BoBu

Bohemian Bunnie inspired me to pair my favorite floral skirt with my new hat.


Jacket, London Jean. Tank, Old Navy. Skirt, Carole Little (thrifted). Boots, Vince Camuto (consignment). Hat, Free Press. Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, Francesca’s Closet.


I’ve been throwing the “boho” word around a lot on this blog lately, so let’s talk another “b” word: “ball.” Jasper is so ball obsessive that we have to hide them in the freezer or he will NEVER GIVE UP on a game of fetch. (The freezer is the only place he can’t sniff out the ball and then scratch and whine at the hiding place.) At the risk of creating another ball monster, we’ve been actively working to interest Jackson in the ball. (Because he needs a hobby besides eating and barking for attention.) He’s not do or die, like Jasper, but he’s finally interested in a bouncy, short toss and sometimes even brings the ball back.

Thriller

I was introduced to Dean Koontz in a paperback picked up at a yard sale while on family vacation in eastern Washington. I spent that evening binge-reading Watchers in our tent trailer, barely looking up to drag Fritos through a sour cream and salsa dip. The taste of greasy corn and spicy tomatoes will forever be the flavor of terror. And the scent of the arid desert in which we spent the night will always call to mind a murderous mutant monkey hiding in the shadows.


Shirt, One Star (thrifted). Skirt, Forever 21 (consignment). Tights, Target. Shoes, Chelsea Crew. Necklace, Taneesi. Belt and bag, thrifted.

I still have a penchant for the thrilling tale, whether it be imaginary or true. I have to ration my story podcasts or I’ll listen to them all at once.


When I’m not driving, I’m reading The Cheechakoes: the true story of a family homesteading in southeast Alaska in the mid-40’s. Thankfully, there are no scary monkeys. Just vicious bears.

Shift Neutral

After yesterday’s spring pastels, it was so nice to wear black and brown today. I’m transitioning my wardrobe to all neutrals with accents of red and turquoise. I’m not ready to purge the oranges, yellows, purples, and pinks, but they are mostly neglected. A few of those pink items will certainly be discarded once I tire of the matching pink hair.


Blazer, J Crew (consignment). Dress, Parker (consignment). Leggings, Express. Boots, Joe’s. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Earrings, Consignment. Bag, Clark’s.


Tonight’s sunset was anything but neutral:

Spaghetti Western

A poncho and brimmed hat make me think of Clint Eastwood in A Fistful of Dollars. The Starbucks barista disagreed with me, saying my look was more Marin County. Either way, it’s just the sort of Western boho look that I am choosing more and more often lately.


Poncho, Coldwater Creek. Sweater, Joseph A (thrifted). Shirt, Mossimo. Jeans, Old Navy. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Hat, Nine West. Sunglasses, Girl Props. Earrings, Charming Charlie.


In true Western style, I worked hard until sunset, missing any opportunities for my 365 photo. An image from my outfit shoot will have to do:

My Fourth Winter in Sacramento

Winter in Sacramento is mild, but gray gray gray. I’m cheering myself up with some bright red.


Jacket, Allen B. Blouse, Romeo + Juliet Couture. Turtleneck, Mossimo. Skirt, Chaus Jeanswear (thrifted). Boots, Style & Co (thrifted).


I forgot to take my 365 photo until I was reading before bedtime. I’m currently reading a very poorly arranged copy of My First Summer in the Sierra, by John Muir. I can overlook the odd spacing and random capitalization once I’m sucked into the beautiful prose. I can’t wait for my next summer in the Sierra!

Pink Boho

One of my favorite outfits ever was my interpretation of the Bohemian aesthetic in the Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style. I tried every one of the ten styles in the book. Bohemian and Rock and Roll were my favorites.

Today’s look was inspired by my Bohemian outfit from seven years ago. (I wouldn’t say it is recognizably boho, though.)
Jacket, Dex. Shirt, Victoria’s Secret. Dress, Jovovich Hawk for Target. Leggings, Express. Boots, Dan Post. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Buttons, Disney. Owl brooch, swap. Bag, Clark’s.

”Yesterday’s” boho style and today’s:

Ruffled Edges

I’m surprised I’ve never paired this skirt with a poncho before. They are great matches. The poncho conceals the skirt’s awkward emphasis of the gut but reveals its flirty butt ruffles.


Poncho, Coldwater Creek. Sweater, Grace. Skirt, Chaus Sport (thrifted). Boots, Sofft (consignment). Sunglasses, Girlprops. Earrings, Stardust Remembered. Bag, thrifted.

Fall Palate

What are your favorite fall tastes? I love cranberry anything, nuts, and rosemary. I know that Thanksgiving will deliver on all my favorite autumn flavors (especially since I’m making it).


Jacket, BCBG Max Azria (consignment). Dress, Jovovich Hawk for Target. Leggings, Express. Boots, Sam Edelman. Sunglasses, Charming Charlie. Earrings, vintage. Scarf, Frangi. Purse, Steve Madden.

Orchidaceae

My hair is now less bubblegum and more orchid. I can’t decide which I like better.


Jacket, Mossimo. Sweater, Joseph (thrifted). Shorts, Sans Souci. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, Charming Charlie. Bag, Marc Jacobs.

Stray Cat

I didn’t like what I’d picked out on Sunday to wear Friday, so I returned to my closet Friday morning and chose a few leopard pieces instead: this tee, skirt, and boots. It seemed borderline costume-y, though . . . Then, I realized one more leopard element (the belt) and a pair of ears would make it an actual costume and just the ticket for the last work day before Halloween.


Tee, Mossimo. Skirt, Mural. Belt, Sugadaminka. Boots, Steve Madden. Necklace, Target, Bag, Aldo.


For once, I didn’t wear sunglasses in my outfit photos, but I thought they added an extra cattiness to the ensemble: