Showers of Sunflowers

Summer Favorites

2011-07-19T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, so honestly, I've been a wee little bit bitter about having to go to school all summer. I mean, it's pretty lame to be sitting in class for three and a half hours when it's sunny and warm outside! Buuut, it is summer, and I am still psyched about that, so here are some of my favorite things about summer, other than its obvious awesomeness!

1.)Wearing super bright nail polish... it looks way better when I'm not uber pale!

1a) Having a doggy pool (really a kiddy pool but don't tell my dogs) to put my brightly painted toes in.

2.) Bike riding! That's my pretty cruiser in the front and my friend's rad vintage cruiser in the back. I've been riding to work and loving it :).

3.) Bathing suits!!! I have a ton of them, but I could always have more ;). That beauty on top is my Betsey Johnson top that I agonized over before buying because it was pricey, but goodness gracious is it pretty... and I got it on sale!

4.)Sun- In.... how 80's/90's right?! I bought it earlier this year because my hair was taking foreeeever to grow out from last time I dyed it dark, but I totally like it now!

5.) My favorite: Smelling like a coconut allllll summer long! I just got this coconut oil from my work (thank you discount!), and it's pretty much the best smelling thing ever!

So what is your favorite part of summer???

BEER FEST!!!

2011-07-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

So, this post is a little different from most of my posts, i.e. it's not fashion related in the least bit, but I thought I'd share what I did today because, well... it was pretty freakin' fun! :) It's my mom's birthday on Monday, so I bought us both tickets to the California Beer Festival since it finally came to our town! We got little itty bitty beer glasses and got to go around and try different beers all day, although I was designated driver so I sipped quite cautiously (don't drink and drive kids!)! It was super nice out and my friend and her boyfriend went too, so it was pretty epic :). Anywhoo, here are my favorite beers from the festival (plus a couple of CA bear shots just for kicks haha!):

http://www.californiabeerfestival.com/santacruz.html

http://www.woodchuck.com/index.php

*Their Pear Cider is ridiculous! It pretty much tastes like juice, which admittedly is kinda dangerous, but holy moly this stuff is tasty!*

http://konabrewingco.com/

*Having worked at a Hawaiian food restaurant for a little over 2.5 years, I definitely have had my fair share of Kona beers, but I am for sure a fan. The Longboard is always good, and their Waialua Wheat is perfect for summer... it's made with passion fruit! :) *

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com

* I first tried a beer from Deschutes because it's brewed in Bend, Oregon, where my one of my best friends and her boyfriend now live, but it's actually really good, especially their Twilight Summer brew.*

Hope you all had a good day too!!!

Pretty Little Things

2011-06-23T22:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, I have not been on this blog for a veeeeerrrry long time! School and work have been taking up more time than there is in the day! I switched jobs, so now I'm working more hours but have a much less stressful job, so it's a bit of a trade-off. I'm also taking 4 classes this summer, which is a bit of a bummer, but I need to graduate so it's a must! Anyways, I missed being on here and all of you lovlies, so I thought I'd put together a little wish-list... pretty things that I'd love to afford! Maybe if I just work a few more hours... haha! ;)

Loving Lace Trapeze Dress

Brown Leather and Suede Earrings

Jeffrey Campbell Mariel Wedge

Happy Holidays!!!

2010-12-25T13:09:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!!

Here's some puppy holiday love for everyone! :)

From Rocco...

From Ginger...

From Dexter...

And from me...

Now, I would normally apologize for not being on here for soooo long, but honestly, it's been really nice not being attached to my computer non-stop! But I do miss all y'all and hope you have happy holidays!!! :)

Love,

Rio

But there's a full moon risin', let's go dancin' in the light

2010-11-25T17:58:00.000-08:00

(lyrics from Neil Young's "Harvest Moon")

Annnnnnd, I'm back! I know I've been a lazy blogger, but now that the quarter is coming to an end, hopefully I'll be around here a little more! I still have to make it through finals, but I can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel :).

Anywho, it's Thanksgiving today for all of us Americanas out there, so needless to say, I am pretty stuffed right now! I'm a vegetarian, so I'm mainly just a sides girl... mashed potatoes, stuffing, biscuits, and pumpkin pie mmmmm :). It's also freezing cold out, so even more reason to eat tons of warm, yummy food, right?! Also psyched because I have a whopping 3 days of no school or work!!! Yay for me! ;)

Also, I got my hair cut yesterday! I was tired of the layers, and it really needed to be trimmed ( I haven't cut it since February! Doh!), so I decided to start off the holiday season with a new look. I brought in this picture of Ashley Olsen's hair , and even though it ended up a little shorter than I was planning, I still like it! :)

Not sure this next one came out blurry, but it shows my haircut so oh well ;)

Sweater: Kirra ($8 from Pacific Sun) Dress: One Clothing ($10 from Macy's) Tights: HUE ($10 from Macy's) Boots: ($? possibly from Ross)

Hope you have a good Thanksgiving, or if you don't celebrate, I hope you have a

really good end of the week!!! :)

I've Been For A Walk On A Winter's Day

2010-11-20T18:56:00.000-08:00

(lyrics from The Mamas and The Papas' "California Dreaming")

Soooo, still no outfit shots... doh! I know I am a bad blogger, but it's only because I'm trying to be a good student! I have a presentation on Monday for a paper that is due on Tuesday, and I've got my mom's 15 year old little sister, her boyfriend, and my 16 year old cousin visiting for the week... we'll see how that goes! Adding to the excuses, it is also super rainy and stormy, meaning I'm hunkering down in my winter gear already! We did see an awesome double rainbow today though, and we're now watching tons of lightning, which is amaaaaazing! :) The rain has me wishing I was somewhere warmer though, so I thought I'd share some pictures of my Costa Rica trip from two summers ago. It was an epic trip, and I would absolutely love to go back! Everything was so pretty, and everyone we met was ridiculously nice :).

Well, we still have the playa here but not so much the sol :(

Playa Hermosa- where we stayed

Awesome outside shower by the pool at our hotel

Ziplining through the rainforest? Yes Please! Getting semi-stuck while doing it? Uh, No Thanks!!! :O

Cool open-air airport that had a giant fan on the ceiling and no door between us and the runway

Is there anywhere you'd really like to go to or go back to?

Ordering Out-Takes

2010-11-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

Get it? Like ordering take out... hahaha! Ok that was corny, but I'm making up for it by posting funny, unflattering pictures of myself! ;)

I have a little cold, and I've been pretty sleepy the past couple of days, but I really wanted to do a post because it's been a whole week! Between being crazy busy with school and now being a sickling, I just haven't been wearing anything picture-worthy. Soooo, rather than try to look cute in front of the camera, which sounds impossible right now, I thought I'd share some out-takes from previous posts :). Hope you enjoy!

My "I've gotta sneeze" face...

My killer dance moves...

My unsuccessful attempt to catch a gourd I threw in the air...

And my really creepy face...

Do you usually end up with more good or more bad pictures of yourself?

Can October Showers Bring November Flowers?

2010-11-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

So I went to an O'neill sample sale today and totally scored! I got a pretty salmon colored tank, a really light pink polka-dot dress with an open back, and this pretty floral dress that I'm wearing below! I'm not actually going to wear this fancy-schmancy outfit today, but I really wanted to dress the dress up and share it with you all! :) I think that it can be worn more casual too, which is good because I don't really dress up very often haha! Anyways, I've been really into purple lately, and I love how this dress is such a pretty purple but also incorporates bright colors so I don't feel too vampy! Now I'm back into comfy clothes (ie, jeans and the salmon colored tank I just got ;)) so that I can write my Geologic Hazards report after I'm done here...jealous?!

Dress: O'neill ($20 from sample sale) Shoes: Madden Girl ($40 from Macy's... bought them for my 21st haha) Necklace: ($1 from Bali)

Isn't baby Dexter getting so big?!

Zombies and Zombettes

2010-11-01T19:12:00.000-07:00

Feliz Dia De Los Muertos and Happy Belated Halloween!!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend, and if you celebrated either of the holidays, I hope you had an awesome time! ;) My actual Halloween was kind of ho-hum, considering that I had to work and then wrote a geologic hazards report (woo-hoo :/ ), but I did dress up for work as a fifties waitress zombie! It was pretty epic, especially since I was the only one who dressed up haha! Friday night, though, I went to San Francisco with my friend and her boyfriend for a friend's party, which was super fun. It was Under The Sea themed, but I went as a rockabilly zombie since I already had picked out my costume. Some of my friends went as Poseidon, a narwhal, and a sea cucumber... I wish I had taken pictures but I am a flake! Oops! ;)

Today ended my zombie streak, though, and it was back to normal clothes... so sad! It was pretty nice out today, but a little cooler this evening, which meant that I could break out my boots! I love wearing dresses with boots, especially during Fall when it fits the weather so well. I am also a big fan of tall socks peaking over boots too, which I didn't realize I liked until last Winter when I saw tons of people all over school wearing them. :)

Dress: Bought Secondhand ($10) Socks: ($15 from The Sock Shop) Boots: Bamboo ($20 from Ross) Earrings: ($5 from Pacific Sun)

Now I'm off to study for my Marine Geology midterm... wish me luck!!!

What I'm Listening To Tuesday

2010-10-26T15:21:00.000-07:00

For my second "What I'm Listening To Tuesday," may I present you with Al Green!!!

Fact: If I could only listen to music from one artist for the rest of my life, I would probably pick Al Green.

1.)Who/What/Where: For those of you who have not heard Al Green (tsk, tsk... just kidding!), he's a soul singer turned gospel/R&B singer. I am mainly into his stuff from the 70's, which has a soulful/funky sound to it. He may be an oldie, but he is definitely a goody! :)

2.)My Top 3 Picks For Songs:

*"Love and Happiness"- Best. Song. Ever.

*"L-O-V-E (Love)"- Fun to sing along to and makes you smile.

*" I Can't Get Next To You"- Funky, fine, and fresh ;).

3.) Pictures:

Now I'm off to do homework... as always! :(

You Can Be My Alphabet and I Will Be Your Calculator

2010-10-23T18:12:00.000-07:00

(lyrics from Sia's "Academia")

Whew! This past week has been ROUGH! Midterms, papers, and assignments-- oh my! I seriously was up until after midnight every night studying, doing homework, or grading papers for the class I'm T.A.ing for! Bleh, no bueno! This week won't be too much better, but I'll take any improvement at this point!

It's been rainy the past couple of days, which usually means that I'm bundled up in a giant coat. Today, though, I thought I'd try to mix things up and wear something cute and bright to make the weather seem less dreary! So, voila! ;) Bright clothes always make me feel better on cold, grey days, and I am a big fan of purple and orange together. Also, get used to me posing inside in front of my huge picture window as the weather continues to get crummier!

Ooooh, and Ashley from Two Eyes In The Mirror was kind enough to include me in a Love Your Body Day (10/20) project over on her blog! She interviewed me and a few other bloggers about body confidence, and I was so excited to be part of it! All of the interviews came out really well, and you all should definitely go check them out (and her blog, because it's awesome!)!!! Click here to check it out!

Lil' Dexter was mesmerized by a garden spider outside the window ;)

Sweater: Kirra ($8 from PacificSun) Dress: Volcom ($10 from Macy's) Boots: ($? from Ross possibly...) Scarf: (bought from the airport in Bali :) )

Hope You're All Having A Good Weekend!!!

Drumroll, Please!

2010-10-19T18:41:00.001-07:00

Oooh... I am so excited to tell you all the winner of my very first giveaway!

The winner is..... badabadabadabada (sad attempt at a drumroll)

Ali of The Drawing Mannequin!!!

Congrats girly! I think the earrings go well with your funky-cool style, and I can't wait to see how you style them! :)

Now, I would like to introduce my new feature --->

"What I'm Listening To Tuesdays"

Here's how it'll work:

I will pick one band/singer every week and 1.)describe them in a few sentences, 2.) list my top 3 picks of their songs, and 3.) hopefully post some pictures of them if possible. Sound good? I think yes! ;)

For my first "What I'm Listening To," we have Florence + The Machine

1.)Florence Welch and her various backing musicians have a sort of rock/soul sound. You've probably heard her song "Dog Days Are Over" in the movie (or ads for) Eat, Pray, Love. She is working on the follow up album to her first album, Lungs. I totally love her voice and flaming red hair!

2.) My picks for songs:

a.) "Addicted to Love"- amazing remake of the Robert Palmer song! First I heard of her, and made me immediately Google her! ;)

b.) "Kiss With a Fist"- fun, fast song that makes you want to jump and down and do karate kicks!

c.) "Dog Days Are Over"- probably her most popular song, but it's popular for a reason!

3.) Pictures!

Can you think of any bands/singers I should consider for What I'm Listening To Tuesdays?

Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now

2010-10-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Hurray... it's my first giveaway!

