I’m still working on adding color to my wardrobe, and right now I seem to be obsessed with bright bottoms like this red skirt and those green jeans. I’m pretty proud of myself for (mostly) sticking to my palette!

H&M sweater; Forever21 skirt & earrings; Jessica Simpson Boots; eight sixty striped top. Who says I’m not a mallrat?

Sometimes I have to laugh at myself, because anyone who’s ever taken self-portraits in public knows it can be embarrassing, empowering, and downright amusing all at the same time. Props to my fellow bloggers who have the cojones to hit the streets with nothing but a tripod and a dream.

Speaking of a dream, the Cincinnati Boutique Sale starts tomorrow! I bought what turned out to be my go-to summer shoes for, like, ten bucks at last year’s sale, so I can’t wait to see what I can’t live without this time around!

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Since Madre Naturaleza decided a little Summer-in-the-Fall weather was in order (not complaining!), I figured it was a good time to test drive another look from Spring 2012.

Thrifted shirt and pants; Moda Int’l top; vintage heels

A simple cropped sweater, men’s military shirt, and striped rayon pants I “altered” made it simple to replicate– I just added a stack of bangle bracelets and switched the strappy sandals (it is Fall, after all) for a slightly more substantial platform heel. Easy!

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Bella Ford top; Kill City jeans; vintage heels + necklaces; Ann Taylor cuff; handmade clutch

I’m headed out to “enjoy” the last vestiges of the summer heat and the long holiday weekend. Can you believe it’s already September?

Enjoy the holiday!

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I am such a clothes hoarder that my own (old) stuff almost qualifies as vintage. I bought this skort (yes, SKORT–a shorts/skirt combo that’s like a mullet for your arse) at Express circa 2000-2001 and I’ve had it so long it’s practically in again.

DIY crop top; Express romper; Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Funny story about the crop top: I was chatting with a friend when I noticed her looking at me quizzically.

“Did you get that shirt from me?”

“What? No, I got this at Atomic 10 months ago…”

“I gave that top to her!”

“Really? Well, I chopped off a few inches and now it’s my favorite crop top!” *gigglelaughgiggle*

…aaaand SCENE

Crazy coincidence, right?

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Moda Int’l sweater; thrifted pants; vintage bag; Nine West wedges

Lately I’ve been sticking to classic shapes in solid colors, like this cropped sweater and the banana-yellow pants I picked up on my last thrifting adventure. Nothing too complicated or over the top, just light, effortless, and easy. Wouldn’t it be nice if everything was this simple?

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Zara tee, thrifted shorts, DIY scarf necklace, Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Spent the weekend running around pulling clothes for an upcoming TV segment (Tuesday morning, Fox19, BE THERE), remembering what it feels like to have an actual backyard, and wondering if Beau would get along with a dog.* I figured a certain level of comfort was in order, so I wore a classic tee-and-shorts combo with my DIY scarf necklace and The Ugly Shoes, and it felt just right.

In other Very Important News, I watched this video and this is now my new favorite quickie hair style! Aren’t you happy for me?

*Nope, not a chance, no dogs allowed.

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Urban Renewal tee, Grey Ant jeans, thrifted sandals, no-name bag, Gucci sunnies

Running around sourcing clothes and accessories for photo shoots isn’t necessarily intellectually demanding, but it’s physical enough to call for comfortable (preferably stretchy!) gear. This soft cotton tie-dyed tee and high-waisted jeans are are nice and cool in warm weather, the sandals I picked up on my recent thrifting adventure are perfect for pounding the pavement, and this big ol’ bag holds all the stuff (forms, camera, ice cream) I need to take with me!

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Last weekend, I:

Got dressed up as a bottle of Sriracha sauce for a surprise party, had my first taste of homemade peach sriracha ice cream (um, YUM), took some street style pics at The City Flea, was rudely reminded of my lack of hand-eye coordination during a shoddily played round of beer pong, and realized that despite the horrible writing for Crazy Stupid Love, I should probably be hanging out with Ryan Gosling.

How was your weekend?

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Vintage top, skirt, and clutch; Gucci belt; Seychelles shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses

So apparently we’ve reached that time of year when the temperature hits the ’90s and just stays there for the next month and a half. Hooray!

Days like this call for loose shapes and breathable fabric, so I dug up this vintage top (which I’m pretty sure belonged to my mom and may or may not be part of a pajama set) and a thrifted skirt I worked my elastic-replacing magic on.  I’m thinking both pieces must be from the same era, because the flower appliques are nearly a perfect match. Either that, or there’s some serious fashion kismet at work here…

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Of course I choose to squeeze my bloated belly into my favorite (but TIGHT) bustier on a day when it’s 95 degrees in the shade. Clearly not the most stellar idea I’ve ever had.

Grey Ant bustier; Forever21 tank; H&M jeans, Jeffrey Campbell shoes

For once, I’m actually GLAD the weekend is over. The past one was a doozy, with news of massacres and train wrecks and vengeful gunmen and celebrity death suffocating us in tandem with the heat.

All of the bad news is heartbreaking, though Amy Winehouse’s death affected me in a different way–I suspect because her music is inextricably interwoven with treasured parts of my life. I listened to “Stronger Than Me” almost nonstop during my trip to the Philippines, and Amy’s death has moved it to the front of my playlist once again. Listen, laugh, enjoy:

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