A Military Inspired Moment

Gosh, it’s Wednesday but we’re still yearning to be on vacation back at the lake. This year we split up our vacation from the typical one full week to two extended weekends. On our way back just were agreeing that it just doesn’t feel long enough. Normally when we’re up there we like to do some day trips, whether it be a long UTV ride on some trails or into Eagle River to do some window shopping or go-karting. This time, we went to a supper club for dinner one night and just went to grab our fishing licenses but even that felt like we had barely any time on the lake. 

We were still blessed with some incredible weather, just not as hot as it was in July. So it didn’t really make sense for us to be out on the water or floating in the water like we did plenty in July. Don’t worry, we still did some of that. This trip probably felt a lot more well rounded because we did some of everything! There was a day we fished. We like to fish for little bluegill, perch and rock bass and we make them into a fish fry. It’s completely satisfying to catch your own dinner and prepare it all in one day. 

Y’all know it wouldn’t be like us without some physical exertion as well. I was able to workout with the gym setup they have up there. Our Dad rounded it out with a Bosu ball this time, so I had to do some activities using that. We got to bike, Caitlin did multiple times and we all went as a family once. Because it wasn’t so hot, it made for perfect biking weather. We took the UTV around the lake to pick up our Grandma, she enjoys riding in it and took it on the trails a couple of times as well. 

Minimal reading was done, especially compared to the almost 10 books I had brought with me. That’s alright, prioritizing family time isn’t a bad alternative. I did finish one book, The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. I haven’t updated our reading page in a while but I read this for our book club and I love good historical fiction. Especially a lot of World War II-era novels. It was a terrifying time to live in, and there’s a lot to be learned about what people endured and how they had to evolve (especially women) during that time.

Speaking of war, and onto some military-inspired fashion. We have always been drawn to any military-inspired look. Not sure if it has to do with it being structured, or if its a relatively classic silhouette. Regardless, we both usually ooh and ahh when we spy something new. This was definitely the case with this sundress. 

Caitlin has been living in dresses and skirts this summer. Like we’ve said before, our window to not wear pants (comfortably) is smaller than a lot of places and we like to take advantage. In the past when we worked together, we used to do Dress July and Skirt August. This year, I’ve been able to wear jeans on Monday Wednesday Friday at work, so I haven’t participated with her. Plus, I’ve been adoring all of the cozy comfortable but still chic culottes that are everywhere right now. 

Basically, as a business professional office setting, she can wear dresses to work if she pairs them with a blazer. Plus with the frigid office temperatures, it’s a necessary addition. This dress might not necessarily be the most office friendly as it’s jersey material, but dang is it cute for everything else in the summertime! Plus the olive green color transcends seasons, which is always helpful in stretching your wardrobe. All in all, it’s an amazing dress option. Tell us below, what are your go-to summer wardrobe options?

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