Crazy Chiquita

If people didn’t already think I looked like a crazy woman, talking on a banana phone probably clinched it.


Shirt, Wet Seal. Skirt, Leslie Faye (thrifted). Belt, came with a dress. Shoes, Gianni Bini. Bracelets, Claire’s, Target, and Garden of the Gods gift shop. Bag, Nicole Lee. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Ring, vintage.

Beefy saw my outfit this morning and could only say, “Wow.” Later that day, I pulled this banana out of my purse and began having a conversation. That left him totally speechless. I’m guess I’m lucky that he likes crazy ladies.




Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Worm Love

I was vegan for a year*, but not a super strict vegan. I ate candy containing gelatin, I occasionally used honey, and I wore silk. I knew that the gelatin and honey (and leather) were off limits, but had no idea that silk worms also needed my sympathy.

Today, I’m mostly vegetarian. (You know, vegetarian except for that corned beef brisket I cooked last weekend.) I’m afraid I do buy and wear leather. But at least today’s silk was all secondhand.

Free the worms!


Silk shirt, INC (cut from a swapped dress). Silk and linen skirt, Travis Ayers (thrifted). Shoes, Wild Diva. Bag, Nicole Lee. Cuff, Target. Bracelets, Fort.

I guess you could also say that today's bag and shoes are "vegan," aka "plastic."



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

*I had to quit the vegan diet when I entered the Marines. I simply couldn't get the nutrition I needed in that situation without consuming animal products.

Burning Bright

Look, Ma, no patterns! Well, there’s a little tiger in there, but this outfit is really about the color combination.


Cardigan, NY & Co. Shirt, The Limited. Skirt, Eddie Bauer. Belt, thrifted. Necklace, thrifted. “Jade” bangle, vintage. Gold bangles, Ecpot Morocco. Shoes, Nine West. Bag, Nicole Lee.

I’m still totally enamored by tealive – a mix of teal and olive. Bright red is the perfect accent.




Photos by Beefy Muchacho

From the tealive archives:

Walk a Mile

I confess: I can hardly walk in these shoes. I bought them when I was going through a “fat foot phase” at the beginning of the summer. My feet have since, mercifully, deflated, but now the shoes are too big. I continue to wear them, though. They’ve become a pattern mixing staple.


Dress, Jones New York. Vest, Express (thrifted). Shoes, Nine West. Bag, Nicole Lee. Belt, thrifted. Earrings, vintage. Watch, Unlisted. Bangles, import store. Wrap bracelet, Mixit. Ring, vintage.





Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Play Pattern Play

As summer progresses, it gets tougher to layer pattern mixes, but I manage. It helps that I have so many sheer garments in my wardrobe. I can get double the pattern with half the weight!


Blouse, Forever 21. Dress, I Heart Ronson. Earrings, Style & Co. Bag, Nicole Lee. Shoes, Two Lips. Sunglasses, Betsey Johnson.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Glow and Blow

I was hesitant about a visible bra, but the electric effect of neon lingerie beneath a sheer white shirt beat out modesty.


Blouse, Okinawa. Skirt, Bongo. Sandals, Mossimo. Bag, Charming Charlie. Earrings, vintage. Bracelets, Claire’s and Target.



This blouse is at its best in a breeze, but conditions worsened to hurricane-like winds during our shoot. We retreated to the vestibule of the YMCA for a few more photos.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

I’ve worn this blouse and skirt together once before (see left). I like today’s risqué version much more.