Burst Seam

One of the dangers of wearing your garments for years (after finding them secondhand) is that they’ll need repairs. I’ve resewn a few seams on this apparently handmade dress that I scored at a swap almost five years ago. Getting dressed, this morning, I discovered new holes, along the right seam of the bodice, but didn’t have time to fix them. I just tried not to raise my right arm all day.


Dress, Swap. Tunic (worn as a slip), Rachel Rachel Roy (consignment). Earrings, flea market. Belt, gift. Bag, Nordstrom Rack. Shoes, Seychelles.

Experiment No. 605

I’ve got the gray hair to go with the Red Hat Society’s red and purple. Do I look convincing as a Red Hatter?


Vest, Tinseltown (cut from a consignment jacket). Shirt, Keller’s. Skirt, Thailand. Shoes, Katie & Kelly. Sunglasses, Girl Props. Earrings, Super Silver. Bag, Nordstrom Rack.


The circus mural near Rice Alley and 24th has been painted over and replaced with a North Africa-Southeast Asia inspired mural. I appreciated how well the images coordinated with my outfit (although not with the Red Hat Society):

Bookworm

I miss riding the bus to and from work. I’d wedge myself into a seat between another passenger and the window and get lost in a book. Now, I drive for hours a day and reading while doing so isn’t a good idea. Every now and then, I’ll binge read an ebook over the weekend, but I don’t seem to have nearly as much time for reading without the bus ride. I’m looking forward to an upcoming camping trip with minimal driving and lots of books!


Shirt, Banana Republic (thrifted). Skirt, J Crew (consignment). Shoes, Charles David. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, Charming Charlie. Belt, thrifted. Bag, Imoshion.


I love thrifting for books!

Team Playah

I only see my coworkers every two or three months. Most of the time, it’s just me and my customers. Even as a hardcore introvert, I find energy in our team meetings.


Dress, Parker (consignment). Leggings, Allen B. Bralette, Victoria’s Secret. Boots, Steve Madden. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, vintage. Bag, Melie Bianco.


I force my team to take a group photo almost every time we are together. They are pretty good sports about it.


365 catchup:


Fun in the river with the ICO kids after our work session at Camp Pollock. Of the four cats, Walter likes the cat garden the most.

Cubana

Cuba is on Beefy’s and my short list of non-US vacation destinations. On a hot, muggy, but breezy, day, I was perhaps unconsciously channeling a Caribbean, if not Cuban, look to beat the heat.


Shirt, Banana Republic (thrifted). Skirt, Flying Tomato (consignment). Shoes, Franco Sarto. Hat, Charlotte Russe. Earrings, Rain’s Embellishments. Bag, Melie Bianco.



I complain a lot about the current temps, but I must admit that the nights and mornings are still pleasant. Unless your mom forces you to run two miles in a fur coat.

Class Fool

I’m not being self-deprecating when I say I LOL at being described as “classy.” I have no class. But I can see how this outfit might fool a stranger.


Dress, Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique (consignment). Belt, gift. Shoes, Linea Paolo. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, Claire’s. Bag, Aldo.


I think the least classy aspect of my personality is my sense of humor. I cackle endlessly at fart jokes and men in drag. I like nothing better than a good pun. And I think it’s super funny to keep my beer cool in a Kum & Go koozie.

Cool Head

I just dread hot days. Once I’m overheated, it doesn’t seem to matter how long I spend in a cold salon or blasting the air-conditioning in my car; I just can’t cool off, again. At least we had a hot breeze on this almost 100-degree day.


Shirt, BCBGeneration. Pants, Da Nang (consignment). Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, self made. Bracelet, consignment. Belt, thrifted. Shoes, Franco Sarto.