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!
XOXO,
MJ
2 comments:
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. :)
Hi 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.
Thanks on the outfit! I agree, that blue is almost a neutral?! XO, MJ
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