This past week has been fun and stressful all at once. I’m getting into the busy part of my semester, but since I’m (supposedly) graduating in May/Summer, I’m frantically getting together everything I need for my graduate project. For some reason I have this thing where when I’m successfully doing something or reach a milestone, I have to back away from it. Big dreams scare me. I reached my 1 year blog anniversary, and I couldn’t even express what I wanted to. A few professors have gotten excited about my project, and all of a sudden I’m questioning it and feeling like I’m not doing a good enough job. Fear of success is incredibly annoying, so for now I’m just going to focus on small dreams and small goals. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m not performing heart surgery. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s amazing how stress can make you feel like everything is caving in. Taking a breath, a moment to reassure myself is exactly what I need. That and lots and lots of Lola hugs and kisses.
So when I’m stressed and in a hurry, I always lean towards simple outfits that can easily be changed with accessories.
I had a black 3/4 length sleeve top that was close fitting, but I wanted something that made the outfit cozier, so I added on a black vest over the top. I liked the drapy-ness that the vest added, and the belt is in just the right place. I had to wear my Torrid booties since the jeans were too long on me, and I’m proud to report that I managed to wear heels on campus twice this week. (I’m growing up! haha).
In my quick attempt to make an outfit, I threw on a necklace with a pop of color and a headband to make my hair less boring :).
Shop: Top (Old Navy), Vest (Old Navy), Jeans (Old Navy), Booties (Torrid), Necklace (Nordstrom BP), Headband (Target)
What’s your go-to fast outfit or staple item? Are there certain items you gravitate towards when you’re stressed?
Rebecca, I totally understand your stress. Pets do make us feel better. Just walking in the door and seeing my doggie puts a smile on my face. Shower Lola with lots of love, and she will give it back to you tenfold.
I have faith that your project will be spectacular (in an academic way).
You’re stressed? I’m surprised because I looked at your pics (especially the last one) and I thought “Wow, she looks confident!” Usually, you have this look about you that is a little shy (sweet, though) but here you look positively sassy! 🙂
On the stress issue, I understand why fear of success would annoy you. But you have recognized this as a problem so now you can tackle it. I have decided recently that my lack of organization is making me crazy and that from now on I WILL get better organized and deal with things without chaos overwhelming me. Understanding this problem and developing a strategy about it has given me the greatest surge of energy in a long, long time and a feeling of – well, almost elation (go ahead, laugh!). I highly recommend it!
P.S.: If your professor is excited about the project it must be great! Be proud of it!
Ah ((REBECCA)))! I would never think of you as being overwhelmed, in such a nice OOTD! Good going! Love the doggy!!!
I have a particular sweater that surprisingly, for me, isn’t purple, but blue. It has a V neck, so there’s nothing to choke you, but it’s not so low cut it’s “flashdance” ;- It has large cabbage roses on it, and that’s romantic-looking <3 At this point I've had it so long, I don't even remember if I bought it, if it was a gift ….? Anyway when I'm stressing I start digging around looking for it – yes I have been known to wear it from the dirty clothes pile and dousing myself in perfume ;- I've even slept in it!
I agree, you look really confident and sassy in this outfit!