Garnish with Grit

Our laughter falls sparkling 
As the mauve raindrops bright
When they fall through the light
With the briefest delight. 
      Edith Sitwll, The Mauve Summer Rain 

Confidence is a funny thing, isn't it? I absolutely adore this hat; I love

the deep brown colour, the cute bow, the floppiness of it...everything. 

Yet it only gets worn on days I feel comfortable and self-assured (and

when Paul has the day off). What's with that?! I've heard before that

confidence is the best accessory; I'd have to agree with that one. So I

put on some confidence today and wore that beloved hat of mine!

There's just something about a hat that spices up an ensemble, 

wouldn't you agree? Paul and I spent the afternoon sipping ice cold

beverages with friends on a patio under the sun, and I thought this

floppy hat fitted the scene perfectly.  The two of us have been cramming

our schedules with as much friend-time as possible before pursuing this

uprooting move. I'm nervous about that aspect of the move; my ability,

or inability, to make new friends. It's not the same as when I was five,

the age where one could simply walk to the nearest park and join in on

the game of Sand-Man being played. Oh, moving can be daunting can't it?

This outfit to me screams "Autumn!" Although, if it were truly Autumn 

I wouldn't be wearing a t-shirt, flats, and no tights, it would be way 

too chilly for that, I do live in Canada after all. But the colours are 

reminiscent of my favourite season. Do you do that as well? I always 

forget, in my anticipation for the next season, to just live in the moment.

I think it would be quite the shock for me to move to a place in the world 

that doesn't have such defined, distinctive seasons. 

Outfit

Skirt: Thrifted

Top: Thrifted (dress worn as a top)

Bag: Thrifted

Moccasins: Moccasins Canada 

Belt: Thrifted

Hat: Thrifted

Feather Pendent: DIY

Charm Bracelet: Thrifted/DIY

Necklace: c/o Chicwish via Chictopia