In the true modern spirit of Labor Day, I am not doing much of anything today. My big task for today was to try on a variety of my-closet outfits, trying to find something to wear to the wedding without shopping. I don't like the shop and, more importantly, I can't afford to shop -- sheesh, the trip to the west coast will temporarily dry up my budget -- so it's going to be The Closet or Bust. I will be wearing black, that's almost certain, because my closet is heavily tipped in that direction. It boiled down to the choice of black pants or a black accordion-pleat skirt that my sister talked me into, and a top. None of my tops are fancy, cotton tanks, a couple of poly and velvet shirts. At this point I am thinking black slacks, back flats, black accordion-pleat top, and a shawl or jacket or something to give it a little pop.
Not sure about the something. A jacket seems too structured, and I am not sure I have the flair that's needed to pull off a shawl. I do have a pretty, old (1950s?) burgundy, embroidered shawl, but I wonder if black and burgundy is too dark for the celebratory mood.
I would consider buying a more colorful sweater or wrap if I see something that appeals to me, since I could use it again. I don't want to seem un-festive, and the slacks and top are pretty much what I would wear for everyday. But the wedding is outside, in the northwest, and the weather uncertain, so I think that's probably what I'll settle for. I feel like this dress-me-project has taken WAY too much energy already!
What I should be doing is working on next weekend's day-retreat, which I have set up for some of our hospice volunteers. I am doing an intuitive art project, using collage, with the ladies, which I hope will open some discussion on our hidden talents, and I haven't done anything yet except think about it. I promised to make soup and dessert for that, too, and I need to decide what I'm making and get a grocery list together! Time to leave vanity behind me and put a little labor into my Labor Day!
'Hope you are all having a nice holiday!
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