Stuck in Colder Weather

Ok, cooler anyway. Every year people comment on "how strange the weather is this year." Ten years ago when I was living in Houma for the first time, I would have told you that the weather here was as predictable as clockwork. In the winter, it was cool and dry and sunny. In the summer, it rained every day at 3o'clock. This is the second year of our return to the area, and the weather, like everything else has changed dramatically. It is by no means any longer predictable. Last year at this time, I had the air conditioner on and all my blankets folded up and put away. My long pants were securely nestled in a drawer, and I was buying new cotton capri pants because my Wisconsin summer gear was not going to cut it here in Louisiana.
This year, we have had a mix of hot and cold that is driving my wardrobe toward bi-polar disorder. One day is 85 and muggy, the next is it 60 and breezy. I like this ankle length skirt because it is a heavier fabric that quite frankly makes me feel like I am walking around in a light blanket.

I have to say, I thought this was going to be: The outfit that would not be photographed. It seemed like every photo was blurry, and although this outfit looks great in a mirror and gets me lots of compliments, it did not so good in photos. I think a lesson I can share here is that if you are short and curvy, swingy and flowing outfits might not be your best bet for photos. So, if you are going to a wedding or other event where you are going to be photographed, snap a photo of yourself in the outfit before hand. If it doesn't look great, try something more fitted.

When I wear a lot of color in an outfit, I like to keep the jewelry simple. I bought this silver bracelet at Charming Charlie's last year because it reminded me of one of those metal puzzles that you have to take apart. I keep it in a dish by the sink with my wedding ring so I can throw it on as I walk out the door if my outfit doesn't already have a colorful bracelet and can use a little something.