Neon! Florals! No Dooooyyyy!

Before picking my friend from Dallas up at LAX the other day, I thought to myself: "Self, what's a fun, no fuss way to say 'Welcome to California'????" Then I answered to myself: "Self! Neon! Florals! No Doooyyyy!" So I put on this vintage floral thrift store skirt....that has pockets...to put my weed in.... JK!!!!! 

But seriously....... 

(jk).

Vintage high waisted skirts and soft fitted tanks are a go-to for me. You can dress it down (seen here) or up with some higher shoes and a blazer or cardigan. Throw on some liquid, winged eye-liner, and some bright lips and you're practically a movie staarrrrrr!

(don't laugh at my hand on the shoulder pose. I don't know what my intention was with that. Just go with it).

Skirt and Belt: Thrifted, Nail Polish: Essie, French Affair, Necklace: JCP, Tank: Joie, Rings: Gifted and Trifted, Sandals: Steve Madden (old)

Rhinestones and Ropers

Stripes and Florals. One of the most trustworthy combinations in my book. Look at them together. It's tailored on top and Kelly Kapowski on bottom. Also trustworthy: Ropers. Get yourself a pair. They toughen up anything and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. Plus they don't discriminate based on seasons. 

On to the belt. When my NaNa passed, she left behind quite a few ridiculous rhinestone belts. Yes, these belts are gaudy... yes, these belts might be seen on such waists as cougars at your local sports bar, (NaNa wasn't a cougar) but I love them. I find the challenge of making them work with my daily outfits as opposed to making me look like a cougar rewarding. I LOVE pieces like that. Otherwise seen on douche bags, but resurrected on someone new in a completely different/non-douche way. 

NEW: Just saw the lovely lady from Atlantic-Pacific did a post on stripes and florals. She's too damn cute. Check her out.

Floral Skirt: Thrifted, Striped Shirt: Ralph Lauren/thrifted, Belt: Nana's, Boots: Dolly Python, Bulldog Necklace: China Town in NY, Scarf: F21, Hat: J.Crew, Sunglasses: Nordstrom (old)