How I'd Wear It: 90s Houndstooth Jumper

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress/jumper available here in my Etsy shop

Tights from We Love Colors / Soda boots from Shoe Carnival

Banana Republic blouse from Salvation Army

I'll call this look preppy punk. Preppy for the houndstooth and button down blouse, punk for the pink tights, combat boots, and suspender clips on the jumper. I'm not really sure why I felt the need to explain that. It's actually pretty obvious!

Anyway, I don't think I've worn my pink tights at all yet this fall. What a shame! More so than even the mustard tights, these elicit extreme reactions in people. The most common is "Well, you're not going to be hit by a bus wearing those", or something similar. Yes, they're bright. That's why I like them. They're especially effective when paired with simple black and white and allowed to shine!

I'm linking up with Real Girl Glam and The Pleated Poppy.

Recent Thrift Finds

Last Friday we went into the Goodwill up the street looking for a sweater for Matt, and walked out with this amazing red Christmas tree instead. The lights even work!

Kick-ass Christmas Tree: $9.99

My mom works at Hallmark and gives us ornaments every year, but we knew we needed some more to fill out the tree. Off to another Goodwill we went, and boy did we score big there. They had this big basket of ornaments and ribbons packaged together in plastic! Some were gross or broken and were tossed when we got home, but there were some real gems in there as well.

Basket of random ornaments: $4.99

What do you think of our paper chains? We just used printer paper and scotch tape. Super easy, but kind of time consuming.

We hot glued this spray painted leaf/pinecone/ribbon thing to this broken glittery cone thing and voila, instant awesome tree topper!

Okay, now on to some non-holiday items. These are things I've found over the past month or so.

Vintage snakeskin belts

Big comfy tank/tunic perfect for road trips/air travel

I bought this for my shop, but it has a big hole. Now it's an alteration project for myself.

Same with this here. Not sure what I'm going to do yet...

Last, but not least: Prince on vinyl

I'm linking up with Magpie Monday.

New in the Etsy shop

Silver Metallic Party Dress

Magenta Drop Waist Dress

Ivory Lace Maxi Dress (Already sold!)

Teal Print Maxi Dress

Green Christmas Caroling Dress

Beaded Cocktail Dress

There are a few great holiday party options in this week's list. How amazing is that silver metallic dress at the top? It's too small for me, so that's really the only reason it's here and not in my closet! I also personally love the black beaded Mad Men style cocktail dress at the bottom. That one does fit me, so it was a hard decision to let it go!

What are you guys wearing to your holiday parties this year? I went to one on Saturday, but didn't have a chance to take photos of my outfit before leaving. Maybe I'll put it back on sometime this week and take some pics to post here.

One more note: everything in my shop is currently 10% off if you use coupon code HOLIDAYS10 at checkout!

I'm linking up with #YOLO Mondays.

The Longest Time

15 years ago today Matt and I went on our first date, one of my high school dances. Looking at this photo taken by one of my friends that night, it's hard to believe that we barely knew each other. We look so happy! And this, kids, is a lesson showing you that sometimes high school romances do become long and lasting relationships. It's working out pretty well for us so far!

While I'm passing on wisdom, let this photo also be a warning not to over-pluck your eyebrows. I mean, I know it was the 90s, but look at those things!

On another note, I was featured over on Style Sud-Est on Tuesday! You should check it out. Ariane has the best brightly colored style! I think you'll really like her :)

How I'd Wear It: Floral Folk Sweater

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage sweater available here in my Etsy shop 

Skirt & belt from Buffalo Exchange

Tights from Daffy's / Shoes from Payless

This sweater is so cute and warm! I don't usually tuck bulky sweaters into anything, but I think it works here since this skirt is so voluminous and has a wide belt. I'm just now realizing that I've had these tights for a few years, but hardly ever wear them. I'm not sure why because they're really fun with the subtle fishnet pattern. Maybe I'll make a point of working them into my wardrobe more this winter...

I'm linking up with Thrifters Anonymous, Real Girl Glam, and The Pleated Poppy.

Joshua Tree

Two weeks ago, when our friends Janice and Andy were in town visiting, we took a day trip out to Joshua Tree National Park. This has been on my list of places to go since we moved to California and it didn't disappoint!

That's the San Andreas Fault in the background.

Am I taller than this tree? Not quite...

Hiking up to an old mine in the hills.

Andy contemplates the burned vegetation.

Matt found some "gold"! Here he is giving it the old bite test.

Playing with some old machinery at the abandoned mine.

I'd recommend a visit there if you're ever out west! It's so amazingly beautiful! I can't wait to head out there again sometime for more exploring...

New in the Etsy Shop

Bright Floral Peplum Dress

B&W Houndstooth Jumper

Psychedelic Wrap Shirt

Purple Dress/Jacket Set

Bright Silky Wrap Jacket

Zebra Print Mini Dress

Tropical Sundress

So it looks like I have tropical vacations on the brain since this is the second week I've posted a very summery sundress. Hopefully this will be helpful to those of you who choose to forgo the snow and head somewhere hot and sunny! Me, I'm looking forward to the opposite. A little bit of snow is exactly what I need to get into the holiday spirit!