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

Street Smarts

I’m feeling smart, today. I wore all cotton to beat the heat and a hat to keep the sun off my face. I even looked both ways before I crossed the street.





Shirt, Converse One Star (thrifted). Skirt, Andre Oliver (thrifted). Hat, Betmar. Bag, Mossimo. Shoes, J Crew. Necklace, Zad. Bracelets, vintage, swapped, Fort, and Garden of the Gods gift shop. Sunglasses, Betsey Johnson.









Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Beedle dee, dee dee dee

There might be a certain song from Cabaret that I like to sing over and over again until Beefy is thoroughly annoyed. Let me correct myself, I don’t sing the song itself, just the few lines I know. Maybe that’s why it’s so annoying.

I can’t resist, though, especially when I can just change a couple words and make it apropros to any situation. Today, it’s…

Beedle dee, dee dee dee
Two dresses
Beedle dee, dee dee dee
Two dresses
Beedle dee, dee dee dee
And I’m the only girl, ja!


Checked dress (ok, it’s a tunic), Wet Seal. Green dress, Roundy Bay (thrifted). Belt, Forever 21. Shoes, Aerosoles. Hat, Betmar. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Wrap bracelet, Mixit. Bag, Mossimo.

I’m also a fan of the “two kitties” version of the song.





Photos by Beefy Muchacho

L'Amant

Reviewing these photos, I’ve discovered that I’ve dressed as if I were inspired by the movie L’Amant (The Lover). I’ve got The Young Girl’s fedora, red lips, and braid. (She wears two, but I have only one.) My vintage lace jacket and tasseled earrings have a late 20’s feel. And today’s weather could be mistaken for Vietnam’s.


Jacket, vintage. Dress, Richard Chai for Target (borrowed). Shoes, Linea Paolo. Bag, Mossimo. Earrings, vintage. Necklaces, thrifted and VCLM. Hat, Betmar.

I don’t fancy myself a Young Girl and quite accidentally imitated her look. The side French braid was just an attempt to corral my frizzy hair, the lipstick matched my earrings, and the hat shaded me from the brutal sun.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

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

Summer Trends: Bright Bottoms

I’m wearing Saturday’s challenge on Friday afternoon because I’ve got other plans for Saturday. (Maybe you'll get a hint of my exciting weekend plans from the background in the photos.)

Okay, back to the challenge: Bright Bottoms.


Top, George. Shorts, Old Navy. Sandals, Mossimo. Scarf, Calypso St Barth for Target. Earrings, Monica D. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Owl brooch, thrifted. Bag, Nine West. Bracelets, Target and Claires. Watch, Vivani (gift).



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

I’ll be frank. I have a Big Bottom. So, I don’t wear a lot of Bright Bottoms. These green shorts are the only legged bright bottoms I own. All the rest are skirts:


(And I also have a large collection of bright dresses that cover my bottom. And my top. So they are more Bright All Over.)

Despite my skittishness around bright, legged bottoms I am curious to try the bright skinny jeans/pants trend. I actually bought a bright blue pair of City Lights skinny jeans, but returned them because of the low rise. Anyone have other brand suggestions? I haven’t tried Urban Outfitter’s BDG skinnies or J Brand. (The latter’s price makes me *shudder*.)