OOTD: Ho, hum.

I tried to deny it. I tried to resist it. I tried....

But it's definitely that time of year.

You know what I'm talking about. The time of year when you've "been there, done that" for fashion and you need to move on to something new, something different, lest you be caught in a rut of the same old, same old. (I can't be alone, right?!)

The problem with this is that it is most definitely still summer and I most definitely still want it to be. But my wardrobe is getting old and my ideas are no longer fresh. As a fashion "OOTD" blogger-- someone who feels a little pressure to come up with new things and ideas-- this can be quite a task. Because when I walk in my closet, the only thing I'm thinking is "What shirt have I not yet sweat through worn with my requisite F21 shorts?" and my inspiration starts to wane when I see I've basically tried it all before. The previously exciting new ideas become stale and tried. What's left? A pair of jeans and a tee. All well and fine, yes, but inspirational? Not really.

So instead of trying to force it today, I'm going to let it be. I mean, this is a fashion diary of sorts, and diaries aren't simple tales of love and happiness. There are funks, too! And ho-hum entries! I'm learning that this fashion thing can't be forced, and if jeans and a tee are what I'm grabbing then so be it.

Therefore, I present: jeans and a tee.  :)

Top: H&M

Jeans: Juicy Couture skinny jeans

Shoes: Liliana Bardor pumps

Earrings: Express gold hoops

(p.s. I am no longer green in hue. I think Photoshop and I have corrected the problem. Plus, my walls look a lot more like their actual color: sky blue. Yay!)

Settling the basics.

You know what I've realized, lovies?

Well... I winterized my closet this weekend. You know-- hastily shoving all the summery pieces into a drawer whilst drooling over the sweaters that I hastily shoved into a drawer just about 8 months ago. Anyway, I realized I don't have enough "basics." I have a bunch of adorable cardis, jackets, embellished/ruffly things, but I seem to lack the necessities to put under these pretties. Damn you, F21-- free shipping? Did you think I could stay away?!!? So I made an e-run to the store and found these things...

Oh and don't try to tell me the fuchsia skirt and gold belt aren't staples. Because they are. Yep. In my world, at least. (p.s. I have a problem with ruffles and flowers. Lord.)