Happy Friday everyone!! I can’t believe we are ending another week!!! I have to work today which is fine, because I have the entire weekend off!! The kids and I are headed to SF for an overnight to celebrate a friend’s birthday at the beach! My family LOVES the beach! In fact we already have a trip planned for both June and July near the water. We are stoked. Ben has to work this weekend so he and Charlie will hold down the fort. Also, do you remember Charlie? Our new black lab? He is gorgeous! Still driving me NUTS (waking me up at 445 am most mornings) but he is cute and HUGE. A whopping 4o pounds. I just had to share!
Funny story about this dress!! I actually ordered a completely different outfit. Yes, this is not what I ordered lol. I actually ordered a black jumpsuit and this came in the mail(insert big eye emoji)! It was one of those things where I was like… welllll I have a shoot in an hour. I can see if this works or just return it and shoot that look next time. I tried it on and was like “Wow!! I can actually do this!” Who knows why this happened, I probably put this thing in the cart while I was yelling at the dog and pulling Judah from the chandelier, but truth be told, I am glad I got this dress. It showed me a few things! 1) Go outside of the box sometimes. I honestly would have never chosen this color red. Why? Because it is different and in my opinion unsafe and out of my comfort zone. Because I tried something different, I am now aware of another color that totally works for me! 2) Try things on. Even if you just swear that a certain style, or that color won’t look good on you, try it and you just might be shocked at how amazing you look!! So this miss-hap actually turned out in my favor!! I linked a few other of my favorites from ASOS below!! Let me know what you think and which one is your favorite!!! As always, thank you so much for stopping by the blog!!! Happy weekend!!! Much love,
Ruthie xo
All Images By:Sarah Schweyer Photography
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Perfect off the shoulder dress. Looking good girl!
xoxo,
Ilissa
http://southernsassyandsocial.blogspot.com/
Uhmmmm yes! You definitely rock red & should totally have more of this color in your life! I think I will be ordering this today as well 😉 Have a great time at the beach–so jealous you’re close enough to make that a weekend trip!
xox,
Kristin
Love this bright red dress, pretty girl!!! You look so gorgeous 🙂
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Happy Friday, Ruthie! Your weekend getaway sounds lovely! Wish I was going near the beach! And i think this dress came to you on purpose – you look gorgeous in it!
Wishing you the loveliest weekend!
xo Mariam | The Petite Bijou
Ruthie you should wear red more girl, you look like a goddess! So gorgeous! And I am super jealous about your vacations planned. Also my dog wakes me up super early too, luckily she goes back to bed after she eats lol. Have a good weekend mama! Xo
you look gorgeous! I’m all about the off the shoulder trend!
XO Sahra
Que Sera Sahra
WOW – red is YOUR COLOR mama!!! I just love this on you! Perfect OTS dress and I can’t wait to see it on you next week!! Have fun in SF with the kiddos!!!!
xo Annie
http://thelovelygirl.co
I LOVE the color on you! You look so good in it. And the off the shoulder is darling. I’m glad you stepped out of your comfort zone and went with it.
That color is so pretty and it’s gorgeous against your skin tone. I love off shoulder for Summer.
beautiful color on you!!!
Ruthie! My gorgeous babe! You look absolutely smokin’ in red! This is such a beautiful look, and I love what you said about going outside the box. When I have done that it also sometimes turns out to be a favorite! You nailed it (as usual, so I am not surprised), and I am so glad you found something new that you love! Oh, and that last close up portrait photo of you seriously took my breath away. So freakin’ gorgs!
PS – my golden retreiver Nala was supposed to be 50-60lb. and she is over 80lb. – like a small horse! lol I feel ya, lady!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend lovely friend!
XX,
Heather
http://www.alittlecasual.com
You are totally rocking that red dress ..what a great mistake..ha ha! I hope your long weekend is great!
xo
Fashion and Travel
Beautiful photos! The dress looks so beautiful on you!!
Well that worked out perfectly because you look amazing in red!! Such a show-stopper Ruthie!!
Xo
Jess
http://www.fashionablyfitjess.com
Even if it came by mistake, that dress is gorgeous on you! You always have the cutest outfits!
Such a cute dress! Love the color!
You look so good in red! This dress is perfect for Memorial Day or even the 4th of July!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Yes, I remember Charlie! OMG, that is a huge dog. I’m glad you wore this dress because it suits you perfectly. I mean you really look amazing. Have a fun weekend too! xx
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You look gorgeous love your dress..
That looks lovely. I love red. Red suits you!! xx Joanna
That color is gorgeous on you! And those shoes! Love. Happy weekend!
http://mykindofsweet.com
Ruth this is definitely your color! You Look amazing, like I said before… hot mama alert!
xx, Lauren {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
Absolutely beautiful Ruthie!
I hope you have an amazing Memorial Day!
xo, Shell
acourageousbeauty.com
I love that off the shoulder top on you!
Beautiful dress and makeup! That lipstick is perfect.
xo,
Kristie
http://www.kristiesreverie.com
ruthie–dang. hello lady in red. you are on FIYAH. funny how things have a way of working themselves out huh?! esp when it is a red off shoulder dress.. !!! lol, but girl it looks amazing on you. but do know i still want to see that black jumpsuits. i think when we meet in person we both need to wear jumpsuits i don’t think i’ve met anyone that loves them as much as i do!! #soulsisters. and yes i couldn’t agree more, it’s always great to try new things (so wear red more!)!! you just never know. i think you rocked it babe, the photography is also so on point. i hope you had a great wekend with your kiddos in SF and yes, omg charlie is getting FREAKING growing so FAST!!!! xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
This dress was meant to be! Such a blessing to be like “hey I have this dress so I might as well shoot some photos!” And then looking absolute FIRE when you do! Going out of your comfort zone can be nerve-wracking at times, but when you see the positive, only good things can come out of it (which I need to remind myself more)! Hope you had the best time in San Fran! And Charlie is getting SO big! My black lab, Madison, ended up being 82lbs – now it’s my turn to insert big eye emoji! lol xoxox
Jen | MrsJenFrick.com
This is a stunning color on you! And I’m really loving this trend. So chic looking. – Katy
You look soooo beautiful! This was a mistake that was meant to be. Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com