Get excited people, because these bad boys are ridiculously awesome and perfect for the upcoming holidays of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos! Don't worry if you don't celebrate either of those, because they are perfect for everyday-wear too! This is my way of thanking all of you amazing people who take the time to visit this blog, so Thank You and hope you enjoy!

If you have seen any of my previous posts, you might have noticed a slight trend in my choice of earrings--- the majority of them are Dia De Los Muertos themed and are all from The Farm Bakery, a small bakery/gift shop in my town. They have tons of really cool, unique jewelry, and a lot of it is locally made... perfect, no?! I loved these sugar skull earrings so much, I got one pair for one of you lucky people and one pair for myself! ;)

Note: Sorry to those of you without pierced ears! I'll get something for you next time around!

To Enter:

1.) Follow this blog through Bloglovin' and/or Google Friend Connect (tell me which you're following with)

2.) Leave a comment telling me your favorite type of flower [this is Showers of Sunflowers, after all ;) ]

3.) Your blog link or email address so that I can contact you if you win

*One entry per person*

*Ends Monday 10/18 at 9pm*

*Winner will be chosen randomly*

***Giveaway now closed***

Nothing But Blue Skies Always On My Mind

2010-10-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

(Lyrics from"Blue Skies" by Jaymay)

What?! Two posts in one week... it's a miracle! ;) Ok, so that might not be very impressive, but I have been quite productive today, so feel free to applaud anyways haha! I took my dogs for a mini hike on what was once a really cool trail, but is now sadly being developed, which led to us being asked to leave :(. I also finally went to the post office to pick up my giveaway prize that I won from Cristie over at The City Birds Nest! I was super stoked to win, especially since her blog is amazing, and also since she painted it herself! If you haven't visited her blog, head over there when you're done here!

Seriously, how cute is that?! :)

On the not so productive but oh so fun side, I broke my month long streak of not buying clothes and got a new dress, a cardigan, an awesome wallet, earrings, and a winter coat. Whoops! ;) As for this outfit, it is something that is pretty much my exact style. I have always loved peasant-y, hippyish styles (my grandma raised my mom as a flower child, who in turn raised me as a flower child), and there is nothing as comfortable as a flowy skirt, especially one with big pockets that can hold all of your stuff! I prefer to wear this one higher, as a pseudo dress over tanktops, because otherwise it makes me look shorter and more squat than I already am... no bueno! I also am a fan of wearing scarves and bandanas in my hair; I feel less preppy than I do with headbands, but they still serve the same purpose. These gladiator sandals are falling apart, and I'm so sad because I haven't found a pair that I like as much! I am going to have to retire them soon though, as there is a giant hole in the bottom through which rocks poke my poor little footsie! ;) Anybody know of a place to get cute, semi cheap sandals?

Excuse my highly visible bra straps... oops! :o

Tank top: ($5?) Skirt: American Rag ($10 from Macy's) Belt (worn backwards): ($8 secondhand from CrossRoads) Sandals: Roxy ($15 from Macys) Scarf (worn as headband): from my grandma

Me contemplating whether to do homework or go shopping... guess which one won!

Also, I have a giveaway planned for the near future, so stay tuned!!!

Must Be The Season Of The Witch

2010-10-05T20:03:00.000-07:00

I am ready for Halloween. No, I haven't figured out my costume or made plans or really done anything, but I am still ready. It's my favorite holiday, and once Fall rolls around, my mind gets consumed with costume ideas! ;) So while this outfit isn't a costume, the bow and bell sleeves make me feel a little like a witchy woman (especially with my hair dark now)... thus the post title.

This is only the second week of school, and it's pretty much kicking my butt! Last Saturday, also known as my only day off from school and work, I took three naps... and one of them was on the floor! As a result, I have been just too darn tired to put much effort into my outfits, especially since our heat wave from last week took a dramatic turn towards the brrrr cold/rainy-side of things! The only thing that has been making me dress in anything other than jeans and sweatshirts is T.A.ing, for which I try to at least look somewhat presentable.

Oy Vay... starting to look so pale :(

Dress: Luxe ($10 from CrossRoads secondhand) Shoes: Lucky Brand Shoes ($50 from Macy's) Lace Bandeau Top [worn under dress]: Free People ($20 from Macy's)

Got any costume ideas?

Ratattat (or All Inked Up With No Place To Go)

2010-10-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

If you've read any or all of my posts, there is a pretty solid chance that you have seen little bits and pieces of my tattoos. But, there is also a good chance that you haven't seen them in their entirety unless you've visited my flickr page. I know that people often have very strong opinions about tattoos, which I fully respect, but I also think that it is a very personal choice (displayed in a very public way ;) ) to get them, and that one person's tattoos should not affect others. My mom has six tattoos, so I grew up thinking of tattoos as normal. Plus, the town I live in is very liberal, and tattoos are very common, so I always assumed that I would get at least one. Well, this past spring/summer, I ended up getting 3! I found a tattoo artist whose work I loved (he also did a bunch of my boss's work), and he was moving to San Francisco at the end of summer, so I wanted to get them all done before he left (yes, I'm too lazy to drive 1.5 hours to the city to get a tattoo!). These are posted from the most recent to the earliest, because that is the order in which I downloaded them, and I am too tired to fix it!. ;) Also, if you have any questions about tattoos (i.e. pain, ideas, artists, etc), please feel free to ask!

Note: Please remember when commenting that regardless of whether or not you like tattoos, that I clearly do like them, and I especially like mine! So please keep comments positive! :)

Do You Have Any Tattoos?

The only way into the sun is walking, but you'd rather run

2010-09-28T19:23:00.000-07:00

(lyrics from Jaymay's "You'd Rather Run")

Oh what a bad blogger I've been! Not to make excuses (but I'm gonna ;) ), but I did start school last Thursday, and I had to run my first discussion section for the California Geology class that I am T.A.ing today. The T.A.ing went really well, which is good because I was pretty nervous! I am taking 3 geology classes (yay science haha!), so I'm kind of geology-ed out already though!

And you know how I complained all summer about the fog and lack of sunshine? Well our late summer has hit, and it has hit hard!!! It was 103 degrees yesterday, which is pretty much unheard of in these parts of California--- 80 degrees is considered real warm here! My university's campus is up in the redwood trees, but the weather is always about 5 times more intense than in town, so it was way too hot all day up there!

