Catching Up

I returned from Orlando to discover that Fall had fallen.


Blouse, borrowed. Skirt, USMC service uniform (embellished with lace trim). Bag Vieta. Shoes, BCBGeneration. Earrings, Epcot Mexico. Tassel, Epcot Morocco. Arrowhead pendants, thrifted. Sunglasses, Xhilaration.

I also came home to many, many unread posts in my Google Reader. Among the news I missed: today was Everybody Everywear Do It Yourself day. I was happy to realize that I had serendipitously worn something I “did myself.” This olive skirt was once a part of my USMC service uniform. I added some lace trim at the waist and hem and pressed it into civilian service.



Happy fall and happy EBEW DIY day!





Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Summer Trends: Military paired with Feminine

I served in the US Marines and associate olive drab with military dress. Khaki, navy, red, black, and white are also used in service uniforms, but olive will always mean “military” to me.

I happen to love that muddy, brownish-yellow shade of green, so I had plenty in my closet to choose from for today’s Summer Trends challenge: Military paired with Feminine.


Top, H&M (swap). Skirt, Travis Ayers (thrifted). Shoes, Miss Me. Scarf, Claire’s. Bracelets, Forever 21, vintage, thrifted, and Deb. Watch, Unlisted.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Many of my past military femme looks have incorporated my genuine USMC olive drab service skirt, which I embellished with black lace.


Tomorrow’s trend is Sparkles for Day. I’m finally going to wear my sequined jacket to work. (P.S. It’s olive, too!)

P.P.S. Today is also Everybody Everywear yellow day. Hence, the yellow shoes.

Rose Drab

Dusty rose + olive drab = rose drab (not dusty olive). I like this subtle color pairing.


Shirt, Charlotte Russe. Skirt, from my USMC service uniform (embellished by me). Shoes, Fioni. Bracelets, Garden of the Gods gift shop, vintage, and Claire’s. Earrings, Julie's Inspiration. Bag, Mossimo. Sunnies, Betsey Johnson.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Jonesy

I have only a few Jones New York pieces because retail prices are a little steeper than I’m prepared to pay. I am always delighted to find this brand in the thrift stores because it tends to hold up very well. I can’t even tell that this striped top was worn before.


Tee, Jones New York Signature (thrifted). Scarf, thrifted. Skirt, from my USMC service uniform (embellished). Tights, Urban Outfitters. Boots, Rampage. Bracelet, Serket Jewelry.



I’ve bought one Jones New York dress new (at a heavy discount, though!) and thrifted a Jones New York Country skirt. I’m happy to add a third piece to my collection!

Grade A

You can’t go wrong with an outfit modeled on Joanie’s Mad Men wardrobe.


Blouse, J Crew. Skirt, from my USMC service uniform (embellished by me). Belt and necklace, Target. Slingbacks, Audrey Brooke. Bag, Apt 9.

Because

I wasn’t going to get dressed today, but I had call-backs for Enchanted April (I was not cast) and Joy called me to ask if I was ready to return her Purdy bags.


Dress, thrifted. Belt, H&M. Bag, Purdy. Boots, Dan Post. Earrings, self-made.

My friend Joy makes upcycled bags and wallets. This version, made from camouflage utilities, is my favorite. She takes custom requests, so if you have old cammies of your own, she can repurpose them as a satchel. This bag is not made from one of my uniforms. I was a Marine, not a Soldier.


Now, I am just Silly.

Tealive

I’m taking inspiration from myself again: a teal/olive combination and an excessive number of necklaces.


Top, The Limited. Skirt, from my USMC service uniform (embellished by me). Sunnies, Deb. Pearls, shopgoodwill.com. Pearl tassel necklace, vintage. Bracelets, The Bead Factory. Sunnies, Deb. Bag, Massini. Shoes, Mossimo.


We snapped the first set of photos before auditioning for On Golden Pond, at Westwood Town Hall. Many of the pics came out blurry, so Beefy took a few more after our auditions. The light of the setting sun was lovely.


This outdoor space is ostensibly for performances, but I’ve never seen it used. We perform inside the building.
I auditioned only as a lark. I’m a little young for Chelsea. Tomorrow’s audition is for Enchanted April. I’ve got a chance at three roles.

Photos by Beefy Muchacho