Harvest Time

The tall, golden grass in the Africa section of Friendship Park is another reminder that fall is imminent.


Blouse, Okinawa. Dress, Lipstick. Vest, thrifted (no label). Shoes, Fioni. Bag, Charming Charlie. Earrings, Monica D. Cuff, antique market. Rings, vintage and thrifted.

I'm already busting out the suede.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Mine

I was true to my word; I’m never giving this dress back to Colette. Instead, I bought the same dress (NWT) from eBay and gave that to her. Now this dress is mine, ALL MINE!





Shirt, J Crew. Dress, Richard Chai for Target. Shoes, Colin Stuart. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Watch, Vivani (gift). Bracelets, Epcot Morocco.





I’ve been frantically remixing the dress over the past 10 weeks, trying to get every wear possible out of it before I had to return it.





Now, the pressure is off, but I don’t think I’ll slow my remixing pace down much. It has so many layering possibilities for fall and winter!

Business Creative

The dress code at my workplace is “business casual,” but I’d describe my own office wear as “business creative.” I try to keep things work appropriate, but I’ve got to add my flair!



Today, I’m wearing a blazer, dress, and heels. But the blazer is made of lace, the dress has a busy print, and the heels are peep-toe booties.





Lace jacket, vintage. Dress, Lipstick. Shoes, Fioni. Bag, Nicole Lee. Earrings and ring, vintage. Necklace, Urban Outfitters.







Photos by Beefy Muchacho

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

Shorter Than I Realized

Whoa. There’s nothing like a tall pair of stilettos to visually raise a hemline. I now realize why I usually wear this dress with low heels or flats.


Vest, New York & Co. Dress, Mossimo. Heels, Colin Stuart. Earrings, vintage. Bag, Charming Charlie. Mushroom ring, Rafia and Bossa. Cameo ring, vintage. Cuff, Target.

I have no problem with short skirts, in my off time. But I feel a little self-conscious showing this much naked leg at work.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Glow and Blow

I was hesitant about a visible bra, but the electric effect of neon lingerie beneath a sheer white shirt beat out modesty.


Blouse, Okinawa. Skirt, Bongo. Sandals, Mossimo. Bag, Charming Charlie. Earrings, vintage. Bracelets, Claire’s and Target.



This blouse is at its best in a breeze, but conditions worsened to hurricane-like winds during our shoot. We retreated to the vestibule of the YMCA for a few more photos.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

I’ve worn this blouse and skirt together once before (see left). I like today’s risqué version much more.

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