TODAY I AM WEARING HAND ME DOWNS AND I LIKE IT
It is hard to get back in the swing of things when you’ve been on a holiday vacation. Taking a little time off is good for the soul, but it isn’t good for motivation. I had to drag myself up and make myself get dressed for photos. You might say that I’ve been lax on putting on makeup this past week, which is not something that I usually do. When my granddaughter came over, she was shocked!
I tried to get bowls, plates, serving utensils, etc., together for Thanksgiving dinner. Since we are splitting our time between two houses, I can’t keep up with what I have in each place. We decide to have Thanksgiving dinner in the new house since it is closer to my son, who lives in Tennessee.
My daughter and I gathered things together, and I asked my DIL to bring me some stuff from the other house. Makeup was the last thing on my mind, so I looked pretty ragged when my granddaughter walked into the house. She took one look at me and said, “NeeNee, are you alright?” I assured her that I was fine and asked her why she was asking. She said, “you just look weird without your makeup on.” Lol! I thought Joe would pee his pants; he was laughing so hard.
I figured that I would brighten your day with a colorful story and a bright pink cable knit sweater. I am a sucker for anything with a cable knit design, and pink is one of my favorite colors, so this sweater is perfect for me. The sweater is thick and cozy and perfect for wearing with high-waisted jeans. It is relaxed but not oversized, and I am wearing a medium.
When I went to Tennessee to pick up my daughter, my mother had a few items to give my sister and me. She gave me this gold watch necklace that was my grandmother’s, and she gave my sister her (mom’s) wedding band. The ring that I am wearing was my great-aunt’s, and my sister, daughter, and niece also got a ring. Pieces that have a family connection are more precious to me than the Hope diamond. These are the kind of hand-me-downs that I like!
Here is the look of the sweater from the back. It is a cropped fit, but it isn’t so short that you have to worry about your stomach showing. I’m wearing a pair of modern ankle straight-leg jeans with my sweater. I love the medium color of these jeans, and I think straight-leg jeans are the overall most flattering for most people. I’m wearing my usual size 10, and they are a tad loose but not baggy.
The chestnut ankle booties have a wonderfully sturdy block 3″ heel. I like these pointy toe boots since they elongate your leg and are a great neutral color that will go with everything. These boots also have a western look which is extremely popular at the moment. The boots are faux-suede and at a great price.
Today is Cyber Monday, so that means that a LOT of deals will be hitting the stores. I am traveling back to Tennessee to take my daughter to hop a plane back to Alaska. (Insert sobbing) It has been wonderful having her in town with us, but I can tell that she is bored out of her mind. It seems there is a lot of outdoor activities in Alaska that aren’t available here.
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Hand me downs are the best. Nothing like a piece with a little family history to spark an outfit.
Catching up with your blog. That outfit on you is just perfection! So funny with your granddaughter and the make-up story! I guess at a certain age, if people are used to seeing us in it, we’re all pretty scary without it!
I know I am!
Have a great day!
Pretty in pink! Love the story about your hand me downs.
Love that watch! I had my grandmother’s wedding band and now my daughter has it. These things are best when shared. Love the pink sweater!
I love the pink sweater. My Mom has a gold watch that was given to my paternal grandmother on her wedding day. I’m not sure who will be the lucky one to receive that gem.
I love all of your hand me downs. I’ve been lucky all of the women in my family were savers.
That sweater you have on looks wonderful on you. The color just brightens up your face.
Happy Holidays….
Karen Ziegler
Love the sweater, just not turtle neck! I prefer a v neck sweater. 🌸
This darling pink sweater is going to be fun to wear all winter! I always enjoy your blog and love the mix of fashion, self-care, faith, and family. Would also be great to see how you stay organized as you “downsize” from one home to the other. We also have the same situation facing us in a few years and I have difficulty getting rid of things I (or someone) may need some day. I think being an elementary teacher and always hunting and gathering for supplies on the cheap for 26+ years has prompted this “save everything” mentality. Would love for you to share your thought process on deciding what make the trip to your new home.
