Monday Musings-It’s a Puzzle
Happy Monday ladies. I hope you had a great weekend. With continuing lockdown in everyone’s future, I want to ask what you’d like to see more of here on AWSL. Are there topics you’d like me to cover? Things you’d like me to shop for and share? I’ll continue to discuss style and talk about fashion… but I wanted to know what else is on your mind.
Here are a few things on my mind this week-
T-Shirt Dresses
We were in the high 90’s all last week and it’s anticipated that we will be in the low 100’s all this week. That feels too hot for most things to me so I have simple t-shirts on the brain. I’ve worn this one from Target more than I ever expected so clearly, T-shirt dressing is an easy way to dress in the heat.
Unless I’m bending over cleaning something out or gardening threatening the lives of our veggie plants, a cotton dress is an easy peasy way for me to dress. Target is a great source for them in all colors, shapes, and lengths because the quality is great and the price can’t be beat.
Silk Masks 
Life looks so very different now. Everywhere I go, I wear a mask. I won’t get political about mask-wearing here and I ask that you please don’t. AWSL is a religion, sex, and political free zone. Some folks on FB don’t get that and turn nasty so I just block them and I will continue to do so. Now that I have that out of the way… I spotted a lady wearing this face shield and loved it. She gave me the info so I opened my phone and ordered it on the spot. It will be comfier for many situations but a mask will still be required.
I take special care of my complexion so I don’t want just any material next to it. I also realize that if I wear a pale mask with no pattern, the bottom of my face will look blank. I think this pandemic will change our world in ways we can’t begin to imagine and masks will be commonplace going forward. It’s probably too much to ask for a mask that will allow the focus to be on my eyes but I continue to look. I just ordered this one, and this one and this one.
The Guest List
I am thoroughly enjoying this book. Escaping into a great book is often the very best way to fill an afternoon. What are you reading? Please share in the comments.
Puzzles
My daughter picked up this vintage-looking puzzle of the National Parks and we are loving it! Even though it reminds me of all the places I can’t visit this summer. I feel like I’ve really accomplished something when I get a section put together! It’s a stressfree way to spend a few hours each day…I just don’t recommend doing them on a mirrored table:)
I’m loving this time waster so much I’ll need another one the minute this is finished.
Thanks for reading and remember to share what you’d like to see more of here.
I’m a puzzle freak! Start by “closing the borders”…..all the straight pieces around. Just sets it in.
I know I am late to the party on this one! I have been wearing a face shield that i bought on Amazon. It is so much more comfortable when I breath and there is nothing touching my face. It also covers my eyes which is a plus. I wear mine over my glasses an it fits fine. Every time I go out I get stopped by people asking me where I got it. Makeup is intact and I stay cool! Highly recommend.
I have several masks in different colours/patterns. I don’t mind wearing them but have to say, if I’m wearing one I am protecting you, not me. Please wear a mask to protect me, too. Yes, they are warm, they are a little uncomfortable but we need to stop COVID through care.
I’m loving the little t-shirt dress but unfortunately here in Canada we no longer have Target but shall definitely have a look-see if I can find something similar. (Thank you!)
Regarding masks; as I’ve been sewing them to donate have found that the ‘contour’ ones as in the Stealth Mask design you have shown (with the dips) and those that include a nose bridge wire, work well for those who wear eyeglasses plus they also give the best coverage. As to a comfortable and proper fit (again based on feedback), regardless of its style I recommend to shop for one that has both features and if possible gives the option of adjusting its ear loops and/or offers replacement with ties. In respect to purpose, you may wish to choose one that has a pocket for an optional filter insert of your choice.
To conclude; will be curious as to what you think of the silk fabric mask and visor plus wishing everyone one a happy summer!
Footnote: Other styles of masks are — 3D type that do not give as much coverage as generally ‘not’ as wide in width but again can offer the same features as above. I’m finding this style is ideal for these warm summer days and are particularly popular with women.
Whereas the pleated type (similar to that of disposable clinical masks having a straight horizontal design) are fine if sizing is questionable for both adults, teens and children alike however I feel it having a nose bridge wire and adjustable ear loops are still to ones benefit.
I agree about the nose wires! They improve the fit tremendously.
I would love to see a post on really comfortable, lightweight tennis shoe/sneaker recommendations. I have several pairs of athletic style tennis shoes for exercise but would like to get a lightweight, but padded and somewhat cushy, lace-up pair to wear with shorts and skirts in summer. I own a couple pair of Keds, and I love the look, but let’s face it, the foot bed in them is pretty hard and flat. Any suggestions? Thank you for your blog. You are a breath of fresh air.
I will find some for you because I need them too
I need to try a silk mask. Silk underwear is cool in the summer, so why not a mask? I would worry about weird glare with that face shield. That Natl Parks puzzle has my husband’s name all over it!
One of the things that I appreciate most about your blog is that it is political, religion and sex free! Woohoo!!!!
I would like to see more info about apple shape fashion (with flats, sneakers 🙄).
Lastly, I love a cozy mystery!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 😘
I have an idea. I am always intrigued by the cute clothes shown on your sidebar. They are the sorts of things I would buy If I could find them in my stores. The sites go by Roselinlin and other names like Noracora. Could you check these sites out and report back to us if they are legit?
Most of the sidebar clothes are ads but I will have a peek.
My idea/prediction is that we’ll see scarves come with a matching mask attached at one end. Then when entering a building or meeting someone on the street, you can gracefully reach down to the the end of your artfully draped scarf and swing the mask up and on your face. I have visions of “Arabian Nights” gone modern.
Great idea!
Very nice, I would love that