These Boots

I basically only wear ankle boots now.


Sam Edeleman (no longer available)


Sam Edeleman (on sale!)


Pamela Love for Nine West


Sam Edeleman (Obviously I like this brand)


Gianni Bini (no longer available)


Dansko (way long gone)

Things Have Been Dark For Too Long

Same base, two ways.

Shorts by Express, tank from Target.



Worn with a Winter Kate silk cardigan and Sam Edelman Louie fringe boots and a Love Erin Designs agate and pyrite necklace.





Worn with a Forever XXI kimono and Dansko ankle boots, a diamond pendant from the 90's and an amethyst point from Stevie.

This Charming Man

Your National Anthem

What we did for the Fourth of July

 

Such A Strange Girl

Ever since I was a child, Summer heat has been my enemy. I am very susceptible to heat stroke and sunburn. I wear a lot of sunscreen and drink a lot of water. And I wear as little as I can. It's been so hot I haven't even put my jewelry on some days. I haven't been great about taking pictures, but here are a few random things...

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1. Adventure Time is one of our favorite shows and I made Nathan this paper plate mask like Finn the Human's Nightosphere disguise.
2. Puppy cuddles always make me smile.
3. Pretty good advise taped to the display case at the Army Store
4. I'm getting better ar head wraps. I love letting my dirty hair go one more day. Because I am lazy.
5. This vintage Dior robe comes with the power of relaxation.
6. Winter Kate silk Kimono. Just one of many truly indulgent and ridiculous gifts from Stevie, who gives great gifts.

Don't Leave Without Me

When I like my outfit, I feel good. I feel confident.



When I feel confident I have more fun.



When I'm having fun, I ask random adorable strangers to pose for a picture so I can capture the perfection of our matching pompadours.



His name was Sean, and his pomp (and smirk) were perfection.

Dress, Free People
Vest, Levi's vintage boys jacket DIY
Boots, Gianni Bini via Buffalo Exchange Austin
Necklace, Love Erin Designs
Bracelets, Buffalo Exchange and John Hardy
Bralet and bike shorts (old tights), Target
Also wearing Erica Weiner Herkimer earrings via Elements in Dallas

Yesterday's Gold

Jane had a DJ gig a couple weeks back at The Texas Theater so we went to check it out. We didn't get to stay for the whole night, since we had another show to get to, but we heard a couple of hours and she did a great job!

I wore this:


And I LOVED it. I often dress young for my age. I'm OK with that, but this outfit felt age appropriate, but still young and fresh. And that silk skirt! Swish swish swish. So Lush.



I've been finding ways to wear this denim studded vest everywhere because it has so many pockets, I can leave the handbag at home and it's so freeing.

 



Vest, Vintage Levi's boys jacket, DIY
Body suit, vintage, thrifted
Skirt, Vintage
Shoes, Aldo
Silver bangles, Buffalo Exchange
Dragon Bracelet, John Hardy, gift
Necklace, pyrite and agate, Love Erin Designs

Love, Erin

I'm working hard on several pieces, available online soon!

*I'm almost sure I'm going to go with Big Cartel this time.  It seems affordable, flexible and like it will grow with me. Please let me know about any experiences, good or bad, you've had with them!

And They Called It Puppy Love

 



 

Vest, vintage Levi's jacket DIY
Dress, second hand
Boots, Gianni Bini via Buffalo Exchange in Austin
Sunglasses, Ray Bans
Vintage leather and carpet bag, thrifted by Nathan
Pyrite and Agate bullet drop necklace, Love Erin Designs

Tell That DJ Turn It Up

(I almost never want to tell the DJ to turn it up. Just so you know. Clubs are almost always too loud for me.)

It was my husbands DJ night at Inwood Lounge so I got dressed up. It was one of those nights. I tried on every single thing I owned and hated all of it. And then I took one last cruise through the racks in my dressing room and...BOOM! Hidden behind a floral print silk romper was this plain black silk one. I had completely forgotten about it. It happens. I slipped it on, added a kimono and felt perfect.








A braided bun is an easy solution for a quick and classy up-do, you know, for when you wasted all your alloted gettin' ready time hating your wardrobe.



Silk Romper - Buffalo Exchange Dallas
Kimono - Forever XXI
Boots - Buffalo Exchange Austin
Heart Necklace - The Shining
Beaded Necklace - Love Erin Designs (me!)
Puppy - The nervous little Twiggie Smalls

Happy, Happy

One of my favorite things bloggers have been doing recently are Instagram collages. The wonderful thing about Instagram is that Instagram pictures are almost always capturing happy moments. Little snapshots of the bests parts of our lives. I hope you like them too!

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1. I LOVE breakfast.This is a pretty typical breakfast for me... cinnamon raisin toast, honey nut cream cheese, blueberries and strawberries with a honey drizzle and a sprinkle of cinnamon and a boiled egg.
2. I am super into bright pink lips right now, and this new Revlon JustBitten Kissable Balm Stain is one of my favorites. Goes on smooth, doesn't dry my lips out and has a fresh soft mint scent.
3. Love it when you make plans to meet friends out and end up having chance encounters with even more friends.
4. Puppy kisses.
5. and 6. Summer is for pretty cocktails.
7. and 8. Warren's epic and classy Memorial Day Party. Thank you, Warren. Maybe next year we will actually meet.
9. and 10. There was bingo, based on chicken's pooping. It was weird. And kind of fun.
11. Nathan has a monthly DJ gig with a partner called Vinyl Fantasy, where they play soul, psych and all kinds of fun stuff. Sometimes there is dancing. Those are the best times.
12.When in doubt, wear Free People and all your favorite jewelry.
 
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