Old Try shirt

Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Classic // Mary Kay Firecracker lipstick // The Old Try shirt // Premier necklace // American Apparel skirt // HMD Ferragamo bag from Granny // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

black as coal

Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD scarf from Mom // Michael Stars shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD belt from Mom // Joe's Jeans // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

not impressed much

Okay, it's hard to come up with an outfit every single day. Let's just pretend it's 1997 for a second. 

Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Classic // HMD necklace from Granny // HMD sweater from Granny // Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy turnlock crossbody

what's from the earth is of the greatest worth

hand me down earrings from Mema // Nordstrom scarf // HMD sweater from Granny // J. Crew corduroys // Hunter Original Tall Rain Boots 

washing, flying, cooking, dressing

I failed to take photos of most of what I did this weekend, but it was still great.  B and I washed both of our cars, and my dad and I washed his airplane.   Then, we flew in his airplane, and I finally got to fly my uncle's airplane for the first time.  The wind was completely calm, and I flew like it was my tenth hour in the plane instead of my first.  Maybe my license is within reach after all.

On Sunday, I went to church and then spent some time in the kitchen.  Again, I failed at taking photos.  I had a long time friend over to eat and made one of my favorite recipes - Martha Stewart's lighter sesame chicken with rice and broccoli.  I got really into Martha Stewart's website a couple of years ago and found some no-fail recipes that I go to again and again.  I can see and hear her in my mind saying, "it's a good thing."  Anyone else grow up with a mother who watched Martha?

I also mixed up a (huge) batch of Pioneer Woman's restaurant salsa.  It doesn't go with sesame chicken at all, but it is SO good.  Between Martha and PW, I could almost live without Pinterest.  Almost.  Please come over if you want some salsa.  I'll be eating it with crock pot chicken taco chili.

We already had a couple of desserts around the house: a blueberry pie made by a friend who even picked the blueberries herself and lunch lady brownies that my mom made.  But I couldn't forget to make some tea!  One day I will post about my mom's tea.

HMD earrings from mom // HMD necklace from mom // HMD scarf from mom // HMD Brooks Brothers shirt // HMD bracelet from mom // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Joe's jeans // Sam Edelman Alvin flats // HMD Dooney & Bourke bag from B's mom

hot game day suggestion

It's after Labor Day but still hot as fire outside, and you're going to a football game.  Here's my take on what to wear.  Of course, this works best if you're cheering on the pirates or the deacs, but it would be easy to adapt.  Wear a red tank if you're a wolfpack fan or a navy skirt and white or light blue top for the heels.  

Ray Ban aviators // Moon and Lola Stanford earrings // necklace I made // hand me down top from Mom // American Apparel skirt // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD bracelet from Granny // HMD ring from Mom // Essie Bottle Service // HMD Dooney & Bourke bag from B's mom // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

What's your favorite game day outfit for hot weather?  What about when it turns cool?