september denim dayzzz

we are all about denim this month at amandromeda. because, let's face it, there's nothing more transitional than jeans and her softer chambray counterpart. whether it's layered or meant to shine on it's own, denim rules. 

everything seen is in store and ready to go. blue jean baby.

transitional denim and white

 

who's ready for fall?! not me. but i am thinking about transitioning my wardrobe for the season ahead. this month, i am highlighting denim in my shop. gathering up all the jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts, dresses that i can to style and accessorize with a focus on the move from warmer to cooler weather. that is what i did with this outfit. looks vaguely similar to the one i posted before, no? it's taking the same denim bottom/white top concept but with a nod to the transitional. 

so here's what you do: throw on jeans instead of shorts and pair it with a white blazer. sure the blazer is linen and it's after labor day, but whatever because we don't care about rules. we just want to take our white blazer out for one last summer time spin, this time as a top instead of a layering item. maybe let a lacy black bra peek through because you just got it and you think it's kinda pretty. don your favorite necklaces for some color and interest and slip into some strappy sandals, but low wedges because let's face it, those stilettos don't work with your (my) janky feet. and of course, keep your first aid clutch close, because you never know when you'll need bandages, lipstick, or a nip of whiskey to help assuage the pain of summer's end.

wearing

vintage white lined blazer as a shirt

thrifted jeans distressed by moi

vintage gold choker

bib necklace via ebay

clyde's rebirth june necklace

shoes from jcpenney

clutch by blue Q bags but purchased locally from a cool shop called the mustache store

the basics

 

there's pretty much nothing more basic than a white button-down with denim. well maybe a white tee, but you get the idea. it will never go out of style and it's a fool proof option when you just gotta put clothes on your body and get out the door. the brilliance of a basic is that you can change it on a whim with accessories. now it's pretty obvious from the pics what i paired my white shirt and cutoffs with, but it would have been equally as appropriate to wear strappy sandals, a metallic cross body bag, and colorful statement necklace. throw a blazer over it, maybe a leather jacket, wear it with boots. seriously, the options are endless! these are my favorite things to have in my closet; classic, basic items that make getting dressed easy and make accessorizing fun. and in full disclosure, i wear these shorts probably 3 times a week and these loafers about as often. they are workhorses in my wardrobe. i am nothing if not sartorially responsible.

wearing:

thrift shop purchased white shirt originally from old navy

boys levi's cut off by yours truly

vintage choker and loafers

clutch and cuff bracelet given to me by my lovely sister

thrifted sunglasses available in my shop

clyde's rebirth june necklace

gage huntley wrist harness

life lately

august. she's a cruel mistress. while her days are the hottest of the year, there's always the threat of the cold months ahead. to me august is a time of transition, when i feel most reflective. and subsequently most vulnerable. i tend to go into self-preservation mode and take a step back from life so i can get a grip on myself. there's never one big thing that brings on this feeling, but a realization that life is passing me by at an incredible rate and i can't grab hold of it tight enoughit's like my soul has lost it's anchor. but not really because that can never truly happen. that's why i have the tattoo on my forearm, as a daily reminder that in the midst of struggles, i have a hope that sustains me. even as i see my son getting older and i am getting older and i feel like i'm looking winter square in the face....i know it's going to be okay. then when september comes along i mellow out. things fall back into place and i'm grounded once again. plus there's football.

flip flop

 

school is in session, but i'm holding on to summer as long as i can. donning a simple weekend outfit complete with resort-wear style jacket, easy slip-on dress, and my ever present flip flops. 

these past few months have renewed my love for the thonged sandal. there was a time in my life when i couldn't bear to hear the incessant flip-flopping noise they made. this summer, however, i found myself creating outfits around them. like, what can i wear with my flips? these $2 shoes made of rubber and plastic have been my go-to options. i will miss them when the weather gets cooler and i'm forced to wear far more stylish footwear. until then, long live flip flops and long live the jolly roger.

wearing

coogi jacket that i thrifted. pretty rad, no?

thrifted f21 body con dress

vintage gold choker and purse

walmart flips from the boys section

sale! yay!

for all my local peeps, i'm having a big fat sale in the shop! i love sales. i bet you do too.

SoBro

 

i'm recycling outfits again. i originally wore this on saturday in austin. it was kinda the perfect thing to throw on for a super hot south texas afternoon of scoring rad thrift merch. and really, the summer here has been kind of a disappointment. yesterday temps finally made it back into the 90s so i jumped at the chance to wear something easy and that i can sweat in without it looking like i sweat in it. i know gross, but it's also totally true.

i also thought this the perfect opportunity to introduce you to our sobro monster (sobro=south broadway). a friend came over and tagged the wall off our back deck. eventually we'd like to graffiti the whole thing but this is a good start. i dig it.

wearing

vintage running tank

thrifted floral skirt and sandals

clyde's rebirth june necklace

gage huntley stamped necklace and wrist harness