What I Really Wore Archives - Shellie Bowdoin

November 12, 2020

Gaucho Pants | What I Really Wore

It has been a while since I shared a post on what I really wore. So today, I thought I would focus on an outfit with gaucho pants. I have ended up with several pair of gaucho pants because they are easy, cool, and figure-flattering. I don’t think I am […]

June 4, 2020

The Perfect Airplane Outfit | How To Dress For International Travel

If there’s one thing I know well; it’s how to dress for international travel! I have literally circled the globe countless times in the past twenty-five years. And, I must admit I’ve honed the perfect airplane outfit. I can hardly wrap my head around it…I’m leaving Manila in a few […]

December 3, 2018

Casual Holiday Outfit – What I Really Wore

Our holiday celebrations in Manila often look quite different than they do when we are in America. Probably the biggest difference is that we often go out, rather than cooking a big meal at home. This works especially well, now that’s it’s only the husband and I here at home. […]

November 9, 2017

What I Really Wore – Favorite Color Combo

I know some of you are really cooling off, but things are still sizzling in Manila. As much as I’d like to pull out some boots and a sweater, it’s still short sleeves for me. Black, white and red are undoubtedly my favorite color combo. I met a friend for […]

February 9, 2017

Winter Gray – What I Really Wore

I’m from Florida, so I don’t really have a lot of current experience with the gray days of winter. But, I do remember the few winters we lived in Missouri and those years of freezing ice were enough for a lifetime…I hope anyway! We once ventured out to the local […]

November 15, 2016

Blue On Blue – What I Really Wore + Featured Looks From MRS #14

Today, I’m sharing what I really wore last Tuesday to cast my vote for election 2016. I decided to wear a little blue on blue to show my patriotism….of course, I didn’t want to clash with my “I Voted” sticker. Although a lot of our friends chose early voting, we […]

October 18, 2016

Crisp White Blouse – Featured Looks From MRS #13

Last Friday, I enjoyed one of those rare opportunities for a solo day to hang out. My husband left early that morning with his t-shirt, ball cap and a fisherman’s dream. So, I was left to my own devices…ohhh, what to do, what to do?! In all honesty, I knew […]

September 6, 2016

Linen Button-Down Shirt – What I Really Wore

On a recent visit with my mom, I ventured out in an ombre linen button-down shirt for a day of shopping. I was so proud that she successfully snapped these pictures! And yes, my head and feet made it into every frame, so if you don’t see my head it’s […]

August 2, 2016

How To Dress For A Theme Park – What I Really Wore

Let’s talk about how to dress for a theme park. My little family of four recently took a 4-day trip to Disney World to celebrate my daughter’s recent high school graduation. Theme parks can be especially tricky for the fashion conscious woman. I find it necessary to break a few […]

July 19, 2016

Casual Mall Outfit – What I Really Wore

Today, I’m wearing a casual mall outfit in my favorite black, white and red color combination. Funny enough, I never really realized how often I wore this color combination until I started blogging. I guess it goes to show…when you find something that works, you should stick with it. As […]

May 9, 2016

Clean And Classic Shorts – What I Really Wore

This week I wore a clean and classic shorts outfit to the mall with some friends. Each time one of our birthdays rolls around we all get together to treat the birthday girl to lunch. We decided to go to Megamall; one of Manila’s most popular shopping destinations. Classic Shorts […]

April 11, 2016

Sporting The Skort – What I Really Wore

I am sporting the skort this week for “what I really wore.” Skort No I didn’t jet off to Venice over the weekend…just a cute backdrop at a local mall! I chose this outfit for a coffee date with a friend. I’ve been so busy with packing and doing the […]

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