Before I get started on Fashion over 50, I wanted to introduce something new to my blog! I’m going to start adding some videos to my sidebar, so I’ll have my own video channels going here and the first one I want to share is my dad in his garden. Â I did as many of you suggested and talked to him about his garden and got it on video to share with all of you. Â Hope you enjoy listening! Â Just as an FYI, we lived next door to the house they are in now for 10 years and that’s the house that we picked up rocks from the garden. Â He purchased an acre lot, gardened on that lot and then built the house they are in now which is right next door. Â So, this garden goes back to the 70’s and the first house, to the 60’s. Â Lauren is filming the video for us. Â Enjoy! You can watch here and it will stay on my sidebar too for future viewing.
Hey and welcome to another Fashion over 50! Â The heat in Atlanta has cranked up to a sweltering 95 degrees this week and we are just trying to stay cool these days. Â We complain every year about the heat, but somehow survive it until September gets here and things start cooling off again. Â So, during these hot summer months, I’m all about cool and casual. Â Glamour Farms sent me this cute cold shouldered top to style and it’s a nod to the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Â Not exactly red, white and blue, but close!
I styled it two ways, one with white jeans and one with white shorts.
It’s a really cute 3 color top with faded out shades of coral, white and blue. Â It does give a red, white and blue appearance.
The cold shoulder effect is so cute. Â I paired it with my white jeans and tan leather wedge shoes.
Feeling Blue top from Glamour Farms (affiliate link)
For $10 off at Glamour Farms on all except sale items, use code Rhoda4, valid from 6/15 through 7/15/16. Â
White jeans are Rockstar jeans from Old Navy. (affiliate link)
During summer, I wear my hair curly quite a bit. It just gets big and messy with all this humidity, but sometimes that is easier than straightening it all the time.
This is a very summery outfit and I love it! Â I added some coral jewelry I had with a little bit of gold accents.
My shoes are from TJ Maxx and the brand is from Brazil.
Vince Camuto Torian are similar (affiliate link).
The 2nd way I styled the top was with my long white jeans shorts and my Chucks Shoreline shoes. Â I’m really loving these shoes for summer. They are sporty and casual and great for so many summery outfits.
Jeans Shorts are by Liverpool, style Bae Bermuda, but they are from late last year and I can’t find a link to it now.
Chuck Shoreline sneakers (affiliate link) – I love these cute sneakers!Â
Cool and casual and perfect for a 4th of July celebration.
Minimal jewelry and took off the necklace.
This look is very cool for those hot summer evenings w’ve been having.
Hope you enjoyed this feature today for Fashion over 50! Â Thanks as always for stopping by!
I really enjoyed the video! I certainly admire your dad and all the work he puts into his garden. I’m 21 years younger than him and wish I had his energy.
Your father’s garden is beautiful. He certainly has an amazing amount of energy and stamina to work a garden that big. You certainly must be proud of him.
Thank you for sharing your Dads garden. What a neat guy! My heart is bursting … He reminds me of my Dad in his zest for life and learning and activity. I love your summer hair ?
The video just makes your daddy more sweet and you too! Love your sweet, southern accent. And your great niece is an extra bonus!!!
Thanks for sharing your family.
P. S. Love your hair!
Fun watching the video. What a beautiful garden! My in-laws have a garden like your dads……..love it when they pass along some of the bounty! I love your hair curly….what products do you use?
HI, Gina, I use one of those clear serums to cut down on frizz and I’ve been using John Freida’s Frizz Control called Dream Curls. It works pretty well, but I still get some frizzes.
Enjoyed the video. Your dad reminds me of all my Georgia relatives who garden, just as
passionate as he is. Thanks for sharing your dad with us.
Get that man an agent. He was wonderful!!!
Love the outfit! Anything tie -dyed or ombre effect with cold shoulders is my kind of top! My hair stylist recommended L’anza trauma treatment for hair when I was having a problem with fuzzy, frizzy hair. It works well & thought I would just throw that in because we all love to know of products to help with our hair issues. I have strong hair that all of a sudden got weak….I am just using the blow dryer now & if heat tools , they are on 280 degrees. Off to check out your sweet Dad’s garden now. You look great!
THanks, Bonnie, I’m always open to new hair products to combat frizz!
Looking great! I love the wavy hair!
I actually prefer your hair curly! Very flattering.
Re the shoes, I’m not a tennis shoe fan and in this heat – no way. I can’t stand my feet covered up LOL!! It’s sandals as soon as, and for as long as, I can wear them!
Hey Tina, I love sandals too, but sometimes I just like the comfy feel of tennis shoes & these I love.
Rhoda, your hair is so cute when it is curly with volume and softness around your face!
I like the top and have noticed that Ralph Laur*n carried a lot of “ombre” tops this season.
I look forward to watching the video.
Lindy, we just noticed some Ralph Lauren ombre mens shirts recently at Belk and loved them. Must be a thing this year!
Super cute Rhoda! The outfits and your hair. 🙂
Thank you Stacey!!
Love this video! Georgia tomatoes are the BEST!! When we go to North Carolina, we always pick up a box of tomatoes in Georgia to bring home and can! Love how your dad is still going strong!
Good idea having a video segment; enjoyed that very much.
Lovely fashionable hairstyle and summer outfits too! ???
I love that look and with the Chuck Taylor’s, I’m 47, and want to move to NC soon, my friend in Charlotte told me a story about his new Chuck Taylor’s getting dirty, they must be popular in the South:)
Last October we spent 3 weeks in Rome (Italy, not Georgia) and Chuck Taylor’s are everywhere!! in every fabric combination you can even imagine and painted too. I’ve always loved them. My mom has a picture of me in red high tops at my brother’s wedding. Crazy darn kids.
Rhoda,
Your dad is amazing. The garden looks great! Parker was hot…. haha. Good video. We love to garden too but wish we had as much space as your dad. Enjoy all those home cooked meals your mom will make….
Cute outfit. I like it better with the shorts!
Loved the video!
You are so cute and inspiring. Love your style and suggestions. Can you tell me your lipstick color. I am looking for a bright lip color for summer but not too pink or red.
HI, Gina, yes this lipstick is from Ulta, Calvin Klein in Alarm #600. Here’s a link online too: http://rstyle.me/n/bspwkdbme3f
Thank you to Albert for sharing his garden with us, amazing!
Hi Rhoda:
Loved the video and your daddy! Beautiful garden! His well loved hat made my day. Reminds me of some of my own dad’s clothing favorites too! Tell him Happy Father’s Day from our family.
Hi, Sher, that hat cracks us all up! He loves it and won’t get rid of it. When he grabbed it for the video, Lauren and I just laughed, it’s SO him!