I just want to know why you aren't wearing that to the wedding! It's stunning! :-)

This was my MOB outfit at our daughter's wedding. It is beautiful, but there's a lot of beading on it and it's dressier than what other guests are wearing. I was looking for something along these lines, but less dressy and less beadwork.

Hopefully, one of the outfits I bought will work for me.

Ah, gotcha. By the way, now I can't stop perusing metrostyle.com! I've found several things I just might "have to" have.
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Aaaaah! Must have for wearing to work this summer! Do I even have to mention how much I adore this color?

(Mona, I don't know whether to thank you or throttle you! LOL!)

I love that one, too. And the color is just WOW!! I enjoy wearing orange,yellow, fuscia or lime green as accent colors with that shade of blue.

jen, I've been very pleased with my purchases from metrostyle. I'm happy you see things you like. It's an unusual site with offerings that aren't what a lot of folks like, but I've found things that pleased me.

Truly, the quality of that beaded outfit I bought from them was amazing. I'd have had to pay more than $250 for something similar had I bought it here in town. I had many people asking where I bought it because it was so lovely.

OK, I just found four pairs of shorts that were dirt cheap. If nothing else, I can use them for gardening.

Have you bought any shorts from that site? Any good?

For some reason I just knew that dress was posted by auntjen, it is so you.

Mona- I too wondered why you were not wearing that but now I understand. That said, maybe the black one would be nice??

I've bought pants, tops, dresses, jackets...no shorts. I've only had return 1 item and that was due to the fit, not the quality.

Mona, I've just ordered three items from metrostyle. That dress posted above (of course!), and these pants and this tee:

I'm sure everyone gets sick of seeing me in turquoise, but I don't care. I just can't get enough of it! I found a coupon code that saved me $20 off, so my total for the three items including shipping was $82. Not a bad deal at all! :-)

What a glamour gal you are, Mona! When you walk out to get the paper in the morning are you wearing something delicate & floaty? Love that! You definitely are a woman who is not afraid of clothes that are frankly feminine. I love seeing women who wear dramatic clothes with confidence. Another budget-minded fashion source is Chadwicks.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chadwicks

Stinky, I'm not glamorous by any means, I wish I were. But when I try, I kinda clean up okay.

This is a pic just before our daughter's wedding ceremony wearing the MOB outfit. (I wish I had been standing straighter instead of slouching.)

Listen, for those of you who are shopping online, I don't know if you've heard of ebates.com.

Registration is free. Before you shop online go to the main ebates page and look up the store name. If the store is a participant, you'll be directed to the store website. Shop just as you normally would have and you'll accumulate some % points that translate to cash back.

I get a check regularly...not that much, but it's free money I wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

You might want to check it out. In this economy, every little bit helps.

Mona, you clean up gorgeous! That must have been one beautiful wedding!

I used to order from Chadwicks when I was a career girl. I'd never heard of Metrostyle but I see by the info at the bottom of their main page, Chadwicks is a related company. Very attractive styles!

Wow, thanks for the heads up on ebates, Mona! I just signed up. Beautiful pic of you in that outfit! And of course, the bride is just lovely.

Thanks for the link Mona - love that they carry a whole range of sizes :)

You're quite a sophisticated lady, Mona. The outfit is great on you, & the pretty highlights in your hair & great cut are perfect for you. Your daughter is such a beauty! Thanks for sharing the photo.

Well, soon I'll be the owner of four new pairs of shorts. :)

The Ebates thing is second nature to me, now. I've been a member for a long time and it's nice to get those checks. Sometimes tiny, but I've had a few nice ones from making larger purchases.

Cool outfit, Jen.