Ship, Ahoy!

I know you were sad to see my old Merona wrap dress go, but I’ve already found a replacement: this striped version from Banana Republic. (And the price was about the same since I got it second-hand.)


Dress, Banana Republic (consignment). Bag, Imoshion. Earrings, Charming Charlie. Sunglasses, Merona. Shoes, BCBG Paris.


There are usually fisherman on this dock, but I had the area all to myself, this time.

River Cruise

The American Queen is in town. I’d love to take a riverboat cruise. It appeals to me much more than ocean cruising.


Dress, Merona (shortened). Blouse (worn under dress), Forever 21. Shoes, Oh Deer! Bag, Nine West. Earrings and necklace, vintage. Gold-tone bracelets, Epcot Morocco. Bangle, Tala’s Distant Treasures. Sunglasses, Xhilaration.






Photos by Beefy Muchacho with the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35 mm 1:1.8G lens and the Tamron SP 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens

Sailing Away

I didn’t leave on a boat. I left on a plane. But I’m looking rather nautical, today.


Vest, New York & Co. Dress, Mossimo (shortened). Shoes, Charles David. Beads, vintage. Gold bangles, Epcot Morocco. Beaded bracelet, Bitten. Earrings, thrifted.



Can’t take a boat here from Cincinnati. (Or can you?)

Blue

I wore blue, navy blue, to Red, Pink, and Blue.


Dress, Trashy Diva (shortened). Crinoline, vintage. Belt, Mimi di N (thrifted). Shoes, Franco Sarto. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Bracelets, Epcot Morocco. Bag. vintage and thrifted.


I had a blast and got to meet readers (and bloggers) Allison, Maranda, and Reva.



Reva and I pretended to walk the runway.
It was lovely to meet you, ladies!

Gone Awry

Cardi, Moda International. Blouse, Bebe. Cami, NY & Co. Skirt, G.J. Forbes (thrifted and shortened). Pumps, Delicious. Clutch, Apt 9. Earrings, Target. Watch, Verner (swap).


Today is my last day of work before the 4th of July holiday. I planned to wear a red, white, and blue tribute to our nation’s independence day, but swapped out accessories at the last minute for a color scheme a little less patriotic. I exchanged a gold watch and navy beaded bracelet for a watch with a multi-colored, striped band. I replaced vintage earrings with red stones for a green resin pair. And I added a yellow clutch to my navy tote.


My eyes also stubbornly refused to adhere to a red, white, and blue color scheme. My state identification lists them as blue, but, today, they were determinedly green.

Dotty

Blouse, Forever 21. Vest, NY & Co. Skirt, Side x Side (thrifted and altered). Peeptoes, Delicious. Beaded bracelet, Bitten. Gold tone bracelet, swap.

If I was the Wicked Witch of Some Cardinal Direction on Friday, then I suppose I’m Dorothy today. See? I’ve got my “ruby slippers” on. What? The rest of my outfit doesn’t look like Dorothy’s? Well, the nickname for Dorothy is Dotty, so polka dots (and freckles) seem appropriate. Hmm….still not convinced that I’m Dorothy Gale? Keep scrolling down…

Here I am skipping through the Land of Oz. Tra-la-la-la-la. (Toto-Sammy isn’t in the picture because he wouldn’t stay in the @#$%! basket.)

Oh, no! Flying monkeys! The horror!

We are dead. (Everyone knows that your tongue protrudes when you’re dead.)

The end.
Well, if I’m not Dorothy, I’m certainly dotty.

Like Pajamas

Cardigan, Express. Dress, Moth. Peeptoe flats, NY & Co. Charm necklace, thrifted.


I knew today would be a l-o-n-g day, so I dressed for comfort. Flat shoes, soft fabrics, and a loose fit kept me somewhat sane while I ran about like a headless chicken. Thankfully, the day ended earlier than expected, at 8 p.m. If only I could have had a nap in my jammie-like clothes.