Keep Cool & Carry On

You know that thing about having finished all my summer shopping. I lied. I've been trying to stock my closet with some essentials, you know, for the upcoming...the upcoming...I'm lying again. I don't have an upcoming anything. I just wanted to. I cant' wait to put all my outfits together. That sounds so vapid, but it really is thrilling when you find that perfect outfit equation that you just know looks good. Hey, I'm a child of the Clueless and Sex in the City generation.

I went to Atlantic Station with my gang to help them spend some money, but I ended up spending mine too. Completing my self-ascribed challenge of wearing these necklaces, I wore this number out. It's nothing particularly striking, but when it's nearly 100 degrees outside, striking is lower on my list than cool and comfortable.

Cato Gladiator Sandals|Old Navy White V-Neck Tee|F21 Tribal Dress- DIY Skirt  |? Brown Belt| Target Coral Earrings|Charming Charlie Neckalce|F21 Purse

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

Going Tribal

I went to Charming Charlie this week on the hunt for a mens-style watch. While rummaging through their immense collection of color coded accessories, I found the clearance rack. Oh, yes. I am a sucker for severely reduced prices. In the clearance section is where I found three necklaces of the tribal variety.

I haven't immersed myself in this bold, colorful trend because I lean towards timidity unless I make a mental note not too. I do like the patterns and colors, I just never thought I could pull it off. The necklaces I bought (above) are bright, chunky and out of my zone, so I had to conduct a scientific experiment to see how I'd work them.
 
Experiment #1

This is the snazziest of the two looks. I love this blazer and will forever wear it until it is no longer white...then I'll wear it as a beige blazer. I went for a warmer palette, with the exception of the gray jersey skirt to break it up a bit. I'd prefer brown sandals like these since it is the summer (I'm working on getting a pair), but the booties were good enough for this illustration. You get what I'm getting at.

Experiment #2

This is the more casual approach, especially with the early 90's denim shorts. These are cooler colors, with a pop of orange in the purse to compliment the necklace. Minus the heels, I'd wear this to classes. On the weekend though, heels are totally acceptable. I would probably layer on more bangles too. 

All in all, I liked experimenting with tribal accessories. I might even invest in some ikat printed items later on. 

Give Good Face

---Audrey W.