Welcome to the Weekend: White After Labor Day
I’m thrilled the weekend has arrived! Time to do nothing:) I came down with a summer cold last week and it’s been trying to turn into a sinus infection. I’m loading myself down with Tumeric, Vitamin C and using my Neti Pot several times a day… but the verdict isn’t in yet. I’ll do a lot to avoid taking an antibiotic, so all suggestions are welcome! I’ve had to take so many over the years that I’ve beat up my immune system and the older I get the stronger I need it to be.
I ran a ton of errands yesterday, so this weekend I’m laying low. It’s cooled off a bit here but we are a long way from fall temperatures so I wore linen.
I broke all kinds of unspoken fashion rules about wearing white after Labor Day. I’m old enough to remember when people really followed that rule. Now I wear white year round.
Sweater (on sale) | pants similar | tank top similar | hat similar | shoes similar
These linen pants are a bit too long to wear with my regular flat shoes so I opted for espadrilles that have a slight wedge…just enough to keep the pants off the ground. Dragging hems is a trend these days that you’ll never see me wearing:)
I’d been to the dermatologist the day before and felt the need to cover up so wore my wide-brimmed hat. Notice that it’s wide beige band coordinates with the soles of the espadrilles and my straw tote bag. It moves the eye up and down my silhouette.
This is my favorite Eileen Fisher sweater and it’s on sale! The weight is perfect for warm temps but it passes for fall wear because it’s black.
The thinner my hair gets the more I wear hats. I’ve been collecting haircut pictures and toying with the idea of a short cut, but haven’t worked up the nerve yet.
Ann Taylor is offering 40% off your purchase with the code FRIENDS40.
Loft is offering buy one get the next 50% off on new full priced styles. This polka dot sweater is adorable and great for in between seasons.
Lord & Taylor is giving up to 30% off no code necessary.
J. Crew is giving up to 70% off original prices.
Nordstrom has some great Eileen Fisher on sale which is always worth a look!
I bet you don’t pay attention to the white after labor day rule, do you?
I’ll be back tomorrow with Style Sweet Spot, with my friend Pam Lutrell. See you then!
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
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If you go short,just make it edgy and easy. I color and highlight at a salon and have recently started using pureology hair products. They are wonderful to restore and hydrate. ULTA has travel sizes to trial first. I have not used a blow dryer or flat iron in over a month. Just some pomade to shape and spike. Very effortless.Love every article you share ! Also check out 2orchids on you tube for products ! They are two great ladies to observe! Love your sense of style!
Thanks for the recommendation Carole!
Sinus pain/infection is so painful. I have been avoiding this the past 10 years by using/doing the following as soon as I start to feel any symptoms:
Over the counter saline spray
Hot showers = water on the face. Or just putting my face over a bowl of hot water. This helps to break up any congestion.
Vicks – they have a nose inhaler???
Yes, yes! I also put Mentholatum under my nose and on my throat. Moisture and steam help a lot Rosemarie. I just let this one get too far before I started battling it. Dumb of me:(
Your hair is lovely just the way it is. You always look so well pulled together.
On wearing white – back in finishing school (in the dark ages) we were taught that the rule actually stated “white linen”, and had to do with the weight of the fabric rather than the color.
Thank you Dee! I’m actually wearing white linen :-O. It was over 85 degrees that day!! I do remember those days too;)
Hi Jennifer
I’m sitting here wearing my white denims and sandals with a Fallish sweater. I live in Ontario. The heck with rules!
When I’m not feeling well I listen to my body…i slow down & chill for a few days without guilt! Time to watch British mysteries on Netflix. 😉 If there is a hint of a cold I will take Oil of Oregano. (I don’t get sinus infection.)
Another rule for hair is…there are no rules. It always looks good and short hair will grow back! Nice to have options isn’t it!!
Take care!!
Robin T
Second vote for Oil of Oregano! It’s already on my grocery list. I know Whole Foods carries it. I love British mysteries. ALL of them and plan to watch them all day tomorrow. 🙂