As for my outfit, it is too hot to wear much, so when not in a bathing suit with my dogs at the beach, I've been in light airy dresses. This dress is actually a skirt, but it's kind of an awkward ankle length and sits too high on my waist, so dress it is! ;) I love everything about these shoes except the way they fit... they don't stay on my flippin' feet! :( As for my vest, I am basically obsessed with anything crocheted, especially in vest form. Wearing a cute vest is the easiest way to give any simple outfit some spunk and style! My braids, well those are just because it's too darn hot to wear my hair down.

Skirt (worn as dress): O'Neill ($15 from Macy's) Vest: American Rag ($10 from Macy's) Shoes: Hurley ($15)

(This is what a bad dog looks like! Ginger, you lil' devil!)

And I do have a couple of post ideas lined up for this week, so hopefully it will make up for my lack of posting! :)

Raspberry Truffle Shuffle

2010-09-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm not going to shake my belly and do the "Truffle Shuffle" like Chunk from The Goonies! ;) But, I am going to show you my new dark 'do! I used Garnier Raspberry Truffle, which I chose partially because the color and partially because of the name haha! It's still a little dark, but it should lighten up a bit... hopefully! I actually really liked my natural color (as seen in the first shot), but I also like changing my hair nonstop. I dyed it Wednesday night... the night before school started (ya, we started way later than everyone else)! I always seem to do these things right at the beginning of the quarter. :/ Anyways, check it:

Before:

After:

Also, I've got some good news! I just won a painting via a giveaway from Cristie of The City Bird's Nest! I love her blog, her style, her love of bikes, and her awesomely silly pictures, so you can imagine how excited I was to win! When it arrives, I promise to post pictures!

I was also tagged with two awards, one from Tragic Fairy Tales and the other from Thrive On Novelty! Thank you so much girls! You are both awesome, and I always look forward to reading your new posts! Sorry it took me so long to post about it! Everyone should check out all three ladies' blogs... you'll be happy you did! ;)

Happy Friday To One And All!

Lucy! I'm Home!

2010-09-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

This outfit was inspired by the following four things:

1.) Lucille Ball of I Love Lucy fame, who was always adorable and goofy and awesome!

(photo from pbs.org)

2.) Erin of Calivintage, whose sweater, rolled skinny jeans, and chunky heel outfits are some of my favorite in the blogosphere. Plus, she's a fellow California/ Bay Area girl... hollah!

3.) Lucy of Dear Fish Vintage, whose last post was all about red and black and matching your clothes to your tattoos. If you look close, my sweater has birds and cherry blossoms... just like my tattoooooos! ;)

4.) My brand-spankin' new shoes, because they are beautiful, and my mom bought them for me! Thanks mamacita! :)

Sweater: Element ($15 from Macy's) Jeans: American Rag ($25 from Macy's)

Shoes: Lucky Brand ($50 from Macy's online) Earrings: ($20) Bandana: $?

Happy Weekend!!!

The Devil Makes Three

2010-09-14T19:38:00.000-07:00

[aka: one of my favorite bands ever ;) ]

(my new beanie from Forever 21 ($4.50 online)- expect to see it lots!)

Guess who's got two thumbs and is finally starting to feel better?! This chica! Hollah! ;)

On top of feeling better, the sun was out today, and I took two of my pups to the park with my friend and her adorable pup! I realize now that I spend way too much time with dogs and probably not enough with humans haha! Oh well, school starts next week, so I'll be around plenty of people soon enough.

On to my outfit, I have had this dress for a couple of years but have never worn it. It is super see-through and kind of shapeless, but for some reason I just can't seem to give it up. So, I thought I should at least wear it once before making up my mind... which I still haven't done! My cowboy boots are from a children's secondhand store, and they are still too big for my ridiculously small feet! But whatever, I still rock 'em anyways! ;)

Also, please excuse the immense amount of photos, rambling, and silly faces- this is what happens when I'm not sick!

Dress: Lux (Thrifted $10) Boots: ($? Got them years ago)

Earrings: ($20 from The Farm Bakery)

Love these the most!

What bands are you hooligans listening to these days?

Some Folks Inherit Star Spangled Eyes

2010-09-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

(from "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Ugh! Still not feeling too great, but the show must go on, eh?! I kept my outfit fairly cozy today, especially since it was brrrr cold out all day! I felt very Americana in this chambray/jean combo and even more so against the red and white of my house. Maybe because it's 9/11 so I'm feeling a little patriotic... Anyways, I'm keeping it short tonight, since I'm a sickling, but I hope everyone is having an excellent weekend! Hopefully by my next post I'll be feeling better and will be able to actually put some effort into my outfits haha! ;)

Button-up Shirt: Billabong($10 from Macy's) Tanktop: F21 Burma Elephant Tank ($12 online) Jeans: American Rag ($25 from Macy's) Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell ($50 from Ross) Earrings: ($8 from PacSun)

Peace Out Friendly-Types!

Let's GoGo On Safari

2010-09-09T18:14:00.001-07:00

First off, thank you to everyone for your sweet comments on my last post! It was one of my favorite outfits as well! Also, a great big gigante thank you to everybody for visiting/commenting on/following Showers of Sunflowers! :)

On the not-so-bright-side, I am not feeling super great... my mom passed a cold she caught from her sixth grade students on to me. :( Bleh, no good! I wanted to do a post though, since I haven't for a while, so I kept it simple. I love my giraffe sweater, and I wear it with pretty much everything! The sweater dress is my mom's, and it's a little small and see-through, but the sweater made it wearable. As for the boots, I have had them for years and years and got them for super cheap. They are beat up, but I just keep on wearing them! ;) For some reason, I felt like a go-go dancer on safari, hence the title haha! Please excuse my un-psyched face in these shots! :/

Sweater: Volcom ($15 from Macy's) Dress: Volcom ($? from Macy's)

Boots: (?) Earrings: ($5 from PacSun)

Lots O' Love!!!

Moats and Boats and Waterfalls

2010-09-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

(from 'Home' by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros)

Honestly, I'm kinda digging this whole summer to autumn wardrobe transition. I love summer, but since this summer has been one of the coldest in the past 40 years in my neck of the woods, I am okay with the supposed-to-be cold seasons coming. I also like the color pallet for autumn; browns, greens, and rich colors suit me just fine! ;) This skirt has no elastic in the waist, so a belt is more than necessary, but I love the colors and its bohemian feel. I also love my hat, which my friend bought for me in Ireland while she was a student in Spain last year. It's warm and pretty, and kept my head toasty in the evening fog! And, I don't think it is visible in the photos, but my sweater says 'LOVE' in light blue! :)

Sweater: (Thrifted $10) Skirt: (? Had it forever) Shoes: Lucky Brand ($60 from Macy's) Hat: (Gift from Ireland) Purse: (Thrifted $10) Belt: (Thrifted $8)

Gourds from the squash plant that is taking over my entire yard ;)

Puppy love for everyone!!!

