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early August...the first week.

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I found this vintage Dress Barn skirt at Savers' Thrift and I love the colors and little eyelet hem. I matched it with my secondhand Michael Stars top (poshmark) for an easy, breezy Summer look. clogs are by Tessa Clogs In my comfort and natural fibers journey, I've discovered a lot of foreign brands (non-American) have better fits and materials. This one is a vintage Swedish cotton dress with little cherries and pockets that I found on Poshmark when using the 'lagenlook' keyword. Lagenlook is a fashion style that emphasizes comfort over tailoring and tight-fitting clothing. It's a new term for me, but I'm into it! Clogs are by Tessa Clogs, cherry bag is from the Coach Outlet. A quick mostly-thrifted outfit (above) with thrifted top, patricia nash fanny pack, vintage Liz Claiborne skirt and vintage Dr. Martens 'eleanor' gladiator sandals. Above--Japanese noodles for lunch! Below--etsy mini haul of different Gengar evolutions for a DIY I have planned... A...

the great outdoors...GLAMPING

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We started a new tradition for the last few years where for my husband's birthday, we have a bunch of friends and families rent cabins for a few nights at the end of July and do the Glamping thing. Going to higher ground when it is unbearably hot in Phoenix has been lovely!  Having Axel and Yeti come with us is also a huge plus.  The cabins themselves feel nothing like 'roughing it' since they have all the amenities including shower, kitchenette, fridge, microwave (stove in some but not all), bbq, and comfy beds.  We always overpack and go to Costco first to fully stock up on lots of food and snacks. Axel loves it here and gets really tired from all the running around. They even have a cute enclosed dog park where he can get his Zoomies out! Bugs are one of the downsides.  We also love to play board games and cards with our friends and family on the screened in porches. Some favorites are Yahtzee, Fluxx, and Kings in the Corner.  Not a chef? There are also two r...

styling plaid for summer some cowboy boots to mix it up.

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  I'm wearing: dangerfield dress, corral cactus boots (poshmark), stella mccartney sunglasses (secondhand), coach bucket bag with rivets (poshmark) above Strawberry Cheesecake season at Grimaldi's is actually one of my favorite treats...my husband is a big fan too! Dinner at our local Italian spot (above an below) Above: finally found my DREAM vintage heart big shortalls! They are perfectly baggy and I hope to wear them a bunch this Summer. Below: a going to dinner outfit with my urn skirt! I had bad news (above), my uterine lining has several polyps that I will need surgery for. I am trying to stay positive, but hearing it, and also confirming that I have PCOS was a huge bummer! I don't usually love Indian food, but the kid's meal at our local spot is mild enough that I can enjoy it! 2025 cowboy boot diaries: here is the round up,  Back row: left to right: 80s Justin Ropers in teal, Sendra star boots, Corral cactus boots, Justin roses boots, Bed Stu Valencia, Justin W...