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Out of Season
Seeing as this blog has turned into somewhat of a gongshow it seems only right to post pictures from when I was mid-Whole30 about, oh, 2 months ago. WHAT IN THE WORLD? And what's Whole30 you may be asking yourself? A sugarless story that left me 12lbs lighter for another time.
Well I did tell you I lost the camera, right?
With that in mind I bring you sequins in early spring with a side of tossed salad hairdo. It all started when I spotted a new neighbor. Okay so I haven't actually seen the neighbor, just the neighbor's ride. And if you're following me on Pinterest or the other various social networking sites then you know this is DREAM RIDE TERRITORY UP IN HERE.
Well I did tell you I lost the camera, right?
With that in mind I bring you sequins in early spring with a side of tossed salad hairdo. It all started when I spotted a new neighbor. Okay so I haven't actually seen the neighbor, just the neighbor's ride. And if you're following me on Pinterest or the other various social networking sites then you know this is DREAM RIDE TERRITORY UP IN HERE.
Checking to see if the coast was clear, I sidled up to Exhibit A.
Which, in my perfect world, would be turquoise and have a surfboard hanging out the back.
And fuzzy seats, sherpa fuzzy seats. And a rainbow rug. I'll stop with the clichés now.
Another neighbor down the street emerged from his garage with a WTF are you doing
in front of that beater in your shiny sweater young lady?
And no my teeth are not yellow we just don't know how to work the camera.
Word.
Aaaaaand then I almost met the owner of this thing before scurrying off into our pal's garage.
Beach living, folks. Here you have it.
Simple Sunday
I don't know about you, but Sunday is one of my favorite days. It's a day of no set agenda, fly by the seat of your pants, lounge in the sun (or on the couch) and relish the moments as they pass. Yesterday we were about to go our separate ways for the day when the Chef decided to take a late lunch outside his own restaurant just after opening. Impromptu lunch date? Um, okay! Mid-day margarita? Count me in.
While weeding out the closet on Saturday for late summer/early fall planning, I came across my pink blazer (last seen here) immediately deciding it has not had enough play on the blog. This is one of those purchases I keep at the forefront of my mind--saw it, left it behind and later had to track it down 15 ways from Thursday to eventually find one in my size. *Note to self: get it when you see it and take it back if you change your mind thereby avoiding my size is no longer available-itis.* I tossed it on with a pair of my go-to Current/Elliott shorts (thanks Gilt Groupe), a simple white t-shirt and a pair of Converse sneakers. It's true what they say: simple is best. It was a great lunch outfit, but carried me throughout the day as well. Recipe for success!
Spill it--how was your weekend? I spent Saturday with a butterfly while overhearing the guys next door talk about dating in a scene straight out of Swingers. Delightful!
While weeding out the closet on Saturday for late summer/early fall planning, I came across my pink blazer (last seen here) immediately deciding it has not had enough play on the blog. This is one of those purchases I keep at the forefront of my mind--saw it, left it behind and later had to track it down 15 ways from Thursday to eventually find one in my size. *Note to self: get it when you see it and take it back if you change your mind thereby avoiding my size is no longer available-itis.* I tossed it on with a pair of my go-to Current/Elliott shorts (thanks Gilt Groupe), a simple white t-shirt and a pair of Converse sneakers. It's true what they say: simple is best. It was a great lunch outfit, but carried me throughout the day as well. Recipe for success!
Pink Blazer-Check!
Piles of my fave jewelry--Check!
Rings: Dean Davidson (similar in smoky topaz), Melinda Maria Link Oxidized,
Bracelets: Leather--Motif56 and PANYC, Friendships c/o Rosa Loves DC
Sneakers--Check!
Wind in my hair-check!
Spill it--how was your weekend? I spent Saturday with a butterfly while overhearing the guys next door talk about dating in a scene straight out of Swingers. Delightful!
