Vintage fox belt

The pups weren't very cooperative this time round with pictures.  Since I'm relatively new to fashion blogging, I'm still trying to figure out the best time to take outfit pictures.  Fortunately B is willing to indulge me for 5 minutes out of the day to help.  However we're still having scheduling problems.  We are trying to get into a routine now that when we get home, we go immediately outside to take these outfit pictures and then we start our evening routine of making dinner, running errands, working out, etc.  This is easily foiled if B gets home more than 15 minutes later than me.  My natural compulsion is to change into my "play clothes" when I get home from work, so it's a bit difficult to hang around in my work/day clothing when my yoga pants or pajamas beckon to me.  So, that's why some days I have outfit pictures to post (self control imposed) and some days that are a scratch (yay PJs!).
 

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes:Me by Crocs

Accessories: Vintage fox belt

Vintage lookalike: Anthropologie Sailboat Skirt

 When I first saw the sailboat skirt at Anthropologie, I immediately had visions of stripes and boat shoes dancing around in my head (versus sugar plums).  It is a relatively good price point for a skirt as well but somehow I resisted and went hunting instead for a vintage version.  I found this skirt for a steal and I think it makes a nice substitution for the Anthropologie version.  There's a similar one on etsy if you're interested (at about half the cost of the Anthropologie one)

Outfit details

Top: Joie

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Dansko

Accessories: Bora ring

Shopbop sale

Most of my morning was tied up on the Shopbop website (and errr... work).  A lot of my wishlist items made it to 70% off including these goodies from Dream Collective:

And I'm copying Sydney with this gorgeous Phillip Lim sweater

Did you get anything at the Shopbop sale today?  Please share!

Shop outfit

Here's what I wore to the first Hunt Gather Style pop up shop on Saturday.  Everything went so well and we had a blast styling outfits and chatting with everyone.  Can't wait for our next shop in October--stay tuned to the blog for more details!

Outfit details

Top: Banana Republic

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Marimekko for H&M necklace

Bag: Marni

My lovely partners-in-crime

 

Alfred Shaheen dress

After writing this post on Alfred Shaheen for the h.g.s shop, I remembered that I still had these outfit pictures from the happy hour spent celebrating Grechen's new site: AustinFashionSeen.  I adore Shaheen prints and this is definitely a favored dress in my wardrobe.  I have the hardest time wearing my favorite outfits because the hoarder in me just wants them to sit in pristine condition waiting for just the right occasion to make their debut.  I've been trying to push myself to wear more special pieces lately because life's too short and my closet's too small.  How about you?  Do you tend to save outfits or is Carpe Diem your fashion motto?

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage Shaheen

Cardigan: Madewell

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Jcrew belt,

gold bangles and Mor ring

Malia floral dress

Over half of my vintage dresses are by Malia and I adore her bright colors and fun prints.  Kirby decided to pose as well, he's such a pro, note the slightly crossed front paws, aka the Tinsley. 

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Dansko

Accessories: Jcrew belt,

vintage flower pin

4 in 1

I chose this outfit this weekend with the following criteria in mind:  1.  it had to be able to withstand 100 degree heat, 2. it had to be relatively cute and put together since we'd be estate sale hunting, and 3. it had to be comfortable so I could eat my weight in kettle corn at the Georgetown farmer's market.  This outfit stood the test and also had an unexpected added bonus of 4. allowing me some modesty while moving a whole bedroom suite and packing it into our SUV (soon to be featured on my other blog!).

Trying out a different spot to take outfit pictures but B and I couldn't figure out the whole light/shadow thing so we'll probably be back to the ol' patio next time.  That way the dogs can get in the pictures too because face it, they're really the stars of the show.

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Skirt: Vintage with fishes!!

Shoes: Matt Bernson

Accessories: BR belt, Bora ring

from Schatzelein