New shoes

I always seem to choose the most overcast days to wear this ridiculously bright orange color, which never actually photographs orange, but rather red, and there is nothing I can seem to do about it.

I picked up these brown sandals at TJMaxx over the weekend, since both pairs of brown sandals I currently own are a few years old and really showing signs of wear. They were on clearance and marked down twice, to the final price of $20. How could I not?

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Applique Tank Gap

Orange Maxi Skirt c/o Sheinside similar

Sandals Franco Sarto via TJMaxx similar

Bag Tahari c/o TJMaxx similar

Necklace Taken for Granite similar

Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Hammered Metal Ring Thrifted similar

Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

Dog Chloe

Pearl Leash Fabuleash

Piña

Had to have this golden pineapple tee. It was way too expensive for a tee shirt ($30), but I'd been pining after it for months and hoping it would go on sale. When it was the only one left, I decided to just get it anyway!

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Pineapple Tee J.Crew Factory similar
Striped Shorts Old Navy similar
Sandals Nine West via TJMaxx similar
Silver Straw Tote Sun 'n' Sand via TJMaxx
Hexagon Earrings Thrifted similar

Pave Link Bracelet c/o LydellNYC

Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture

Hammered Metal Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Boyfriend c/o SmartBuyGlasses

Kickback

The summer is over half over, and I still haven't gone on, or planned any vacation. Is there still hope, or am I destined to be blogging work looks through September?

I would really like to go to Cape Cod, I have a dress I've been saving. I know, it's so silly to save clothes, but I bet it's something we are all a little guilty of!

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Mint Shirt Dress Boundry & Co. similar
Leopard Wedges Sam Edelman similar
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Belt Gap similar
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Pave Link Bracelet c/o LydellNYC

Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Midi Ring Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

On my own

My wireless shutter remote for my camera hadn't been working very well all year. I felt like such an idiot, standing there pressing the button with no photo being taken, so for the past several months I've had family members helping me out and being my photographer most of the time.

It finally occurred to me that in the last three years, I've never replaced the battery in the remote. I ordered a new one, and of course, it's working perfectly now.

Only now I've gotten so accustomed to having a photographer, it's not as easy to be on my own again.

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White Shirt J.Crew thrifted

Her 50's Colorblock Skirt c/o eShakti

Cherry Pumps Oh...Deer similar

Bag Thrifted similar
Beaded Necklace J.Crew Factory
Chain Necklace Home d'jour consignment similar
Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture
Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

Caught in the wind

During a heatwave, a light, floaty dress is the best thing to wear. I know a lot of people complained about it, but I enjoyed it. Especially the evenings. Is there any better feeling than being out at 9 pm and having it be 85° out? I definitely prefer it to the rain and thunderstorms.

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Ikat Print Dress c/o JCP similar, similar
Silver Sandals Guess via TJMaxx similar
Silver Straw Tote Sun 'n' Sand via TJMaxx
Cascading Pearls Earrings Wendy Mink
Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

Dog Chloe

Pearl Leash Fabuleash

Linking up with Mix and Match Fashion Today!

Neon dress challenge

I thought a neon dress would be a really fun piece to wear in the summer, so when OASAP gave me an opportunity to select something, I was drawn right to it.

But unless this is your first time at my blog, you may have noticed it's not me wearing it. Despite the measurements listed on the product page, this dress was much too small for me, so I offered it up to my little sister, and she agreed to model it.

The site describes this dress as a size small/medium, but I would call it extra small, and it is the only size offered. It's also a bit see-through, which did prove to be a challenge.

Fortunately the other item I received from OASAP, the bow bracelet, fits just fine.

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Candy Color Short Sleeve Dress c/o OASAP
Sandals Frye similar
Necklace c/o Jami via LuckyFabb
Bow Bracelet c/o OASAP
Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture
Sunglasses Halston via Coco's similar

OASAP provided me with these items for the purpose of this post. My views and opinions are my own.

Fuhgetaboutit

I dream about owning a boat. A sailboat, would be my top choice. I'd have to learn how to sail of course, but the issue I'm most concerned about is what I would name it. Should I choose a female name associated with water like, "Amphitrite"? Or perhaps a fun pun like, "Sail la vie"? A name that speaks to the reason I have a boat like, "My Escape"?

I think I'd choose a funny one. Those are always the most amusing to look at.

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Poppy Dress Kohls similar

White Denim Moto Vest Aeropostale

Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle

Sandals Frye similar
Necklace c/o Jami via LuckyFabb
Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb
Hammered Metal Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Emma

A little bit rusty

For some reason I was feeling stuck as to what color I should pair with this animal print skirt.
I've done the obvious olive green, and cream. My next move was going to be brown, but I thought, "Come on now, I can do better than brown."
So we have rust.

What colors would you pair with this skirt?

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Blouse Kohls similar

Animal Print Pencil Skirt Judy Lee Cole via Coco's

Sandals Nine West via TJMaxx similar

Bag Thrifted similar

Earrings TJMaxx similar

Statement Necklace c/o Accessory Mercado

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Hammered Metal Ring Thrifted similar

Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

Striped pants

I am quite certain that these pants pre-date the blog. I'm also reasonably certain they have only appeared on the blog just once. And interestingly enough, I also saw a nearly identical pair when I was in Macy's the other day.

Admittedly, the fit is a little off and I should probably let them go, rather allowing them to occupy valuable closet space year after year, wearing them once each summer. Yet there always seems to be that one day when I want to wear some loose, light pants, and when I do, there they are.

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White Button Down Loft similar

Striped Pants Gap similar

Bag Coach Thrifted similar
Sandals Nine West via TJMaxx similar

Panama Hat Gap similar
Hoop Earrings Amazon

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb
Starfish Ring c/o LuShae Jewelry identical

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

Nail Color Essie No Place Like Chrome