Random Outfit Roundup: July, part I

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Teal tank, American Apparel via Yque
Minneapolis sheer shirt, I Like You
Gray skinny Levis, Urban Outfitters
Studded bracelet, Diesel
Gray platforms, Kenneth Cole Rocky Canyon

(Thanks, as always, to Cal for doing my stranded-at-work outfit shots!)

Don't see me in a lot of graphic tees, do ya? Well this one is a fave. It hails from I Like You, a boutique that ALL TC residents should frequent for quirky jewelry, handmade homewares, and incomparable tees. This one deserves a close-up:

ARRRRR, MATEYS!

Ribbon top, Anthropologie, several years ago
Yellow tank, thrifted
Yellow skirt, thrifted
Teal Katia Mary Janes, John Fluevog
Necklace, self-made
Bracelets, Bibelot Shops

This top is a favorite of mine, but falls firmly into the category of "made-up clothes" according to Husband Mike. I didn't reap a lot of compliments when I wore it to work this time around, but there is no chance of this little beauty hitting the giveaway pile. No way, no how!

I was floored to find that my pale yellow tank and pale yellow skirt, thrifted separately and several years apart, match PERFECTLY. Talk about thrifting synchronicity ...

Turquoise tank, American Apparel via Yque
Navy blazer, J.Crew via eBay
White cigarette pants, Banana Republic
Saddle belt, AudraJean
Necklace, purekatherine (who seems to be on hiatus)
Gray platforms, Kenneth Cole Rocky Canyon

Yes, those KC platforms were a worthwhile investment. Surprisingly, so were the white cigarette pants. The tanks, too! I stocked up on bright AA tanks for layering toward the beginning of the summer, and they've already proven themselves invaluable. Summer layering can be tricky, but tanks are my go-to piece when I want to add a bit more color, or need a few more inches of length for reasons of proportionality.

Sassy sundress, Collaborations Boutique in Stillwater, MN
John Fluevog Haights
Bracelets, Bibelot Shops

Stillwater is one of our favorite daytrips, and Collaborations Boutique is aa non-negotiable stop once we get there. Owner Angela Hudson has spectacular taste in clothing and accessories, and her miniature schnauzer, Ruby, is the sweetest dog in the history of time. I never seem to have any dough when we hit Collaborations, which makes me feel overwhelmingly guilty. I put this dress on the credit card last summer because we'd loitered there so many times, chatting away and playing with Ruby, that I just couldn't stand it. I adore that shop! I want to support it! And this dress was a great pick: SO comfy, easy, and flattering. Throw on a pair of chunky sandals and be done.

World's weirdest LAmade vest, Asinamali in Evanston
White AA tee via Yque
Khaki skirt, Banana Republic
John Fluevog Haights

You think I kid about this being the world's weirdest vest? Check it:

Mom and I hit Asinamali during the June trip home, and as I was amassing items to try on, I came across this bizarro thing. It was SO weird, I simply had to try it on. Mom and I were both amazed at how fun and funky ... and flattering it was. Cal suggested I try belting it, which I totally will next time!