loose lips sink ships

Thrifted sailor shirt, vintage 40's Bobbie Brooks shorts, gap bag, years and years old sunglasses, and Metaphor pumps.

Who wears ridiculously themed outfits? This girl right here. I decided to go all out with my sailor outfit today. I broke out these 40's sailor shorts which were actually my first vintage purchase ever. I haven't worn them in a long time. They were missed! I did realize why I don't wear them that often as soon I sat down. The fabric doesn't stretch at all, so as soon as my legs widen on a seat they get SUPER tight. I thought they were going to burst right open. Good thing they didn't as that would be embarrassing.

I knotted my new sailor top (I'm huge into tying my shirts like that, I don't know why) which I didn't originally buy for myself. A client called and said she needed some 40's era war-time looking clothing. I bought this for her and she never got back to me! I guess keeping it was a perk seeing as I'm obsessed with sailor attire.

I added in some lady-like pumps and BAM! You have a ridiculous outfit. I love it.

I'm off to start a summer weekend of fun. Have a great one!

retro bikini

I haven't had a moment to spare to take an outfit post. We're having a family emergency and I've been tied up. So I thought I'd share with you a new bikini I purchased for myself the other day. I've been on the hunt for the perfect retro bikini, the problem is they are all $75+. Not really my price range. This one isn't exactly perfect, but at $35 (gotta love eBay!), it's a great deal. It's also super cute. I haven't received it yet, so here are some stock photos:

I love nautical, so I was immediately drawn to the anchor detailing. Plus, I've mentioned before that red, white, and blue are my favorite outfit colors of all time. I find my ensembles are accidentally patriotic a lot of the time. Plus, on top of everything I'm pear shaped, high waist/nipped waist look way better on me. Super flattering!

I can't wait for summer.

the weather that howls in my brain

Forever 21 sailor dress.

I meant to post these photos way earlier, seeing as they were from a picnic Brian and I had on Saturday. Life just got the best of me, so did the weather that day. It was a blazing 90+ and we only managed to stay outside for 20 minutes. We ate our food quickly then took off for the air conditioning.

Anyway, part of the reason I didn't get to post this earlier is because Brian, my parents and I all went to a free Bright Eyes concert on Wednesday. Some of you may recall my trip to NYC last March to see Conor Oberst and crew at Radio City Music Hall. I was delighted to find out I could see them again, FREE, and only an hour and a half away!

Bright Eyes has been my favorite band for 7 years now, and a very big part of my life. Here are some photos of my idol, Conor Oberst himself:

Of course I had to wear a Bright Eyes shirt. The show was absolutely magical!

I hope everyone is having a lovely Friday, I'm probably staying in tonight to recover from a strange stomach bug going around.

xoxo

Anchors Aweigh

Forever 21 sailor dress, and thrifted vintage flats.

Just sharing a few shots of what I wore to work today. My mom got an iPhone so we were playing around with it.

I've wanted a dress like this for as long as I can remember and got this one from Forever 21 on ebay at a discounted price. I am pretty much obsessed with anything having to do with being a sailor, or nautical. I also love red, white, and blue combos even in the middle of Winter. It's almost a problem, I need to go to nautical rehab.

The simplicity of this outfit is everything Summer style should be: easy and breezy. I can't wait for super hot weather to come!

I leave you with:

My mom's glittery platforms from the 1970's.