Yea, the title of this post is referencing the Will Smith (or rather DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) song from back in the day. Well back in the early 90s day. Good memories...
Ahh Summer...pool parties, BBQs, beach parties, vacations, drinks with umbrellas, sandals, sand in places sand should not be. I don't know about you, but these days, when I am invited to a pool party I spend my time trying to avoid getting in the pool -- no matter how hot it is. When you have children, lounging by the pool is never the same. Forget about reading your People or Us mag...hell...you won't even have time to read the "Goodyear" on the Goodyear blimp if it happens to float by. You are too busy watching your kids in the pool. Well, watching is much less active than what is actually going on. Let's try chasing your child and ensuring they do not become a pool casualty -- a parent's worst nightmare.
And, while many women fear or dread donning a swimsuit at a party (for the obvious body image reasons), a Mama chasing a child has it the worst. She not only bares it all for partygoers, she gets to get in all sorts of unflattering positions as she tries to herd her wet and slippery toddlers into shallow waters and onto dry decks. Who thinks about sucking it in when you they spend the entire day bent over with your bum in everyone's face? The remedy to this awful predicament: fathers. Yep. It is our payback for all of the middle of the night feedings, bedtime tuck-ins, sick child care, and everything else that most of us split with men 90-10.
The men hit the pool with the kids while the women stay dry and stylish poolside. The way nature intended. Plus, men have been known to pat and flaunt a beer gut -- we women turn to Spanx and belly bands.
I was inspired to do this poolside look when I stumbled upon this great Melissa Odabash dress (on sale!). I paired it with one of her swimsuits (straps peeking out under the dress "just for show" at the above mentioned pool party) and some summery accessories for a look worthy of any pool party, BBQ, beach picnic, or summer resort vacation. Just looking at it makes me crave a mai tai... Enjoy!
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Some alternate bags...including a fantastic Tory Burch tote (on sale!)...
Additional shoe options...
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress! Can it be worn as a regular dress and not a coverup? I am thinking of getting it for our family pics...
ReplyDeleteVinnie - It definitely can be worn as a dress. I found it while searching sundresses (not swimwear). It looks a tad short on the mannequin but the mannequin is my height so should be fine. Glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress! Following this blog is going to be dangerous to my checkbook! ;)
ReplyDeleteI really like the shoes and necklace.
ReplyDeleteDitto Cortney. I may go broke! ;)