Skippy Says: On Guilt (OOTD)

My BFF has a theory on why so many Jews and Catholics end up in romantic relationships-- both cultures share a love of guilt. Whether it's guilting people or being guilted by them, my parents taught me well. And if you think the guilting stops after you've grown up, you'd be wrong. Why just today, my papa told me how the amount of stress he's under due to my vegetarianism and choosing to work with a midwife rather than an OBGYN for my pregnancy is going to send him to an early grave. And as a good Jewish girl, I let the guilt of the stress I'm causing him eat away at me all day. I mean, since I don't plan on changing either of those decisions, feeling guilty about it is the least I could, right? Love you papa.

Shop:
- Anthropologie dress
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) jacket
- Huge tights
- DSW shoes

Skippy Says: This Is The Remix Edition: Part I (OOTD)

Don't worry, I know what you're thinking, and I got a much cleaner remix edition for you guys than the title of this post implies. It involves pretty Anthropologie blouses and absolutely no urine whatsoever. For those who are disappointed by that, just stay tuned for next week. I kid. I think.

I got many beautiful presents for my birthday, and among them was a lovely yellow Anthropologie blouse from my auntie. I immediately fell in love with the subtle feminine detailing on the blouse, and started dreaming up various outfits I could make with it. Since I couldn't settle on just one, the idea of the remix week was born. Every day this week, I'll feature a different outfit centered around the same blouse. I may be smelly by the end of it, but gosh darn it I'm committed.

Shop:
- Anthropologie blouse (Not yet available online, available in stores)
- Anthropologie chemise worn as a skirt (Bought on sale circa summer 2011, no longer available)
- Anthropologie belt (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- H&M scarf (Bought circa 2008, no longer available.)
- Hue tights (Buy here)
- Fergie via DSW booties (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)

Skippy Says: Honey, I'm Home (OOTD)

Well, our little mini vacation is over and, as of yesterday, I'm back to the daily grind. Of course when my daily grind is being a nanny which involves playing with a cute little baby all day, it's much more fun and pleasant than grind-y.

Thank you all for your understanding about my little brain fart. Many of you left very sweet comments, saying that you couldn't wait to see my outfits when I got back. Only one little problem with that. Since we spent our days hiking, reading, and watching T.V., my outfits pretty much consisted of sweatpants and pajamas. And as enticing as I know that sounds, I didn't snap too many photos. I did put on some respectable looking clothes a few times though, since even our pup started looking embarrassed to be seen with me.

Shop:
- Madewell long sleeve top (Bought on sale, buy similar here)
- Anthropologie floral top (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Therapy jeggings (No online store, buy similar here or here)
 -Anthropologie coat (Bought on sale, no longer available online, may still be in some stores. Buy kind of similar here)
- Banana Republic Factory store scarf (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Fergie via DSW shoes (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)

Skippy Says: A Talent Of Epic Proportions (OOTD)

I got some pretty disappointing news yesterday, and spent the better half of the morning sulking. I kept the pity party going pretty strong for a while because I'm really good at that. I take after my grandma in that respect; a woman who used to say something that translates roughly to the equivalent of "once I stick my lower lip out, I won't suck it back in for a while." But then my mama brought me some cherries (my favorite) to make me feel better, and a few hours later my papa brought me some Russian pickled tomatoes (my other favorite) to help as well. God bless them, they know the way to my heart is through my stomach. And they're willing to take a break from work in the middle of the day to go out and make their way there. I want to be just like them when I grow up.

Shop:
- Banana Republic Factory store sweater (Bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Therapy skirt (No online store. Buy kind of similar here or here)
- Hue tights (Buy here)
- Anthropologie shoes (Bought on sale circa 2007 or 2008? No longer available)
- Necklace gift from my aunt

Skippy Says: Birthday Success (OOTD)

Thank you guys for all your kind words and warm wishes on my birthday! I'm happy to report that compared to last year, this birthday was absolute perfection. Ryan and I spent the morning hiking with Ryder in beautiful Point Reyes, I had a lovely dinner with family and close friends where my mama made some of my favorite food (Russian potato salad and pickled tomatoes holla), and then I met more friends for drinks and dessert at Candy Bar. Plus, it was the first year in many where all three of my best girlfriends were in San Francisco and by my side. And they gifted me super sexy tango shoes. So, I guess it was perfection even not compared to last year.

