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!

Occupied

On Tuesday evening, I checked into the Marriott and entered room 711, to find it was already occupied! I opened the door, saw someone else’s bag parked at the end of the bed, and beat a hasty retreat to the front desk. After an apology, I was upgraded to a balcony room. Of course, I was thrilled, because balconies are great for outfit photos!

My Wednesday pics were taken at noon (during our lunch break) on my private patio, overlooking the pool. Thursday morning, I was looking forward to a repeat photo session, but the balcony next to mine was occupied and I was too shy to brazenly pose six feet from my rumpled, coffee-sipping, cigarette-smoking, male neighbor.


Sweater, thrifted. Dress, Parker (consignment). Tights, gift. Boots, Sofft (consignment). Earrings, Cuffs. Scarf, Canvas Boutique. Bag, Mondani.


After a long day of meetings and waiting for an 8:50 pm flight home, I had an entirely different level of “give a fuck” going on:

Stripes and Zigzags

I’ve heard that circle scarves are “out.” I’ll keep wearing this apparently outdated scarf because I love the Missoni-like pattern and colors. Especially paired with black and white stripes!


Blazer, Diane von Furstenberg (consignment). Turtleneck, Gap (swap). Skirt, Bass (thrifted). Shoes, Chelsea Crew. Earrings, street vendor. Scarf, Canvas Boutique.



When I travel, I try to always bring a scarf (especially for meetings in cold ballrooms) and a swimsuit. I LOVE hot tubs!

Delta Delta Delta

I don’t do the dress over jeans look often, but it was perfect for a stormy day in Sacramento and then a flight to LA.


Blazer, Diane von Furstenberg (consignment). Dress, Parker (consignment). Jeans, Old Navy. Boots, Sofft (consignment). Earrings, Rose Bowl flea market. Sunglasses, Toms. Scarf, Canvas Boutique. Bag, Mondani.



Old dress over jeans looks (feel free to LOL):


. . . and 365 catchup:


I operated a motorcycle for the first time this weekend! By Sunday afternoon, I had progressed enough to pass the California Motorcycle Safety Program. Then, I retreated to bed and books. But had to hit the road (air) again on Tuesday (with the help of a little wine).

(Not a) Biker Babe

This is the outfit I wore to shop for motorcycle gloves (and go to work): a Mickey Mouse sweater and high heels. At least there’s a little black leather, right?


Coat, Lilli Ann (vintage). Sweater, Forever 21. Dress, Bebe. Boots, Joe’s


I found Cycle Gear to be pretty overwhelming, but the staff kindly helped me find the gloves. After I was done ogling the wall of helmets.