Mondays are tough to face…

Today, I needed to feel empowered and strong…

I don’t think there is anything more empowering for a woman than wearing leather or faux leather…

 I like some edge to my looks as long as the rest of the outfit has feminine touches…

I think I created that happy -medium here with a striped top with a bright green addition…

Of course an entire outfit can change with just a shoe choice….

Floral wedges, were also a deliberate choice to add femininity and tone down the edge..

These leggings are by Hue, via Amazon 

The striped sweater I found at Burlington over the summer and my floral Aerosoles are a few years old. 

This vest from Just Fab, is becoming a favorite and I find myself reaching for it often..

My handbag is GILI via QVC , no longer available, but here are some similar ones from that line.

It was fun to wear these leggings for an everyday look…

I’d love to style them for a nightwear look in the future

Gratitude

I am grateful that my daughter called today from Boston and that she in in good spirits.

I am grateful that my daughter’s roommate is going to be bringing her dog to the apartment ( my daughter is an animal lover and the hardest part of college for her is no dogs… the only job she’s ever had has been at Petsmart)  

I am grateful that my son called me today too!  I was missing my noisy kid filled home today!  

I am grateful that I’ve found the drive to stick with exercising these last few days ( being careful of my sciatica)