Fashion Forward Friday

Today's Fashion Forward Friday was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend about shorts with tights. Is the trend too old? What's the best way to wear them? What combinations work the best? What kinds of tops go well with shorts and tights? Here's the version I wore last Saturday to do some grocery shopping and see Inception:

Things I like: I think loose tops are a great choice with tights and shorts because sometimes the tights go up to your natural waist and a loose top will hide the tights line. I also like the flannel 'keepin it real' with the lacy top

Things I'm not crazy about: Looking at this now I think that boots would have been a better choice. That a lotta leg!

Everybody's Free...

It seems like many people I've talked to lately are in transition. Some friends are moving to Portland, a friend is moving to San Francisco, people are starting school soon(ish), relationships are ending or beginng...everything's changing. So, for my friends who are at turning points, here's some things I've learned from shaking up my life so drastically 4 months ago:

1. Baaaaaaby steps. No matter how much you think you should be able to handle, trust me: only take on what you actually can handle. Don't judge yourself for what you can't do- you'll get there in time.

2. You can make new friends. People are great and they're just waiting for you. I'm so so happy with the friends I've made here and I'm really encouraged that I can care so much about people who I've known for such a short time.

3. Talk to your old friends. It's good have people know you.

4. Try something new. You'll learn a lot about yourself.

5. Remember to always wear sunscreen:

Fashion Forward Friday

Maybe I should retitle my blog 'Fashion Forward Friday' since that seems to be the only post I'm up to doing lately. Hope hope hopefully I'll have some quality blogging time coming up soon. I've just been so busy with visitors and work- I'm just so popular and professional, you know. Anyway, here's something else I wore:

It's Nautical Chic and it's so here in a big way. Braided belt, striped shirt from (really) Kohl's, skirt from my friend Liz, knee high socks, and the old brown standby shoes. Knee high socks are great when:

a) you forget to shave your legs

b) you run out of tights

c) it's cold out

I experienced the entire trifecta the day of this outfit and was a happy camper when I remembered my grey socks.

Ahoy, style!

Fashion Forward Friday

It's another Fashion Forward Friday! I missed last week because I had a friend visiting (which provided lots of topics for future blogs, yay) but I'll try not to skip too many more.

It's warm and summery here now and I'm loving it. Shaving my legs is worth it to be able to wear skirts and shorts. Yesterday I went out in a sundress and DIDN'T BRING A SWEATER! Hooray for July.

Today's outfit is pretty simple- just a skirt and tank top but I think the belt is a nice little touch. Also maybe you can see my really awesome v-neck sunburn in this picture. I sat on my deck yesterday for seriously half an hour and this is what happened! I'm going to have to change into a v-neck for work so I don't get all the 'woah, you must have been out in the sun' comments.

I also decided that if I took a picture of what I wear every day I would probably dress a lot cuter. This doesn't mean that I'm going to do it but it got me thinking for sure.

Summer Reading

As you can see I've started a new 'gadget' (thanks for that term, Blogger) called Summer Reading 2010. After reading the first half of Bleakhouse, which was extremely intriguing and hilarious, and feeling really guilty for not finishing it I decided to just give in to Summer Reading. This means I'm not going to judge myself for reading anything light, silly, girly, childish, or non-literary. And I'm keeping a running list on my blog so I can't hide even my most embarrassing of reads. It should be a fun summer! All the books listed so far have been fantastically entertaining page turners. I've finished each one in 3 days of less. I'd totally recommend them all.

What are YOU reading this summer? Should I read it? What should I read next?

Fashion Forward Friday

I've decided to start Fashion Forward Friday, inspired my by BFF Lindsay!

Lindsay and I lived together for 6 years (!!) and she directed my in all things

fashion. Sadly, she's still in Seattle and I'm here in

San Francisco left to navigate my closet alone. A few weeks ago

I asked her to send me a fashion guide so I would:

a) know what was cool/trendy

b) have some new ideas

c) get something in the mail

She made a great guide (and a fantastic care package)! Here's what she sent:

As you can see there are a few looks to try. Yesterday I went for the 'Pretty Lady' look:
Two vintage (Value Village haha) slips layered under a belted cardigan (it was kind of chilly) paired with sheer patterned tights, my amaaaaaazing new brown shoes and a dangly necklace. What do we think? A winner? I kind of wanted a better cardigan but you gotta work with what ya got.
Thank you, Lindsay, for making sure I look cute even from miles and miles away!