It’s Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday! For those of you visiting for the first time, the goal is to grab one hour of time within one week to do whatever you want…without the kids. It’s such an amazing proposition, I know! On Thursdays, post how you spent your “time out” (add my button from the right side bar or link to me) and be sure to stop here to link up and meet other Theta Moms to see how they spent their time out!
My husband and I are going to a wedding at the end of the month. I’ve been a little bummed out about the fact that I am still not in my pre-preggers clothing, especially since my daughter is now more than a year old! So frustrating! Despite my efforts (and sometimes lack thereof) I am forced to find something cute to wear even though I am still…ahem…between sizes.
The fact of the matter is I don’t feel like spending a fortune on yet another dress I will probably wear only once and since I am determined to get back into those “skinny” clothes, the new dress would just hang in my closet for all eternity.
So, after a little digging, I pulled out a good old little black dress. I know all of you have that one, “always-feel-good-in-it-no-matter-what” little black dress.
It’s classic.
Never goes out of style.
Makes me feel confident, attractive, sexy…regardless of my “in-between-size” right now.
Here is a picture of my LBD:
How did I spend my time out? Although I feel pretty good about the way I look in this little number, I thought I deserved to go shopping for some cute accessories to make it even more smashing.
So, that’s exactly what I did Theta Moms! I went shopping for an adorable little wrap to add a little “something” to my LBD. Here’s a small picture of the wrap. How cute will that look together?
And since I’ll be sporting my sparkling new Lauren Nicole Fine Silver Wax Seal Bracelet (giveaway ends tonight at 11 pm so enter here), I managed to find an adorable set of earrings that will look fabulous with the rest of my ensemble!
It felt so good to get out and do some real “grown-up” shopping. After taking this hour, I have turned an old LBD into a stunning new look! And now I can’t wait to show it off at the wedding!
How did you spend your one hour? If you are participating in Theta Mom Thursday, link up and share your time out with other Theta Moms!
Oh I LOVE that wrap….so pretty!
I think you just motivated me to go treat myself to a new necklace or yummy scarf (now that the chilly weather is here in New England)
Have a beautiful Thursday….
Ooooo.. Pretty Bracelet!
I don't actually own a LBD .. Maybe now I've turned 21 it's time to buy one!!
I love the wrap! cute!
Beautiful wrap! I love wraps… they're my accesory of choice these days.
Great post! I love the dress, wrap and bracelet! I am sure you will look beautiful:)
i looove your dress. yay for kid free shopping…for kid free items!!
I just recently got 2 LBD. And i'm so glad i did. I love your dress! so pretty
p.s. horray for my first Theta Mom Thursday!
Gorgeous dress. Enjoy the wedding!!
I love your ensemble(sp?)!! Gorgeous.
I'm in need of a time out today…shopping sounds like a fun little escape 😉
What a good idea to accessorize a dress you have.
I don't have a LBD
Great Dress! I love the bracelet too! you will be a hit!
Cute dress and I LOVE that bracelet! I don't have a LBD but then I never have anywhere to wear one!
That is going to look fantastic together! You are gonna be one hot mama!
You will look gorgeous! I love the bracalet.
Love your LBD and the scarf. Shopping without the kids is great!
I don't have anything little, but I'm working on that
Your dress is timeless.
i want that dress…
You, honey, are going to look absolutely stunning in your outfit!
So happy you got to go shopping for yourself…isnt' it amazing at how shopping alone you find the best accessories?
LOVE the ensemble! Ahh…there's nothing like shopping by yourself! Is that an Ann Taylor dress? My favorite store!
Have fun at the wedding!
my little black dress is now so little that it looks like my little black scarf
The LBD and all of you accessories are going to look great together and I am sure you will look beautiful. Have fun at the wedding.
Oh. I love your LBD and wrap. You'll look great I'm sure. Have FUN!!!
Bet you looking smoking in that LBD! Great time out! I love shopping (with a purpose). I am not one to go browsing through a store
I linked up too!
I'm so glad you found a way to gussy up without breaking the bank!
Shopping heals all. You're going to look fab at the wedding.
I love LBD! They are so simple yet elegant and can be dressed up or down. Wonderful! Sounds like an enjoyable shopping trip.
I love it all! You're going to look stunning! shopping trips are definitely good therapy:) and I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding:)
Super cute LBD!! My night out is going to be on Fri. Concert time for mommy and daddy!
Your going to look fantastic!
super heart the dress! I'll be honest, your one hour to yourself thing scares me. Like it's really THAT bad. 1 hour. Oy…
Great dress!!! There are not enough spanx in the world that would fit me back into my fav lbd! have fun at the wedding!
Beautiful dress. Haven't gone shopping for little ole me in ages…unless you count TARGET…which I don't! Anyhoo…stop by our blog today because we chat about maternity clothes and body after pregnancy. Good fun! Glad I stopped by today. Holly at lifelaughlatte.blogspot.com
I'm all for accessory shopping! I might have stretched that out to over an hour too.
PS. Voted.
You have a great outfit going on here! That dress is gorgeous!
OK – I am really hoping this qualifies, because it was the best hour I have spent on myself in a LONG time. On Wednesday I spent an hour dropping off one kid at a friend's house and another at a sitter's, and went to an interview for the opportunity of a lifetime. Two hours later I received the news that I had landed the job! This job is a part-time, from home, journalist gig writing for my local regional paper. Because I am an aspiring writer, this is HUGE – I can do what I love, and still balance it as a SAHM. I am so thrilled to have gone for it – and nailed it! What a week!
I'm VERY impressed that you can still fit into your little black dress. Mine just sits in my closet, staring accusingly at me, and saying, "Why did you let yourself go after you had kids? Why are you punishing me? I want to go somewhere! PUT DOWN THOSE DORITOS!!!" Hope you have a great time at the wedding. Cheers!
Great outfit!
I'm getting alone time Sat and Sun. I can't wait!
Oh I love that wrap. You will look amazing! Shopping is a wonderful way to spend your hour of me time.
Hi, there. You are totally going to look HOT in that outfit. Watch out hubby! I had my midday escapade/time out earlier this week but wanted to drop by and say hello.
Hot LBD! You will be ravishing!! Xo
Love the dress and bracelet!
The wrap will go perfect with the LBD. The bracelet is gorgeous. Sometimes it's nice just to get out shopping when it's for Mom.
Good for you! I hope you feel beautiful at the wedding.
Love that dress!! I don't have a LBD! Shocking, I KNOW!! =)
You are going to look gorgeous!
Hey girl,
I am catching up on my emails and blogs…. I have been on vacation…
Ttyl
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Oh wow, Darlin… Lovin' the LBD! and the accessories? Awesome. I bet you will look absolutely stunning this weekend.
What a great "time-out". Good for you.
I was sooo busy today (I'm finally unwinding now and it's 1:30a.m.) that I totally forgot it was Thursday. So, i suppose my time out was just sitting here for the last hour, catching up on all my bloggy friends!
😉
Wow. What a beautiful dress and wonderful accessories. It's important to feel beautiful. I need one of those.
It's been two years since I had my last baby and I finally got the weight off. I'm routing for you girl!!!
My computer broke, and I haven't been blogging much. I also haven't had any time off. Hope to get back into the swing of things next week. xox
That wrap is hot! You are going to be stunning in your LBD! Can't wait to see pics.
Glad you got some "YOU" time in the week.
Please…my baby is now 5 1/2 and I'm still carrying around that baby weight! Doing great back at WW though so I hope to be there by Christmas.
Love your ensemble! You will look gorgeous and I'm sure you will have a FABULOUS time at the wedding.
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