A Post-Op Post

If you haven't noticed, Mandy has been a little M.I.A. around the world of 20 Something Couture lately and there is a reason for this. On May 21st, Mandy had an open heart surgery to remove some nasty muscles blocking her heart. She is in recovery, home, and doing very well. While the recovery from heart surgery is anything but glamorous, it does give one a lot of time to lay in bed and fantasize about outfits to wear once walking and moving in general are bearable again.

That time has finally come! In small doses, at least. Today was one of those days when lounging around the house was no longer an option. You can imagine how difficult it is to "take it easy" for someone who gets cabin fever quicker than you can say it. So Mandy accompanied her mom to the movies to see the much anticipated Sex and the City 2. And of course, it is highly unacceptable to attend such a movie without a cute outfit to match the beloved Carrie Bradshaw.

It was a bit of challenge to arrange a summery outfit that suitably covered the still-healing wicked scar left from the surgery, but all things are possible when you put your mind to it - even in the world of fashion.



shirt: American Eagle; skirt: Lauren Conrad's line for Kohls; shoes: Target; belt: New York & Co.

Apologies for the poor picture quality. This photo was taken via Mandy's iPhone, as she stupidly left her digital camera in Columbia.

Until next time,
-Mandy & Karmen