Wavy Navy

This outfit is not just olive and navy:

No.  This is olive and wavy navy:

Please to forgive the fact that my necklace looks like I put in on in the middle of a hurricane.

And wavy navy is, as everyone knows, much fancier that just plain ol' regular navy and is therefore totally work appropriate:

You know, for a tee shirt.

Also, it's linen.  And nothing says professionalism (and wrinkles) like linen:

For the record, it's a linen-blend and therefore not that wrinkly.  Also, the wavy pattern helps disguise any wrinkles there might be.  

So, really, I'm back to my original argument that wavy navy is totes office appropriate:

Totes.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

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Leopard and Tigers and Midis, Oh My

Today's outfit features leopard and tigers and midis (oh my):

Although I will probably never be a tee-shirt-and-jeans kind of girl, I think I am on my way to becoming a tee-shirt-and-skirts kind of girl.

I like how tee shirts downplay the inherent dressiness of skirts, especially midi skirts, which can be kind of prim.  I mean, there is nothing prim about this tiger tee:

And that means, even paired with a midi skirt, leopard flats and a polka dot belt, my outfit isn't too precious.  No, in fact, it's just precious enough.  Which is all I ever really want in an outfit; that it be just precious enough.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

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Similar tiger tee

Similar midi skirt (here or here)

Similar polka dot belt

Similar leopard flats (save, splurge)

Teeth

I thrifted the best t-shirt a couple of months ago but it took me forever to wear it.  It's just so good, I wasn't sure what to wear with it.  But, I finally figured it out:

And yes, it did take me forever to figure out what goes best with teeth is... more teeth:

I know, right?  Shark tooth + houndstooth = obviously awesome:

At least in my book.

Seriously, I loved this outfit.  The tee makes me unreasonably happy, as does the randomly-fringed 80s skirt:

Put them together and this outfit is the whole reason I shop at second-hand stores; I can get an outfit I love for about $10.  Which is why I'm linking up with Citizen Rosebud for #SECONDHANDFIRST.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

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Similar shark tee (here or here)

Similar skirt (sadly w/o the fringe)

Splendid Lucas boots

Similar moto (similar moto vest)

Cobalt Midi

I know for some, the inclination in summer is to wear as little clothing as possible.  And, as the temperatures climb into the 90s here in Oregon, I definitely understand.  And others swear that maxis are good, especially for air conditioning and I understand that too.

But, personally, I’ve found myself drawn to full, swooshy midi-skirts, like this cobalt one:

 

Skirt: Thrifted vintage   Tee: Gap   Sandals: White Mountain via Macys

 

I think it’s the swooshy-ness (shut up, Microsoft, it is too a word) of the skirt that makes it so lovely for summer:

 

Or, it could be the pockets:

 

Because pockets are a gosh darned delight all year long. 

Whether it’s the swooshy-ness or the pockets or something else, I don’t know.  What I do know is that I love a good midi-skirt for the summer months.

What about you, Reader Friends?  What length are your summer hemlines?

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Summer Maxi

People swear that maxi skirts and dresses still keep you cool in hot weather.  I was skeptical (so much fabric!) but, I thought I'd give it a try today:

I paired my black maxi (Target (similar, tall available)) with a black and white striped tee (Old Navy (similar)) and brightly colored sandals (Ella Moss via Piperlime (similar color)).

I also added a braided belt (thrifted) and a vintage squash blossom necklace:

Via Lil' Gypsy Vintage (similar here)

And, I have to admit, wearing a maxi was pretty okay for most of the day.  Right up until I got on my bike to ride home.  Riding a bike in a maxi skirt is never great.  Riding a bike in a maxi skirt in 90+ weather is even less great. But, I will say that the maxi was a great choice for the air conditioned office; my legs often get chilled and they didn't at all today.

So, the final verdict?  Maxi's are pretty great for summer, as long as you're not trying to ride a bike in them:

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey