Radioactive

I bought a neon yellow and gray striped tank top at TJ Maxx this month. I couldn’t wait for warmer weather, so I layered it over a turtleneck and under a sweater.


Sweater, Mossimo (thrifted). Tank, One Clothing. Turtleneck, Merona. Jeans, Express. Boots, Style & Co (thrifted). Bag, H&M. Necklace, vintage. Sunglasses, Girl Props.

I could almost pretend it was summer by standing in the sunshine. The cold wind, though, kept reminding me that it is still January.




Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Five Days of Pattern Mixing

I didn’t intend to do it…but I mixed patterns all week long:


Which pattern mix was your favorite?

My favorite pattern mix was...
	Monday (Corporate Snake)
	Tuesday (Two Leopards One Plaid)
	Wednesday (Remembering Summer)
	Thursday (Partners in Pattern)
	Friday (Floralix)
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Floralix

Like yesterday, these patterns almost go together, but don’t quite.


Turtleneck, Mossimo. Blouse, I Heart Ronson. Skirt, Herman Geist (thrifted and shortened). Belt, H&M. Booties, Sigerson Morrison for Target. Necklace, vintage.

Partners in Pattern

This jacket was still out from last week when I pulled this dress out of the closet to wear this week. I happened to lay the two items side by side and realized they were simply meant to be together.


Blazer, BSB Jeans (thrifted). Dress, swap. Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Earrings, self-made. Bag, Mossimo.

Both patterns are busy, but they have so many colors in common (brown, orange, and green) that they almost read as single print.

Remembering Summer

I have trouble incorporating turquoise stones into my winter ensembles. They just seems to scream “SUMMER!” to me. Or at least strongly suggest “S-p-r-i-n-g.”


Sweater, Banana Republic (thrifted and gifted). Skirt, Thailand. Necklace, Serket Jewelry. Bracelets, swap and thrift. Boots, Nine West.

Today, I’m glad for a reminder of warmer times. It’s another cold, wet day in Cincinnati. I’m doing my best to beat the winter blues with summery turquoise, bright red lipstick, and lots of coffee.

Two Leopards One Plaid

How is it possible that I have not paired this sweater and dress together before now? Especially considering how much I like a leopard and plaid mix!


Sweater, INC. Dress, Bitten (shortened). Belt, thrifted. Boots, Rampage. Tights, Target. Bag, H&M. Earrings, Wet Seal.

I like mixing these patterns so much that I also wore subtle leopard tights. Can you tell?

Corporate Snake

I love me an animal print. I’ve got leopard, giraffe, and zebra printed garments. Now, I can throw a snake print into the mix.


Blazer, The Limited. Skirt, Kristen and Hayley (thrifted and shortened). Tights, We Love Colors. Booties, Style & Co. Bag, Mossimo. Earrings, import store. Tank, Deep Los Angeles.

Size Matters

…or, actually, it doesn’t. Especially when you’re thrifting. I bought this sweater and skirt on the same day at the same store, but they’re from different eras. The sweater (vintage) is an 8 and the skirt (modern) is a 0. Totally ridiculous.


Sweater, R and K Knits (vintage and thrifted). Skirt, The Limited (thrifted). Boots, Vince Camuto. Furry collar, gift. Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Socks, Sock Dreams. Necklace, Urban Outfitters.

I appreciate it when thrift stores organize clothing by size, but I try to be mindful of the vagaries of sizing. I usually browse the sections outside of my size range and I don’t allow a number to scare me off from at least trying on a possible garment.