Women of a certain age

Every now and then I'll hear someone make a comment like, "Women over thirty shouldn't wear mini skirts." I hate it when people say that, because I'm almost thirty, and I love my legs and plan on wearing mini skirts until the day I think my legs look bad. (Which may be never - I might still be rocking mini skirts at 80.) It bothers me when people try to create fashion rules based on age. Obviously certain situations call for clothing restraint (I never have and never will wear a mini skirt to a job interview or church), but other than that, I say wear whatever the heck makes you happy, no matter what age you are.

Striped blouse: Forever 21

Hot pink skirt: Zara

White wedges: Sam Edelman (Kendall wedges) from Piperlime

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

Earrings: free from my aunt (probably from the 90's!)

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

White bracelet: H&M

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

Pink

This is one of those outfits where I don't have much to say about it, other than: I loved it, it was comfortable, and it was weather-appropriate (a combination that doesn't always happen with my outfits - usually one of those components is missing).

Pink shirt: Old Navy

Pink skirt: Zara

Gold sandals: Asos

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

White necklace: H&M

Pink bracelet: H&M

Summer brights

It was love at first sight when I saw the lattice-work on the top of this blouse at Anthropologie the other day. It's one of the softest shirts I've ever owned, as well as one of the most interesting styles. Plus, it helps that it's patterned and bright. Try as I might, I just can't bring myself to buy sensible, solid-color clothes very often. Maybe I'd start doing that if I ever worked in an office - but since I don't, I can wear whatever the heck I want!

Happy second day of summer! This was what I wore to celebrate the start of the season yesterday and the 80-degree weather we had! Because to me, nothing says "summer" like clothes so bright they hurt your eyes.

Blouse: Anthropologie

Hot pink skirt: Zara

Blue and green wedges: Nine West from Nordstrom Rack

Green earrings: B. Lee Designs, gift from my aunt

Blue bracelet: Charlotte Russe

Green bracelet: thrifted from Village Merchants