El Serape & Link-Up
Top: Stitch Fix Maternity | Mustard Jeans: Margaret M (similar) | Scarf: Just Dawnelle c/o | Earrings: Nickel and Suede | Bracelets: Alex & Ani c/o | Watch: Wristology Watches c/o (Use code “45” for 20% off your purchase) | Shoes: The Root Collective (Use this link for 10% off your purchase)
I took French for nearly eight years… All through elementary school, I was in the French immersion program. I learned all my math and science in French. I was basically fluent. And then, I got “old and tired” of the language, and thought it would be a brilliant idea to switch languages and take Spanish in high school.
Yeah, that was not a brilliant idea. It was a TERRIBLE idea.
Also, I have a point to this story.
Anyway, I picked up Spanish pretty quickly because, well, Spanish and French are very similar languages. HOWEVER, I basically forgot all my French and then I started mixing up the two languages. And my Spanish teacher thought I was trying to be funny or something. And Spanish ended up being really hard for me. So then, I was neither fluent in French nor Spanish…
With all that being said, to this day, if I try to speak Spanish or French, inevitably I mix the two up in a sentence. I can read both pretty well, but speaking? Not so much.
What does all of this have to do with this outfit? Hahaha… well, if you must ask, this scarf made by the amazing Just Dawnelle, is made from a Serape – the material of a blanket-like scarf, typically worn in Mexico. To be honest, I only knew the word “serape” from a Mexican restaurant called El Serape. Woops. True story.
In any event, Dawnelle makes GORGEOUS scarves out of the serape material and combines them with other gorgeous, soft, silky fabrics. It’s nearly impossible to decide which scarf I like best in her shop! It’s also SO cozy and warm! I just want to snuggle up in it.
I realize my “language taking in school” story was a totally, random, roundabout way to talk about the word serape. But, what can I say? That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Haha!
What about you? Are you fluent in any other languages? Do you struggle with mixing up languages like I do?
Welcome to Let it Shine…..the new, revamped Funday Monday! After two years….we decided to rename our link up to something we felt would be a better fit. Thus, Let it Shine! Why the name? Because we want this link up to be just that…..your chance to let it shine. We’ll be sharing our favs here each week and on social media……
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Another place we will be showcasing our favs? The Let It Shine Pinterest Board
What a gorgeous scarf, this would be an amazing gift!
Xo Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com
I love your story. I didn’t know serape was ther ight word in english for that thing. In spanish is Zarape and I thought it didn’t had a translation
x,Abril
The Color Palette
What a stunning scarf! I love that you pulled the colours out with your pants and shoes.
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You look beautiful! I wish I could speak French or Spanish 🙂 Beauty by Miss L Weekly Fashion Link Up!
You look absolutely gorgeous. I love that shirt on you!
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
LOVE the colors!! You look beautiful!!
xx, EE
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That must of been tough for you. I am Latina, so my first language was Spanish. As, I went on to school and got better in English, it literally caused me to talk Spanglish lol. To this day I only know how to say certain things in one language rather than both.
Melissa
I did the same thing! Loved French but was convinced to switch to Spanish. Now I don’t know either! Loving today’s look and your gift guide about giving socially conscious gifts!
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there you are popping yellow again – so happy and pretty!!
elle
Southern Elle Style
That is a gorgeous scarf. Love the mustard jeans too!
You are just adorable!
How cute are those mustard jeans?! And how cute are you?! I love this outfit and your serape! And hopefully this random fact makes you feel better: I took French for all 4 years of high school with straight A’s and into my first semester of college. All I am fluent at saying in French is that I do not speak French. I can’t even type it in French because I don’t remember how to spell any of it! I don’t know if this fact reflects poorly on my language learning skills or the education system (because I did get all A’s after all!).
Thanks for hosting the linkup.
Shelbee
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love these pictures! you have the most beautiful colors
thank you for hosting the link up
Irene
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Love that serape! And you look gorgeous! I am fluent in Spanish. Although I was born and raised in NY only Spanish was spoken in my home. My confidence was such that I decided to attend college in Puerto Rico and that sealed the deal. Full immersion for 10 years gave me native fluency in Spanish while continuing my native fluency in English. A few years after college I felt lost career wise until I discovered the profession of court interpreting. It intrigued me as I’d considered studying law but gave me the opportunity to use my language skills which I love. I was a long road with lots of studying and extremely difficult exams for state certification. But as of March of this year I’m a full time Spanish Court Interpreter for NYS. And I couldn’t be hapoier. I love my job and feel blessed for this opportunity as it’s highly competitive. Language is a great thing. You have the foundation to learn two languages really well. It’s never too late, Molly! Even if you don’t pursue it, the ability to read two foreign languages well is still amazing! Thanks for sharing the info.
What a pretty scarf, it does have a Mexican vibe to it!
Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.