It's Been A Long, Hot Summer And I'm Shaking Like A Cool Lemonade

(Beware! Pictures below may inspire bag envy!)

Last week we had a big week at the store. NARTS had a conference in town, and our store was one of their stops in Dallas. We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. In order to make sure we had coverage I picked up a shift on my day off. And I am so glad I did! It was SO MUCH FUN!



Our guests had lots of questions about how we do things at Buffalo Exchange and we were so happy to have the opportunity to show them around and answer questions. They were all inquisitive, and so kind and it was such an honor to get to host them at the store for a bit (by the busload!).



On Sunday, Kerstin Block stopped in to see us (she had come by Friday as well, but before my shift) and I got to meet her, which was really exciting. She was wonderful, and since I had a register shift I had the pleasure of ringing up her and her friends, who were all having such fun it was contagious.



It was a great couple of days and I am so glad that I was there to experience everything.



Romper, The Spice Rack
Sandals, Victoria's Secret
Belt, Target
Bag, Buffalo Exchange
Silver bangles, Buffalo Exchange
Claw Cuff, Moon Raven Designs

A Thousand Million Shivering Furry Holes

My friend/co-worker Stephanie found this blazer. The first I saw of it was when she was bringing it to the front of the store to place on her hold.* You can't tell from the pictures but it is the MOST luscious silk. I can only think of a handful of people in the world whose wardrobe would demand an oversize floral silk blazer, but Stephanie and I both have such wardrobes. As a result, I had an immediate reaction of longing and need when she showed it to me.**




Circumstances eventually dictated that I end up with the blazer (because Stephanie is a doll and conceded it to me). And I LOVE IT.



I've also decided that pettipants = black shorts for this summer. I have something like 7 pairs, because I wear them so often under dresses, so I might as well get as much use out of them as possible and what can be wrong with lace bottom shorts?



I've got a long week ahead of me. The store has some very important guests coming this week, and we are all very excited. We are prepping for their visit and I am needed for a short shift on my day off to help with our guests. I hope they have a wonderful time and I'll tell you all about it!

*Buffalo employees pretty much always have a hold. We are allowed a very limited number of things on our hold, and we are only allowed to hold them for a couple shifts, but we pretty much always have one. One of my favorite things to do at the store when I have a minute of downtime is peruse my co-workers holds. They are fashionable, fascinating collections and most of the time you can tell who they belong to without even looking at the name on the tape.

**Not an uncommon reaction between the two of us. We have overlapping styles and often fall in love with the same pieces. It's a constant compromise between us.


Blazer, Buffalo Exchange
Cure Tee, Buffalo Exchange
Pettipants, Amazon
Shoes, Dansko
Isabella Wolf Necklace, Wendy Brandes

I'm Free, To Do What I Want, Any Old Time

Elissa gave me this tank a while back (during TxSCC!) and I said I would wear it with a tank top and pettipants. But after finding this amazing bandeau for 5 bucks at the Nordstrom Rack, I took it one step further...



A year ago I would never have had the body confidence to wear this, but I've lived and learned a lot in that year.



It reminds me a bit of an old fashioned bathing suit! It's bare without being over the top and it's really fun. I seem to dress for fun a lot these days.



It was a big hit at work. I can't think of higher praise to be honest, than when my co-workers like something. They are just as obsessed with sartorial choices as I am, and when they love something it always makes me grin from ear to ear!

Also, sometimes I wear a lot of rings. And by sometimes, I mean MOST times.





P.S. Good luck to sweet Kendi and all her friends embarking on the latest 30x30 re-mix! Can't wait to see what you guys do this go round!

Tank, Free People, gift from Elissa
Bandeau, Nordstrom Rack
Pettipants, Underworks via Amazon.com
Shoes, Nordstrom Rack

Cause Baby, When I Saw You, For The First Time I Knew

You guys? This happened:



That is a strapless silk harem panted romper. Yeah. That's what it is. It's over the top. It feels like walking around in lotion. And it is AWESOME.



I don't get the impression too many of my guy friends are impressed. But I don't care. IT"S SILK. AND HAREM PANTS. AND AWESOME. Did I mention that it's awesome?

It was originally sold at Anthropologie for around 80 bucks, but I got it at Buffalo Exchange for 21.50.



It not only feels good but it feels fun. I felt so happy in this romper. And I wore it straight from work out to a nice dinner with friends. (OK, I admit it, I had to change into flats after work, but the romper stayed!)



I can't wait to wear it again!

Silk romper Buffalo Exchange via Anthro
Shoes, Nordstrom Rack
Claw cuff, Moon Raven Designs

Dance To The Beat Of My Drum!

I have wanted a pair of relaxed, slouchy leather shorts for a couple years now. The thing about leather shorts is that they are not really a classic. Or a wardrobe staple. Or all that affordable, really. So I improvised. I bought a pair of mean's leather jeans at Buffalo Exchange, and had them cut off into shorts.



And even though I find they don't photograph super well, I am pleased with the results.



I've worn them dressed up and down and I like them both ways. Silk blouses and Cure t-shirts. Works either way. And you KNOW how much I love leather, and this is just about the only way I can stand to work it into my life outside of shoes in the Texas summer heat.



The MAIN problem with these shorts is that I bought them maybe 8 pounds ago. 8 pounds is not a huge amount, but they did fit better when I weighed more. Not that I'm complaining. I'm actually back down to my goal weight, and I'm super pumped about it. And I like these shorts enough that if they get too too big, I'll do the same thing again!




(That's right. I've worked retail long enough to wear heels once or twice a week now!)

Silk Blouse, Buffalo Exchange
Leather shorts, from leather pants bought at Buffalo Exchange
Clogs, Target
Belt, GAP