catching up

Good morning! I have quite a few pictures to share:-) I haven't been posting for the past couple weeks because my old computer was having a fight with my camera. I am now blogging from a shiny, new, purple computer (thanks mom and dad!)

There are a few of the things I wore before 30 for 30. 

thanks for the dress, anna & thanks for the watering can, mom

a gift from Grampa from his Alaskan cruise

this outfit is almost guaranteed to be part of the 30 for 30

this will probably repeat too

Happy Sunday everyone! I am going to new member orientation at the Y (where I am going to do cycling, pilates, swimming and use the fancy ellipticals with personal TVs!) and then blueberry picking with two of my dear friends:-)

summer blues

Clearly, I am failing at this blog.

First of all, remember that job interview I dressed up for? Well, I didn't get that job, and that was a downer. So I was back to my striped dress and flip-flops uniform until the fateful day when I got a jury duty summons! I fussed over my outfits and considered how they would affect my jury selection, and then DIDN'T TAKE ANY PICTURES. Because, as I said, I fail at this blog.

Except for one shining day when I got a new shirt at TJ Maxx and decided at the last minute to take a picture on my computer's webcam.

This denim skirt has been my favorite item lately. It's something I totally forgot about for a few years but rediscovered, and now we are best friends again. It goes so nicely with a tucked in tank top and a cardigan, perfect for transitioning from SUPER hot outside to FRIGID air conditioning inside. Oh, Florida.

Anyway, here's hoping I have more reason to look nice and less laziness so I will take pictures.

30 for 30 the first (for me)

As of today, I'm taking part in Kendi Lee's 30 for 30 challenge. 30 items for 30 outfits, no shopping for 30 days. Here are my rules/exceptions:

1. shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, and belts are included in the 30.

2. accessories (jewelry, scarves, etc) are not part of the 30. 

3. I'm making a small exception to the no shopping rule: I earmarked a few pages in L.L. Bean, I have plans to meet my sister at the mall on Wednesday, and I'm going to Nantucket with my family this weekend (which means at least a little browsing). I only picked 29 items, so I'm leaving room for one more from shopping planned before committing to 30 for 30. 

Items to be posted soon!

This outfit is from a week ago, but is a good look to match my delightful weekend. (Although, it was so hot this weekend that the moment I returned home, I put on tiny shorts and a tank top and sat in front of the fan...)

Anyway, this was my last weekend before starting full-time work and it was a perfect summer weekend. I went to a new bar with a couple of lovely ladies, walked to the farmer's market and biked to the thrift store, met a high school friend for dinner, had a lazy Sunday, and grilled a delicious dinner with friends.

a few of the things I like about summer

I just got home from the African American and Juneteenth festival - a delightful sunny day in the park with music, dance, delicious food, crafts, and a community celebration of African American culture and the end of slavery. It was great. These pictures are from a couple days ago, when it was also sunny and summery, and I biked to work!

our herbs and flowers on the deck

I'm heading home for Father's Day, enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!

new found old

My lovely friend Lindsay has acquired my old purple pants - a one time favorite that I begrudgingly admitted hasn't been worn in quite some time. Paired with her new bag, it was a perfect outfit:

 

The stripes go so well with the purple!

fun new things

All sorts of new things...
Blogger has new templates - what do you think of our layout?

I just stumbled across this shop - Spotted Moth - with really cute things. Two of my favorites:

 

Draped to a T Blouse                                  Maraschino Dress

Both work and life acceptable!

And this great blog with a recipe for homemade strawberry ice cream using Greek yogurt - I'm going to try it with the non-fat kind. 

I'm wearing a favorite summer outfit and planning to bike to work this today (I'm only working the afternoon, delightful schedule), so I should finally have outfit pictures later. 

onward!

Blogging has been rather sparse, has it not? Well, dear Sasha has a full time job now, so she must be too busy to blog. I, on the other hand, am completely unemployed and living at home for the time being. Thus, I have looked pretty much exactly like this for the past 2 weeks:

Striped Gap dress (I basically live in it), sandals, fedora to cover uncombed pool hair, no makeup at all. It's a comfy existence, but a boring one fashion-wise. But the tides turned today! I had a job interview, so I had to clean up and actually choose a nice ensemble. What a relief!

I was going to go outside and have some nice scenery in the pictures, but it is SO EFFING HOT. And with the blazer, I would have gotten all sweaty and shiny, which is not a good look (or smell) for a job interview.

I have to admit something: I borrowed this shirt and blazer from my mom. What can I say? She is a stylish and professional lady. Just the look I was going for. Combined with a skirt my friend made and my now favorite shoes (from the TJ Maxx clearance rack, thankyouverymuch), I hope I looked the part!

Turns out I have to go in for another interview, so I get to pick out another outfit. Whatever shall I wear?

rainy day summer wishes

It's a cold and dreary day, but here are a few pretty summer things:

This cute slightly embellished tee from Target comes in the pretty pattern above and many other colors. On sale for $7 right now! (Usually $10, so a good deal always). 

I've had my eye on this Tulle skirt for a while now, but it's $55 and not on sale (yet?!)

Another sort of embellished tee, but I love the little twist. On sale for $28. 

Have a good night everyone!

cruising

These pictures are 2 weeks old, oops! Turns out all of the little things I planned to do during my month of not working full time add up to being pretty busy. (Plus I haven't had internet for the last week). 

Anyway, Clark has this pretty fabulous week before graduation with all sorts of fun senior events. One is a nighttime cruise is Boston harbor:

It was perfect weather! We had lots of fun relaxing outside and dancing inside.