Heavy Footed

I was not pleased with this outfit. First, as much as I love these boots, they are too clunky to wear with a midi-length skirt. Second, this jacket, once a closet staple, just doesn’t suit my aesthetic anymore.


Jacket, Forever 21 (embellished). Dress, Cat Nichols (vintage and consignment). Boots, Audrey Brooke (consignment). Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Bag, Melie Bianco.


I’ll pair this dress with a shoe that shows the shape of my lower leg, next time. And the jacket went to the donation bag. I’ve had trouble parting with it in previous closet clean-outs because it’s linen and I love the ball trim I added to the waistline. Today, I realized that it doesn't mesh with my evolved style and it likely never will. (And I can always sew ball trim onto something else!) We had a good run:


I bought this jacket in July, 2007 (six and a half years ago)!

Sac Fashion Week 2014: Thursday

I’m attending my first fashion week! I’m there on official business, so I got to visit backstage with the hair stylists and makeup artists. I appreciate the looks even more after having seen the transformation process take place. There is some great beauty talent in this area. (And the generous bunch all donated their time!)


Jacket, Christian Dior (altered gift). Vest, New York & Co. Shorts, Sans Souci. Tights, House of Harlow. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Necklace, Heart Boutique. Clutch, vintage gift.

The first night was a presentation of looks from local boutiques (including shopping!) Some of my favorite boutiques were present (Wardrobe and Identity) and I now have a list of others to add to my list. If I’m not purchasing items secondhand, then I prefer to buy from local businesses.


You can see my photos from the show here: Sacramento Fashion Week (I will continue to update this set. Currently, it has only photos from Thursday and those are mostly backstage and pre-show.)

Born to Be Plaid

I’ve been wearing a lot of tartan and a lot of red this week. I could blame it on Outlander, but I really think it just happened because there is so much of the pattern and color in my closet.


Shirt, Merona (thrifted). Skirt, Plenty by Tracy Reese (thrifted). Tights, B. Ella. Boots, Sofft (consignment). Sunglasses, Girlprops. Arrowhead pendants, thrifted. Tassel pendant, Epcot Morocco. Bag, thrifted.

Outlander

I’m reading Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon, for the third time. Actually, I’m listening to it. I splurged on some extra Audible credits so I could download the book sooner. When I have a good audiobook, I actually look forward to the drive between customers. Outlander is even more entertaining than my usual book because of the various accents and Scottish turns of phrase. It’s almost enough to let me imagine I’m driving through the damp, foggy Highlands, instead of a drought stricken city.


Jacket, Chap’s. Shirt, Romeo + Juliet Couture. Dress, Bebe. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Sunglasses, Girlprops. Bag, thrifted.

Kennedy Tailing Wheel #4

Despite taking AP History my junior year of high school, I’ve always found the subject dull. Unless we’re talking gold rush history. Maybe it’s the gold. Maybe it’s the rugged scenery. Maybe it’s the drama. I have a growing obsession with ghost towns, mines, and the artifacts of the gold rush.

I visit Jackson, home of the famous Kennedy Mine, every few weeks. Beefy and I have toured the historic downtown, including a peek at the interior of the National Hotel, but today was the first time I managed to also view some of the town’s mining history. I indulged my curiosity with a visit to Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park. Next up: a mine tour!


Jacket, Bebe (consignment). Skirt, Hauber Sporting Life (thrifted). Tights, Apt 9. Shoes, Eileen Fisher (consignment). Sunglasses, Target. Necklace, Stella & Dot. Bag, thrifted.