Pleated button-down shirt: Banana Republic, thrifted, remixed * Sweater-vest: Tulle * Jeans: Old Navy, remixed * Shoes: Toms, remixed * Earrings: Etsy, remixed
Hey y'all! Arizona was rad. Sunny, warm, and a totally satisfying short vacation. It was awesome to spend some time with family, and I can't help but bask in the fact that I have a little sunburn on my shoulders. My family only recently moved to the Southwest, and since I spent most of my life in the Rocky Mountains and Midwest, I'm totally unaccustomed to the climate in Arizona. I never thought I'd be a fan of the desert heat, but I have to admit that the dry heat is unbelievably awesome in mid-March. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not planning on visiting them in July or anything, but for 9 months of the year it's a pretty rad vacation spot. We spent the weekend having amazing food, taking long sunny hikes, and wander around arts festivals and farmers' markets. On Saturday night we BBQ-ed flank steak, and I made an awesome sauce from oyster mushrooms, truffle oil, and red wine. I desperately wish I had taken a picture. Sooo good. Anyway, it was an awesome trip. In some ways I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often.
Of course, you've probably noticed that these pictures were not taken in Arizona. You're all very observant. These pictures are actually from late last week. Joe and I have been taking after-work walks now that the days are getting longer, and we've recently discovered a few incredible spots along the lake shore. This beautiful, secluded pebble beach has got to be my favorite. It has the most perfect view of downtown (I can't wait to make an early morning trip out there once it gets a bit warmer to watch the sun come up), and the rocks are so colorful and smooth from rolling around in the lake. Unfortunately, it's been pretty brisk in Chicago lately, so this particular photoshoot was a tad uncomfortable, but I'm really excited for it to keep warming up. On the other hand, this particular spot was perfect for the subtle gray lighting of the cold spring day last week.
I think I'm getting better at my jumping pictures, huh? :) Anyway, this outfit was a perfect casually brisk spring outfit for me. I adore this Banana Republic blouse, partly because it's so comfy, and it matches ridiculously well with this Tulle sweater-vest. Plus, the Toms are so comfy, perfect for a day wandering around the lakeshore. I love the androgynous, kind of gender neutral feeling of this outfit. Each piece is conservative, simple, and casual, but altogether I felt sassy and alluring. Chelsea's guest post from this weekend got me thinking about gender in fashion, and part of the reason that I like this outfit is that it doesn't make a strong "feminine" or "masculine" statement on its own, letting me express my own gender identity without the clothes speaking for me. Do you have any clothes or outfits that are less "outspoken" when it comes to announcing your femininity/masculinity? Are you drawn to these kinds of outfits, or do you steer clear of more gender neutral pieces?
Title song: Dave Matthews Band (lots of DMB lately, huh?), "Gray Street"
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