Goodness Gracious

2010-09-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

Oh boy, the puppy clan is expanding! We got another puppy yesterday... seriously. I blame my mom-- she is dog-crazy and can't seem to help herself! He is 8 weeks old and possibly an Australian Shepherd/ terrier mix, but it's hard to tell. He has ears that are far too big for his tiny face, making him ridiculous looking and super cute at the same time! He is currently asleep on my lap, which is good because I think the other dogs would like to eat him! :0 So, cute outfits are taking a backseat to puppy-proof clothing for at least a couple of days (especially since he peed all over me yesterday haha)!

We are thinking about naming him Zeke, but we'll see if it sticks...

Hopefully he doesn't become lunch for the other pups!

First Things First

2010-08-30T17:34:00.001-07:00

As some of you may remember, I won my first blog giveaway a few weeks ago from Spotted Moth via Tieka of Selective Potential, and it finally arrived! Hurrah!

It's definitely a statement piece, so I imagine wearing it with a simple outfit or possibly in my hair... who knows, the possibilities are endless! ;)

Annnddddd.... the lovely lady behind The October Issue honored me with the Versatile Blogger Award! If you haven't checked out her blog, do so! :) I think the rules are to list 7 things about myself and then pass the award on to a few bloggers... so here goes.

1.) I have 3 tattoos (a cherry blossom branch across my back, seven mini swallows swooping across my chest, and a traditional swallow on each wrist), and I plan on getting at least one more. What can I say, I'm hooked! ;)

2.) I have 3 dogs (all Queensland Heelers, but one is mixed with Pitbull). Panda lives with my dad and brother, and Rocco and Ginger live with my mom and me. They are crazy but I love them!

3.) I have a 16 year old brother who lives with my dad. His name is Taylor, and he is mentally ill so he doesn't leave the house/go to/school/etc. He's a funny kid though, and I luuurv him! If he ever lets me take pictures of him, I promise to post them!

4.) I live across from the street from the beach. Spoiled, eh? My house is like a little beach bungalow, and it is awesome!

5.) I used to bleach my hair white blond. Like Gwen Stefani white blond. It was fun, and I had it for about 4 years, but the upkeep was a bit much. I like changing my hair constantly, though, and always dye/ cut it.

6.)I like reality TV. Kind of lame, but it is entertaining. I'm mainly into Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, and So You Think You Can Dance. They're my guilty pleasures! ;)

7.)I don't drive on the freeway. I have, and if I had to again I could, but I really prefer not to! I don't mind driving fast, but I'm not into merging while driving fast haha! So city streets it is!

And as for the awesome bloggers I am passing the award on to...

1.) Amber Rose of Laughing with Broken Eyes

(http://www.modestjune.com)

2.)Emily of Ruby Slipper Journeys

(http://rubyslipperjourneys.blogspot.com)

3.)Johanna from Sketchbook Six

(http://sketchbooksix.blogspot.com)

4.) Ali from The Drawing Mannequin

(http://thedrawingmannequin.blogspot.com)

5.)Ellie Rose from The Mix Kitchen

(http://themixkitchen.blogspot.com)

6.) Marilou from Twenty York Street

(http://twentyyork.blogspot.com)

7.) Whitney from Chubby- But- Lovely

(http://chubby-but-lovely.blogspot.com)

In Transit

2010-08-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

I went on a mini adventure with my family today. We tried to go on a hike near a small town called Davenport, but the trail ended up being a no dog zone, so we went to a beach near the trail to let the pups run. It was super windy and there was a dead seal floating in the water, stinking the place up, but we had fun staying upwind of the stench! I wish I had brought my camera, it was so pretty and the water was teal and clear! This is a picture of the same beach I found online, though... the rock on the right is called Greyhound Rock.

Anyways, summer is coming to an end before it even started here. The wind picked up today, and our two days of warmth have since returned to mild weather. So, I thought I'd wear a Summer-to-Fall outfit. The dress is clearly very summery (excuse the uneven hem!), but I paired it with bright/warm colors and my lovely new clogs to make the transition into the upcoming season. I have found that I dress cute during summer, but I dress more "stylish" during the cooler seasons when I actually put more thought into my outfits.

Dress: Billabong (My mom's) Tights: ($10 from Macy's) Sweater: Roxy ($15 from Macy's) Clogs: Jeffrey Campbell Cayenne Clogs ($50 from Ross) Earrings: ($5 from PacSun)

Also, I just joined Bloglovin', so feel free to follow through that as well! :) Thanks!!!

What is your favorite season clothing/fashion-wise?

Don't You Ever Stop

2010-08-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

Oh Jeffrey Campbell, you're the poet in my heart (two Fleetwood Mac references in one post, that's right). I just found these Jeffrey Campbell clogs at Ross of all places for 50% off their retail price! Hollah! They are clogs, too, so I'm right on trend, eh?! They are beautiful and comfy, and I love them oh so very much! I also got this dress there for $7! While I really need to stop spending money, I couldn't pass these two deals up!

Dress: One Clothing ($7 from Ross) Clogs: Jeffrey Campbell 'Cayenne' Clog ($50 from Ross)

Peace Bracelet: (Gift from my aunt) Hair bow: (just found it in my room today)

Also, the past couple of days have been the first truly warm days all summer, so I have been living in my cutoff jean shorts, a tank, my bathing suit, and my super matted ocean hair! The fog just rolled back in, so looks like I won't be being so grungy (as seen below) anymore haha!

Shucks!

You Can't Always Get What You Want

2010-08-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

I have a very hard time being serious in front of a camera. I always make silly faces, or just look awkward, or do something else to make an otherwise good picture a little funky. What can I say, I'm kind of a spaz! ;) This blog has helped me in that I can now take a few good shots in a row before crossing my eyes or sticking out my tongue, but there are still plenty of less-than-flattering photos of me. So, here are some of them in all of their unedited, uncensored beauty! Hope you enjoy! :)

Good thing I don't mind looking like a fool, eh?

Do you prefer being silly or serious in photos?

You Got A Face With A View

2010-08-21T20:43:00.000-07:00

(from Talking Head's "This Must Be The Place" )

Fact: I love suspenders.

