Bell Sleeve Beauty
Good morning and happy Monday! I am off today with a quick trip to my hometown to accompany my Mamaw to an appointment so I won’t be wearing this Bell Sleeve Beauty I’m showing off here today. It will be a long day but definitely just one of those responsibilities in life you cannot ignore.
We had a rather casual Father’s Day. I wasn’t prepared fully for any sort of wave of emotion to grab me hard but as we prepared for our offering at church and I heard the first words of a special song they chose were played I totally lost it. If you haven’t listened to Zac Brown Band’s song “My Old Man” and your sentimental about your daddy at all I’ve linked the video at the end of this post. The first words “he was a giant” totally crumbled me.
Grief is a crazy thing isn’t it? My dad crosses my mind almost daily but I rarely cry any more. Hearing this song in just the right place on Father’s day was like ripping off a band aid and pulling off the scab to release the blood again. Poor Carly Jo was not sure what to do with her blubbering momma.
My daddy left this world way too soon as so many do. I can only begin to imagine the pride he would have had seeing my kids grow up to be so successful. Whether it is their athletic ability or their work ethic, I know some of who my kids are came from my dad. It makes me laugh to even begin to think what my dad would have thought about this blog. Let’s just say I did not get my shopping habits from him at all! Although I can tell you when I find a tag that reads made in the U.S.A. I can hardly resist buying because it reminds me of him.
The one thing I know is he would have supported me because he knew it made me happy.
Wearing white is kind of like joy and grief together isn’t it? Not to make light but wearing white brings me so much joy during this time of year when I’ve begun to show the slightest bit of color. My problem is I am bordering on being one of the messiest humans alive so wearing white can sometimes cause me tons of grief.
The Target sandals continue to pull their weight and I have been wearing them multiple times a week since purchasing. I’m also kind of crazy over this bracelet from Noonday.
Keeping everything neutral but adding a few pops of color with my jewelry was just the simple look this dress needed.
Every closet needs a little white dress and this bell sleeve beauty has been a spring and summer favorite in mine! It sold out shortly after I purchased but I’m linking several I’ve found recently which look so similar.
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You are a Bell Sleeve beauty for sure! Today and every day! Good luck with her appointment and I will be thinking of you today! Big hugs my friend.
Thanks Andrea! Hope you are having a sweet week.
I never wear white for that very reason… okay, maybe not never but I steer clear of it for sure. This dress looks amazing on you and those words about your daddy were just so sweet.
I’m seriously a hot mess in a white dress friend…..and Carly Jo is definitely right behind me with this one.
Love this dress! My Dad has been gone for a little over 13 years, it’s still hard and I think about him everyday.
Jaymie it’s so weird to me….because it still seems so fresh sometimes and I have to remind myself how long it’s been. I had one box of pictures and stuff from his house (he was a heavy smoker) and it had always smelled so much like him when I opened it until this past March and when I did it was all gone. It was kind of a sad reality.
Best wishes on Mamaw’s appointment! I have my eye on those Target sandals but put myself on a spending freeze in June- come on, July!
Blah…I need to put myself on a spending freeze evidently. I got home yesterday and my little Saturday shopping from last week was all waiting for me…I was like..uhhhhh….did I really order all that?!!
Ya- music does that to me too- one song and bam, I’m a mess.
Isn’t it crazy how music can just take you to a completely different place immediately?
Love the sleeves and those bracelets you are wearing. They add a fun pop of color.
This was my first Noonday purchase Stephanie and it is such a fun bracelet!
And for some reason, now your blog works again at work…I mean not that I’m not working, ya know. Strange. You always have the best shoes, from now on just tell me when to buy a new pair of shoes, thanks. 🙂
Haha…I did not even remember that you weren’t being able to see my blog! I think some of the kinks have finally worked themselves out from my migration to WP.
OH so that’s why I can’t see your blog. It’s strange, when I click your link from bloglovin, it doesn’t work, but if I type in your address into my search engine, it works, so I’ve been doing that 🙂
Hmmm….thanks for letting me know Sarah. I know some are making it over from there because I can track that and I thought I had everything converted from my old blogger address to my new url but I’ll be sure to look.
Music is so an emotional thing for me too. Nothing can transport you back in time like hearing a certain song. It’s the craziest thing. Love the white dress. I kind of feel that way any time I wear white…”will I come out of this unscathed?”. LOL Have a great week!!! XO
I love wearing white but I’m also really careful when I do. You look great in that white dress and I loved the pop of color you added with the necklace!
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Girl…I’m such a stain magnet! I seriously don’t think anything white ever makes it more than one season at my house!
Oh that Zac Brown song makes me tear up every single time I hear it. Goodness gracious, I love it so much.
What a beautiful song, I love Zac Brown, he’s such a good storyteller and this song does not disappoint. Thanks for sharing the video, I am moved to tears!
Okay, the dress. Oh how I love bell sleeves! Fabulous on you my friend!
Hugs to you, I’m sure you’re daddy is very proud of you up there in heaven!
xo,
Kellyann
I totally agree about Zac Brown. So many of his songs reach deep. Thanks so much Kelly….I almost didn’t try this dress on and I’m so glad I took a chance!
Bell sleeves are the best!!! I love this white dress and those sandals with it are so fabulous!
Sarah
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Thank you Sarah! I can’t believe there was a time I thought I had to have white shoes if I were going to wear a dress like this! Where have nude shoes been all my life?!!
I love the shape and sleeves of the dress and the sandals are perfect with it
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Thank you Anna! These sandals have been such a favorite with so many of my work outfits.
What a beautiful dress, and a beautiful song. It was my second Father’s Day without my dad, and I had a hard time this year. Sending you hugs.
So sorry Lana! It’s always just such a grim reminder as it was around this time we found out he had stage 4 cancer….short summer and he was gone by the end of August. It just always brings back those sad memories.
The dress is beautiful without saying but I appreciated your vounrability in the post. I am sorry to hear that your dad isn’t with you anymore but it’s clear that he left a huge spot in your 💓. Hugs.
Thank you Bo! Dad’s definitely hold a special spot in a daughters heart. Hope you guys are having a super time on vacation!
You are truly a bell sleeve beauty in this dress. I love it!
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Thank you Jess! I almost didn’t try it on but so glad I changed my mind!
Love your outfit! The nude shoes is fab too! Gorgeous!
XoXo,
Cathy in kawaii circle glasses
I love white this time of year too Shelly, I am going to post a few white outfits soon too! Love this style and the sleeves., beautiful on you! I can relate about Father’s Day as my dad passed unexpectedly a year and a half ago and I miss him dearly! Cherish the memories!
Thanks for linking!
jess xx
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