Wild Ferret

Top - some random site  //   Jacket - Ark&Co.  //  Jeans - Gap  //  Necklace - Threadsence  //  Shoes - Payless  //  Sunnies - F21

You all know I love a good paradox or contradiction in terms.  Well, pairing a feminine, sequined jacket with an Aliens inspired tee is pretty much the perfect combination for me.  It's like the rock 'n roll tee and chiffon pairing but for nerds you know?  Here I was on my way to a backyard fencing league some friends of mine started.  My fighting sigil?  Wild Ferret, because at one point someone sparring with me said it was like trying to bottle a wild ferret.  That's me.  Cute, cuddly, wily and vicious when I need to be. 

*please support Wild Ferret house in the Wallis Summer Stylist Contest.  You can vote once per day!*

More Than Aphrodite

Dress - Mango //  Jacket & Belt - F21  //  Necklace - Threadsence  //  Boots - Feet First

Black, textured, and chiffon.  This dress feel like it was made for me.  Something about the loose, drapey quality of it makes me feel like some kind of goddess.  Not that I am one mind you, just feel that way.  Though if I were to be a goddess, I think I would choose to be Artemis - the goddess of wilderness, the hunt, and animals.  More than Aphrodite, which seems to be the one everyone goes for, I love the athleticism and uncontrolled quality of Artemis.  The wild and unpredictable wildness, coupled with the grounded nature of the animal kingdom.  Yeah, I'd go with that.

*I'd love for you to continue to vote for me daily in the Wallis Summer Stylist Contest*

Wallis Summer Stylist

Top- c/o Wallis  //  Pants & Necklace - F21  //  Shoes - Threadsence  //  Sunnies - Lace Affair  //  Bracelet - thrifted

I'm taking part in the Wallis Summer Stylist Contest.  Basically, if you vote for me I might win a shopping spree and be featured on the Wallis website as their select stylist.  Can I just say that this would be amazing?  I would love this chance to share my style with a new group of incredible ladies.  

I chose this amazing top, and when it came I was overwhelmed with the ideas that flowed into my head.  But since this contest is a new thing for me, I thought I'd try two new things and pair it with colored pants.  I know!  I've never worn colored jeans here before.  I like how the tones played off of each other and how the bold pant brought out the darker aspects of the top.  Since the pattern on the blouse was so bold, I kept everything else in terms of accessories minimal, allowing the print to speak for itself.  

The tribal and ocean air feel of this top has me enthralled.  I would love your support on the Wallis Facebook page with a vote for the win. 

*linking up with WIWW and Style Sessions*

Big Girl

My little "I do it myself," insists on carrying Daddy's *thankfully empty* big backpack girl, is three today.  Three years!  That's kind of crazy to me sometimes.

Coffee Talk Vlog: Wearing Bold Outfits

One reader asked where I get the confidence to wear such bold outfits daily.  I answered with my perspective on day to day style.


*Linking up with Rags to Stitches*

Taking What No One Wants

Tank & Jeans - Gap  //  Vest, Belt & Sunnies - F21  //  Hat - unknown brand  //  Shoes - Rocketdog  //  Necklace - thrifted

My last day in NYC I packed up and walked around airplane ready.  Now for those of you who are imagining me tramping about Central Park here burdened with luggage, I will say this:  I went to NYC for five days with a small backpack that was half full.  I had all my necessary cosmetics, and clothes, in that to last me a week.  Yes, my secret talent is packing lighter than most think is humanly possible.  On the way back, my backpack was full only because I had such great thrifting success! 

Case in point:  I picked up this necklace for under $4. 

Side note:  thank you once more everyone for hating on this vest.  Because no one wanted it, I grabbed it from the F21 website clearance for a measly $7.  And I love it!

1950's Propaganda Poster

Romper - Honey Punch  //  Tank - Jacob  //  Hat - no label  //  Sweater -  Love Stitch //  Necklace - ModCloth  //  Turquoise bracelet - H&M  // Turquoise & Silver bracelet - unknown  //  Shoes & Sunnies - F21

I only buy cheap sunglasses.  Why?  Because I break them all the time.  I'm just cruel to them.  So of course, when mine broke the day before because I rudely shoved them to the bottom of my purse, I had to get a new pair.  I branched out a bit and went with aviators, and I'll tell you why.

I wore an almost exact version of this outfit a few days back, and one man said to me, "You look like a 1950's propaganda poster...but in a good way."  With this on my brain, it seemed that the only sunglasses I could buy was a pair of cool aviators.  Now I'm so glad I did.  Aviators rock. 

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*linking up with WIWW*