That 70's Look

It's funny, I wear pants and shorts all the time, but most of my posts so far have only shown me in dresses or skirts. Perhaps it's because I usually consider those work or casual clothes, and not belonging to a proper "outfit" where I try to build something, and then think it worth recording and creating a post about. Anyways, just for the record, I really do wear them all the time.

After I threw on this drifty, ornately-designed overshirt that reminds me of  Persian rug (my friend bought it for me for a dollar at a used-clothes-sale at school), my mom told me I looked like the 70's. I suppose there are worse things to be called, and if it evokes a nostalgic twinge, I certainly wore nothing to hold back from that.

I've been very attracted to large pendants on necklaces at a certain length recently. This one is almost too long, but the low neckline of the shirt compensates for its weight. Otherwise, I'd think it too visually heavy for this outfit. I've had the blue camisole forever and love it to death. The trick is finding what works with it. 

Camisole, pants, belt, necklace - thriftstore

Overshirt - clothes sale

Sandals - DSW

Earrings - state fair booth

Lion ring - friend

<3 The Magpie

Sunday Style: Blue July

There was a spectacular sunset two Sundays ago, and I had to run out to the field in our backyard to try and capture it. The detail and colors of sunsets (and skies in general) seem to never be translated completely over to photographs, but that doesn't stop us from trying. Who hasn't seen a sunset pic? (If you haven't, here you go, and you're welcome!)

You may have also noticed I include a lot of out-of-focus or "blurry" pictures. I find them interesting, if they look a certain way. There is an impressionistic-feel to them, a semblance of reality that starts to turn into something before our eyes, yet we are uncertain of its material form. I love the streaks and blurs of light and color that waver and turn, twisting the known static into a metamorphic exchange. Am I delving too deeply into the artistic mind? Perhaps I read too much into them, but I cannot help but write down what I think. Artists. We never learn. 

I love cobalt blue, and I have been planning to match this blue cardigan to this wrap-around skirt I found at a thrift store for quite awhile, but only recently (finally) pulled it out. I will probably wear both together again at school. I used to repeat favorite outfits more often, but it's become much more difficult - but only because I keep creating new ones. Sounds like a terrible trial, no? :)

Cardigan - Modcloth

Skirt - Thrifted

Sandals - DSW

Earrings - Old Navy

<3 The Magpie

The June Rain

After weeks of sweltering heat, a chance rainstorm rolled in, bringing with it cloudy skies and sweet cool air. It was a blessed hiatus from the usual sweaty days of summer, and I took as much advantage of it as I could. I even dragged out my gray fall/winter boots. It was a rather optimistic view, as the overall temperature did not fall that drastically, but it definitely FELT worth the effort. Thank you Rainstorms in June, for giving me some summer and sartorial relief.

I also felt reminiscent of Red Riding hood, what with the trees dark in the gray light, and my light hood protecting me from faint drops of sky. The air was damp and the world seemed hushed and muted. It was a perfect day for adventuring - or fairy tales.

Dress, shirt - thrifted

Rain jacket - Target

Boots - Modcloth

You can tell these were taken early of last month because of the green blackberries. They have since ripened and are dripping off the vine. Ah, I love the days of fresh wild blackberries. It's their highest redeeming feature from the usually terrible thorns that catch you unaware.