Skippy Says: Sayanara Suckas (OOTD)

I'm outie. Well, technically I'm an innie. But I'm heading outie to visit one of my best friends in the whole wide world in Austin, TX for the rest of this week and through the beginning of the following one. But don't despair (I know, I flatter myself) -- I got some guests posts from some of my very favorite bloggers set up for your entertaining pleasure while I'm away. I'm not sure how much I'll be be able to reply to comments or read other blogs while I'm there since I want to soak up every minute of spending time with her that I can get, but I'll do my best to not totally disappear. Otherwise, I'll be back next Tuesday, November 8th. Guest posts start tomorrow, so be sure to check back for some of my favorite gals!

Shop:
- Anthropologie Angelina petite white jeans (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Hand me down blouse from mom's friend's daughter
- Anthropologie jean jacket (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Vintage scarf ($10 at SF vintage expo)
- H&M belt (buy similar here or here)
- Clarks shoes (gift from my mom, buy on sale here)

Skippy Says: Time Travel (OOTD)

Yesterday, my husband's family and I went to the Renaissance Faire to celebrate my brother-in-law's and his girlfriend's birthdays. Yes, the Renaissance faire. I know, I'm the epitome of cool. But you know what? There was a petting zoo. And if there's a petting zoo, I'm there. It was a particularly good petting zoo too. So good, in fact, that I didn't even feel bad pushing the little kiddies out of my way so I could get some good pets in. Oh yes I did. Judge away, but you'd do the same if you saw the donkey, baby goats, lamas, and potbelly pig. He oinked his way right into my heart.

Shop:

- Ambiance dress (really old- bought on sale circa 2004 maybe? No longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)

- Wendy Glez cami underneath dress (I think it's actually meant to be lingerie? Bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available)

- Anthropologie belt (bought on sale, no longer available)

- Ambiance earrings (bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available)

- Necklace borrowed from mom

- Old bracelets (I think one is from a little boutique in Cape Cod and one is from Forever 21?)

- Clarks sandals (gift from my mom, buy on sale here)

Skippy Says: Tick Tock (OOTD)

Even though I'm only 25, my biological clocking is ticking. LOUD. I know I'm really young and still have plenty of time, yada yada, etc, I've tuned you out. Honestly, my clock has been ticking ever since I was like 13. But I think having babies that young might be frowned upon.

I'm not sure exactly when a baby is on the horizon for me and Ryan, but hopefully it's not toooo far down the road. For now, I'm trying to stifle that loud ticking by nannying part time. Because if you can't have your own kids for now, why not steal someone else's? Amiright? I wore this outfit to a recent interview, figuring the blazer said professional while the color said fun. Don't you want to hire me to steal your baby in this?

Shop:

- Anthropologie blazer (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy nearly identical on sale here)

- Anthropologie top (bought on sale, no longer available)

- Anthropologie jeans (bought on sale circa 2009 or 2010 for $20! no longer available. Buy similar here)

- Scarf from SF vintage expo

- Clarks shoes (gift from my mom, buy on sale here)

Skippy Says: Gifted (OOTD)

I have a very special gift, a talent of epic proportions. I can take any situation, big or small, and find a way to stress out about it. It doesn't matter how fun the situation actually is, I WILL find a way to worry. Family coming over for dinner? I'm scared they won't like what I cooked. A barbecue with friends? I'm stressed about the dynamics of how different friend groups will get along. Guests visiting from out of town? I'm terrified I won't show them a good enough time. Catch my drift? I truly feel sorry for my unborn children. Good lord, I'm going to be one annoying nag of a mom. Hopefully I can distract them and deflect with my green jeans and bright tops. If they take after me, they'll be easily distracted by bright and shiny things.

Shop:

- Forever 21 blouse (no longer available)

- Urban Outfitters jeans

- Banana Republic petites blazer (thrifted from Crossroads Trading Co for $15! Buy similar here)

- H&M belt

- Clark Indigo shoes (gift from my mom, buy on sale here)

- Turtle necklace gift from my sister-in-law

- Earrings gift from my best friend from a trip she took to Italy when we were in high school (can't believe I still have them!)

Skippy Says: Sleep-Deprived Musings (OOTD)

Since I got up at 4:15 a.m. to drive my friend to the airport and have absolutely no brain power (or under-eye concealer) left as I write this, we're going to continue from yesterday with the cartoon quotes. Today, Chris from Family Guy sums up how I feel. Upon being woken up to go to church with his very religious grandfather, Chris sleepily exclaims: "I didn't even know there was a 5 a.m. Mass. I didn't even know there was a 5 a.m. What else haven't you told me?!" I'm with you Chris.

It was another beautiful day in San Francisco, so I took my pasty legs out for some much needed sunshine. They're never getting any less pasty, sunshine or not, but it felt nice regardless. Totally worth all those people I scared off. Paired with a light silky blouse, I felt perfectly end-of-summer. Well, minus the tan.

                     

 

           

                     

Shop:
-H&M blouse (bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Anthropologie capris (gift from my mother-in-law circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie belt (buy on sale here)
- Clarks shoes (buy on sale here)
- Treasure Island flea market vintage purse

SKIPPY SAYS: WINDY DAYS (OOTD)

Apparently I subconsciously want people to see my undergarments because I cannot think of another explanation for why I would wear a light, breezy skirt to walk down the notoriously windy Embarcadero in San Francisco. It's deceiving really, dressing up all klassy (oh yes, with a "k") only to spend the day trying not to flash everyone.

Slight wind/ undergarment problems aside, it was an absolutely gorgeous labor day in San Francisco. I spent the day with one of my best friends who was visiting from Iowa drinking wonderful Blue Bottle coffee and eating delicious South Indian food at Udupi Palace. All in all, a wonderful day despite the number of strangers that undoubtedly saw my panties.

Ps- If you stick around, I promise less bra and underwear talk. I’m two for two. Unless you want it of course, and then I have plenty more where that came from.









Shop:
- Banana Republic blouse (available in gray online- I got the yellow which is available in stores but I couldn’t find online)
- Urban Outfitter skirt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Clarks Indigo Shoes (on sale!)