Casual Living

Outfit Details:
cardigan - c/o American Living by jcpenney
shirt - Gap
belt - thrifted
pants - Forever 21
Romance boots - c/o Seychellesglasses - Ray-Ban

The kind folks at American Living by jcpenney allowed me to pick out a piece from their collection and I immediately gravitated toward this draped cardigan. I've noticed that I'm lacking more casual pieces in my closet, so I've been slowly stocking up on basics and comfy separates for Fall. I'm slowly bringing out the sweaters and the coats are waiting for their [unwelcome] debut. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to Autumn weather and hope it sticks around for longer than expected. Fall, good. Winter, bad!

sunshine on my shoulders

I know I've been lamenting about Summer coming to an end, but the truth is that I love Autumn. It just seems to go by so quickly and Winter is not my friend.

Fall, I welcome you and your turning leaves and pumpkin treats. But please, stay awhile.

Outfit Details:
crochet dress - thrifted
belt - thrifted
tights - we love colors
bag and sunglasses (in my hand) - courtesy of Coach
Romance boots - courtesy of Seychelles
corduroy blazer - stolen from my mom's closet

Love Love,
Keiko Lynn

Cheap Thrills

Outfit Details:
Olive Anorak - c/o Chloe Loves Charlie
skirt (worn as dress) - thrifted
belt - from my mom's shop (Hourglass Consignment)
Ampersand heels - c/o Seychelles
Collina Strada bag - c/o Emerging Thoughts
hat - H&M
vintage glasses - Guvnor's Vintage

I think I wear this skirt more often than most items in my closet, even if I've only worn it a few times on the blog. It might be the best few dollars I've ever spent.

I can't wait to get back down to Florida in the next few weeks. Not only am I looking forward to thrift stores that aren't picked clean (I'm looking at you, New York!) - my little sis is due to have her baby boy! I'm not sure which is more exciting.

Okay, okay...meeting my new nephew Ryder might take the cake.

little cape

Outfit Details:
Miss Patina dress - Emerging Thoughts
vintage cape - from my mom
hat - H&M
Keiko belt - had it since I was a kid
socks - Nordstrom
Seychelles Hawk wedges - Giltboxy tote - c/o Foley + Corinna rings - vintage and Forever 21 nails - from the Urban Decay Holiday Nail Kit (we went for manicures)

My style has changed quite a bit over the years; I tend to go through phases, like an angst-ridden teenager. Still, I have a collection of pieces that seem to make their way into whatever current wardrobe situation I have going. I always come back to this cape - it's the first thing I ever wore on this blog. Of course, I guess the belt trumps the cape. That belt has been in my possession almost as long as I've had horses (twenty-two years).

I wear my garment so it shows.

A couple months ago, my darling little kitties shattered my full length mirror. I still haven't replaced it. I never really think about it when I'm out, nor did I feel it necessary to make a special trip for that sole purpose. That is, until yesterday. You see, I bought this lovely little blush pink dress for $5, wore it to brunch and on an outing with my friend Samara, and then realized...it's way more sheer than I thought. Though I wore it with the appropriate flesh tone undergarments, I skipped the slip. I caught a glimpse in a store mirror and realized I could completely see my rib tattoo. Which means, when in sunlight, it is probably way worse. Sure enough, I asked Samara and she agreed that it was a little see-through! If I had a full length mirror with which I could examine these issues, I wouldn't have left the house like that. But Kim is the only one with even a regular sized mirror, and her room is dimly lit.

Needless to say, purchasing a full length mirror is on this week's agenda. Until then, I will wear slips as a fail-safe. Hope everyone in my neighborhood enjoyed the underwhelming show!

Outfit Details:
inappropriate dress - H&M
Dainty and Demure top - courtesy of ModCloth
belt - from my mom's shop, Hourglass Consignment
pink socks - from my mom
Seychelles "Romance" boots - courtesy of Seychelles
Coach Madison Brynne bag - courtesy of Coach

Love love,
Keiko Lynn

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.

phone tag

Outfit Details:
striped sweater - H&M
leopard button up - thrifted
wide leg pants - c/o Gap and LookbookCoach classic shoulder bag - c/o CoachSeychelles Chant heels - c/o Seychellesbracelets - Nine West

At this point, I'm really just messing with Kim. As you may recall, my dear friend hates leopard print. After yesterday's spotted outfit post, she actually sent me a text that said, "F***ing leopard print Keiko da**it" - just like that. She was apparently so angry, she forgot to use punctuation.

Now, I love my Kimberly but I also like to push her buttons. It's just what we do (in good fun, of course). So, Kimberly, this post is for you. I was originally wearing a black button up but would have been remiss to overlook this opportunity to mess with you. Leopard, leopard, leopard! :)

p.s. This isn't a great "after" picture of my hair (full update later) but this is my new color and slightly updated cut. Subtle changes can make a big difference!

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.

tiny creatures

Outfit #1 Details:
Ali Ro Anorak - gift from the Ali Ro shoot
blouse - Threadsence
skirt - Forever 21bag - c/o CoachMother of Pearl heels - c/o Seychellesglasses - Ray-Ban

Outfit #2 Details:
Ali Ro Anorak - gift from the Ali Ro shoot
shirt - Forever 21jeans - c/o Tory BurchAcorn trinket flats - c/o Anthropologie vintage scarf - gift from my mom (tutorial hereRachel Roy Japan Tote (all net proceeds go to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief)

This anorak was a parting gift from our Ali Ro shoot - each of us picked out our favorite color. Even though it was too hot to wear it at first, it has since saved me from all of the rainy weather we've been experiencing. It also made for a great airport outfit topper, which is where I was headed in the second set of pictures (and also why little niece Roxy Mae was hanging onto me). What I should have documented was the hidden hood inside of the collar - which has come in handy more than a few times - but I often get distracted by tiny, adorable creatures and can't seem to resist the urge to pick them up: