I put everything together in LA, convinced that I had packed a bag full of bright outfits and interesting patterns to carry me through the weekend in style. I even bragged to my boyfriend a little about how awesome the contents of my suitcase were (he seemed...thrilled). So imagine my surprise when I opened said suitcase 190 miles later to find a smattering of solid colored v-neck tshirts, a grey sweater, a pair of blue jeans, two blue skirts, and a pair of blue shorts. What?? Oh sure, one of these v-necks was purple, and a skirt was teal, and as I drove I wore a shirt with a pattern but...come on Lauren! Its like some tricksy fashion-challenged witch packed my suitcase for me, cackling as she plotted my weekend of grey v-necks paired with grey sweaters. Ugh.
Anyway, I tried my best, given the items said witch provided me with.
First, we went to the California Mid-State Fair. And let me tell you, the California Mid-State Fair is...something else. For this city-slicker, the Mid-State Fair is a whole 'nother slice of California life. One could bask for hours in the glow of deep-fried anything, bacon-wrapped turkey legs, cotton candy, twinkies, and dippin' dots (ok, but really, dippin' dots are awesome), while entertaining themselves with ferris wheels, rodeos, 4-H competitions, and...what I think was a cattle herding contest? Oh goodness, if it's not already painfully obvious, I was apprehensive about sticking out like sore thumb. So this is my attempt to blend in at the California Mid-State Fair:
Top: F21 sz m (old) / Skirt: American Eagle sz 0 (really old) / Belt: Bought in England / Shoes: Rainbow (they're hemp! Dirty as hell but good for the environment...?) / Bag: Gift, from Guatemala
It worked surprisingly well. Everyone was wearing short-shorts, flip flops, and tank tops, so I satisfied myself with pretending like I belonged. I didn't eat any bacon-wrapped turkey, though. Maybe next time.
Bag: Gift, from Guatemala* * * * * * * * *
The next was a spent roving around the coast, from beach to town to beach, in search of the sun. We started out with a walk down the local beach, which is often covered in a thin haze of grey mist, so pants seemed to be in order.
The guy in the back totally stole my outfit idea.
Shirt: F21 sz m / Pants: Gap 1969 boot cut jeans sz 00 (I love these jeans. I had to get them hemmed, of course, but they fit soooo well. I got 'em on sale, too! similar here) / Belt: Bought in England / Necklace: Bought in Italy / Shoes: Macy's (old)
My nail polish matches my tshirt!I'd love to say I did that on purpose, but really, I just own only 3 colors of nail polish.
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Then we went into the nearby bigger town and then a few minutes south to a beautiful sunny beach. And here is where my weekend outfits get exciting, y'all. (What? I went to the Midstate Fair. I can say y'all now. It's the rules.) Purple and teal!
Shirt: F21 sz m / Skirt: Modcloth / Belt: Bought in England (sensing a theme here with this belt? Ya, I wore it every day...) / Necklace: Bought in Italy
I usually wear this skirt with a grey shirt, and I've never worn it with a belt, but, inspired by reading so many style blogs as of late, I decided to go all peacock with this outfit and bring out the colors. I actually like it a lot. Go figure!* * * * * * * * *
And finally, my lazy Sunday outfit, which consists of the softest, most comfortable button down shirt ever and a pair of easy shorts. My ever-present belt and flats also make another appearance. Boyfriend made fun of me for wearing the same belt every weekend (which, yes, I am wearing here, even though you can't tell). I told him it was totally a style decision, proving how versatile the belt was. Totally.
Shirt: Urban Outfitters, sz s (old) / Shorts: Gap sz 0 (old) / Shoes: Macy's
Oh hey, Seagull.
