Neck Party

So, if what I’ve got going on round my wrist is an arm party. Would you say that my layered, chunky necklaces constitute a neck party?





Dress, Richard Chai for Targe (borrowed). Vest, New York & Co. Shoes, Oh Deer! Bag, Nicole Lee. Coral beads, vintage. Turquoise beads, Serket Jewelry. Bracelets, thrifted, Deb, and Claire’s. Watch, Unlisted. Sunglasses, Betsey Johnson.





Or does a party have a minimum of three attendees?







Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Fit To Be

…tied? I love a perky bow at the throat. I usually wear this jacket zipped all the way up, but altered my habit to allow the dress’ necktie to show.


Jacket, Esley. Dress, swapped, vintage, and shortened. Tights, Apostrophe. Booties, Madden Girl. Bag, Apt 9. Earrings, Ali’s Boutique.

Speaking of fit(ness), my ankle is better! I was sitting in a meeting today, wiggling my feet and my right ankle popped. I felt immediate relief and the sore tendon became less and less tender over the course of the day. Perhaps my ankle was a little out of joint?

Glacier Girl

Once upon a time, I was a big fat hippie and spent summers volunteering with the Student Conservation Association. The summer of 1997, I worked as a naturalist at the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. I wore a “pickle suit,” rode my bike everywhere, and drank a lot of Alaskan Amber.



Now, I’m a total sell-out, but I still have the bracelet I bought that summer depicting the legend of the Raven and the Sun. When I wear it, I fondly remember my northern adventures with the Glacier Girls (and Boys).





Blazer, vintage. Blouse, Forever 21. Skirt, Talbot’s (thrifted). Pumps, Oh Deer! Tassel, Epcot Morocco. Arrowhead pendants, thrifted. Bracelet, G Chilton.









Photos by Beefy Muchacho





Our 1997 crew, as drawn by Shawn R.

Violet Blue

I was always confused by the Violet Blue crayon. Is it blue or purple? I think the color is something like the one created by layering these tights. Or is the effect closer to the Blue Violet, instead?


Jacket, Cami. Dress. I Heart Ronson. Blue leggings, Forever 21. Purple tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Miz Mooz. Hair stick, Ramayana. Earrings, World Market.


Hair done in the Lazy Girl’s Updo.

Yes, They're Real

I’m wearing genuine glasses today. No fake hipster specs for me*. Just my own bottle-thick lenses.


Sweater, H&M. Dress, London Times. Tights, Apostrophe. Boots, Miz Mooz. Necklace, vintage. Bracelets, Deb.



*I do admit to donning the fake glasses on occasion. They're great for concealing puffy eyes.

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.

Ankle Breakers

I wore my new Steve Madden heels today and nearly fell down the stairs. Actually, I did fall down the stairs, but I caught myself on the railing before I had gone far. I’m starting to think these shoes were not a wise purchase.


Dress, Ann Taylor Loft. Belt, Buckle. Necklaces, Target and Forever 21. Shoes, Steve Madden. Cardigan (below), To the Max. Bag (also below) and earrings, No Boundaries.

The belt (also a recent purchase), I love. I like wide, stretchy belts. They create an hourglass look without discomfort.