Some soft pajamas to pack in my hospital bag.

Socks & Stripes

I don't have Mociun money to plunk down on these awesome animal stripe tights, but I found an affordable alternative- just ten dollars at Target!

Here I'm wearing them with my new super-soft alpaca fleece socks.

Zippity Do Da

Remember these? I got them for nothing! I walked into Gap and was handed a 50 first customers card for any jean free. Sweet.

X Marks the Spot

I am extra into geometric prints these days so I'm loving my Mociun tee shirt(s).

Lotsa Threads

I treated myself pretty good on Long Beach Island. Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.

ID, Check.

I miss them already.

Familiar Ring To It

I replaced some small rings I used to wear in grade school.

I think the heart looks sweet next to my wedding band:




I really like the simple kink in the band on my ring finger. I'm loving gold jewelry right now.



This is my second replacement of the pinky twist ring. One I lost in the crease of the seat in a Charlie Brown's booth, and the next had to be cut off with garden clippers when I outgrew it.

And, a loose knot.



I bought these at the Kutztown Folk Festival for $3 each, right in my price range ;-)

Wear Fruit

I saved this fruit print skirt from the thrift shop. It's always been too big, until last year when it got too tight, but this summer it fits just right.

Skirting the Issue

I felt sad last weekend so Brian bought me this skirt. It's swingy, has asymmetrical buttons, and makes me smile :-)

Hot and Haze-y

Real Simple turned me on to Out of Print Clothing. I instantly ordered this (and another) tee. Nabokov's Lolita tickles me so much I have to stop reading it sometimes and shake.

To a Tee Bag

My crossbody Baggalini was a perfect fit for traipsing around another country; it carried my Rick Steves, my Moleskine, a point & shoot, and a slew of personal items comfortably. Maybe not the most attractive or stylish bag I own (thanks to the great taste and generosity of my mother-in-law) but I've been carrying it every day anyway.

Denim Habit

My friend and coworker RJ just completed his personal challenge: wear the same pair of jeans for fifty days without washing.


Here they are after rain, shine, and weight loss. Check out the belt that kept them up: a hand stamped flea market find with a Polish flag buckle.

Inspired by a friend who wore a pair of pants for twenty straight days, RJ more than doubled the deal. After ten weeks (weekends off) and a record shattered, he came into work yesterday in a clean pair of khakis.

While he agreed to let me feature his quirky achievement on my blog, he opted out of the photo op ;-)

Pretty Waisted

At Goodwill I grabbed these Banana Republic button fly mom jeans... I had fun with the high waisted fit though they don't particularly photograph that way. I borrowed Brian's belt, tying the extra twelve (!) inches in a knot.

Juxtapose

I was inspired by this Wren outfit when I realized I have military green shorts and a sequined shirt in my closet but might not have worn the two together without a visual.

An Apple a Day

I never owned a blazer... until now. I thought this was a deal at sticker price $24 but at the register it rang for only $3!

The striped lining makes a cute cuff.

With it I wore a tee shirt I purchased from the sweet etsy shop Dressing on the Side. (I might have to order the boyfriend "Morning Buzz" tee, too)

The donut is my favorite.

My friend Mark is a brilliant writer and tender poet. He lives in England and mailed me the pin I wore on my lapel.

Won't Grow Up

I wore these silly pants yesterday because I thought I could sneak a fine wale corduroy into spring.

First I tried pairing them with an elfy looking ankle boot but I looked too much like Peter Pan's understudy so I opted for a simple strappy sandal instead (that's a lot of s's).

Superdress

This shirtdress wore really well yesterday. I tagged along to Walmart on the weekend and saw it in the juniors section right next to Miley Cyrus' clothes. For twelve dollars it made my day... and night- no wrinkles after twelve busy hours.

Wake Up, Maggie

Today I am enjoying my Maggie scarf.

The organic cotton jersey feels like a favorite tee shirt; I like the raw edges and the deep cranberry color. Maybe my favorite part: $4.99 at Whole Foods.