I Live in the Springtime

sweater- Urban Outfitters
skirt- Urban Outfitters
wedges- Delia's
music- The Lemon Drops- I Live in the Springtime
I was aiming for a sweet spring outfit here, though the sheer sweater might tone down the sweetness a bit. I've only worn this sweater one other time, right after I bought it last year in Chicago, and it led one of my co-workers to say to another on our inter-company IM (which never erases, mwahaha) that not only was I stupid, I also shopped at "Whores-R-Us"(actually pretty clever, I have to say). It's so nice to work in an environment where you're treated with respect!
However, that co-worker is now gone(on the run from the law, no kidding), so I tried this out again. I'm hoping the bow tempers some of the see-through aspect of it. This skirt is one of the only things I own that's pink(actually, the only thing), but I felt like wearing it because when I'm not dressed like a '50s delinquent, a '60s garage groupie, or a sailor, I secretly want to look like a milkmaid? I would hate to hear a Freudian analysis of my favorite styles of dress.

Getting Fancy

dress- vintage
spectators- Forever 21
music- Mouse- A Public Execution

Check it out! Proof positive that I do, in fact, leave the house! To toast my friend Katherine getting her master's degree/leaving for a month-long trip of a lifetime to Europe, we went to The Cove, one(yes, there are multiple) of Memphis' nautically-themed bars, with incredibly expensive(yet tasty) drinks. Fitting in with the nautical idea I got the world's briny-est sandwich with anchovies and capers...I feel like salt is still oozing out of my pores. Unbelievably, I did not seize upon the bar's theme and dress like a sailor(I know, right?!?!?!), but decided to get fancy instead. I bought this '60s cocktail dress at an antique store in Nashville a few years ago. Most of the time clothing at antiques markets consists of moth-eaten furs and odd hats, so I was really happily surprised to find this dress. There's a skin-tight dress layer underneath topped with a pleated, cape-like sheer overlay, which snaps up the back and is a total bitch to put on alone, but looks awesome enough to make up for it. While I appreciate the complexity and quality of old clothes like these, they clearly were not designed for single ladies, because I spent 20 minutes fumbling in vain and practically pulling my shoulder out of its socket to snap up the back of this thing, all the while dearly wishing that Charlotte had opposable thumbs. And, you know, a mastery of English to understand my plea for help.
I'm going to try and post more pictures on here than just the one of me looking goofy in my backyard every day, despite the fact that my camera makes it difficult for anything to look good(and that I'm a terrible photographer!). We'll see how/if this resolution holds!

Mod Outlaw

dress- thrifted
scarf- thrifted
boots- Target
music- The Woolies- Who Do You Love

The weather had me grumbling again while getting dressed this morning, but I'll spare you from my complaints because it's since gotten sunny! When I looked in the mirror after getting dressed I realized I looked like a mod bank robber. I really like wearing neck scarves this way for a little outlaw touch to a simple workday outfit(I've gotta spice it up somehow). I have a hard time working these boots into outfits since they're so high...I feel too Pretty Woman if I wear them with shorts and no tights, and most dresses I have go to the knee and would look super odd with boots. However, this dress(a thrift favorite I've worn before on here) works perfectly. On a different topic, I think I might need a professional to deal with my bangs. Probably cutting them myself with the same scissors I use to cut open bags of dog food with was not the wisest decision, albeit a noble effort to save money.
P.S.- I went to make a donation in honor of my mom for Mother's Day(she doesn't read this blog, no worries) and hung out with the most amazing, funny, fat, happy dog named Tim, who has been there for 4 years(SO SAD). He arrived there after having been shot in the leg but it did not dim his personality at all! Charlotte doesn't like other dogs much, so I'm a one-dog girl, but if you know someone looking for a dog send them Tim's way! I am sort of in love with him and am going to regularly check to see if he has been adopted.

UNhappy Monday(s)

cardigan- Old Navy
scarf- vintage
dress- American Apparel
socks- Old Navy
boots- Old Navy
music- Mission of Burma- Fame and Fortune

I'll be honest. This is what I dress like most days when I feel like a lumpy dumpling and I know I'm not going to be seen by anyone but co-workers and Charlotte(who thankfully does not judge). By that I don't mean OD-ing on Old Navy(that was unintentional), but black and booted and lazy. I am just so tired of the rain! It's really hard to get inspired when all I wanna do is break out the little dresses and the espadrilles and shorts(not that I wait for warm weather to break those out). I'm also somewhat concerned about Memphis getting totally flooded if it doesn't stop raining....but mainly I just want to stop wearing boots(terrible, I know). I tried to add an interesting detail to this pretty boring outfit with the lace-edged socks..I wear them a lot in winter over tights to stay warm, since I'm staunchly anti-pant. I'm afraid my legs are going to atrophy from lack of use, what with sitting at work all day and not really being able to walk anywhere in the rain. That'll be an interesting look.

All-American

cardigan- Banana Republic
romper- Forever 21
shoes- Urban Outfitters
music- Monks- Love Came Tumblin' Down

I felt strangely and unintentionally patriotic yesterday...perhaps it was all the blue and white n the outfit and the red cherry pie I made(doesn't that seem even more all American than apple pie for some reason?). I have never made a double crust pie from scratch before and I was really pleased with how it turned out!(the crust moreso than the pie).

I am quite fond of this romper even though my ass sort of hangs out of it...maybe it's because it looks nautical(I am really easy to please). However, due to the inordinate amount of leg(and ass) shown when I wear it I attempted some modesty with a cardigan(not sure if it worked). I accidentally took these pictures with the flash on, and I think if I were any whiter I would be transparent...