Hillary

Business travel can be so, well, businessy. I often don’t see more of my travel destinations than the airport, hotel, and a restaurant or two. After a few years of trips like that, I resolved to start adding at least one personal element to each trip.

When I visited Minneapolis last December, I met up with the Cheap Chick. I was in Seattle in April and spent time with two old friends. In June, following a meeting in Atlanta, Beefy met me and we saw Rock City, Stone Mountain, and the Georgia Aquarium. When a business trip to Boston was planned, I knew exactly what my “something extra” would be: meeting Hillary of by hillary.


Jacket, Dex (swap). Dress, London Times (shortened hand-me-down). Belt, H&M. Scarf, thrifted. Boots, Miz Mooz. Bag, Mossimo. Cuff, Pangaea. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Brooches, swapped, vintage, and self-made.

I was a leeeeetle excited to meet Hillary (and her husband, Dave).



I’ve been reading Hillary’s blog for years, after first “meeting” her through Wardrobe Remix. After following a blog for so long, you get a good sense of a person’s personality. Hillary was just as sweet and quirky in person as she is on her blog. It was so wonderful to add all the elements of her in-person presence to her written self. The best way I can describe meshing the on-line and real-life Hillarys is that it was like Hillary squared. And she was utterly delightful.

She brought me a cupcake and dressed in a quintessential Hillary manner. We talked about cats and makeup and blogging and photography and living in Boston. I wish I had asked to see her collection of Hello Kitty charms…but I think that’s the only topic we missed.


Photo by Dave
Hillary, it was so great to meet you! Next time, I’ll bring you a can of Cincinnati’s Skyline chili.

Light

As summer draws near its steamy close, I continue to be grateful for light, breathable materials like cotton, linen, and straw.





Shirt, Christopher & Banks (thrifted). Skirt, Talbot’s. Shoes, Wild Diva. Bag, Vieta. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Owl brooch (on hat), thrifted. Bangles, Mix It, Target, and Claire’s.



The blue shoes are not light OR breathable. They’re made from horrid, sticky, stiff plastic. I nearly gave up on them the very first time I wore them, but persisted because I love the color. I’ve been on the lookout for a replacement pair for over four years.





I brought back-up slippers for walking to and from the bus and JUMPING!





Feeling light as a feather in my slippers





BCBGeneration ballet flats

Brooklyn Flea

We were in NYC for a little over two days. Friday night, we got ramen and checked out Times Square. Saturday was almost entirely taken up by the party on Long Island. For our Sunday activities we had to make some tough choices. We settled on the Brooklyn Flea, a ride on the East River Ferry, and the matinee performance of Anything Goes.


Dress, Mossimo. Scarf, Calypso St Barth for Target. Sandals, Aerosoles. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Owl brooch, thrifted. Necklace, Serket Jewelry. Watch,Vivani (gift). Ring, vintage. Bracelets, The Bead Factory, Garden of the Gods gift shop, and Target.





Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Party on Long Island

The exciting weekend I hinted at was a New York City getaway! The impetus for the trip was an invitation to a party on Long Island. I debuted this newly thrifted dress for the event.


Dress, Roundy Bay (thrifted). Belt, thrifted. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Sandals, Aeropostal. Brooch, thrifted. Earrings, vintage. Watch, Vivani (gift). Bracelets, Garden of the Gods gift shop, JC Penney, and Claire’s. Ring, vintage.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Blending

I seem to have a knack for choosing backgrounds that coordinate with my outfit. We headed to the library’s Reading Garden for pictures because it was convenient and it is partially covered (in case of rain). I unintentionally found myself blending into the flora. You can spot me by looking for the bright red shoes.


Jacket, Charlotte Russe (overdyed). Dress, Mossimo. Shoes, New York & Co. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Brooch, thrifted. Cuff, Target. Watch, Raymond Weil. Bag, Franco Sarto.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Drama Geek

Today was the first half of a super-theater weekend. I watched a performance, then gave one. I repeat tomorrow (in reverse order).


Jacket, Dex (swap). Shirt, swap. Skirt, Jack BB Dakota. Leggings, Adidas. Boots, Matisse. Scarf, thrifted. Purse, vintage. Brooches, swap and self-made. Earrings, self-made.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Zoo

I’m wearing my own personal zoo today. I’ve got a starfish and an owl on my lapel and a zebra wrapped round me.


Jacket, New York & Company. Dress, Jones New York. Brooches, thrifted. Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Two Lips. Ring, Rafia and Bossa.

A Great Lay

I bought this sheer, floral tank to add to my spring and summer wardrobe. However, I prefer wearing it in cooler weather as a part of a layered ensemble. It turned out to be a great lay.


Cardigan, I Heart Ronson. Floral tank, Mushka by Sienna Rose. Turtleneck and jeggings, Mossimo. Boots, Matisse. Earrings, Julie’s Closet. Brooch, my grandmother’s.


In the fall and winter, I like to layer the tank over a turtleneck and top it with another layer. It adds a nice shot of color and a texture contrast.