OOTD: Its the final countdown.

When I bought my Tucker blouse, I loved the colors and print: pretty grey undertones, pops of coral, abstract florals. I assumed (dumbly) that I'd wear this baby out throughout the summer. Well, that was before I realized our temperatures would reach heat indices of 115 (I'm not kidding.). I thought, "That's fine! I'll just wear it when the weather get's cooler. Right?" Wrong. Looking at it now, I realize it's pretty summery to be wearing through the fall. What's a girl to do?

1. Wear it and hope I can run fast enough from building to building so that the sweat doesn't build up enough to leave stains (ewww, TMI).

2. Eff it all and wear it in the fall, despite its blatant spring-like tones. (With a chunky beige cardigan? And boots/jeans?)

3. All of the above.  :)

Here's number one in action... (p.s. These are indeed shorts. No, I am not prancing around town in a skirt that barely covers my lady-parts. No, when I bend over you don't get a sneak peek. Yes, they still are super short!)

Top: Tucker Washed out Watercolor blouse

Shorts: UO ruffle tap shorts

Shoes: {from a local boutique}

Belt: F21

Also... when the heck are we going to see a Tucker for Target lookbook? Hmmm? I'm dyin' over here, peeps!!

Outfit: from the archives, part 2.

Given the current state of affairs at Fetching Fashions Central, there are no cute outfits to be had. Nor are there places to blog. Nor is there motivation (sorry). But... there are archives. So here we go.

Top: UO silk shirt

Skirt: F21 lace skirt

Belt: Anthropologie Tea Rose belt

Shoes: Liliana bow pumps

Necklace: Express, old old.

When I got my IRO shorts in the mail last week, I decided to take some pictures wearing them different ways and suddenly got inspired to create this outfit instead. Some of the pics I take don't end up going on the blog, mostly because since creating this thing, I've seen how really, really useful photographing outfits can be, blog or no blog. This was one of those things... it was a bit of an experiment and mostly just curiosity, since I haven't worn this belt in a while AND I don't tend to like wearing shirts un-tucked. This shirt has to go un-tucked most of the time because it's a little too short for me (curse long torsos!).  Anyway, I like the way it turned out, and figure it's good fodder for this week, since I need to remember what it looks like when I clean up. HA. :)

Also, I'll throw this one in there because I really like it... how I originally envisioned this shirt to be styled that day, with the IRO shorts (I had to tie the drawstring tight so the shirt wouldn't come un-tucked!):

Top: UO silk shirt

Shorts: IRO Mya shorts

Shoes: Elizabeth and James Mason pumps

Necklace: Nordstrom

OOTD: IRO white shorts

I'm really coming up short (ha! SHORT.) in the clever-titles-arena these days, so my apologies that the title is quite literal today. Boring, snooze. But I think the outfit will make up for my banal title skillz.

I think I successfully styled the Geren Ford tank without jeans or the color blush! *pats self on back*

(Jammin'. To the voices in my head. HA.)

Top: Geren Ford tiger ikat top

Shorts: IRO Mya shorts (here, in charcoal!)

Sweater: Nordstrom BP cardi ("powder" not online)

Necklace: F21

Shoes: BCBG Max Azria reptile slides

Like I said before, I really love these shorts. I just love the look of them! Relaxed fit, but made of a very nice silk (I think half my closet is now silk, eeesshh) which adds a little "chic." They're rather fitted in the back, too, so no ass-sag. Love it. The fold-over style is really a fun detail... despite the fact that it takes longer to put them on than most shorts (zippers, buttons AND drawstrings), but I can live with a little high-maintenance. Oh, and although the camera doesn't capture it well, I seriously bought that BP sweater just for this top, because I love the pop of blue in the tank and realized it goes perfectly to bring it out. Sweet!

(Exclamation points!)

Thanks! and some obsessions.

Firstly, thank you for the blog-sale interest yesterday! I really underestimate the power of the Anthropologie bloggie collective, because within about .2 nanoseconds of posting, the Moulinette Soeurs dress sold! There are still a few items for sale which I'll be taking to the consignment store soon, so pounce on 'em if you are interested!

There is sorta a reason I did this impromptu sale. 1) I'm moving soon (duh) and really, really don't need to be taking items I know I don't wear enough to justify a spot in my closet. 2) I want something. I really want something. Here it is.

(Tucker's "Washed out Watercolor" blouse, from their resort '09 collection. Doesn't she look so freekin' happy? As in, if I own and wear this top I'll be as happy as her and I'll just be carefree and I'll have pretty, healthy naturally auburn hair and porcelain skin and OHMIGOD I'll just stop now.)

(Ohh! And if you're not yet privy to this knowledge, Tucker is collaborating with Target for a future Go Line, due out September 10th! Get excited.)

No, but seriously. I spotted this on sale at Barneys the other day and had to have it, despite the fact that it's over my budget for the month. Solution? Sell stuff to make room! and money! (more importantly the money part, natch.) So it's quite the win-win situation.

Also, just received these pretty little silky shorts in the mail from the ever-amazing Shopbop. I'll be sure to do an outfit with them soon, but for now the product shot must suffice. And yes yes yes, I know. Shorts-obsessed, whatevs. :)

 IRO silk Mya shorts (sold out)

I heart these things, even though I was secretly hoping to not like them because they weren't a necessity per se, but they're just so stinkin' cute and the perfect "I'm not casual but I'm not dressy, either" short. (I think I analyze my shorts a wee bit too much, huh?)

Anywhooo, go check out the remainder of my sale. And happy hump day!

Wishlisted: It's a short story (etc.)

I can't seem to get enough shorts. Silky, cotton, ruffly, you name it. So I figured I'd throw a few of my faves in a post. And a few extra things at the bottom for good measure. :)

Lulu's Kiss Chase Shorts, $37 (don't forget the 30% off coupon!!)

Urban Outfitter's Cooperative Pleated Rayon Short, $38

UO's Kimchi Blue tap short, $48

IRO Mya shorts, $138.60 (which I snagged this morning on sale and had a leeettle difficulty with, courtesey Shopbop's annoying inventory glitches. Ugh.)

Plastic Island Bardot Shorts, only $46 on sale!

Sachin + Babi Poppy Shorts, $150.50  (a little wacky, yes, but fun nonetheless! And a great alternative to a skirt for a dressy dinner date!)

And some other exciting things, just because my wishlists are getting outofcontrol....

Nordstrom Charlie Jade 'Greneda' romper, $115 (it's like an abstract butterfly print! Love!!!)

Anthropologie's Rochelle Blouse, $88

Anthropologie's Pizzoccheri Jacket, $88 (NEED. THIS.)

Free People Lacey Top, $68

Free People Nigerian Tulip Top, $88

Shop Ruche's After the Rain top, $35.99

Whew! That's a lot of wishing... :)