Fashion Collocations

I have worn this little 60's vintage white leather pouch cross body bag 

frequently over the past few summers and have featured it several times on the blog

It's great for when I want to travel light, and just need to carry a few things 

Simple, minimal jewelry with two lightweight silver tone bracelets

and bright pink stone stud earrings

I had to include a red, white and blue outfit,

in celebration of the patriotic holiday!

Wearing a red boat neck top with an all over navy and white rope design

Paired with mid wash, flare leg cargo denim jeans 

This ring handle bag can be carried as a tote or folded over and used as a clutch

It is by Guess, and I have had it for several years

I never tire of it's cheerful bright red color and unusual, versatile design

I tied a red and white geometric print scarf to the handle 

for an extra pop of holiday color! 

Minimal silver tone jewelry for this outfit, too

Open multi-band cuff bracelet and large hoop earrings

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

I know some of you are excited and happy for fall to begin

with the hustle and bustle of back to school time 

But there is still a full month of summer left

and I want to continue to bask in summer's glow a little bit longer

It has been an exceptionally moderate and lovely one for us, weather wise

here in Maryland 

Are you a warm or cold weather girl?

Many are ready and waiting to pull out those boots and chunky knit sweaters,

and can't wait for the next fashion season to begin!

I like to hold on to summer as long as I can

Don't get me wrong, I love fall and the cascade of holidays to come

Autumn weather in general, is pretty nice here, 

but I like to pause and squeeze the last, lovely warmth 

and vacation feeling out of summertime 🌞⛱

Today I am featuring two warm weather looks

The first one, I will probably be packing away for the change of seasons soon,

but the dress in the second outfit, I may leave out to restyle for fall 

Wearing a bright coral boho inspired blouse with white embroidery

and ruffled, floaty cap sleeves with my favorite white denim jeans    

Such pretty details on this blouse!

Finishing this casual outfit with comfortable strapy bronze metallic flat sandals

The long rectangular tie dyed scarf in blues and aquas

Comfortable low heel ankle strap sandals to complete the look

I love a whimsical figural print

 They can add such a fun and lighthearted touch to an outfit 

 This week I chose two outfits to wear featuring prints with animal and insect motifs,

(not to be confused with animal patterns which I also love)

I will save that group for another time, maybe in the fall,

 when the leopard spots and zebra stripes really come out to play!

My first outfit is a breezy cotton knee length skirt with an all over print of cute little gray foxes

As darling as it is, this skirt has proven to be a bit difficult to style,

except with neutrals, as the colors in the print are unusual shades

Grays can be very different, and also the tiny circle in a square geometric motif 

 in the background is a muted dusty peach

 The color just did not seem to jive with any of my other pinks or peaches

This is what I came up with to get this skirt out of my closet and make an outfit with it!

 I teamed it up with a light wash semi fitted denim jacket with an ivory top layered underneath

I also styled this 70's style blazer back in the beginning of June 

in a post about spring jackets, and again in July in my post about bird prints

with another tricky to style skirt

 

Such an adorable print-all the little foxes!

Carrying my soft pink heart shaped bag

to add another figural element to this outfit

For jewelry, I chose a chunky 1950's vintage abstract heart (or leaf) motif link bracelet, 

a silver tone hammered collar necklace and gray stone and bar front to back earrings 

Buff color faux suede short western boots to finish this eclectic look!

This week I am really feeling the retro vibes!

How about you?

Has your wardrobe picked up any retro or Y2K influenced pieces this season?

I love to wear my vintage and retro accessories, and you see them frequently on the blog

This week, I thought I would style a new piece, that has a very retro look,

and a true vintage piece that is currently trending

 

First, an outfit featuring a new topper influenced

by both the 1960's and the Y2K trend

It has a psychedelic swirling print, complete with daisies-flower power! 

Also, it is a shirt dress style with ruching down the front

two style elements so indicative of Y2K tops and dresses

What goes around comes around, and back around again!

I kept the background of this outfit simple in summery white,

with a white tank top and white denim jeans

Carrying my 1960's white wicker bag,

also with a wildly printed colorful lining!

I chose a mix of new and vintage jewelry, 

with my summer favorite Betsey Johnson half daisy earrings with pave rhinestone centers,

and a 1950's vintage aqua expansion bracelet