Are You My Mummy?

Last summer was the summer of shorts...multiple colors and patterns.  I had not problem showing off my white and blotchy chicken legs, and thigh muscles since I spent the summer in CNA class...bending over beds, practicing my skills in rooms that had crappy air conditioning.  Plus, it was still a novelty not to be working in an office and being able to dress casual.   For some reason this summer I am feeling less like wearing shorts...more in the mood for skirts and dresses.  I think it is a combination of feeling old...like I need to dress the part as an older student and beginning level patient care tech.  Plus I am starting to miss dressing up...

So, with my mother's day money, I purchased this skirt from Nordstrom's...

The first outfit was worn to Alex's end of the year picnic at school. 

 Skirt-Calson via Nordstrom's/Top-H&M/Shoes-Gap/Jewelry-Groopdealz, Black Sheep, Target

I knew I would be running around a playground with wood chips and grass, so I wore my fun and comfy Gap leopard sneakers with the skirt.  The skirt is a linen/cotton blend, so it is perfectly light and airy for the heat of the summer.  I think this lace top is on it's last legs...I keep catching it on jewelry and such so now it has a few holes and tears.  But, since it was only $7 and I have styled it a ton of times over the last year, I have definitely gotten my moneys worth...


This outfit was worn for classes and a meeting at the hospital and soccer practice...

 Sweater-Old Navy/Necklace-Target/Sandals-Target

I thought I would try to dress up the skirt for an in-service and staff meeting at work.  Since I only wear scrubs to work, on my day off from the floor, I wanted to dress up a bit for my day at the hospital.  I picked up the loud chunky necklace on sale at Target recently...love it it mixes with the grey and polkadots... Of course, I had to wear my favorite Target sandals...I might have even picked up the black pair with gold grommets, on sale and with a 25% off Cartweel coupon...They are just so fun and comfy...a great alternative to the the Birkenstocks I have to force myself not to buy...must not purchase...step away from the credit card!!

I also recently purchased a maxi skirt at the Gap.  I always feel a bit frumpy wearing a maxi since I am pretty short.  But, I really want to make it work this summer...any suggestions on how to style it up?? 

FYI...the title of today's post...because I am feeling old since I working with people how are so young I could be their mother.  Plus, I am currently watching Doctor Who season 1...no matter how many times I watch the episodes, I always giggle at the Christopher Eccelston and "are you my mummy"...