I really do, and I'm not sure why. The last couple of things I ordered from Forever 21 came with suspenders, so I've been sporting them out and about lately and totally loving it! This is my mom's scooter, and I do believe it makes quite a nice prop hehe! I felt pretty retro with the scooter, suspenders, and shiny oxfords, so I tried to edit my photos to reflect it. Like it?

Love my little pup!

Top: American Rag ($10 from Macy's) Jeans: American Rag ($20 from Macy's) Suspenders: from F21 skirt Oxfords: F21 ($20? online) Earrings: ($20 from The Farm Bakery)

Oh, and good news: I won a Spotted Moth giveaway from Tieka over at Selective Potential! Woohoo! On the off chance that any of you aren't avid followers of her blog, get your butts over there pronto! I am super excited because 1) I love Tieka's blog, and 2) it's my first giveaway win! Also check out Spotted Moth; they have great stuff! As soon as my prize arrives, I promise to post photos! :)

What's What and Who's Who

2010-08-18T10:02:00.000-07:00

I have had this blog for a couple of months now, so I figured it was time to share some interesting tidbits about myself with you guys!

1.) My name is actually Rhiannon, not Rio.

I use Rio here in the blogosphere (which makes it sound like we bloggers live in our own little world... which is kind of true :)) because (1) it has been my nickname forever (along with Rhi, Nannon, etc), and (2) Rhiannon takes a lot longer to type out all the time... yes I am that lazy haha!

Me and my pretty puppy Rocco :)

2.) I am really, really short.

I'm not talking about just below average height, either! I am 4 feet eleven inches tall... yup under 5 feet tall. I actually like being this short though; it works for me :). There are really only two things that bother me about it: 1) People think they can pick me up all the time. This is not only weird, it's kinda creepy haha! 2.) People think they can talk to me like I'm 5 years old. Earlier this year, a silly girl who was probably a good 4-5 years younger than me actually baby-talked to me at a concert. Not cool man, not cool! Overall, though, I like being small. :)

My mom is 5'8" just for reference as to my shortness :)

3.) I am a waitress.

I work at a small Hawaiin food restaurant that serves Hawaiin style plate lunches, i.e. chicken teriyaki with rice and macaroni salad. I make pretty good tips (dollah dollah bills y'all haha), and I plan on working there until I'm done with college. There is only one girl who works at a time, along with the cooks, and a food runner on the weekends during summer, so the girl working has to take orders, run food (except in summer), clear tables, clean, and stock everything. It's tiring and not my ideal job, but I do like my coworkers, bosses, and a lot of the regulars I've met in my almost 2 years there.

3 item combo plate w/ coconut prawns, kal-bi ribs, and chicken teriyaki

4.) I am a science nerd through and through.

I am going into my senior year as an Earth Science major at UCSC, and my main focus is marine/coastal geology. At my junior college, I was a teaching assistant for an Oceanography lab for 2.5 years, and it was awesome. This quarter, I will be taking 3 upper-division geology classes, and I get to be an instructional aid for a California Geology class, which means I have to run my own discussion section...ahhhh scary! What can I say, I really like rocks. ;)

Geology field class at the Pinnacles National Park

5.) I love traveling.

I loooooove it, seriously. My family is definitely far from being rich, but my parents have always made traveling a priority. We have driven through Baja California more times than I can count, through the desert, scary cliffside roads, getting lost, popping tires, and shattering windows! We also went to Bali as a family, and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. My mom and I went to Costa Rica two summers ago, and I fell in love with the country, the people, the zip-lining through the forest,etc. I just love going new places, meeting new people, and trying new things. I'm always thinking about where I want to go next!

Waiting at the Liberia Airport in Costa Rica, 2008

Anything you feel like sharing about yourselves?

Let The Sunshine In

2010-08-15T15:49:00.001-07:00

Hot diggitty it's sunny today! Still a bit breezy, but hey sunshine is sunshine, right?! I just got this top today (note to self: Stop spending money!), and I think I can style it in a lot of ways... dark skinny jeans perhaps. As much as I love the shoes in these photos, I cannot walk in them on solid ground, let alone in soft, muddy grass. There were definitely some close calls walking through my front yard! ;) I am actually wearing cutoff jean shorts and a tank today, but I thought I'd practice styling my new top then change back into my sunny day outfit! It was super bright out, so it's a little hard to see the details in the top, but the bow and stripes are a pretty silver and not as washed out as they look here haha!

My silly puppies making me laugh and almost tripping me :)

Shirt: American Rag ($15 from Macy's) Leggings: ($10? from Macy's) Shoes: Steve Madden ($75 from Macy's) Earrings: My Great-Grandma Ola's

Anybody do anything fun this weekend???

Oh I Would Make Einstein Jealous With My Brilliance

2010-08-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

Back from camping! While I had fun and it was good to get out of town for a couple of days, being the genius that I am, I did make three fairly significant mistakes pertaining to my trip.

Numero uno: I forgot my camera. Seriously. What kind of a blogger forgets to bring their camera on their only trip of the summer?! I realized it when we were driving through San Francisco, and couldn't justify driving the hour and a half back home to get it. Dang!

Numero dos: Our plan was to go to the Russian River, but I somehow booked our campsite in Cloverdale, where apparently the river doesn't really make a huge appearance! We did drive to Healdsburg our second day, where we found the river, but our campsite in Cloverdale was in the middle of nowhere. Well, it was near a tiny duck pond but no river! Doh!

Numero tres: When we found the river, we ended up taking an 8 mile kayak trip. It was super cool, and the company allows dogs to go in the inflatable kayaks. My mom was in charge of keeping the dogs in the kayak, which meant that I was on row duty! The mistake was made in that I put sunscreen everywhere but the tops of my legs and my stomach! Now I look like a lobster... and I am ridiculously sore! Ouch!

Anyhoo... here's what I wore to work tonight. I thought I'd try this new one-feather-earring trend, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm liking it! :)

Blouse: Forever 21 (thrifted $10) Jeans: American Rag ($25 from Macy's) Sandals: Roxy ($15 from Macy's) Belt (thrifted $8) Earring: Feather from an American Rag vest put on a small hoop (creative, eh?)

Now I'm tired from a busy night at work, so goodnight to one and all!

Gone Camping... Be Back Soon

2010-08-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

Yay!!! I am going camping! Wish me warm weather and happy camping! :) I'll be back in a couple of days to post some fireside/riverside pictures!

First three photos from weheartit

Camping at the Pinnacles National Monument two years ago for a geology field class (what a nerd, I know!)

Anyone going anywhere cool before summer ends???

