Red and Plaid and Stripes All Over

I have been all over some stripe mixing lately. I haven't been able to photograph every ensemble containing them, but trust; there've been a lot. I've noticed that I tend to gravitate toward stripe on stripe or stripe on plaid. And, lucky for me, these two happened to be getting chummy near each other in my ever-crowded closet; convenient since I've been furrowing my brow over what to pair with this skirt for a month or two. Lesson learned: sometimes the closet gods lead you right where you need to go.

Shirt: Thrifted; Skirt: Thrifted; Hat: Thrifted; Tights: Target; Booties: Old Navy

Well, I'm off to enjoy some great company, pizza, and drinks for my birthday tonight (my actual DOB isn't until the 13th), and I hope you get to do the same (not necessarily in honor of my birthday, but just because you have great friends who also like pizza. However, if you'd like to raise a glass to my 23rd year, I wouldn't be mad at that ; ))!

See you Monday!  

P.S.- If you haven't noticed, I'm more than mildly obsessed with borders, lines, shapes, and cut-outs right now. Indulge me for the moment, k? : )

Sweet as Honey

I'm gonna make a statement and say that this is definitely the most retro outfit I've ever worn. The 70s collar, the palette of the plaid, the socks + loafers combo; each piece adds a vintage touch to any outfit on its own, but together, they transport the wearer back to 1955 in a flash. Just pack my lunch and call me Susie!

Matt found this skirt for me last year while he was being a good sport at a vintage shop in Nashville. I felt warm and fuzzy then because he was able to pin down my style(s) so well, and I get the same feeling whenever I wear it now because of all the warm experiences I've had in that city that are tied up in this skirt. It's really great when an obsession can double as a memory book. Fuel to the fire, y'all! : )

Shirt: Thrifted; Skirt: Local Honey; Loafers: Thrifted; Socks: Target

I'm not sure what's going to be happening around here this weekend, but I know I'm going to relax! See you all Monday! 

Broken Rules

Sun eats face.

Cami: No idea; Tied Shirt: Vintage; Skirt: Thrifted; Necklace + Booties: Target; Backpack: Thrifted

So...I know photos are not supposed to be taken in direct sunlight, but I really love this used bookstore by our apartment, and I couldn't resist. Sue me. Adams' is one of those musty places with books covering every square inch of possible floor space, leaving only a small walking path and a couple of inches of ventilation just shy of the ceiling. It's a great place to find a seat on an available stack of books and just get lost in whatever your heart desires. Thus, I felt the need to pose in front of it : ).

This skirt is one of my favorite vintage pieces. It's a great mustard-almost-brown color and reeks of mad men- what's not to love? And yes, I used a tied shirt as an accessory, a la Jennifer; I try to brink back the 90s as much as possible.

Happy weekend, y'all! Make it a good one!