The Fourth of July is almost here and it is time to celebrate the little things! Like cute striped dresses from my most recent Trunk Club box or the fact that I think the fog of illness I’ve been dealing with most of this month has finally lifted. That right there, is REALLY a reason to celebrate.
This cocktail dress was so spot on that I squealed the minute I opened the giant Trunk Club box and laid eyes on it.
Not going to lie but this month has been hell. I’m looking trimmer than before but that is what extreme pain and meds that take away your appetite will do. I would not wish the “lyme disease/pain diet” on anyone. This illness, which we think we caught early enough, if all caps FUNKY. It makes you depressed and irritable because the pain is so strong and the fatigue never-ending. I feel like my last fashion post showed, that even on what felt like a good day, I was not my usual self. I believe I am getting better daily. That I am conquering this nasty infection. I have to for peace of mind and body for me and my whole family.
Halogen Blouson prom Dress ON SALE! (Trunk Club)/Blank Canvas Sandal (SHOPBOP)
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You have the perfect figure for that dress. Adorbs!
Awww, thanks girl!
Feeling sick is the worst, glad you are getting better and you look great in that Halogen dress!
Thank you so much, Sheree! It is a super comfortable dress and such an easy look for the Fourth.
Love the dress and glad you feel better!
I am so sorry that you have been suffering. That really is the worst. I am glad to hear that you are starting to feel better. I hope your recovery is quick! This dress is super cute and so are your sandals!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you!! And thank you for stopping by. It feels so good to be feeling more like myself.
Love that dress- looks so flattering on you. Hang in there…Lyme is nasty but the antibiotics should help tremendously!! So sorry you’ve been sick all month.
Lyme is nasty! This dress is not. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and sweet words. The dress is super comfortable too!
So sorry to hear you’ve been ill. Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you, Amy!
Glad to hear you’re feeling a little better! That sounds horrible, but hopefully it really is on it’s way out. As for this dress, it looks amazing! I love the fit.
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
Thank you so much! The last few weeks have been stressful and scary. Not knowing why your body won’t work and just keeps getting sicker was awful.
I am so sorry to hear about your Lyme disease. I have had friends who have battled that, but they are pretty much symptom free today. I hope you feel better everyday. I’m impressed that you have the energy to post. Loving your Halogen dress! Thank you for hosting.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
STYLE NUDGE
I am sorry to hear about your illness and hope that it gets better soon. This dress was made for you!
Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Yikes! So glad that you are on other side of the worst of it, I hope! That dress looks great on you!
Thank you, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by too!
I am so sad to hear this diagnosis. I have a client of mine who I regularly style not leave her house for close to 9 months. It was a really tough journey for her…the constant fatigue etc. SHe is getting back to herself and I am elated to say I styled her for a ton of functions this Spring…it was so great to see her up to getting out and about again. Hers was misdiagnosed for some time…so I am crossing fingers and toes that because you got it early you will be feeling better soon and liek yourself. Thoughts, prayers and good vibes all your way. PS- teh dress is adorable on you! C
Carly, Thank you so much for those kind words. I really appreciate it! I saw the bullseye rash while shaving and then checked the lymedisease.org website for symptoms. BINGO or should I say, bullseye! Ugh. I asked for a test from my very skeptical doctor and it was very positive. I’m so glad to hear your client is doing better! My life came to a standstill in the last few weeks because I could only do the very basic things each day. It was frustrating and depressing.
So, so scary! I’m glad you are starting to feel better and you are looking good! That dress is pretty darling, something that looks like I’d love in it all summer!!
SO GLAD you’re feeling better!! I have a couple of friends that have been diagnosed with Lyme as well and they say it is just miserable :-((((((. You do look amazing in the striped dress!! I know you’d take your appetite over the illness but the dress fits you like a glove 🙂
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffankatbretonbay.com
Great dress and great rpice! I love how easy and casual the look is!!!
That’s terrible, I hope you feel better! The trunk club sounds super interesting, that dress is perfect for summer! I’d love to have you join my link-up here: http://bit.ly/28QCjCQ
xo,
Kelly
You look so cute in that dress! I love it! Great color and cut. And I love even more that you are feeling better!
Glad you are feeling better Victoria. Love the navy+red striped ruched dress. It fits you great. Hope you kept it. 😉
Welcome by and linkup with me today, pretty lady. Thanks.
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2016/06/thursday-moda-18-in-red-white-and.html
Happy 4th of July weekend! Ada. =)