Traded some old-to-me for some new-to-me items, one being this thrifted lacy blue sundress.
Dress: Buffalo Exchange ($0 – Trade) Necklace: Buffalo Exchange ($0 – Trade)
Fall Exchanges
maxi + denim
Don’t put that summer maxi dress away just yet. Warming it up with a denim jacket, loose sweater, or a pair of boots will get you some extra wear these final fall days.
Maxi Dress (French Connection), Jacket: (Zara), Bag (Kenneth Cole), Jewels (J. Crew, Francescas)
fall for red
Red is in this fall, whether it’s on the hips or the lips. Be brave and fight off the upcoming cold months with a bright lip color. Keeping it neutral around the eyes allows your lips to pop while still maintaining a natural look.
the life aquatic (coral and turquoise)
Shorts: Banana Republic, Belt: J. Crew, Shoes: Nine West, Bag: Target, Jewels: J. Crew, Francesca’s
red, white and boots
Sweater: Anthropologie, Boots: Nine West, Necklace: Mango, Sunglasses: Vogue
baking beauty
Top: Anthropologie, Pants: Guess, Shoes: Nine West, Bag: Nine West (old), Sunglasses: Vogue, Jewels: Fossil, Banana Republic, Mango
Another day of baking in the desert calls for loose fitting, light fabrics. Open back or V Back tops like this one from Anthropologie (similar here) allow just the right amount of breeze in to keep things cool.
“Any thoughts of guilt, and feelings of regret had faded. The desert had baked them out.” -Stephen King, The Gunslinger
pretty in pink
Polish: Pixie (Target, $8)
God Went to Beauty School
He went there to learn how
to give a good perm
and ended up just crazy
about nails
so He opened up His own shop.
“Nails by Jim” He called it.
He was afraid to call it
Nails by God.
He was sure people would
think He was being
disrespectful and using
His own name in vain
and nobody would tip.
He got into nails, of course,
because He’d always loved
hands–
hands were some of the best things
He’d ever done
and this way He could just
hold one in His
and admire those delicate
bones just above the knuckles,
delicate as birds’ wings,
and after He’d done that
awhile,
He could paint all the nails
any color He wanted,
then say,
“Beautiful,”
and mean it.
Top: Ross ($7), Pants: Zara, Belt: H&M, Shoes: Nine West, Bag: Target, Sunglasses: Vogue, Jewels: Banana Republic, Fossil, J. Crew
chanel inspired
Blazer: Zara, Blouse: Banana Republic, Shorts: H&M, Shoes: Nine West, Bag: Nine West (old), Jewels: Banana Republic, Fossil, J. Crew, Forever21
whites and florals
Nothing says summertime like a killer white outfit. Make it pop more with contrasting florals, bold accessories, or a bright nail polish.
Blazer: Topshop Topman, Top: Banana Republic, Shorts: Banana Republic, Belt: H&M, Bag: Nine West, Shoes: Banana Republic, Jewels: J. Crew, Fossil, Banana Republic
pairing pastels
Top: Francesca’s, Shorts: H&M, Belt: H&M, Shoes: Banana Republic, Bag: Target, Jewels: Fossil, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Sunglasses: Vogue
my mojave 