The Smelly Eye

My sister lived in Honolulu for a few years. I visited her while on TDY in the area and she took me on a tour of some of her favorite outdoor spots. As we left a small beach with the fiercest surf I’ve ever seen, she stiffened and angrily told me that a local had just given her “the stink eye.” Although she explained the term and its meaning to me, I thought it was ridiculous that anyone could be so worked up over a stranger’s facial expression. To indicate my disregard for the practice, I dubbed it the “smelly eye.”


Shirt, Old Navy. Skirt, Mossimo. Hat, Charming Charlie. Sandals, Seychelles (thrifted). Necklaces, The Bead Factory and gift. Bracelets, Target and Claires. Rings, vintage, gift, and PuzzrollRings.

While I scoff at the smelly eye, I do have respect for the evil eye. Because, you know, everyone's jealous of me. I’m fond of jewelry and charms that repel an evil gaze. Maybe it works against the stink eye, too.

Better Left Alone

In an effort to create a fresh look with this dress, I topped it with a sweater. On a day when the heat index reached something like 110.


Sweater, Hot Topic. Dress, Moth. Necklace, borrowed from Tina. Shoes, Two Lips. Brooch, The Beaded Garden. Bracelet, Urban Outfitters.


I work in a very cool office, but, despite the climate control, I shed the sweater after my noon workout. I think it looked better that way.

Dirty

I suppose these muddy colors are better suited for fall than spring, but March has been pretty soggy so far, so maybe they’re appropriate after all. The snow is almost melted and my backyard is a quagmire. Next up: four days of rain!


Dress, London Times (handed-down and shortened). Sweater, Body Central. Vest, Forever 21. Boots, Nine West. Earrings, self-made.

I’m singing a soggy spring song with my ukulele. (Ok, not really. I can’t play the thing at all.)


The first try at this ensemble did not include the vest. However, as mentioned before, I have a hard time wearing mustard yellow with my blond hair. I become a yellow blob. The olive vest saved the outfit.