Sunny days and 80's skirts

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt:  Mine (Marshall's)  |  Skirt: Vintage Petite Illustrations (thrifted)  |  Shoes:  Tahari (DSW, shop here)  |  Earrings:  TLC Creations  |  Sunglasses:  Gucci knock-offs (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)  |  Necklace: Gift

This was another skirt I found at the thrift store that I carried around with me for awhile before ultimately deciding to buy.  I couldn't decide whether or not it was a bit TOO dated!  In the end though, I thought I'd give it a try.  This is the first time I've worn it, and I have to say...I kind of like the look!  After all, pleats are in, right?

(By the way, I really need to take pictures BEFORE the sun hits my patio...it makes it a bit challenging to get good shots of my outfit.  Sorry, readers!)

Just so ya'll know, I was totally rocking the side braid WAY before Katniss Everdeen came along. ;)  It has truly become my "go-to" hairstyle on days I just don't have the energy to blow-dry my hair.  Which reminds me, my cousin's wedding is coming up on August 11th and I am in desperate need of a haircut.  I decided to try trimming my bangs on my own last week and...well...they need help.  It's just such a PAIN stopping at the hair salon for a bang trim!  Sometimes trimming them on my own works out, but other times...not so much.   So it's off to the salon I go.

Yesterday a grand total of ZERO research work was accomplished.  It's time to buckle down and WORK! Does anyone have any motivation I could borrow?

Abby says "hello" while performing her best turtle-stuck-on-its-back impersonation.

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Leather shorts have I not.

Today is MONDAY, which means my return to the blog-o-sphere is JUST in time for Two Birds' Inspiration Monday!  This week's challenge is a doozy, featuring the lovely Miss Ashlee Simpson in red (LEATHER) shorts, a flowing blouse, and boots.  She can rock this look like no other...so what's a girl like me to do?

Ashlee Simpson, being awesome.

As I mentioned in my last post...I hate shorts.  Consequently I own precious few, and I DEFINITELY don't own any RED shorts.  So today I opted for my favorite pair of shorts (which featured in yesterday's post, unfortunately) and a loose blouse, figuring I could at least stick with the blouse+shorts theme.  And of course, as a hats-off to Miss Simpson, I untucked one side of the blouse. ;)

What I'm Wearing:

Blouse:  Anne Klein 2 (thrifted)  |  Shorts: Lee "One True Fit" (thrifted) |  Belt: Thrifted  |  Boots: Tractor Supply Company  |  Glasses:  Gucci knock-offs (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)  |  Necklace: Gift

Ashlee's outfit has the whole "night out on the town" vibe going on.  Mine is a bit more laid back... Maybe it's time to go shopping for a pair of red shorts?  DARE I try to pull off THAT look?  Hm.

Today kicks off my first day of "vacay", and I will be spending it working on my research project from my trip last summer to Thailand.  It's hard to believe that last year, at this time, I was exploring Chiang Mai...

I miss Thailand.

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All that glitters is not gold. Also scrubs are getting old.

 

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt:  Yellow Button (thrifted)  |  Shorts:  Lee "One True Fit" (thrifted)  |  Belt:  Chiang Mai, Thailand Walking Street  |  Necklace:  Myrtle Beach Silver Shop  |  Sunglasses:  Gucci knock-offs (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia street vendor)  |  Shoes:  Dr. Scholl's (DSW)  |  Earrings: TLC Creations

Hello my poor neglected fashion blog...remember me?  Clinics have literally taken over my life, leaving me little time to do "real person" things like eating, sleeping, and (alas) blogging.  Some rotations have been better than others, but overall I am enjoying the experience and learning SO much!  These days I am mostly in scrubs, and since I work from sun-up to sundown (literally) I usually go from scrubs to shower to bed.  Not a pretty life for this wannabe-fashionista!

Thankfully I am now on a two week, much-needed vacation!  So I thought, what better way to kick-off my break than to update my little corner on the web?  So here I am!

What's on my mind today?  Well, quite a few things actually...

1)  I have a confession to make:  I hate shorts.  I hate shorts because I hate my legs.  So the fact that I wore shorts today, AND posted pictures on the internet for the world to see, is something of a miracle.  It probably won't happen again peeps, so this is it: proof that I own shorts and do occasionally wear them.

2)  The fashion magazines these days are telling us that ÜBER straight hair is in this summer.  Unfortunately I have naturally wavy hair that is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to straighten, particularly in the summer!  So this is one fashion trend I'm going to have to sit out...

3)  Shakespeare is pretty awesome...and Shakespeare outside is even awesome-er (HUZZAH for making up words!).  Last evening, some friends and I attended a local performance of "The Merchant of Venice" outside, under the stars, on blankets and pillows, with picnic food in hand.  This was one Shakespeare play I was unfamiliar with, and I must say...I really enjoyed it!

"All that glitters is not gold..."

4)  My cat is adorable.  Just sayin'.

5)  I'm currently waiting for my apricot chicken to finish cooking (recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff) and thinking about how much my closet needs organized.  It is SCARY in there!!

That's it for now!  Hopefully my next update will be sooner rather than later...I miss blogging so much!