Lies we tell our children, the little white ones, that we think will influence their behavior. I’m sure you remember your parents telling you a fib or two growing up. Maybe the whole, don’t make that face or it will stick that way or if you eat watermelon seeds a watermelon will grow in your belly. Of course, we were told those things so we wouldn’t make weird faces and choke on watermelon seeds.
I’m finding with my very opinionated three-year old that sometimes these lies are necessary to keep him from harming himself or ya know get him to eat his vegetables. According to him, mom doesn’t know what’s best and despite being told not to do something, he will do it anyway unless the reason why is substantial enough. So, when he asked me why he couldn’t eat candy for dinner, I told him it was because candy, instead of veggies for dinner, will make you sick and put you in the hospital. The reason that you won’t grow strong and tall like daddy wasn’t good enough. Duh, the tradeoff of staying small and eating candy for all three meals is a sacrifice he’s willing to make. Being big is overrated anyway.
I try to keep these little fibs to a minimum or at least not make them too scary. My dad was famous for telling me weird little lies as a child that I still remember today. According to him, when trees would drip, it was caterpillars peeing on you and if you walked on railroad ties without shoes, your feet would fall off. To this day I don’t walk on railroad ties, not because I think my feet will fall off for real, but that fear was so engrained in my being, that I just can’t do it. Thanks dad.
I will tell you, I love this top. It’s neutral, comfortable and makes me feel fabulous just by putting it on! We’re also almost totally sold out of this cutie, so snatch it up quick if you love it too.
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Do you remember any white lies your parents told you? Or, if you are a parent, what have you told your children?
-Brooke
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Sometimes those fibs are necessary with the kiddies! You look amazing in this simple chic outfit Brooke, that top is such a perfect staple piece!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
love cute and casual outfits like this one.
xo
PinkSole
Super cute top, it reminds me of the Express cami but at a much better price point!
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I am raising a teen, so she has all of the little white lies figured out by now(: I love this tank!! It looks great in each style photo! Silly question – what type of bra do you wear with a tank like this? Have a great day and thanks for the link up! Susan
That Navy cami and boyfriend jeans are so cute in you!! Oh I can relate to this post and I actually used to use the candy will make you sick. Funny thing is they don’t even like candy that much now. Lol
livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com
I think the biggest white lie’s of all are the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus! Your navy top looks so silky and comfortable! Such a cute and casual look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Loving how casual and elegant this top is. It can be easily worn dressed up or down which to me a piece that is versatile gets 5 stars!
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Oh yes – the things we say to kids…and I am guilty of saying the same things to my nieces and nephew…especially not to do their eyes cross eyed LOL!! I love that top – it’s so versatile!!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Such a pretty navy camisole, Brooke! =)
My parents used to call milk ‘moo juice’ so we would think we were drinking juice. Ha! I love this navy top! It’s so versatile and the flowy fit is perfect for summer!
Oh yes, those silly white lies. No matter how crazy they were, I would still believe them. After all it was coming from my parents, whom I trusted. Now I realize how gullible I was. Love this simple top. It seems so versatile. You can wear it by itself or layer it. It looks great with the necklace.
Love this chic casual look on you. The color of the top is fabulous (-: xx, Conni
Love the tank! I always think things like this look so flattering on others, but always avoid them because I HATE strapless bras. I am on a mission to find one I like this summer so I can wear tanks. And hey, veggies matter so you gotta do what you gotta do, right? 😉
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I am loving your all blue look. It’s such a simple, but chic look, especially with the nude flats. Thank you for hosting. Come on over and link up your look on SHOE AND TELL Fashion Link Up on Style Nudge!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
What a versatile & sexy top!
Best!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
So pretty! I love that top. I have to hold back with some of the lies I want to tell my kids! They are getting older so I have to be careful 🙂
Have a great day!
Traci
waltzmetoheaven.com
I was told so many white lies and my mom tells my little sister them too. Heck, I even tell her them! They don’t hurt! I love that pretty navy top on you!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
You look just gorgeous–that top really is amazing!! It is so cool to see others wearing it and how flattering it is on everyone and all the different body shapes!!
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
This tank is so perfect for the summer, love all the ways everyone has styled it.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
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That top looks great on you! I love how you accessorized it!
Susan, I’m wearing a strapless bra, but I’ve seen ladies wear their bra racerback with a top like this, if the straps are the same color as the top. 🙂
I love this look, everyone looks killer in that navy top!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
This is such a classic piece, and a great wardrobe staple. I love all of the ways that it was styled!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I love your sunglasses! I’m sure my parents told me white lies, but I don’t remember them. The only ones I remember are the ones that were obviously lies so I never believed them, even as a kid!
I love how the necklaces everyone is wearing with this top stand out so much. The back of it is really different, too, what a fun top!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
My mom used to tell me that if I touched alcohol or cigarettes I would go to hell. While I drink wine here and there for a longtime I believed it and I don’t smoke so haha silliness!
Lovely top and thanks for hosting!
Rachelxo
Garay Treasures
A fib here and there won’t hurt. Sometimes I feel like kids don’t listen unless you have an obscure reason why they can’t do something. This post is cute and takes me back when my parents would fib to me! P.S. I love your outfit!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Love this! So effortlessly chic!
Wishes & Reality
Love your top!! Thank you for the linkup XO!
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That is a beautiful top! I love the gold necklace you’ve styled with it, too!
I love this casual look, Brooke! Love that arm party! Kids at that age are so funny. If nothing else, those little white lies keep you sane at least!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
http://www.theclosetbychristie.com
Such a great top paired with the jeans and sunglasses! So chic!
-Tatiana
We Shop in Heels
Such a cute top! Thanks for the link-up!
I agree about the white lies – sometimes the basic arguments are just not enough!
You look adorable in this navy top – great styled!
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Oh my, the caterpillar one is so creepy :O Hmm I know my parents told me said white lies, but I don’t remember any particularly scary ones. Love the look here. The destroyed boyfriend jeans are so stylish 🙂
Mili
gorgeous top!!! so flattering on everyone!! 😀
Animated Confessions
Such a cool casual look! I adore the back of your top.
Red Reticule | Red Reticule Collection
Caterpillar pee- lol! Your dad was ornery. 🙂
And how cute + chic are you in this gorgeous navy tank? So versatile!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Look at you slaying in this super casual look! Love it!
Robyn
Feel Great Fashion
Such a pretty top and it looks great on you mama!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
I love that top! Tops like that are so comfortable! I also love how you added the gold details.
-Hannah
http://www.sweeterthanserenity.com
you look great! I really like your navy top! nice outfit!
lifeisashoe
what an awesome top! I love it on everyone! the fit looks so easy, but universally flattering!
Carylee | more pieces of me
Oh dear! That top is so beautiful! Such a gorgeous navy blue color. Plus that necklace is so fantastic.
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xoxo, HaeMin
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Great sexy back! Love it. Love those ripped pants too!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Loving this navy top and your hair is styled so perfectly! Styled beautifully. I’m sure my parent’s told me many little lies, but I honestly can’t remember any of them at the moment.
http://www.wunderbliss.blogspot.ca
Love this beautiful top and it is so versatile! You look fabulous, Brooke!! Sometimes a little lie here and there is necessary.. I smiled when I read the ones your dad told you! 🙂
lovejoanna.com
Navy is one of my favorite color and you all look amazing in those chic blouses! 🙂
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Love the casual effortlessness of that top! Soo cute and your sunnies… obsessed!
xoxo
Brooke|LookBrooke
Great post, love that top
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I really like the style of this tank. Thanks for linking up at Who’s Wearing What Wednesdays at Pastries, Pumps and Pi!