The Blue and the White

I suppose that you could call me patriotic. I was born and raised a Canadian Jew, lived in Israel for a year, and became a U.S. citizen in 2001. So even though I am a lover of the red and the white (Canada) and the red, white, and blue (America), my heart belongs to the blue and the white (Israel). This Thursday is Yom Ha’atzmaut, also known as Israel’s Independence Day. This young country (it was declared a state in 1948) is a start-up nation of the highest degree. From the cell phone you store in your pocket to the e-book you are reading on your Kindle, to the cherry tomatoes you just popped into your mouth, this tiny country is responsible for some of the most important and indispensable advancements in health, technology, and lifestyle. For a full list, click HERE.

In honor of Israel’s birthday, I decided to put together an outfit comprised entirely of blue and white. I love these white jeans by McGuire, which are cropped, flared, and frayed at the bottom. I have been front-tucking my tops for many years, as it adds interest to an outfit, defines the waist, and minimizes an oversized shirt. In the case of this shapeless top, I needed a little waist definition. My heels give me the height I so desperately crave (if I stand up straight, as I am a whopping 5’3 1/2”) andprevent me from getting a stiff neck from looking up to Jeff (6’1 1/2”)… who I request to be seated by any time I have something important to discuss!

Happy Birthday Eretz Yisrael… Happy Birthday to us all!