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{ Shorts Bravery }

March 25, 2015 By Ruthie Ridley 21 Comments

So, I’m pretty sure that this is the first time since I was 13 that I put on a pair of shorts in public!! It’s just not my thing! We all have our hang ups and insecurities. I’m only 5’1″ tall and my soccer legs are one of mine! However, like most women, I’m working on being confident, comfortable and brave in my own skin. Really desiring to be grateful and happy with the way God made me!!

Anywhoo! About this majorly cute outfit! (I’m a fan at least!). This top was one of my first purchases out here in California, at what has grown to be my favorite consignment/ thrift shop. I love lace and anything with netting. These shorts were purchased at the same place, but given to me by a friend. I love the detail and the fabric is quality! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, you know that I’m all about attempting to look like a million dollars but paying wayyy less!!

I hope your first week of spring has been great and hopefully warming up for those of you on the East Coast!!

I would like to leave you with this scripture that has been blessing me this past week.

“For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38-39‬ AMP)

Have a great rest of your week!!!!

Ruthie xoxo

 

Shorts Weather: outfit closeupShorts Weather: full outfitShorts Weather: shoes, clutch and accessoriesShorts Weather: top closeup

Sunglasses: Ross

Top: Urban Outfitters (thrifted) – Similar look HERE

Shorts: H&M (thrifted hand-me-down) – Similar look HERE

Shoes: Franco Sarto (Marshall’s) – Similar look HERE

Clutch: Marshall’s – Similar look HERE

Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings & Bangle: Charlotte Russe


Filed Under: Thrifting/Clearance Tagged With: California, fashion, lace, shorts, shorts weather, spring, spring fashion, thrifted, women's fashion

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  1. Jas says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    you IN these shorts…IS EVERYTHING!!!! Get it mama!!!! ?

    • ruthieridley says

      March 26, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Thank you Jas!!!!! You are so sweet!!! Xoxo

  2. April says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I’m sure you’ll be flooded with comments similar to this first one pretty soon, but Ruthie… Your legs are absolutely gorgeous!!! It still baffles me how many things we subjectively see as flawed on our own bodies, but others view as perfect! It also causes me to be braver in my own skin and ignore my silly hangups, especially when my husband is there to champion and cheer me on. Thanks for the post. And please, keep wearing those shorts that show off your hot legs! <3 Love and hugs!

    • ruthieridley says

      March 26, 2015 at 12:57 am

      You are SO right April!! My husband does the same. This post has made me realize how my view is skewed. God has done a good thing and I need to recognize that and be thankful!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Love you girl!! ?

  3. Allena Staples says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Ruthie you are my absolute lifespiration – it is nothing but a blessing in my life that I was given strong women like you to look up to. Not everyone is so lucky.

    • ruthieridley says

      March 26, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Allena!!! You made me cry!! Honey, you inspire me!! I love you guys sooo much and I’m super proud of you. You’ve gone sooo much further than me in your little life and will continue to excel. Love you big!!!

  4. pam horn says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:25 am

    Well I think it’s about time for you to wear shorts again. They look great on you. You have beautiful legs my dear.

    • ruthieridley says

      March 26, 2015 at 12:51 am

      Thank you Pam!!! I appreciate you taking the time to encourage me! I receive that!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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