Keep being your classy and funny self,
Kim
Tania, Bless your sweet heart the jewelry you received from your Mother and Aunt aren’t hand-me-downs. They are heirlooms, a valuable object that belonged to your family.
Loved your whole outfit today! That shade of pink looks gorgeous on you!
That pink sweater is a great color. May have to add that to my closet.
I have some pieces of hand-me-down jewelry that I just love!
Tania….pink is definitely your color! You look just beautiful.
Yes! Funny story about your makeup,…LOL my husband doesn’t notice when I wear or don’t wear makeup,…don’t know whether that’s a compliment or not! I’ll pretend it is! I just love the whole outfit,…love hand me downs,…cute, cute cute!
Love the pink sweater on you, and I also love hand me downs. You are a favorite blogger and always brighten my day!
Love today’s scripture. Yes, please keep up with the draws. Love to see other ladies happy (I never win these things haha)
I look forward to your emails. 🙂
Thank you!!
Love the pink sweater, love the hand me downs and love your blog, keep the giveaways!
yes, do continue the give aways. It’s fun, even if I never am the receiver of it. I like that you value your gurls so much! It’s grand also to hear of your sweet family.
One of our grandsons saw me with no makeup a few years back and he asked, @Nana, what’s wrong with your face?”. I laughed and figured that well, that answers that question.
Love the pink sweater! It’s not coming up in the link…sold out?
It comes up for me so I’m not sure what is the issue. But, here is the link for you: https://rstyle.me/+g9zU93lBQx_SpixZXE_0xA
Tania you look great! Love the pink sweater. You look thinner…how did you lose weight?
What a great story! If I put on makeup now people ask what’s going on, right the opposite from you. What a beautiful sweater in every way.
Awww! Sweet granddaughter! We all have our “off” days, but I bet you have fewer than the rest of us getting these posts up every day. And thank you for these posts! Love that your mom handed down some of the family heirlooms for you and your gurls to enjoy. They are the best!
😂😂 kids say whatever they’re thinking. Have to love that 😂. Such a cute story!!
Hand me downs that have memories that will last forever are the best kind!!
You look awesome in pink!!!
Give aways are always fun!!
I love your giveaways, especially since I was a lucky recipient!
Love your style. I wear very similar clothing so it is great to get tips on styling. Thank you!
I shared your blog with a friend and now we both follow you and love to share the looks we both like!
I love the giveaways. You look really good in that sweater and your hand me downs are lovely and very special.
Loved your Emerson story! Don’t kids and grandkids say the funniest things. Wish I would have kept a journal of some of the stuff my boys and grandkids said when they were little. I love to see pink or fuchsia in the winter when everything gets cold and gloomy. I had a fuchsia colored winter sweater at on time and every time I wore it someone gave me a compliment.
I also love pink! And, happy to see GURLS minus the apostrophe! You rock!!!
I love everything you wear. I have tried many of the items on me and I just don’t look as stylish as you do in them. Maybe I’ll look for a store where someone can help with clothing style. Thank you for your blog. I really enjoy it.
I see the new styles of jeans are high waisted. I always thought those were considered to be ‘mom jeans’. What is the difference between the two? Thanks.
Giveaways are always fun!
How special to have family heirlooms, Tania!
This is such a pretty sweater, I think this outfit will look as lovely in early spring and it does in the fall.
Love the sweater, beautiful color.
I LOVE the look of a cozy sweater, but, omigosh, they are WAY too warm for me. I’ll put one on and within the hour I’m racing upstairs to take it off and put something cooler on. And, I live in MI, where we already have snow! LOL Maybe one day. LOL
Could you tell me if there is a Jean that is good for someone heavier in the middle?
Loved winning mine. Everyone loves giveaways. That pink is definitely your color!
I love pink too, beautiful as always.
Who doesn’t love a good giveaway. Love todays look casual but elegant and that sweater looks warm. We need that today as the UK has snow and it was minus 4 degrees this morning brrr