Girl on the Go: Part Deux
*If blogger calves out on me this time prepare for mass exodus from the blog world: party of Carrie.*
Despite having only one tiny project left on my desk, I still seem to have more things to do in a day than time allows for. How is this possible? (ahem, naps) Yesterday morning the Chef and I were going over some odds and ends when suddenly we looked at the clock and realized we had somewhere to be in under an hour. Two words: not pretty. As much as I like to comb my hair and think over an outfit, apparently those days are over. Thankfully during closet purge 2011--which may in fact take all of 2011 at the rate I'm going--I came across a couple of my favorite summer staples: J.Crew sunwashed skirts from what? 5 years ago? I stocked up on those mothers and basically live in them during the warmer months. It's not always cute outfit time here at the bird, people. This is life in motion.
Here's a peek into an average day these days:
Woman has 10 minutes to get ready.
Slaps on go-to skirt, tank & scans 14 denim jackets while hanging off
side of bed to look in full length mirror.
Boyfriend tries not to lose it.
Making a final selection while bf waits outside woman emerges with keys in hand
muttering in annoyed tone, "damn deck, yes you have your keys, needs a cocktail, windy again".
*note to self: stop furrowing brow*
Seizing the day, woman notes bf on side of deck that has been destroyed by derelict no-show
painters (thanks again landlord) and begs him to take a look "at that bloody mess...can you imagine??"
aka can you pleeeeeeeease help me someday *hint hint*?
Exhibit A + a side of exasperated look on woman's face.
No time to dilly dally boyfriend uses his skills to rush woman off the deck.
This is the look of : are you trying to avoid helping me?
You know I know what you're trying to do now don't you??
O-kay fine we can figure it out later. * huge sigh*
Racing down stairs woman says in smug tone, 'If you're in such a hurry why am I in front of you?'
Boyfriend laughs maniacally spotting tear in girlfriend's denim jacket.
What-ever I already knew that.
Somewhere in Canada girl's mother screams at daughter stepping on backs of sneakers.
Total no-no back in the day. So liberating to be an adult. Love you Mom!
Looking up woman sees neighbors are still parking parallel to the garage.
Wait a second they got married...and the wife wrote this on the side of his vehicle?
Newsflash: no one wants an ill-mannered guy that can't park. He's all yours.
*shakes head*
My arm's going numb. I'm not sure if it's from the carpal tunnel or seeing this nonsense. Either way I returned late in the afternoon and proceeded to lie on the couch watching Casey Anthony trial coverage for hours before drifting off to nap land. I could get used to doing nothing...if only it wasn't for the bills. Maybe Nancy Grace needs an assistant. Dream!!
You Can Leave Your Hat On: Eugenia Kim for Target Pt. 1
I've been sick for 6 weeks and I'm basically over it. I don't mean I'm over it as in getting healthy over it; I mean my patience has worn thin over it.
I've been on lockdown in my house all week with the exception of one handbag extravaganza outing Thursday night so after a day of tying up loose ends at work, last night we decided to get out for a little while to get some fresh air. To say I'm in no mood to mess with the hair is an understatement. Making every effort to hurry before wandering back under the covers, I slapped on one of the new Eugenia Kim hats I snagged at Target shortly after the line launched. Snagged is a word I use nonchalantly here because the truth is I basically stalked those hats down in multiple Targets early in the morning for days on end until the right ones were entered into my collection. At one point I think I owned all but one in the entire collection - it was a mess - but Eugenia Kim is no joke. She makes a mean hat.
When we left the house the Chef got a picture of me in front of my crazy neighbor's truck. That guy loves his truck and now I'm kinda starting to love it too. He glued little skulls on either side of the rear license plate - not decals, but actual 2 inch little skulls with green eyes - and hand-painted the back in red white and black stripes with one of those little paint brushes you use in 4th grade art class. No jokes. I seriously wish I could show you the skulls, but for privacy's sake I don't want to show the guy's plate.
Anyway, here's shot one of EK's Plaid Straw Fedora with blue trim. Can you see the giddy in my eyes? I'm not sure if it's because I'm standing in such close proximity to the truck or because I'm so thrilled with the hat. Maybe both. Oh, and I'm also a hypocrite (confession cleanses the soul?) because I've been ripping on the fedora as dead in the water and overused and overdone for the past 2 years. Now I'm eating a foot sandwich as one (the hat not the foot) that I love and plan to wear all summer appears on my head.
