Bible Bee Outfits // Brigid

Hello Dearies! How has your week been? The past two days have been filled with bus rides and busy-ness! We are finally down in Orlando, and today is my favorite day of Nationals: Contestant Registration! I love this day of the Nationals week because I have been a tour guide on this day for the past two years, and get to be one again this year! It is so much fun being able to be one of the first people to greet a contestant family, and then escort them around the facility until we finally get to registration, hearing how many years they've come to nationals, where they came from. It is such a growing experience for me, as I normally don't like to talk to strangers, but this day helps me get out of that shell. Anyways... Would you like to see the rest of my Bible Bee wardrobe?

T-shirt: Ann Taylor-Thrifted // Skirt: Thrifted // Cardigan: Hand-me-up from Charlotte 

Sandals: Saltwater Sandals // Earrings: Gift // Watch: Great Grandma's

Monday: This is what I wore on the bus ride on Monday (if you didn't read Jessica's post yesterday, some of the volunteers took a charter bus down to Orlando from Ohio). I wanted to wear something comfy with a bit of extra layers, just because I wasn't sure how warm/cold it would be on the bus. I brought along a carry on bag with my knitting, a few books, and some movies to watch on the ride down. Have to keep my hands busy, or else the ride can be rather boring!

Dress: Me-made // Denim Jacket: Old Navy // Belt: Gift from Jessica // 

Sandals: Saltwater Sandals // Earrings: Gift

Tuesday: Yesterday, we finished our bus ride down to Orlando, and arrived at Nationals. After familiarizing ourselves with the facility, we got right down to work making sure everything was ready for the upcoming days. I wanted to wear something that was, again, comfortable, but also suitable for general "behind-the-scenes" volunteer work, i.e. not too casual. We got to go out to Pizza last night for dinner, after a full afternoon, which was delicious and relaxing!

T-shirt, Vest, Palazzo Pants: Me-made // Necklace: Gift // Earrings: Gift // Flats: Payless ShoeSource

Wednesday: Yay! We've finally caught up to today! I just realized that I made practically everything I'm wearing today! How cool! So, as I said above, today is Contestant Registration day, and I am a tour guide. I always like to choose comfortable shoes for Registration, since I know I am going to be walking a ton, and I have made the mistake of choosing uncomfortable shoes once before. My flats will hopefully hold up pretty well, but we will see. I also wanted to wear an outfit that I wouldn't be too concerned about how it looked, and would be easy to walk in. Choosing my Palazzo pants, finessed with a vest and necklace, seemed like an obvious choice, but today will prove if they were the best choice for me to wear. :)

Dress: Me-made // Sweater: Bag Sale // Shoes: Thrifted // Socks: Target
Earrings: Gift // Hairclip: Gift

Thursday: This day is contest day, and I actually get to participate in the judging this year (only assisting the judges, mind you). In years past I've had my duties in the Family Fun area where contestants come to wait after they've finished their oral tests, and until their division is released. That has been fun at times, but I am always exhausted by the end of the day. I don't doubt that I'll still be exhausted, but probably in a different way. At least we'll have a nice calm evening... oh wait! Thursday night is the Opening Ceremony! That's why I chose this outfit, because I didn't want to go back to our hotel room to change after a long full day of judging. I wanted to look official, but dressy too, and this classic outfit fit the bill.

Dress: Hand-me-down from a friend // Shoes: Thrifted
Socks: Target // Earrings (not shown): Vintage

Friday: On this day, I just have general volunteer work, including being a door host, setting up and tearing down various events, as well as manning the info booth. As usual, I wanted to look official and business like, so I went with a very office-looking dress that we girls received as a hand-me-down from a friend.

T-shirt: Target // Skirt: Hand-me-down from a friend  

Compass Necklace c/o A Pocket of Whimsy // Flats: Payless ShoeSource // Earrings: Vintage

Saturday, daytime: This day is going to be pretty similar to Friday, as far as general volunteer work. We have a luncheon to set up, I'm going to be a door host again, etc. etc. All the exciting stuff doesn't come until later Saturday night...

Dress: Me-made // Flats: Payless ShoeSource // Earrings: Target

Saturday, evening: Tonight's the night! We have the Closing Ceremony, and afterwards there's hopefully going to be a square dance! I may or may not dance, depending on how tired we all are after our full week. I may just end up dancing at least one Virginia Reel though! On Sunday we get to come home on another very long bus ride, and boy, will it be good to be home! Bible Bee Nationals is such a lovely, exciting time, but it is very exhausting too, and being able to rest without having to get up early or stay up late will be nice.

Which outfit is your favorite?

Have you ever been to Bible Bee Nationals?

What are the most comfortable, but classy, shoes you own?

Blessings,

Brigid

the Middle Sister and Singer

CREDITS // Author: Brigid Boyer; Photography: Charlotte Boyer; Photos edited with VSCO Presets