Summer’s a wash...I’m ready for fall [fashion]
How I feel about Summer 2020, in 5 words: “What the fcuk was that?!”
I celebrated my dirty 30, in January...and I decided some time back around June that I’d be turning 30 again, next year, because again...WTF?!
I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to celebrate my birthday before Corona came to town, because I know others that have not been able to celebrate in the ways that they wanted. My friends surprised me with a party bus down to the boardwalk to enjoy some seafood; the restaurant was AMAZING. Since then not only has Corona brought just about everything to a screeching halt, but that restaurant has also flooded during a storm, a couple months ago.
It doesn’t take much for me to count my blessings these days. This summer may not have turned out how I planned and I may not be able to do anything that I WANT to do, but I have everything that I NEED. This summer has been one for the books to say the least, but I am grateful simply to be able to have experienced it. Things could be better, but things could also be a lot worse; “all of my good days outweigh my bad days; I won’t complain.” [If you aren’t familiar with Rev. Paul Jones’ I Won’t Complain...do yourself a favor, get into it, and bless your life]
This summer has been survived in lounge wear, for the most part in my bed, I may occasionally travel to my desk or the couch; no sundress, so rompers, no sandals....no flights, no road trips, no beach days. I’ve been to the park twice...for lunch dates and even though we ate in our respective cars, they were still highlights of this summer. The first time was for my homegirl’s birthday, I had crab cakes on a bed of spicy dirty rice, topped with crawfish etoufee...have mercy. We found that restaurant as part of Houston’s Black Restaurant week and it was everything that we needed it to be. I look forward to going back and enjoying a couple cocktails at the bar, because their drink menu was popping as well. The 2nd time was to see a homegirl that came into to town, for the week, celebrating her birthday. We ate a little bit of something from everywhere that day: brisket tamales, chicken alfredo fries, and boudin eggrolls. Again...have mercy. I haven’t been out to eat much, but I have made sure that the times I did risk my life were worth it.
I’m ready for the seasons to change, for multiple reasons... To know me is to know that fall/winter fashion has always been my favorite. I love hoodies and sweaters, hats and boots, the layering, the colors...just everything about it.
This edgy casual fall look, is an easy every day look, perfect for class, dinner with the friends, or a day of running errands. You can never go wrong with a graphic tee and camos. Check print is a trendy print for the upcoming seasons, and this is a blazer would make a great staple piece for your fall/winter wardrobe. These cutout croc combat boots are a great way to update a classic shoe, dress them up or down.
All in all, I’m ready for fall. Maybe cause I’m hoping that it will be closer to the end, or some breakthrough for this pandemic shit...maybe it’s because I’m ready for this election...it could also be because I’m ready for a cold front, because this heat is for the birds, but I’m definitely ready for fall fashion.
-gbj
t-shirt: sacai
shoes: amiri
handbag: karl lagergeld
glasses: oliver peoples
mask: grlfrnd
nail polish: o.p.i.














