I’m back bitches! Again, term of endearment. Love you all! So I have been out in the woods this past weekend with 0 cell or wifi service and it killed me, not gonna lie. Because this weekend is treated as sacred and top secret, I have promised the ladies I went camping with that my friend, N, would review my post(s) before I posted, as not to disclose location or names.
What I can share with you is my ridiculous outfit the first day, when I learned we would be going deep into the woods. When my friend took this picture, I wanted it to have that same look of people about to go on safari, a hundred years ago. They always looked so stoic in these pictures and I wanted to have that same effect but just for shits and giggles.
The Anatomy Of Hot Mess’s Camping Gear
1. My lucky fedora, I wear to many outdoor events. Sure, it would blow off once and I’d have to retrieve it but it made it through another event. This was also to keep the bugs out of my hair.
2. I never get to wear my inappropriate shirt anywhere. I felt a girl’s weekend would be more than perfect! The saying? ITALIAN STALLIONS. Then it has a censored, black rectangle on the stallion’s pee-pee.
3. My rain boots in case we need to go through shady, grassy areas. I want me feet 100% covered. I don’t mess around.
4. The stoic look on my face. Also, I was not allowed to wear makeup so I look like death for a reason. Honestly I am milliseconds from bursting out into laughter. Partly because I think it’s funny. Partly because I was scared shitless to go into the woods. I sometimes laugh when I’m nervous.
5. I think it’s perfect that I’m flanked on each side with taxidermy animals. As if I’ve been hunting all my life and these are my proud trophies.
6. SPF 100. Because nothing is getting through to my vampire like colored skin.
So there you have it folks! The anatomy of a great explorer….or a complete wuss.
And here you are posting about your weekend… I take it you survived okay…?
I did survive! In a dress and ready to go to work!
I love ALL of this!! I can’t wait to read your tales from the weekend! hehe
Lol!! I hope to be able to post it!!
Awesome!!
That shirt is epic and you should wear it more often. That is a staple piece, madam!
Also, Neutrogena makes an SPF 110+ that’s almost enough for me on its own (I still add a hat and stay in the shade, just in case). You know, for next time 😉
Thank you! I think it’s pretty sweet too! 110 eh? Thanks! I’ll pick up Thursday at CVS.
Hello there I followed from big up your blogger and i am so pleased I did, you didn’t i am afraid to say capture the old time safari look… sorry but the t-shirt screwed that one though it is funny. ‘Jus sayin’! You blog looks fun and I will be back to read more soon. It’s good to connect. ?
Hello! Thank you for checking me out! I couldn’t agree with you more, it’s definitely NOT a safari look. Hell, not one thing I’m wearing is a safari look. It was too much fun pretending though! Welcome and I hope you stay a while and enjoy some stories!
Looking forward to the adventure. Hope you also had bug repellent on!!!!
You know what? The bugs weren’t horribly bad. Sure, in 2 months I’ll probably find a tic buried deep into my skin, but for now, I claim it wasn’t terrible. Thank you for reading!!!!
OMG Angela….love this outfit. It’s too cool for camping. And it’s great to make time away with friends. Hope you all enjoyed it. 😉
LOL! My friend kept calling me “cute”. I’m like, “I see nothing cute about this outfit. I’m ready to kill lions and wild boars. Let’s do this shit!” LOL!! The getting on a 4 wheeler to find a place to make a cell call or check social media was not fun. The excessive drinking and talking was lots of fun!
Love it. You need those types of breaks every now and then. Congrats on Big Up Your Blog too. Xx
Thank you! I’m truly honored!
Love this picture and your camping gear. The look on your face is priceless. I do nervous laughing as well, although mine is more like hysterical laughing!
Nervous laugh gets you through horrible situations. Am I right?!?!Thank you for the love!!
You are a better woman than me since I gave up camping years ago. I am a total wuss aka an indoor person. Love your outfit, though. A full body bug suit is the only addition I’d suggest. ?
I’m a wuss too and not afraid to admit it! I could still have a body suit on and probably still be scared to be out there!
I’m even afraid of picnic tables so I’m hopeless.
I say, “LET THE PEE PEE FREE”!
Wait, kids are around, nevermind…I get it.
That’s too much pee pee for you compadre!
oh…you of little faith, how little you know about me.
is that already TMI?
Nope! You already know that Hot Mess Memoir is a safe space. There is no such thing as TMI!!
😉 It’s why I like coming over here.
Anytime friend!