"Two Tubes of Lipstick"

This post is actually not cosmetic product-related;  my sister's bf says my legs look like "two tubes of lipstick" when I wear these pink skinny jeans, but my inner Man Repeller has decided to run with it. Literally. I was practically running away from him and my sis for part of this impromptu photo session (and being a goof the rest of the time bc I can't stand having my photo taken. There would be many more outfit posts on this blog if I could!!) I forgot I had these photos, they were taken at Christmas time in AZ, but the outfit definitely supports my newly stated dedication to wearing color (as I posted here):

You can tell I am less-than-enthused about having my picture taken, but then the caffeine I am holding kicks in!

Don't make fun of my pants! I will run away from you and not share my delicious beverage! 

I have lots of photos of making this exact face as a kid, btw, I might be crazy from birth.

 Playing nice. Enjoy the sun glinting off my disheveled bun and massive fly-aways.

 The jeans are so soft and stretchy I bet wearing them is like what wearing Pajama Jeans and keeping 

your dignity would feel like if those two things could ever coexist in this universe.

Shopping for magazines for the flight home. To make the cut, it must be large enough issue to distract me for 

4+ hours and small enough that I don't get scoliosis from carrying it in my purse!

 JCrew shirt, thrifted belt (kids section, I believe), Urban Outfitters high-rise skinny jean (purchased my pink pair in Oct so that color is long gone, but the new mint color is awesome), GAP flats, Francesco Biasia bag (few years old, but a great plane carry-on)

 Embracing the bright pants yourself? Or do you try to avoid the "tubes-of-lipstick" effect? hehe

Windy City Outfit

Hello, everyone! I am back from vacation, but still sorting through my pictures from Chicago....not because I have tons of great pictures, but because I am not the greatest photographer and tend to take pictures that are out of focus or that are just plain confusing: "What is the intended subject of this one?" ..."Umm, the sidewalk? Or maybe that garbage can?"

My sister took some photos of my outfit for one of our walking around/biking around days and these photos are great because you get to see a little of the city in the background and because the subject of the photo is easy to decipher! hehe. Not the best lighting, however:

I love Target! This drape-front dress is easy, breezy, and takes up a teensy-weensy amount of space in a suitcase. And it was under $20- score!
I love this belt from the GAP. The little, shiny hexagons on neutral leather are super fun and surprisingly versatile for cinching tops and dresses.These Corso Como sandals make the outfit pop and are soooo cushy. Perfect for a day on foot and bicycle in the city (don't judge my oddly skinny toes!):

Here is a photo of my sister's outfit, too! She's a chic gal (with a chic decor blog) and loves a pair of Toms as much as I do. (Who is the awesome sister who got her the black and gold linen Toms she's wearing in the picture? Oh, wait, me!). Anyway, we had to take photos together when we realized we were both wearing black and pink!
I swear she loves me, but she does give me her "oh please" face quite often. There was another picture of us that was better, but her arms were mysteriously missing and her facial expression just wasn't as classic ;)

I hope everyone had a great weekend and, good news!, the weekend is only 2 days away!

How Did I Miss...Valentino For GAP?!

...oh, because it debuts Saturday in Europe. Le Tragic! I had no idea the collaboration existed and I wish there were more photos of the looks... I am not sure about the ruffled pants, but I am sure there are some chic Parisians or Italians who could rock them. I am most interested in the adorable ruffly trench! And the shoes- so cute! (but not part of the collection). Has anyone else heard more about this? Or when it will hit the US?