In which I acknowledge that it is actually summertime. June 30, 2007

For some reason that I’m not sure that I understand, CM loves me in big floppy wide-brimmed hats. (Lucky for me, he loves me NOT in them too, because how many places can you wear a big straw hat without feeling silly?) I’ve been on a quest for one that doesn’t make me look like [...]

Seasonally inappropriate wishful shopping June 25, 2007

Based on my careful calculations, we’ve recieved point-zero-zero-zero-zero-none inches of rain in the last year. Scoff if you want, but I know my figures are correct; I’m a math major!
Still, neither sound scientific analysis of the numbers nor the fact that it’s almost July can detract from my desire to own this:
Printed Umbrella, Navy, J. [...]

Now all I need is a boat June 12, 2007

I told you I knew what I would be wearing once my J. Crew order arrived.

I love the idea of scarves, but I’m kind dumb with them. I spent fifteen minutes trying to figure out how to tie that scarf onto the yellow-handled tote. I failed. I wish someone would write a “Scarves for Dummies” [...]

A little campy June 8, 2007

I love plaid, but until now, I’ve only been courageous enough to wear it on headbands and belts. Yesterday, I had store credit at American Eagle and couldn’t resist this shirt; it makes me want to volunteer with a Girl Scout troop just so I can wear this camping with them. And teach them to [...]

My favorite four words on the internet. June 8, 2007

J. Crew summer sale.
Which means both preppy (yay!) and reasonably priced. Read on to see what I got.
The fun and impractical
Nautical Cotton Scarf, J. Crew
Celia Striped Twill Scarf, J. Crew(Today, this costs half what I paid for it two days ago. Go buy one!)
And won’t they both look pretty tied on my favorite summer tote?
(Handbags [...]