Hello friends!! Happy Monday. Were you roasting this weekend like we were?? We spent most of our time at the pool and added a nice trip to the movies as well. Brave was our family movie of choice (Have you seen it yet? What did you think?). Besides the gratuitous bear violence, I thought it was great, and I did make my children promise not to turn me into a grizzly. It made me reflect on the beautiful albeit challenging connection of mother and daughter. I feel really blessed to have that possibility twice over with my little girls.
Movies have been a part of our summer. We took a trip out to the countryside a few weeks ago to see our first family drive-in movie. I felt totally transported back to a different, simpler life, and my kiddos loved staying up, underneath the stars, to see the very colorful Madagascar 3. There are only 400 drive-ins still operating in the US, and I definitely had the sense that I was experiencing a bit of history, perched in the wide open parking lot. All in all, it was a whole lot of fun, and I highly recommend checking out a drive-in if you're anywhere near one.
So here's my relaxed, hanging-out-at-the-movies summer garb.
That shirt: Stripes say crisp, clean summer to me, and this soft tee from Loft kind of goes with everything I own (you, too?).
Those sandals: Another great flat to take you from the theater to the parking lot and even out to the concessions for a tub of popcorn. Love the color from Ruche.
Those shorts: Loft does these shorts so well. Not too short, not too long and comfy enough for lots of movement.
This necklace: I'm into long lately, and I can't resist a vintage butterfly.
That clutch: Most outings require a lot of stuff and, therefore, a big bag. Movies, not so much. The detail beading on this clutch from Target makes it feel extra special to me.
Those nails: Typically I'm a gloss, neutral kind of gal when it comes to nails, but there are so many fun summer colors out that I've been trying a few surprises. This blue from Essie makes me think ocean, and that's just about the best thought for a hot summer night. :)
Here are some pics from our trip to the drive-in. I'm sticking with the marketing and hoping to visit again soon!
I hope it's a wonderful week for you! Fun things happening around here this week with a great giveaway!! Woot, woot, I'll be announcing it tomorrow so please stay tuned.
XOXO,
MJ
How fun! My girls are too squirmy to sit through an entire movie right now but I am definitely looking forward to family movie nights in the future! Love the outfit.. stripes are my favorite and that blue nail polish is fun yet not too outrageous. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there!! That's one thing I loved about the drive-in. The kids could get up and walk around, and C could dance to the music.
ReplyDeleteThanks on the outfit! I agree, that blue is almost a neutral?! XO, MJ