just talking about it and how it relates to the fact that I bought a mustard yellow scarf. I bought a mustard yellow scarf and then I wore it with a pink shirt in a denim on denim outfit. Who am I?

And who knew that I would end up quite pleased with the outfit. Completely laid back, easy, and yet also against what I'd normally do. Very subtly against, yes, but it's a start. Baby steps. Since I had tied my scarf I didn't have to worry about it flying away in the wind however my hair was a different story. 

Sucre Sunglasses, Gap Chambray Shirt, JCrew TShirt, Target Scarf
High Waisted Seven Jeans, Old Riding Boots

Have you done anything recently that was outside of your norm? Something that broke some imaginary rule you made for yourself?

Lua and I had a lovely walk at the beach and she of course went for a swim. If you're curious, this is what I did for the rest of the weekend. 

Now onto this present weekend! I'm back at my parents and hoping for more of the same relaxing I had last weekend with less of the emotional stress. I hope you all have a great one, let's catch up next week. Ok? Ok.