TBMD

After a week of rain and clouds, this weekend has been full of beautiful weather. It's a welcome change and one I'm definitely taking advantage of. So, putting on my comfiest weekend clothes and I'm off again.

As I was trying on a white cardigan with today's outfit and debating whether it's a good addition, I heard DH say, "That's an interesting... leisure suit?" Guess it wasn't a hard decision to leave off the cardigan after all.

The last (and first) time I tied a bandana into a headband, I thought the resulting look was so much fun. I wish I could say practice makes perfect... but I think for this round, I spent more time only for the end result to be messier than I'd like.

I've really enjoyed seeing others wear off the shoulder tops, but have yet to find one that looks semi-decent on me. The ones I've tried on usually had a combination of issues: elastic neckline was too loose or too tight, fabric didn't drape right across the chest, and/or the sleeves were puffy and unflattering.

Until now. The small floral print was what initially caught my eye. Then my excitement waned somewhat upon noticing the off the shoulder style. But I figured, what the hell, if there is even a small chance of being able to kill two birds with one stone, then it's worth a try.

The elastic neckline ended up being the perfect stretchiness. I actually think the floral print did double duty -- it's gorgeous, and the "busy-ness" actually hides the elastic threading more so than a solid colored top.

After I finished trying on the top as it was advertised (off the shoulder), I realized there are two other ways I could wear this top! Bateau style which I've loved seeing on Meghan Markle (ie: one, two, three) and what ended up being my favorite, one-shoulder. My excitement knows no bounds, so this top will be on the short list for the rest of the summer.

Today, I'm wearing a peplum top tucked into a high-waisted skirt. I think the proportions worked out well enough, though the outfit was a bit high maintenance. I found myself continually looking down and adjusting some fabric here and there so the peplum part stayed put. I do not look good when I wear tops that are completely tucked in, hence the need for half/semi tucks.

I ordered a handful of items during the Zara sale a few weeks back (still ongoing, but selection is probably better in stores now from returns). The only item that I loved enough to keep? This pair of black ballerina flats with beaded straps (coincidentally, a friend also bought and kept! Great minds especially since we didn't coordinate beforehand).

I was afraid the flats may be too big, but Kefee heel inserts to the rescue once again. Since my initial post about them, I do think the heel inserts work much better than the toe inserts. With more weight pressing down on the toe inserts, they seem to lose their cushion fairly fast.

Today's look is inspired by the French soccer team. I think they have the best jerseys kit (that is the correct term, right? soccer noob here) of all the teams at the World Cup -- classy in both style and colors (examples: one, two). Of course, the outfit wouldn't be complete without accessorizing with a scarf somehow.

Today's outfit is a hodgepodge of styles. A mix of boho (top), glam (bag), feminine (shoes), and vintage (skirt). I could've passed for someone who got dressed in the dark this morning. Or perhaps seen as a risk taker. Or maybe a bit of both.

The last time I wore this exact outfit, I accessorized with all neutrals in the beige/tan/brown family. This time around, I went a little riskier and chose pastels. Give me a few more weeks and I may go off the deep end and re-appear with neons.

Today's outfit got varying degrees of comments, ranging from "Ooh, I love your shoes!" (via girls) to "Is that... fur?" (from guys). The latter of which I laughingly responded with, "Not at all. Want to touch?" A couple took me up on my offer, lol. I think this skirt is the equivalent of a coffee table conversation piece at the workplace.

It's one thing to knowingly wear men's clothing, but quite another to do so by accident. I had no clue that the yellow or light pink baseball cap I was considering were from the men's section. Nor when I first put it on and had to adjust the sizing to the smallest band. It's only right when I'm putting this post together did I do a double take.

When I buy new items, I tend to wear the hell out of them. So after awhile, it's easy to feel like I've worn all the combinations. When this happens, sometimes you just need to be patient until inspiration strikes. Today's pink and blue look is such an example -- inspired by none other than the always fashionable Victoria Beckham.