Sunday, May 27, 2012

Ready to Do Errands!

I like doing errands when I'm on my own; doing them gives a different structure to my day, and often provides me with that wonderful feeling that I've been productive and busy - a feeling that tends to make me more productive and busy.  Sometimes the best time to do errands for me is as early as possible.  Eager to be on the go, I don't really dress up (after all, I'm buying cat food, doing a quick grocery store run, stopping at the hardware store, the frame shop, the post office).  I often don't even dry my hair if I am really in a hurry!  I pull it back in a messy, wet bun and use one of those large clips in a colour the same tone as my hair. And of course, I have to wear my gold Portuguese cross. With it on, I always feel ready for anything!Photobucket
Just so I'm not too scary, I do put on minimal makeup. I put on a bit of eyeliner and the lightest coat of mascara possible. Lipstick is a must. And yes, my hair is wet here!
   Below, for errands, nothing is quicker than jeans and a white tee.  Low platform sandals are easy to run about in, and cool at the same time.  Mine are Franco Sarto, a brand that fits me well and has the added plus of being very comfortable! Here my cat Cluny decided that he had to get in the picture, too.
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On a slightly cooler day I wear a thin cotton, lace-trimmed 3/4 sleeved jacket I bought at Banana Republic over 8 years ago. Underneath, a cotton tee from Old Navy, and cream cotton no waist pants. Photobucket
Perfume for errands? A light spritz of Bulgari's Jasmin Noir, fresh, light, and unobtrusive. Gucci watch.

6 comments:

  1. I just discovered your blog via Visible Monday - thanks so much for linking up! I also like your tips for running errands - lipstick and a bit of fragrance really do provide a lift.

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  2. Your outfit is super comfy for warm weather. YOu look chic!

    Kim,USA

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  3. Anonymous10:22 PM

    Yeah, to finding another who sometimes braves the world in wet hair. Your hair looks fabulously thick when it dries! And that BR jacket is most definitely a keeper.

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  4. Thanks, all! And yes, I should have mentioned the bonus of having thicker-looking hair when it dries, and lots of body!
    Hugs, Donnachloe

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  5. What a wonderful BR jacket. You look great in all your outfits. I like them all a lot.

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  6. Love the white lacy jacket! And that pic with the kitty is too cute!

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