Snob Swap

A few weeks back, I excitedly attended an event by The Swapaholics. The aptly named "Snob Swap" required attendees to bring only two items, but the catch is that they had to be either designer or vintage. I chose a black Michael Kors tunic style top and a vintage Italian silk blouse. 

{Above photo by Adam Towner for The Swapaholics, included to show my outfit!}

I wore: 

thrifted men's chambray button-down

H&M black skinnies

Jeffrey Campbell rumble boots

Urban Outfitters bag

Fabrications Unlimited lightning bolt earrings

{my spoils}

I was lucky enough to walk away with a vintage beaded cropped tank, a pair of metallic Chloe sandals, and a few new friends. All in all the night was both successful and fun. 

{new friends}

{familiar faces}

Check out The Swapaholics website, facebook and twitter to learn more. 

If I was a wealthy girl,

I would be a totally different person and who knows what I'd be into!

But anyway, I love these things:

Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats

I would name one Nug and one Roo. 

(Sorry Hams.. you're technically black striped, even though no one can tell.)

Rick Owens leather jacket

Perfect mix of equal parts cozy and badass.

Pyramid Watch

Oh my goodness. Just.. oh man.

Happy New Year, and all that sort of thing!

I've got lots of goals for this new year. 

To name a few:

-consistency

-education

-courage

Well.. those are just words, really.

Anyway, in closing, this:

Indian Summer

Woooooooo!

A week ago I was wearing boots and mittens,

and yesterday I had bare legs!

Sweater: swapped

Blouse: mi mom's

Cord Skirt: Gap via Savers

Flats: Steve Madden

Necklace: F21

Also, this cutie pants just learned how to sew.

He's turning all his jeans into skinnies.

Such an inspiration!

I just love his style.

BFW Sip & Swap Recap:

Last Thursday night, my friend Christina and I braved the torrential downpours and "bumper-to-bumper" city traffic to attend Boston Fashion Week's Sip & Swap at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge.

I have to say, it was the least successful swap I've attended so far, but also the most fun! In other words, it did not disappoint despite my significantly smaller bag of loot.

[Swappers lined up!]

[shoes. drool.]

[my friend Amy (center), the mastermind behind the swaps!]

(*All above photos by Adam Towner from the Swapaholics' facebook album)

My 2 best best best scores were shoes. Truth be told, I totally blame myself for straying from my fail-proof game plan. I caught one look at the shoes all arranged so prettily (word?) and I chucked the plan out the window. Next time, it's back to the plan. However, I did get the ONE PAIR of shoes I had my heart set on, and they fit so perfectly! They're perfect! I can't believe they're mine!

Skip ahead to 1:09. Putting them on when I got home was like that. Just like that.

In other news, I had an excellent conversation while trying to get a little reading in on an otherwise peaceful bus ride to work:

"What book are you reading?"

[closes book. turns to show front cover.]

"So, you like to read?"

"Um, yes?"

"Are you a student?"

[shakes head.]

"So you just read? For fun?"

[slow nod.] Snape impression, "Obviously."

[silence.]

photo dump

I realilze it's been a while since I dumped a pile of some favorite shots on you.

So, here.

1. We hit the York Village candy shop to satiate our sweet cravings.

2. Hats on parade at the beach house for Abby and Austin's wedding week.

3. Dewy sunflower from Emilee's garden.

4. Sunset at Union Station.

5. Eric takes the new tripod on a nighttime photoshoot.

6. Chris and Ben makie good use of cucumbers at an Elm Park picnic.

7. Annie found another way to recycle soda cans.

8.  Snuggling little sisters is the very best way to be woken up.

9. Blue nailpolish on brick. 

This week I'm ignoring hints of a cold coming on. Much too busy paying attention to the BFW swap Thursday night, the Topsfield Fair (rain or shine!) Saturday morning, and two days' worth of quality time (read: thrifting, sharing new music, and eating great food) with my bff visiting from Seattle. 

I Am Tutu Fun

Friday night I was left to my own devices and decided it necessary to put on this swapped tulle skirt before carrying out the rest of the night's activities. 

And I truly know how to live it up on a Friday night. 

Oh yes. 

I did dishes, 2 loads of laundry, tackled a stack of ironing that needed to be done, and ended the night accidentally early 

by falling asleep to an episode of Absolutely Fabulous. 

How was your weekend, sweetie darling?

Accidental Ombre

& did you ever know that:

I like Bob Marley alright but only as much as the next guy?

I don't get Phish.. or jam bands in general really.

I happen to be a vegetarian, but honestly I don't see how that has anything to do with my hair.

I don't like wearing brown, or tie dye, or hemp!

I wash my hair. a lot. 

:)