What I Wore ...

... to the Joyce to watch MOMIX perform.

I bought this dress too big because it was the only size they had left, and I had to have it. (The store was also closing in, like, 2 minutes, and I didn't have time to tear through the other racks looking for my size.) I love the colors and pattern and the fact that it's a loose knit. Loose knits drape super nice. I gave the dress a faux empire waist with the belt to pull it in so it wasn't so bag-like. I would have been ok with the shape if it was a mini (read: my size) because then you'd have a hint of what was underneath, but it hit an inch above my knee and I looked like a potato with two sausage legs.

The clutch is one of my eBay buys! It's eel skin which is apparently very supple and shiny. The stretchy, yellow velour belt is vintage GAP. I got it for $2 from the sale bin around the time Sarah Jessica Parker was their spokesperson. The dress is FreePeople via Daffy's.

Hairstylin'

I cut my bangs today and made a pretty mess. Very abstract expressionist, don't you think? I had to then painstakingly clean out the sink because my drain is very high-maintenance.

Making a Maxi into a Mini

Presto ... A Little Jumper


Cut & Hem


As Seen on eBay

Bonus: This was extra easy to do because the fabric had horizontal lines across it, so it was simple to measure & cut. It's like that fancy wrapping paper with a grid on the back!

eBay Buy of the Week

Going on vacation? I am! Ok, so it's more than a month away, but I can't stop thinking about it. I already have a packing list started which so far includes itemized swimwear and various concentrations of DEET bug spray. And since I'll be renting a car, I think I can manage some chic, non-rolling luggage.

Bright Blue Traveling Hat Box
Lady Baltimore Suitcase

What to Wear: Beer with a Boy

Situation: beer with a boy
Place: outdoor bar
Definitely Wearing: high-waisted jeans and flats
Overall Vibe: down-to-earth, retro, easy-going, fun

I used polyvore.com to compile the outfit around the jeans & flats combo. I looked for a lightweight top since time will be spent outside in the summer. The tank is from Forever 21, so it's convenient to get. I'd tuck it in and add the skinny belt to show off a tiny waist. I really like the contrast of a full, blousy top with high-waisted bottoms. The exaggerated top half of the silhouette makes the lower half seem even smaller. I think I'll be doing that a lot this summer.

The bag is vintage from eBay. I gave it to my friend as a birthday gift. It can be used as a clutch, or the handle can slide up with a SNAP! I like to have at least one vintage/homemade/unique item per outfit. I think it rounds out the slight 70s' vibe to the look.

What a Little Hemming Can Do

In it's previous life, this dress was floor-length. Way too much big, bold print for lil ol' me! The graphics on the fabric would overpower my frame. But since I loved the pattern and colors, I chopped it off above the knee and made a minidress. The little bit of leg helps ground the print. Adds neutral space. I'm currently working on altering another dress. More of a jumper, but same idea ... making a crazy vintage dress wearable and modern.

What I Wore ...

I attended the annual BBQ Block Party this past sweltering Saturday. I wanted to be at least a little BBQ-appropriate, so I decided to wear plaid. And to deal with the temperature, I went with a short skirt. (I've really been into high-waisted skirts lately. Hopefully there will be pictures of that in the future.) The top was a great find from H&M recently and the skirt is from American Apparel. I was going to wear my trusty grandma wedges, but decided on flats at the last minute to allow for lady-like lawn-sitting.

*notice the elastic waistband... all the better for belly-stuffin'