Shop:
- Banana Republic top (Bought on sale on Black Friday, buy on sale here)
- Therapy jeans (No online store. Buy similar here or here)
- JCrew shoes (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Club Monaco purse (Bought on sale on Black Friday, no longer available)

Skippy Says: And They Call It Puppy Love (OOTD)

For the past few months, my best friend has been trying to convince me that a guy we supposedly hung out with in high school is real. Because apparently for some reason I've totally and completely blocked him from my memory. And despite the, um, distinguishing features she's mentioned (bowl cut, wearing a red jersey every single day, and significant B.O.) I could not, and cannot, for the the life of me remember him. But there's more. Supposedly this figment of her imagination guy was in love with another best friend of mine when we were in high school, and tonight she found a love letter he wrote to her back in the day. I know we're going to sound like horrible people, but reading that letter tonight gave me some of the best laughs I've had in months. You guys, there was a bit of everything teenage angst you could want-- knights (spelled nights) in shining armor saving their damsel in distress, castles with metaphorical walls being broken down, shakespearean quotes, and even biblical references. Apparently he was Adam, and very tempted by the forbidden fruit that she was. For realz.

p.s.- You only have a few days left to enter my giveaway here!

p.p.s- Don't forget, you still have a few days to get $20 off your purchase at eShakti by using the promo code SAYSSKIPPY0811, valid till 31st December, 2011. Considering there is stuff on their site for as cheap as $20, I'd hurry my little tush on over :)

Shop:
- Therapy skirt (SF boutique- no online store. Buy kind of similar here)
- Hand-me-down blouse from my mom's friend's daughter
- Anthropologie blazer (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy kind of similar here)
- Scarf from random little shop in Turkey
- Charlotte Rouse tights (Buy similar here)
- Naturalizer boots (Bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar on sale here)
- Club Monaco purse (Black Friday find on sale for $30, no longer available).

Skippy Says: New Friends (OOTD)

Last week was a big one for me-- I had my first ever blog friend meet up. Does it make me a dork to admit that was the highlight of my week? Oh well-- you probably knew that already.

When Megan was in town for the holidays, I made good on my threats and kidnapped her to go thrifting with me. Quite honestly, I was sort of surprised she was willing to meet up, especially after I admitted that I bite. Yes, you read that right. I emailed her telling her I was  a bit nervous, and she sweetly replied that she was too, but that I shouldn't worry because she doesn't bite. And then something possessed me to admit to her that I do. You see, I have this problem with being a little too honest sometimes. And sometimes, no, often, I show my affection by little nibbles. In fact, one of my friend's families refers to me as "the biter." And for some unknown reason, I felt the need to share this with her. Thankfully, Megan was a total trooper and was willing to meet up anyway. We had such a wonderful afternoon together, and I can't wait for her to come back so we can do it again.

Yes, I'm a midget

We're being lions. Isn't it obvious? 

In case you can't see, that sign says mini skirts rock. True story.

And some detail outfit shots from earlier in the day:

Shop:
- Ambiance coat (Circa 2008, gift stolen from my mama)
- Anthropologie top (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie skirt (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Ralph Lauren diamond pattern tights (Buy similar here or here)
- Sofft shoes (Buy here)

Skippy Says: You're Grounded (OOTD)

This dress reminds me of one I had as a little girl. Some people move forward in their fashion sense, but apparently I revert back. I'm telling you, when I was wearing those striped shirts with floral skirts back in the day it's because I knew pattern mixing would be all the rage this season.

I remember loving the dress because it felt very American to me. And lord knows that as a little immigrant kid, I wanted nothing more than to be perceived as American. So much so that I really wanted my parents to ground me because in all the books I read and TV shoes I watched kids were getting grounded left and right. But my Russian parents had no idea what this word meant. So, naturally, I took matters into my own hands. I did something really naughty, came up to show my mom, and asked "so what, are you going to ground me now?" After I explained to her what that meant she said yes, indeed, I was grounded. The teenage me wanted to kick the little girl me for teaching her that.

Shop:
- Mango dress (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available)
- Hue polka dot knee high socks (Not available online, buy in store at Macy's)
- Hue tights (Buy here)
- Anthropologie boots (Bought on sale, no longer available online. Still available in some stores)
- SF ThreadShow earrings

Skippy Says: Throwing Him A Bone (OOTD)

Since Ryan has been so nice lately, and since I've been wearing so many outfits he hates, I decided to throw him a bone and tone it down a bit today. Because apparently I've gone of the colorful deep end. What can I say? Color makes me happy. And I've never been very good at the whole moderation thing. I'm an all-or-nothing kinda gal, as evidenced by the 16+ hours of studying I did every day in law school and the embarrassingly large number of hot dogs I could consume in a single sitting before I went vegetarian. For realz. My BFF's boyfriend and I were planning on having a hot dog eating contest. It never did happen, but I assure you I would have won.

p.s.- Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!


p.p.s- Don't forget, you still have time to get $20 off your purchase at eShakti by using the promo code SAYSSKIPPY0811, valid till 31st December, 2011. Considering there is stuff on their site for as cheap as $20, I'd hurry my little tush on over :)


Shop:
- Madewell top (Bought on sale for an extra 50% off, buy on sale here)
- Madewell sweater (Bought on sale for an extra 50% off, buy on sale here)
- Banana Republic Factory store skirt (Bought on sale, no longer available.  Buy similar here)
- Banana Republic Factory store scarf (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Hue textured gray tights (Buy here)
- Fergie via DSW booties (Bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)