I love the movement in this outfit, between the flouncy tutu and the airy, lace crop top it almost feels like I could float off the ground any minute. Top: Forever21, Skirt: Thrifted and DIYed, Shoes: TJ Maxx, Necklace: Family Heirloom
Archives for June 2013
Working Girl
For many workplaces the dress code is “business casual,” and there are all sorts of rules that go with that. No skirts above the knee, nothing tight, nothing lowcut, nothing sleeveless – essentially, nothing fun. This was my eventual compromise for a workplace outfit, something that expresses my style but is still appropriate. This is…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Early morning curling iron struggles before a shoot. 2) Going way casual for the weekend with plaid Keds. 3) Officially starting the summer with ice cream from a local hotspot. 4) Splurging on some donuts during National Donut Day. 5) Testing out my new heeled gladiator boots with my DIY tutu. 6) A vintage dress form I picked up while…Read More
DIY: Thrifted Skirt Revamp
As I’m sure the dedicated followers of this blog have noticed – I love tutus. I can’t get enough of them. So when I saw this gorgeous black and gold tutu at a thrift store in Cambridge, I knew I had to have it. With some minor alterations and a little accessorizing, I made this…Read More
Natural State
Recently we’ve been getting a lot of rain in NH, and there’s something sort of magical about the state of the landscape just after it rains. Everything is green and shining, and just sort of feels alive. I tried to capture that natural spirit in this outfit with neutral tones and subtle details. Jacket: Purchased…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Watermelon frozen yogurt on a hot day. 2) In the process of making the mica DIY necklace from this post. 3) More danishes from extra dough and fresh fruit. 4) You know I had to slip a Coco photo in there. 5) Boston cream pie to satisfy my craving for something sweet. 6) My brother’s dog Crocket, how cute?