Before my neighbor could come out and rip me a new one for standing by/touching his baby aka the truck, we drove over to the beach. Now you will get the full magnitude of fun this little chapeau can bring to an outfit...
Cute or what?? It's straw so it's really breathable and your head doesn't feel like a sweat fest under the hat.
Here's a close-up...see that funky little parrot on the side? People LOVE him! So do I!!
There, that's a clearer picture for you to see both the parrot and a side view of the hat. I'm really happy I jumped off the fedora hating wagon because this hat is saving me from many a bad hair day right now. I'm giving all the credit to Eugenia Kim because I was a hater until I saw her line.
I'm still pretty sick so don't know if I'll get to Pt.2 of Ms. Kim til next week, but I'll do my best for tomorrow or Sunday before the Lost Season Finale (pins and needles people!). Is anyone going to get off that damn island alive??
Hope you have a great weekend! And no I'm not flicking the bird...some sand got stuck on my lip - oops!
Outfit details: Fedora - Eugenia Kim for Target, Button down tunic - Converse One Star, Denim - Siwy Hannah (these ones aren't the cropped style, but I have that pair also and they're basically the same only differing in length), Sandals - Matt Bernson Barracuda
I've been on lockdown in my house all week with the exception of one handbag extravaganza outing Thursday night so after a day of tying up loose ends at work, last night we decided to get out for a little while to get some fresh air. To say I'm in no mood to mess with the hair is an understatement. Making every effort to hurry before wandering back under the covers, I slapped on one of the new Eugenia Kim hats I snagged at Target shortly after the line launched. Snagged is a word I use nonchalantly here because the truth is I basically stalked those hats down in multiple Targets early in the morning for days on end until the right ones were entered into my collection. At one point I think I owned all but one in the entire collection - it was a mess - but Eugenia Kim is no joke. She makes a mean hat.
When we left the house the Chef got a picture of me in front of my crazy neighbor's truck. That guy loves his truck and now I'm kinda starting to love it too. He glued little skulls on either side of the rear license plate - not decals, but actual 2 inch little skulls with green eyes - and hand-painted the back in red white and black stripes with one of those little paint brushes you use in 4th grade art class. No jokes. I seriously wish I could show you the skulls, but for privacy's sake I don't want to show the guy's plate.
Anyway, here's shot one of EK's Plaid Straw Fedora with blue trim. Can you see the giddy in my eyes? I'm not sure if it's because I'm standing in such close proximity to the truck or because I'm so thrilled with the hat. Maybe both. Oh, and I'm also a hypocrite (confession cleanses the soul?) because I've been ripping on the fedora as dead in the water and overused and overdone for the past 2 years. Now I'm eating a foot sandwich as one (the hat not the foot) that I love and plan to wear all summer appears on my head.
Before my neighbor could come out and rip me a new one for standing by/touching his baby aka the truck, we drove over to the beach. Now you will get the full magnitude of fun this little chapeau can bring to an outfit...
Cute or what?? It's straw so it's really breathable and your head doesn't feel like a sweat fest under the hat.
Here's a close-up...see that funky little parrot on the side? People LOVE him! So do I!!
There, that's a clearer picture for you to see both the parrot and a side view of the hat. I'm really happy I jumped off the fedora hating wagon because this hat is saving me from many a bad hair day right now. I'm giving all the credit to Eugenia Kim because I was a hater until I saw her line.
I'm still pretty sick so don't know if I'll get to Pt.2 of Ms. Kim til next week, but I'll do my best for tomorrow or Sunday before the Lost Season Finale (pins and needles people!). Is anyone going to get off that damn island alive??
Hope you have a great weekend! And no I'm not flicking the bird...some sand got stuck on my lip - oops!
Outfit details: Fedora - Eugenia Kim for Target, Button down tunic - Converse One Star, Denim - Siwy Hannah (these ones aren't the cropped style, but I have that pair also and they're basically the same only differing in length), Sandals - Matt Bernson Barracuda
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