Summer Reading

I'm sorry about my recent absence. I just spent the last couple of days with my nose in a few books. I read one good novel and went on a binge from there. I'm leaving to Washington D.C. tomorrow, so I probably won't be posting until I'm back next week. I suppose I should have lined up some outfit posts, but I was too busy devouring the kind of books that should only be read during the summer. You know the type: something kind of romantic with a funny, often unhappy or overweight, female protagonist who wants to change her life. Think Sophie Kinsella, Jane Green, and Jennifer Weiner. I can't get enough of the drama!   

On Tuesday, I wore a tank top from Goodwill (altered at Cream Vintage), an American Apparel skirt, a necklace from Target, and Sam Edelman sandals from Nordstrom. 

Lucy, I'm Home!

 

 

If you don't already know it, I Love Lucy is my absolute favorite TV show. I used to watch it with my grandma when I was little and I guess I never grew out of it. I'm pretty sure I've seen every single episode multiple times. I never get tired of laughing at Lucy while she's doing something ridiculous or watching Ricky Ricardo bang away Babalu on his bongo.

This dress makes me feel like Lucy. Fortunately, I didn't get caught up in some crazy scheme while wearing it. Now that I think about it, I wouldn't mind being Lucy next Halloween. All I need is a red wig and an apron!

On Saturday, I wore a dress from Cream Vintage, a belt from Wish (now closed) and shoes from Family Thrift Center.

Big Bird or Bumble Bee?

I freaking love this blouse. Unfortunately, my camera is unable to capture exactly how awesome it is. It's bright mustard with tiny black polka dots all over and huge, billowy sleeves that kind of feel like wings when I flap my arms. No, of course I didn't take five different flapping shots before I realized I looked absolutely ridiculous.

I took 10. And as you can see here, none of them made the cut. 

On Thursday, I wore a vintage Liz Claiborne blouse that my step-mom, Rose, bought for me at an estate sale in San Antonio, an American Apparel skirt, a belt from Goodwill, and DV Dolce Vita booties from Nordstrom.