Copycat

First off, I should give all the credit for this outfit to the lovely Rebecca from Winnipeg Style - her version of this outfit was so good that I couldn't resist copying. Plus, in the two years that I've owned it, I've worn this skirt only a handful of times because I've found it nearly impossible to style, so I'll take any inspiration I can get. Also, I love finding an opportunity to wear my Switchfoot t-shirt with something other than jeans. This was a bit of an oddball outfit, but that is my favorite kind of style! I know that someday I'm going to have an office job again and will have to tone down the kooky-ness, so I'm embracing it while I still can.

Switchfoot t-shirt: purchased at a concert

Pink lace skirt: Forever 21

Brown heels: Macy's

Brown bag: Eva messenger bag from Ellington Handbags

Embroidered bracelet: thrifted from Village Merchants

Slouchy

Normally with my outfits I try to define my waist since I'm so curvy, but last night we went out for drinks with some of Josh's co-workers, and I wanted something a bit less restricting in the waist since I knew I'd be having a few beers. I liked the slouchy look of this outfit, even though it wasn't the most flattering.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend! Josh and I are planning on going swimming in my parents' pool tomorrow, since it's supposed to be 95 degrees here, and then I might turn domestic and can some honey-soaked plums. The next few months will be filled with my canning projects - I plan on canning dozens of quarts of peaches, tomatoes, pears, pickles, and applesauce. (That actually sounds disgusting when you list them in that order, but they're really very tasty!)

I keep holding my fingers like this whenever we take close-up shots of my bracelets, and then it looks like I'm missing half my fingers. I need to work on that...

White blouse: from an antique show

Hot pink skirt: Zara

Brown heels: Macy's

Brown scalloped-brim hat: Asos

Purse: Eva Messenger Bag from Ellington Handbags

Necklace: can't remember

Embroidered bracelet: thrifted from Village Merchants

Pink bracelet: H&M

Free spirit

We're back to regularly scheduled programming around here! This is my first outfit post since returning from vacation. Don't worry, most of my posts this week are outfits - I only have one packing post (and even that one has all my vacation outfits in it) and one post of vacation photos scheduled.

I felt very bohemian in this outfit, with the headband, wavy hair, and flowy dress. The blazer kind of toned down the free-spiritedness, but I didn't wear it much anyway because it was quite muggy outside.

Floral dress: from an antique show

Camel colored blazer: Forever 21

Brown heels: Macy's

Brown headband: Forever 21

Brown belt: thrifted

Gold bracelet: gift from my mom, from Yosemite

I'm linking up this post to Monday Mingle and Watch out for the Woestmans.

Pockets

There are very few items of clothing I love more than a dress with pockets. I can throw my keys and phone in there and go on a walk without the hassle of carrying a purse. In the evenings after work Josh and I like to go on walks around our pretty neighborhood, where more often than not we end up stopping at Starbucks to get a caffeinated drink that will keep me awake well past midnight. (And then I need caffeine in the morning to get me going again...it's a vicious cycle.)

Sorry I haven't been stopping by any of your blogs to say hi lately! I spent too much time on the computer recently, and now get headaches whenever I'm on it for more than twenty minutes, so commenting on other blogs will have to wait. I really do appreciate the blog friendships I've struck up with some of you wonderful ladies, though!

Yellow dress: Anthropologie

Jean jacket: thrifted from Rerun

Brown scalloped hat: Asos

Brown heels: Macy's