I’m still not 100% sure last week even happened. So many crazy, wonderful things have come as a result of my oldest son’s visit to the State Capitol and his chance meeting with A&M superstar, Johnny Manziel. I suppose that’s the gift. Our family has been the recipients of some amazing grace, some unbelievable generosity and some touching messages. So, even when the insurance company called to tell me the wreck I was in a few weeks ago was with an uninsured motorist (news to us), I was all, “Eh, what are you gonna do?” And I moved on.
Life’s too short for that funny business.
Let’s talk fashion and faith, shall we? Every Sunday for the last few months I’ve been sharing “what I wore Sunday.” It’s been good for me because I am SO bad with originality when it comes to clothes. Just ask my husband. I get a new piece of clothing or find a combo I love and I wear it. A lot. Then I get something else new and do the same thing again. It’s pretty much a vicious cycle. The ladies I’ve met virtually have inspired me to look at my closet differently and shake things up a bit.
This week, I served as a Lector so momma had to dig out something nice. It’s not like I could slink in with the family on the back row and escape mostly unseen. Plus, I’m speaking to the youth at our parish about dressing up for Mass. Gotta walk the walk. Oh, and I pulled my hair back. Bad hair day.
Here’s this week’s duds. That skirt was a new find and I am IN LOVE. So, if you don’t like it, zip it. The jacket is an oldie but goodie. I bought it many years ago and it wasn’t cheap, but so worth it. I wear it a ton and it’s proof that Stacie from “What Not to Wear” got it right. For the staples, buy the good stuff. It lasts forever.
Skirt/Shirt: noVae Clothing (if you’re not shopping there, you should be)
Jacket: Talbot’s
Jewelry: Sidewalk craft fair in Johnson City, TX
Boots: Nine West
For loads of great inspiration, check out these fine ladies. Tomorrow, I announce my giveaway winner for Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s (The Cooking Priest) cookbook “Spicing Up Married Life” and this week on the blog I’m sharing my take on Lent, college football, prematurity and other fun stuff. It’s always a party here. I look forward to seeing you there.
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Here at Team Whitaker, I blog about life as it happens: big families, carpool, Catholicism,Texas Aggies, prematurity, DIY/organizing projects, sanity checks and the occasional glass of wine at 10am. You get real Kathryn. Unedited, honest and hopefully funny. Motherhood and our faith lives are a journey, join me. 
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I l-o-v-e that skirt!! I wish they were still selling it. Thanks for the store recommendation!
They still are under odds & ends on the website.
That skirt is amazing! I immediately thought it looked so nautical and summery, but you’ve done such a good job styling it for colder weather! Totally agree with you, by the way, about splurging on quality staples. Hope you’ve had a good weekend, Kathryn!
I love the length of that skirt! By the way, I loved your post about your son meeting Johnny Football, that I pulled it up to show my husband. As soon as he saw the picture he said, “I’ve seen that picture! It’s all over Tex Ags”. I had to laugh. And good for you for speaking to the teens about how to dress.
Love this combo! The jean jacket looks great w/ that skirt, and that is such a fun necklace!
Loving the skirt! Maxis are the best
You look great, Kathryn! I’m a huge fan of maxi skirts and stripes, so your skirt is one of my favorite things I’ve seen this week
So happy for your son too!
That is really a great skirt!
The skirt ROCKS but I must own that necklace. Oh my gracious…so lovely and unique! You look fab my friend!
I’m kicking myself for not taking her card. I have loved that necklace for nearly a decade. All her stuff was so awesome!
MAH-VELL-OUS!!!! You really have a knack of putting together an outfit… something I never learned!.
Love the skirt and the necklace! I am short and I so wish I could wear long skirts. SIGH. anyhow, you look great!
You have the best long skirts! There’s another one I loved- was it black and white? So cute.
Another hit. You always look amazing. The skirt and the necklace. Such a great combo.
I adore your skirt! Good choices all round.
I love the “…if you don’t like it, zip it,” line. My friend don’t like to shop with me, because I’m not interested in opinions
Just bought the skirt! So cute. And perfect year round.
Such fabulous color choices! Totally digging noVae, too- booookmarked
RED!!! I love it! The necklace, the skirt, that great jacket – fantastic!
LOVE the skirt…and now I have a new place to shop. Thanks!
That skirt is fabulous! You look great!