Pop Tart

2010-08-07T15:47:00.001-07:00

So I lied... I didn't take any outfit shots today. But, I did glam it up a bit and took some fun, kooky, colorful shots inspired by my newly painted nails! My outfit was nothing special, so I decided not to include it in the shots, but I did have fun with all the candy colors on and around my face haha! I was also proud of the fact that the "headband" I am wearing is actually a scarf that I managed to get to resemble some sort of a blossomy headwrap :).

Hear No...

See No...

Speak No...

I look evil... hehe

But, you can kind of see the purple lipstick and green eyeliner (which I wish showed up more in the pictures!) so I'm posting it anyways :)

Happy Weekend!!!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

2010-08-06T19:49:00.000-07:00

Tsk tsk... bad blogger! I have done a total of one outfit posts this week. Doh! A combination of being summoned for jury duty (didn't get picked or even questioned YAY!), cold weather, and plain old laziness has made for a week of boring outfits. So instead of changing out of my sweatshirt and ripped jeans, I am posting pictures of the bangs that I wish I had. Once my layers grow out a wee bit, I will get bangs cut. Probably side-swept since my hair is wavy and super thick, but I can still dream of blunt bangs, right?! Oh, and I promise an outfit post for tomorrow! :)

(Top two images from Allure Magazine)

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(http://site.voguewigs.com)

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So... What Do You Think?

Where You Been Darling Darling?

2010-08-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

I have had Yacht's song "Psychic City" stuck in my head for a couple days now... hence the title of this post :). My mom got a pair of super cute Lucky shoes about a month ago, and I loved them so much that last week I ordered a pair online from Macy's. Kinda weird to buy the same shoes as my mom, but they are totally worth the weirdness! They came today, and I loooovvvee them! They are surprisingly comfortable too! And, while we are still having some serious morning fog here, the days have gotten warmer, which is also grand! My new shoes and the sunshine inspired me to dress in all kinds of floral today. The weather and the beach inspired (aka created) my crazy hair, so please excuse the frizz :). Now that I have my beautiful shoes, I just need to stop spending money... pronto!

Frizzville... Population: Me!

Dress: O'neill ($10 from Macy's) Flower Hairclip: (? had it forever) Earrings: ($5 from PacSun) Shoes: Lucky Brand 'Taul Wedges' ($60 on sale from Macy's)

Pretty convincing impression of a kung-fu robot, don't you think?

Happy Monday!!!

Love Blossom

2010-07-30T16:35:00.000-07:00

First off, I must say Hallelujah! It is actually sunny and warm today! When we the took the pups to the beach, there was no fog, no fog wind, nothing but glorious sunshine! Yay!!!

Cool fence in the neighborhood that is awesome and reminds me of sunshine :)

I feel a bit like Courtney Love meets Blossom in this outfit, but hey I'm going with it! ;) The dress is my mom's from the early 90s, and while it is a little tight, I really like the scoop back and floral print. I decided to edge it up with these faux-Doc Martens that I hadn't worn since I thrifted them. I wondered why I hadn't worn them, since I love boots in general, but I remembered as soon as I tried to put them on and they did NOT want to fit over my feet! Hmmm... maybe they won't be keepers after all! I also decided that the hat made a better prop than accessory for this outfit, which is why there aren't any shots with it actually on my head.

Dress: My mom's from the '90s ($?) Boots: Thrifted ($15) Hat: Roxy ($20 from Macy's)

Bag: Thrifted from Flea Market ($3?) Earrings: ($20 from The Farm Bakery and Cafe)

This is what I made for dinner the other night, and even though it wasn't my favorite meal ever, it was still pretty tasty, healthy, and colorful! I just mixed brown rice (the microwaveable kind from Trader Joe's), diced avocado and tomato, canned corn, lemon juice (fresh from the awesome lemon tree by our driveway), and added a little salt and pepper. I think it was missing something... maybe feta cheese?

Any ideas of what could give it a little more flavor?

Have a good weekend! :)

Playing Dress Up

2010-07-26T13:20:00.000-07:00

Today is foggy, once again. We have been having the coldest, foggiest summer. :( I am used to heavy fog in June, but usually by July there's a little bit of sunshine. Not so this summer, but hopefully by August we'll get some warmth. So... I thought I would get dressed up for no reason to make my cold day a little more interesting! I have to admit that I didn't actually wear this outfit anywhere (a little too fancy, and I cannot for the life of me walk well in these heels!), but I am going out to lunch with a couple of friends, including my friend who moved to Oregon last summer! I will be wearing something a little warmer and comfier, though! :) I just bought this bag today, and I am pretty happy since it's cute, simple, and only cost $8! Score! Sorry for such a picture heavy post, but I happen to like this outfit so I couldn't narrow it down. :)

Top: Thrifted from Crossroads ($10) Jeans: American Rag from Macy's ($25) Shoes: Steve Madden from Macy's ($75) Earrings: Gift

Happy Monday!!!

Ahoy There Matey

2010-07-23T17:06:00.000-07:00

I feel like I should be down at the harbor in this outfit, but I haven't quite worked up the nerve to take location photos yet. So, you're stuck with more pictures of me in my backyard! :) There is actually a little bit of sun out today, which made the hike I went on today pretty nice and allowed me to wear a skirt (not on the hike, just afterwards)! Hooray! Also, super psyched that my mom just gave me this shirt; it doesn't fit her right (way different body type!) and I have been looking for a striped long-sleeved shirt for a long while now. Yay me! Haha! And yes... I am wearing pigtails :). Jealous?

Shirt: Hurley ($10 from Macy's) Skirt: Ripcurl ($5 from Ross) Shoes: Converse ($20 ?) Sunglasses: ($10 from Pretty Mama) Earrings: ($15 from The Farm [local coffee shop w/ awesome jewlery])

By the way... how awesome are these earrings?!

Por Supuesto Me Encanta Girasoles

2010-07-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

Translation: Of course I love sunflowers.

Implication: Of course I would buy a dress covered in sunflowers :)

I bought this dress (among other things) in San Luis Obispo last Saturday when we were visiting my grandma and cousin from a store called Francies. I have to admit that I wasn't super psyched when I first tried it on... after my grandma bought it for me. Oops!!! But, then I realized that it is actually pretty awesome! It's a little tight and short, but what the heck; it's summer so I can show a little skin :). I paired it with brown accessories so as to not compete with the bright yellow and blue in the dress. I only wore it for about twenty minutes, though, because that was the only time the sun was actually out today... bummer. Then it was back to jeans and a comfy tee to stay warm in the cold cold fog.

