bay area layering

dress: Betsy Johnson resale

scarf: Old Navy

jacket: Old Navy

boots: Seychelle

bird necklace: [un]possible cuts

Bay Area weather, while glorious and totally living up to the hype about California, was crazy. Everyday, even in the dead of summer, it would be cold in the morning. So I would leave the house for work all layered up. As the day progressed, I would shed layers like a flower losing petals. First the scarf would go, tossed over my chair. Then my jacket would be discarded and if I were wearing a heavier base piece like this little Betsy Johnson resale score, my hair would go up in a bun to get it off my neck. Then this process would repeat in reverse as the sun went down. Layers reapplied as the temp dropped with the setting sun. I have no idea what to do with all these layering skills here in Texas.

littlest sis/big sis

dress: Dolce Vita resale

jacket: Target clearance

Ampersand heels: Seychelle's

shockwaves necklace: [un]possible cuts

I scored this dress when my little sister was in town. We went shopping for school clothes for her and I, of course, could resist trying on stuff as well. She's only 15 but she's got herself some style. She talked me into buying this adorable, little dress and I've been wearing it whenever I have the chance. 

 

 

mind changed

skirt: Banana Republic resale

tshirt: Target

blouse: Marshall's

acorn earrings: [un]possible cuts

hawk wedges: Seychelle's sale

belt: Target

Have you ever worn an outfit that you LOVED and felt great wearing all day long; only to see it in pictures later and hate the way in looks? Meet that outfit. I got this blouse for a song on Marshall's and was so excited because not only was it sheer but it had an ornate, pearl collar.  Try as I might I have never found an outfit to wear it with that I've liked. Then I paired it underneath this grey, scoop-necked tshirt and thought I'd done it. Found a way to wear this damn blouse. And all day long, I was loving this outfit. The grey, the detailing. Ugh! Then I pulled up these pictures and immediately changed my mind. Keep in mind that the above pictures were the "good" ones. The others were god awful.

You win some, you lose some.

overexposed

skirt: thrifted

button up: Old Navy

sequin tank: J Crew clearance

scarf: Old Navy

Hawk wedges: Seychelle's sale

owl necklace: [un]possible cuts

earrings: Premier Jewelry     

This is the best that I could do with these photos with my non-existent photo editing skills. I mistakenly had my camera set to manual and didn't realize until later that all of these pictures were super overexposed. I played around on picnik (because I don't have photoshop) for half an hour just trying to get the color of my shirt to show up. Unsuccessful...it's aqua gingham. Let me just state that I am an amateur blogger. Blog design, photo editing, photography, angles, ligthing, fashion. I am just making it up as I go.Thanks for following along as I stumble blindly ahead :)

purple ruffles

dress: Target resale

cardigan: Old Navy

tights: Old Navy

wedges: seychelle's 

necklace: [un]possible cuts 

Gorgeous, sunny Saturdays are the best! After a few weeks that had moved at a frantic pace, today was a balm on my entire disposition. The library was randomly closed which was a bummer since I just finished the seventh book in a series and I was planning to spend the better part of today starting number 8. But I consoled myself over a cup on coffee as I wandered the aisles of the used book store. Now, I need to talk myself into vacuuming my apartment and putting away the pile of folded clothes that has taken up residence on couch.

Contrasts

dress: H&M

cardigan: JCrew clearance

belt: Target

heels: Seychelle's Ampersand

lipstick: Revlon Love That Red

I articles of clothing that show contrast. This dress is skin tight, yet the pattern on it is a demure, lady-like, floral. It has a cut out back but has a modest neckline. Contrasts. I like that clothing doesn't have to fall into just one category. It can encompass many. 

I needed this loose sweater today. Not because I was cold but because this dress is so form fitting. Sometime a gal needs a coverup for modesty. You can feel all sorts of brave and confident walking out the door in the morning, but as the day ticks by you get sick of sitting up perfectly straight :) You know? Then that sweater becomes your lifesaver.

not deterred

top: Nordstron Rack

skirt: Target (couple years back)

shoes: Seychelle's on Gilt

necklace: [un]possible cuts

As you can maybe tell it was super bright for me on the rooftop yesterday afternoon. Which is why my eyes are closed or squinted in every picture. The entire roof is painted white and it reflects light like crazy. I came (slyly crept) upstairs to take these and felt both guilty and dismayed to see an additional deterrent to getting on the rooftop. My landlords must really mean business about no one on the rooftop. Not that it stopped me but I did feel a twinge of guilt.

happy coincidence

 dress: Anthro clearance

boots: Romance by Seychelle's 

necklace: [un]possible cuts

I love my new [un]possible cuts necklace. I went to see their new stuff the other day and immediately honed in on this colorful piece. And wasn't it a happy coincidence that it looks perfect with my new $19 Anthro clearance dress. I know, I know. Shocking that I could find ANYTHING in that store under $50. I swear they sell socks that cost more than most of my shoes. I totally lucked out when I went shopping to spend my birthday money (thanks Dad and Beth and Grandma and Grandpa)

laugh til I cry

 dress: Sway

bandeau: Forever 21

cardigan: GAP sale

Hella and State Love necklaces, Sacred Heart ring: Unpossible Cuts

Hawk wedges: Seychelles

I have almost sold this dress several times. In the end, each time I didn't because it has such unique details that I felt like it is a dress to hang on to. I finally bought one of those little lace bandeau tops to go under super low cut tops like the neckline of this dress. Modesty preserved. :)
I wore this to lunch with the amazingly, talented guys behind Unpossible Cuts. They are responsible for the beautiful necklaces I wear constantly. I picked up a few new pieces, including the gold stained, wooden, sacred heart ring I am wearing above. I did a photo shoot for them right when they were launching their website last summer and they asked me to model for them again. I get so self conscious posing when an actual person is holding the camera. I prefer my self timer any day but they will undoubtedly make me laugh until I cry and I'll forget to be shy eventually.

year round sequins

So I know that just yesterday I posted an outfit inspired by the stylish Keiko Lynn, but I actually wore that a week ago. Yesterday I wore this outfit, which ironically, was also inspired by another of her outfits. I feel like a total stalker but luckily blogs are intended to be followed so that makes stalking her blog totally acceptable. :)
During the holidays I went sequin crazy buying way more sequined items than any one person needs. Since the holiday parties ended and I have been reluctant to stow away my bedazzled clothing, I have been trying to find ways to rock my sequins on a day to day basis. Enter this outfit.

sequin top: Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's clearance

chambray button up: GAP sale

jeans: Target

boots: Seychelles

EBEW Green!!!

 skirt: resale

tights: Kohl's sale

shoes: Seychelle's resale

top: GAP sale

necklace: ????

LOVE The Beauty Department and their fun nail tutorials!

Hooray, I have been gravitating towards all shades of green lately. So this latest Everybody Everywear came at the perfect time. This uhhh-mazing skirt has so many details that I love. The peplum cut of it, I have been lusting after peplum! The adorable little airplane charms sewn at the waist. The interesting pattern. The $15 price tag. Love it all! Seriously, I talk up resale clothing all the time, so if you have not hit up a resale clothing shop, do so immediately.