blue owls, blue dress

I recently gave in to the phenomenon that is Pintrest and, like everyone else, I am quite fond of it. I pinned this adorable photo of owl cupcakes to my "Yum Yum" board and knew that I HAD to make them. As cute as they are, building 50 mini owl cupcakes, takes a significant chunk of time.

 dress: Banana Republic resale

Cardigan: American Eagle circa 2003

Tights: Old navy

belt: Target

Boots: Seychelle's Romance

This dress is one of my many resale purchases that I am never quite sure if I bought it because I like the idea of it or because I actually like it. After belting it with a fitted cardigan, I remain on the fence. Not sure if I am a fan or not. It's just so much fabric that I do not know if the pretty details and the brand are enough to redeem it.

stepping on myself

dress: vintage

under dress: vintage

wedges: Target

I continually stepped on this gorgeous, flowy dress ALL DAY LONG. Stairs and getting up from chairs were my enemy today. I am surprised I didn't completely destroy it from all the wear and tear. I'd go to stand up and be caught short by myself stepping on the hem. After the first 20 times, I started to get annoyed. That said, all it would take was the wind catching this dress, causing it to float dreamily around me and all would be forgiven. Next time, higher heels are in order.

return of the old lady sweater

 I realized yesterday that it has been far too long since my old lady sweater vest has been in the rotation. So tada!

vest: resale

dress: Montgomery Wards vintage

tights: Kohl's 

heels: Target

necklace: Sway

In my mind wearing a vest with hummingbirds crocheted on it is on a whole other level than sweaters with kitten and chalkboards. As in, way cooler. Right, yall?

in it for the mix

 top: Old Navy

skirt: Anthropologie clearnace

hat, shoes: Target

necklace: Unpossible Cuts

Perfect outfit for people watching, in the sunshine, over micheladas. Micheladas are just about my favorite thing ever! I love bloody mary's but don't like them super strong, as I like the mix better than the vodka. Micheladas are the perfect solution. Beer, lots of bloody mary mix, lime and salt. Soooo good on a hot day. On Saturday I got up for a run and some yoga. By early afternoon, I had planted myself at a picnic table, with a friend to enjoy the beautiful weather. As you can see, I was not kidding about wearing this skirt every weekend. I'd call it a rut but this skirt is too awesome for such a derogatory word. I'm in a good rut.

yeehaw!!

 top: H&M

sweater/skirt: GAP clearance

peeptoe wedges: Rocket Dog

pins: reused from some other item and unpossible cuts

I have never been much of a pull over sweater person. For me, sweaters have always had this itchy, bulky, unflattering conotation in my mind. I felt lumpy, bumpy, and all round not right in them. Within the past year I have realized that the hideous Old Navy sweaters of my youth that, in fact, DID look god awful on me are not the only option as far as knitted tops go. I had just barely realzed this last winter and before I knew it winter faded away. Even though temps have not started dropping here, I am already antsy for some sweater, layering action. I got this sparkly, cropped number at GAP on massive clearance for $10. Yeehaw! I love the 3/4 sleeves and can't wait to pair it with something long-sleeve.
And yes, I did just yeehaw. I may be absent from Texas but it's not absent from me.

a scorcher of a day

 top: Noble U

sweater: Target

boots, tights: Simply Vera Wang from Kohl's

jean shorts: American Eagle

necklace: Unpossible Cuts

Today was spent exploring the city. It is hot H O T hot out. Such a gorgeous day. This is the type of day that should be spent in the water or under some shade staying cool. Or shopping in air conditioned stores. While pounding the pavement I stumbled upon some ridiculous sales. You'll be seeing my loot on here in the up coming weeks. Sweaters, pants, and even a hat have been added to my closet. I am going to need to make some room first :)

weekend staple

skirt: Anthropologie sale

top: Chambray shirt dress worm as a top, Anthro sale

wedge sandals: gift

hat: Target 

I have been wearing this skirt every weekend. Seriously, every single weekend. I still have photos from the weekend before last in this skirt, that I have not posted. The weather has been so gorgeous that I want to let my legs breathe while they can. I am eagerly anticipating the cool, fall days when I can bring out my tights. But, for now, I am happy to traipse around the city bare legged.