looks just like the sun

Outfit Details:
silk blouse - DKNY
Adele shorts - Queen's WardrobeBoxy leather tote - c/o Foley + Corinna
Seychelles Clue booties - c/o Seychelles
belt - thrifted
bracelets - Forever 21 (bangles) and gift from a shoot (multi-colored)vintage glasses (prescription) - Guvnor's Vintage Rainbow Warrior Necklace by Sea of Bees - c/o Emerging Thoughtslipstick: Bobbi Brown Rose

I meant to post this Thursday, and then again yesterday. The problem was that our internet was out, because a provider who-must-not-be-named (Time Warner) has the spottiest service, rivaled only by that of AT&T. I sure know how to choose 'em.

So, here's a quick Saturday post, featuring a few of my new favorite items: the purse, which I've been wearing almost constantly, comfy and cute shoes from my friends at Seychelles and the most awesome necklace, ever. Emerging Thoughts, one of Postlapsaria's and all independent designers' biggest supporters (and carriers), just got in a bunch of really incredible items from independent designers and sent me a little care package, which included this necklace. It's handmade by a girl in Orlando, which happens to be where I lived for five years! I'm in double love.

leopard

Outfit Details:
hat - Gap
ADAM blazer - Gilt
Equipment blouse (similar one here)- purchased with gift card c/o Loehmanns
lovely wave shorts - Queen's Wardrobe
Romance boots - c/o Seychellesbracelets - Nine West
Boxy leather tote - c/o Foley + Corinnaglasses - Ray-Banlipstick - MAC pro longwear lipcreme in Unlimited

I took these pictures right before I headed off to Arrojo Studio for cut and color. I let my hair air dry for maximum "this is what you're working with" effect - what a hot mess. It was maybe three or four different colors - what was going on? I stopped coloring my hair a long time ago and never corrected the rest. Look how disgruntled I look in that first photo. Don't let that happen to you.

I'll show you the after pictures, tomorrow. I'm super happy with it! It's a subtle change, which is exactly what I asked for.

In the meantime, I wanted to check in with all of you and see how you fared through the weather. We got lucky in our neighborhood - just a few trees down and temporary outages. I know a lot of people weren't quite as lucky in other states...hope you all are safe and dry.

logical lady

Outfit Details:
trench - c/o Queen's Wardrobe (last year - also worn here and here)
dress - c/o AY Not Dead (also worn here)Foley + Corinna Mid City tote - c/o Foley + Corinna (worn a bajillion times)bow flats - Nine West (worn here and here)glasses - Ray-Banlipstick - Revlon Pink in the Afternoon

I can't believe I never posted these pictures; they're from when Tessa and Ally came to visit. Cheech - as we call Tessa on the streets in my family - was kind enough to take over the undoubtedly silly duty of taking my pictures, while she was here. What a gal. At some point, she decided that Miku is much more important than whatever I am wearing (duh) and shifted focus to her. She's a logical little lady, that Tessa Marie.

high five

Outfit Details:
half sleeve trench - c/o Queen's Wardrobe
Megan Tee - c/o Fischer
shorts - Forever 21
wedges - c/o Nine West
twist key necklace - c/o Tiffany & Co.
MAB satchel - borrowed from Rebecca Minkoff
bracelet - LOFT
ring - Forever 21
silk scarf - vintage (tutorial here)lipstick: MAC pro longwear lipcreme in Unlimited
 
I wore this yesterday evening, but the weather was still way too hot to wear even the most lightweight layers. This is why you shouldn't get dressed before checking the weather or going outdoors. I pretty much melted. But somehow, my makeup stayed in place! You win some, you lose some.

Today, I learned my lesson and dressed appropriately for the weather. High five!

NOLA FW

(top three pictures from My Style Pill, bottom picture from Saucy Glossie)
Outfit Details:
sequin/beaded top - thrifted
lovely wave shorts - courtesy of Queen's Wardrobe
tights - Target
Steve Madden shoes - Nordstrom
MAC bag - gift from Rebecca Minkoff
cuff - LOFT

We truly didn't plan the color coordination, though it certainly looks that way. These photos are from our first day in New Orleans, when we spoke at the Martine Chaisson Gallery on a NOLA FW panel. Raina moderated the panel, in which she introduced us with a singles ad approach (with our helpful personal tidbits about ourselves) - "Keiko Lynn is a virgo, enjoys cookies of all kinds and is the palest person from South Florida in existence." It's a good thing I already have a boyfriend, because I have a feeling that ad wouldn't get me a whole lot of boyfriends. The vibe of the whole panel was relaxed and fun, with more of a focus on intimate conversation than the usual formalities - it was fresh and interesting. In short, we had a great time answering questions on the panel and mingling within the beautiful gallery space. Look at those bunnies! I could have a whole wall covered in those little babies and Miku and I would be so happy, all the time.

Special thanks to Sparkle Beetle, Martine, the great minds behind NOLA Fashion Week and all of the people who came out to hear us speak!

Tonight, I feel like more.

Outfit Details:
favorite shirt - courtesy of Queen's Wardrobe (they have the BEST stuff)
denim cutoffs - had them forever
socks - Urban Outfitters
dany shoes (I know, I wear them too much) - courtesy of jessica simpson collection
bra thing - American Apparel
Woodstock Bag - R&Em

I've never traveled outside of the U.S. I feel like a few people judged me when I told them that. In fact, I know they did - and I resent it. It isn't for lack of cultivation or interest; it's simply a lack of funds. When I was little, we were kind of (okay maybe a lot) broke - vacations were few and far between and usually local. Believe me, I would love to travel (and plan on doing so) - but first, I should probably focus on paying off my debt. In the meantime, I want to maximize my mini-travels. Our little trip to New Orleans made me realize just how much of the country I have left to explore. Here's to road trips and weekend jaunts with close friends. Let's get out of this country city.

p.s. Since a couple of you pointed it out - you can see a close up of my tattoo here.

full length mirror

Outfit Details:
hat - Gap
cropped lace blouse - Postlapsaria
polka dot blouse - c/o ModCloth
scallop hem shorts - Queen's Wardrobe (similar/cheaper pair here)
socks - Nordstrom
platinum boots - Seychelles (style from last year)
Coach Classic purse - c/o Coachglasses - Ray-Ban style RB5226

I don't own a full length mirror. I'd love to act like it's because I'm not self aware, but considering that my blogging hobby/side job is the epitome of just that...I'll just tell you the truth. My freaking cats broke two, already. Those cats get crazy at night and bounce off the walls. Literally, not figuratively. Hence, the fallen mirrors and now, a broken ledge on their enormous cat condo. I'm not willing to risk any abscesses just to indulge myself in a daily, "How do I look?"

Instead, I end up walking out of the house looking kind of silly, every once in awhile (or maybe more frequently, depending on your opinion). With the absence of a mirror large enough to see more than my upper half, I make the mistake of asking Bobby if I look okay - and he always, always says I look great. This is not a knee-jerk reaction he learned in boyfriend training, nor is it because he truly thinks I always look great. It's because he wants to get the heck to wherever we are going and is not willing to give me the opportunity to change my outfit. I know this because I do the same thing to Kim all the time.

Kim, I'm kidding. Or am I?

Regardless, I met my friends for dinner on this particular day and ended up making a poor sock and footwear decision. I do love these boots, but they do not work with this outfit.

And that is the long-winded story about how I don't own a full length mirror. The end.