Dress: ($17 from Francies) Belt (worn backwards): Thrifted ($8 from Crossroads) Earrings: Pac Sun ($5) Bracelet: (?) Shoes: Roxy ($15 from Macy's) Sunglasses: Pretty Mama ($15 ?)

Ya... I'm fierce like a tiger. :)

Busy Busy Bee

2010-07-19T11:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend was pretty busy since my mom's birthday was on Sunday (Happy Birthday Mamacita)! We went to dinner on Friday night with my dad at Malabar downtown and ate waaay to much! On Saturday, my mom and I drove three hours south to San Luis Obispo to meet up with my grandma and my cousin for a tastey lunch and shopping (I'll post pictures of my cute purchases later!). I didn't really take any outfit shots because I was too full of food to look cute and way too warm haha!

This is what most of the drive looked like (pretty hills, but pretty boring).

Clearly my mom and cousin, Carissa, look a lot alike, and I take after my tiny Grandma Grace [center shorties] :).

On Sunday, we went to the farmer's market down the street to pick up some fresh fruit, then went hiking at Nisene Marks with the dogs, and finished off the evening with dinner and drinks with my dad, brother, aunt, and cousins at the ever so classy Chili's! Whew, what a weekend!

My mom and dad (my mom has on suuuper high heels).

Things That Make Me Smile

2010-07-15T14:14:00.000-07:00

I've seen this done on many of the blogs I follow, and I like the idea of listing things I like and that make me happy. It's a sunny, beautiful day out, I don't have to work, and what better than to make myself even happier with the following things!

1.) Thaneeya McArdle's Art:

Thaneeya's art is so awesome, I can't even believe it! Her work is divided into Photorealism, Abstract, Composite Realism, and Whimsy. She creates amazing portraits, whimsical creatures, intricate abstract designs, and still-lifes that look crazily realistic, all using graphite, colored pencils, and acrylics. She also has t-shirts, coffee mugs, and other objects with her art on them for sale on the site.

2.) Retro Bathing Suits:

There is something so cute about retro bathing suits, plus they are flattering on most body types... Yahtzee!

Betsey Johnson 'Unforgettable' Bikini Top and Swim Skirt

*No longer sold in stores :(

*p.s.: I own this top! Worth the money but wish I'd gotten the bottoms too!

3.)Spending so much time in pools that my hair turns green:

This was taken in Costa Rica a couple of summers ago. It was so hot that we spent most of our time in the pool or the ocean, the former turing the ends of my hair grimy green! I couldn't find any lemon to take the green out, so I had to use oranges which worked surprisingly well. Having chlorine-green hair is a good sign that it's summer and usually means I'm on vacation, two things that make me smile!

4.) Summertime Foods:

I love summer for sooo many reasons, but one big reason is that I have time to cook and eat healthy! During the school year, I rarely have the time or energy to cook, which is sad because I luuurrrv cooking! So, come summer, I get to eat fresh fruit and cook with fresh veggies to my heart's content.

(image from www.toptenz.com)

5.) Sleeping Puppies:

My dogs are cute and whatnot when they are awake, but they are so lovable when they are sleepy! They aren't barking or racing around or begging for food... just sleeping like little angels :)!

Yummy Peach Salsa and Pretty New Shoes

2010-07-13T19:01:00.000-07:00

Yummy yummy yummy!

Made a muy delicioso dinner of soy meat, bean, and corn tacos tonight with peach salsa and guacamole! The salsa had a peach from the peach tree in my backyard, cucumber, sweet red pepper, jalapeno, and shredded carrots. Morning Star Ground Crumbles make the best meat-substitution, good texture and taste! Definitely full now, but such a good meal!

I had wanted Jeffrey Campbell's 'Splendid' Sandals since seeing them on Julie from Orchid Grey, but the only size they had on sale at Nordstrom's was a 10...far from my size 6! So, when I saw these Steve Madden 'Averry' Sandals at Macy's, I was psyched! The olive color is neutral enough to go with pretty much anything, and they are so cute. They were pretty pricey for me ($75 with a coupon, but normally $99), but I love them so much that they're worth it! The pants that I'm wearing are also new, since my favorite pair are falling apart from being over-worn :).

Tank top: Old Navy ($5), Pants: American Rag ($30), Shoes: Steve Madden 'Averry' Sandals($99 on sale for $75), Earrings: Forever 21 ($4)

Foggy Day Flowers

2010-07-11T09:48:00.000-07:00

Today was foggy and muggy, meaning layers were in order. I love this dress because it's cute and comfy, which made it perfect for work today! It is cute without the belt as well, but it adds a little somethin somethin so I threw it on. I also love these shoes, but they have a big fat whole in the bottom which rocks continually poke my foot through :(. I've been looking for a replacement pair, but no luck so far. The furry little white creature is my puppy Rocco, who likes to be all up in my business at all times!

Dress: One Clothing ($10 from Macy's)

Sweater: Hand-Me Down

Belt: Second Hand ($8 from Cross Roads)

Shoes: Roxy ($15 from Macy's)

Earrings: Pac Sun ($5)

P.S.: This last shot is not of me trying to give the stink eye. It was the first shot we took, and I was just trying to explain something about my camera. The face just happened :).

If I Was A Rich Girl...

2010-07-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

If only, if only... If I was rich, I would most definitely buy these in a heartbeat! Maybe it's because it was just the 4th of July, but there seems to be a theme in my wish list items. Oh, how patriotic I am :). Really, I think it is the fact that my new swallow wrist tattoos have made me love all things nautical. I will just have to work my butt off to maybe someday afford some of this stuff! Sigh...

Jeffrey Campbell 'Splendid' Sandals (on sale for $59.90 from Nordstrom)

"Sails To The Wind" Dress From Modcloth ($52.99)

'Beach Blanket Bingo' One Piece in Red from Modcloth ($89.99)

'A Schooner is a Sailboat' Dress from Modcloth ($42.99)

'Picnic Pinup Wedge' from Modcloth ($34.99)

*And here are my swallow tattoos that are serving as inspiration for my wish list:

Hey Hey Hey

2010-07-06T21:45:00.000-07:00

My first blog post... hooray! :) I don't have any new outfit shots to post because it's ten o'clock at night, and I just finished setting up my Brand New Blog! So, here are a couple of shots of my lovely puppies and a vacation picture from a Costa Rican airport. Awesome, I know haha! I will start being fashion forward tomorrow...if it isn't as foggy as it has been for the past few days!