California Dreamin'

Outfit Details:
gauzy vintage blouse - Brooklyn Flea
vintage silk scarf - my mom's shop, Hourglass Consignment
Era Sunglasses - c/o Juicy Couture (not on the site anymore:( )
rose bracelet - vintage, from Hourglass (very similar one here)
ring - also from Hourglass
shorts - H&M
Seychelles Platinum Boots - c/o ModCloth
vintage wicker bag - gift from Dawn, my mom's bff (tons of cute ones on Etsy, here)
lipstick - Make Up For Ever #30

I think this was probably the last of those beautiful in between days; it was windy and slightly overcast, warm enough for shorts and chilly enough in the afternoon to merit one last time for boots. I know a lot of people itch for the day they can reach for their flip-flops, but my feet are hideous and my legs are super blotchy. Give me boots over sandals any day. Except, you know, today. Because it's hot as all get-out and I'd be happier in my skivvies and bare feet. Instead, I have to go and put on a dress and heels and pretend to be a proper lady for a few hours. Boo/hiss!

Whatever it takes

Outfit Details: Seychelles boots and BB Dakota skirt - courtesy of ModCloth, tights - H&M, vintage vest - Beacon's Closet, BB Dakota lace top - borrowed from Kim, vintage wicker purse - a gift from my mom's bff Dawn, belt and blazer - thrifted

I've been wearing a lot of boots, lately - which makes sense, since it is Fall. I used to wear boots all the time, even in Florida. It would literally be pushing 90 degrees and I would somehow work boots into my ensemble. I have few major issues with Florida; it was a pleasant place to grow up. I just resented not being able to dress for different seasons. It's pretty much Summer all year round, except for the occasional, if very slight, chill. I absolutely hate being cold, but I do love to layer and I also love my boots. Get it together, Florida! Your flippy floppy clad inhabitants are missing out on the joys of the seasonal wardrobe.

Of course, I say this now, while the weather is still bearable. Come Winter, I'll be begging New York to take notes from Florida. The grass is always greener!



p.s.

This is from over four years ago. In Florida. It was probably warm. They are still some of my favorite boots! p.p.s. Happy Birthday to my BFF Lauren<3