Roll or Rut

I’ve now worn this shirt two days in a row. You could say I’m in a rut. Or that this flannel is on a roll!


Vest, Vero Moda (thrift). Shirt, Salt Valley (consignment). Overall dress, Hydraulic (thrifted). Tee, USMC. Leggings, Express. Boots, Style & Co (thrifted).

Less Watching, More Writing

After I finished my final 40 B4 40 item (my birthday party), I began six weeks of utter slothfulness. I kicked it off with a nasty cold that started an even nastier Gossip Girl addiction. I sniffled in bed, watching Netflix and slowly working my way through the glut of alcohol left over from the party. My dreams of working on my book during the holidays were discarded for marathon sleep sessions, hangovers, and more Gossip Girl. By the new year, though, I was ready to switch my screen time from watching to writing. I’m on a productivity roll and even made it to a writer’s group on Saturday. (Plus, I drank all the booze and refuse to buy more.)


Jacket, Obey (customized by my sister). Denim shirt, Levi’s (thrifted). Tunic, Forever 21. Sweater, Joseph A (thrifted). Leggings, Express. Boots, Style & Co (thrifted). Bag, Steve Madden.


Today’s 365 is my favorite of the television screens depicted in this mural. It’s no Gossip Girl, but it’s pretty cute.

Amtrak Salute

We returned from Denver (to Sacramento) by train. When our car attendant warned us of mooning along the route, we didn’t take him seriously. It turns out that the Amtrak Salute is serious business. Rafters, fisherman, and campers along the tracks were quick to drop their drawers and show us their butts. I never knew that mooning could be so enthusiastic. There was bouncing, twisting, slapping, and general manipulation. The conductor warned us not to respond in kind. Personally, I think a line of butt cheeks pressed against the windows of the observation car would have been a perfect response.


Tunic, Forever 21. Tank and jeans, Old Navy. Boots, Ariat. Sunglasses, earrings, and scarf, Charming Charlie. Bag, Guess.


Had I known about the Amtrak Salute, I would have brought the telephoto lens instead of the fisheye. If you click and squint, though, you can make out three bare butts in the boat.

Smart Look

I got glasses I love just after I started a job totally unsuited for glasses. Sacramento is relentlessly sunny and my eyes are super sensitive. I spend hours driving a day and am constantly going in and out of buildings. I wouldn’t really be wearing glasses, I’d just be swapping them with sunglasses all day. (Or waiting for the transition lenses to respond to the light changes.)

Today, though, I didn’t go outside once. I didn’t even see daylight, except when taking these pictures in my room. The vampire life is much better suited to specs.


Blazer, Diane von Furstenberg (consignment). Dress, Cut25 (consignment). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Joe’s. Bag, Apt 9.


I haven’t forgotten that one of my 40B440 items is “pink hair.” I was treated to a little inspiration at one of our presentations today:

Close One

Lately, I’ve been ruthlessly adding to the “donation bag” in my closet. If, after a few tries, I can’t get a piece to work, in it goes! This blazer narrowly escaped the bag this morning. It’s probably safe until next fall, when I try to style it again.


Blazer, Cami. Vest, Express (thrifted). Dress, Lipstick. Belt, Express. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Nine West. Necklace, Stella and Dot. Brooch, thrifted. Rings, vintage, thrifted, gift, and heirloom.

Plight of the Procrastinator

I’m miserly with my disposable contacts…wearing them until they fall apart (instead of until the recommended “replace by” timing). Eventually, though, I run out. I’m down to a single contact. Lopsided vision gives me a headache, so I’m wearing glasses.


Blazer, BSB (thrifted). Dress, London Times (hand-me-down). Blouse, Charlotte Russe. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Nine West. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Brooch, swap. Scarf, gift from Londyn. Rings, gift, Puzzrollrings, and vintage. Bag, Fossil (gift).

One Woman, Many Patterns

A little over four years ago, I said that I had “a strong interest in pattern mixing.” Well, I suppose I’ve moved beyond interest at this point. Dare I say it’s now an obsession?


Shirt, Nollie (thrifted). Dress, Jams World (thrifted). Sandals, Seychelles (thrifted). Hat and bag, Charming Charlie. Earrings, Monica D. Rings, vintage and PuzzrollRings.

Back in June, 2008, I wanted to “try something more daring like two florals or combining a tartan with another print.” Done and done! I wouldn’t have dared to even think of mixing three patterns back then.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35 mm 1:1.8G lens

Oregon Coast Vacation

The blog has been largely silent due to my and Beefy Muchacho’s vacation to the Oregon Coast.

I tried to pack light. I didn’t bring a lot of clothes. . . but still managed to pack five pairs of shoes. (Only three pair appear, below. The other two were for the campground showers and running. And I brought home an additional two pair I found thrifting.) I was a remixing queen!

Sunday, 5/13


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Dress, Eddie Bauer (thrifted). Leggings, Danskin. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Boots, Dan Post. Belt, thrifted. Bag, Xhilaration. Brooch (on hat), thrifted. Earrings, vintage. Sunglasses, Walgreen’s.

Flew from Cincinnati to Portland
Got groceries in Clatskanie
Climbed the Astoria column
Dined at the Rogue Ales Pub House
Photographed the sea lions on the pier
Slept in our first Yurt at Fort Stevens State Park




Monday, 5/14


Sweater, Mossimo (thrifted). Shirt, Old Navy. Tank, One Clothing. Shorts, Express. Scarf, Calypso St Barth for Target. Bag, Mondani. Earrings, Vintage. Sunglasses, Walgreen’s.

Took a morning run to the Pacific Ocean
Breakfasted at the Astoria Coffee House and Bistro
Explored Old Fort Stevens
Met my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew at the wreck of the Peter Iredale
Cooked veggie dogs on a campfire
Saw Dark Shadows




Tuesday, 5/15


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Shirt, Jones New York (thrifted). Shorts, Arizona Jeans (thrifted). Belt, swap. Leggings, Danskin. Shoes, Champion (thrifted). Hat, Target. Earrings, vintage. Necklace, gift. Watch, Vivani (gift). Scarf, Calypso St Barth for Target. Sunglasses, Walgreen’s.

Photographed the Peter Iredale
Had our first Starbuck’s drinks of the trip
Attempted to go whale watching in Depoe Bay (but there weren’t enough interested people to launch a cruise)
Cooed at harbor seals
Lunched at Thai Bay
Beefy Muchacho passed out due to the seasick meds he took earlier in the day
Unsuccessfully thrifted at the Lincoln City Goodwill
Walked on Cape Lookout Beach
Ate dinner at Roseanna’s Café in Oceanside




Wednesday, 5/16


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Sweater, Laura Leigh Ltd. Shirt, Old Navy. Jeans, Vanilla Star. Scarf, Calypso St Barth for Target. Moccasins, Minnetonka. Necklace, gift. Watch, Vivani (gift).

Ran up a steep trail
Toured the Tillamook Cheese Factory
Watched whales in Depoe Bay from a boat
Lunched at Café Mundo in Newport (I love this place! The tempeh tacos are wonderful.)
Feel asleep reading in our yurt in South Beach State Park


Thursday, 5/17


Sweater, Mossimo (thrifted). Tee, Keller’s. Shorts, Arizona Jeans (thrifted). Leggings, We Love Colors. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Brooch (on hat), thrifted. Bag, Mondani. Boots, Dan Post. (And, later in the day, Moccasins, Minnetonka.)

Got up at 3 a.m. to see low tide at the Seal Rock tidepools
Discovered it was only a 20 minute drive from the yurt to the tidepools, not 2 hours
Took a nap
Explored the tide pools
Got breakfast at Café Stephanie in Newport
Saw the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Had lunch at Luna Seafood House (Another win!)
Stayed at the Fireside Inn in Yachats
Climbed all over the seaside rocks
Dined at Ona Restaurant and Lounge



Friday, 5/18


Dress, Eddie Bauer (thrifted). Tee, Jones New York (thrifted). Belt, thrifted. Jeans, Vanilla Star. Boots, Dan Post. Earrings, vintage. Necklace, gift. Belt, thrifted. Sunglasses, Walgreen’s. Bag, Mondani.

Ran along the Oregon Coast Trail
Found my favorite breakfast place ever: The Green Salmon Coffee Shop
Hiked to the Giant Spruce at Cape Perpetua
Ate lunch at the International C Food Market in Florence (mediocre)
Beefy bought me a puzzle ring
Took a quick hike in the Honeyman Park dunes
Spent our last yurt night at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Tried to burn up all our firewood, but eventually gave up. We were tired and a raccoon was stalking us.




We called this bag “the body.” It held our sleeping bags, four towels, and two camp chairs. It weighed a ton.
Saturday, 5/19


Shirt, Old Navy. Tee, Keller’s. Shorts, Arizona Jeans (thrifted). Leggings, We Love Colors. Bag, Mondani. Moccasins, Minnetonka. Earrings and turoise/coral ring, vintage. Bracelet, vintage and thrifted. Puzzle ring, Puzzrollrings.

Ate leftover baked goods from The Green Salmon while we looked for whales from the lighthouse
Cleaned up at the southern Oregon coast’s number one thrift store, South Coast Hospice Thrift Store
Stopped in at a casino
Toured a myrtlewood factory
Lunched at La Costa
Petted a baby bear, lion, and leopard at West Coast Game Park Safari
Visited two Cranberry Sweets stores and sampled everything available
Saw The Dictator
Ate leftover groceries for dinner
Slept at the Red Lion





Sunday, 5/20


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Sweater, Laura Leigh Limited. Tee, Jones New York (thrifted). Shorts, Express. Boots, Dan Post. Scarf, TJ Maxx. Necklace, gift. Bag, Mondani. Socks, Sock Dreams. Sunglasses, Walgreen’s.

Drove to Portland
Had lunch at Bay Leaf Vegetarian (also mediocre)
Bought a couple items at Hope Dolls
Felt fancy drinking martinis at (another) Red Lion lounge
Had dinner with family




Monday, 5/21


Shirt, Old Navy. Dress, Eddie Bauer (thrifted). Tee, Keller’s. Leggings, We Love Colors. Boots, Dan Post. Bag, Xhilaration. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Brooch (on hat), thrifted. Earrings and turoise/coral ring, vintage. Bracelet, vintage and thrifted. Puzzle ring, Puzzrollrings. Watch, Vivani (gift).

Flew back to Cincinnati
Gave my kitties lots of love



We had a wonderful time!