Skippy Says: This Is The Remix Edition: Part 5 (OOTD)

See part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, and part 4 here!


Let's finish up remix week with something bright and fun, shall we? As you guys know, I'm not afraid of a little color (although some silly people argue that sometimes I should have a little more fear to avoid looking like a box of crayons). But bright yellow, orange, red, and cobalt blue isn't too much, is it? I didn't think so.

Shop:
- Zara dress worn as a skirt (No longer available. Buy kind of similar here)
- Anthropologie blouse (Gift from my aunt, buy here)
- Zara belt (Buy on major sale here)
- Scarf gift from my mom from India
- Hue textured diamond tights (Buy here)
- Anthropologie boots (Bought on sale, not longer available)

Skippy Says: This Is The Remix Edition: Part 4 (OOTD)

See part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here!

Are you guys getting sick of seeing this jacket yet? I mean, I warned you I'd be remixing the blouse, but it seems that the jacket has also somehow made its way into my outfits nearly every day. It's just that I was on the hunt for a jacket like this for so long that now that I've finally got one, I can't seem to stop my hands from reaching for it. I tried to use my left one to slap the right one away as it went for the hanger with this jacket on it yet again, but then I just looked silly in a room alone with my hands battling each other, so I gave in.

Shop:
- Therapy jeans (No online store, buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie blouse (Gift from my aunt, buy here)
- Zara belt (Buy on major sale here)
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) jacket (Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Naturalizer shoes (Bought on sale, buy on sale here)

Skippy Says: A Few = Two (OOTD + review)

So you know how I said I managed to get dressed a few times in the five days we were up in Tahoe? Two counts as a few, right? The bare minimum, sure, but it still fits the definition. Hey, I didn't get that Linguistics degree for nothing. 


I almost didn't photograph this look because I washed my hair too late in the day and the light started fading while it was still really wet. But then I remembered that I brought along the HANA Air hair dryer that Misikko sent me to test out (they actually sell a whole line of blow dryers, flat irons, and curling irons). So, basically, they saved the day. If saving the day means you getting to see my outfit. Which clearly it does.


The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the ridiculously cute packaging and numerous goodies included along with the dryer. Look, I'm a sucker for things like that. A sucker I tell ya.

Upon opening the box

Some of the goodies inside: hand sanitizer, nail files, shampoo and conditioner

The hair dryer + shine shield

Ok, how cute is this? A monkey holding a hair brush. Ryder tried to claim the monkey as his new stuffed toy to chew up but I fought him off

And more goodies...A hair towel and eyelash curler

Icing on the cake? The hair dryer comes with a 2 year warranty. Which is really good because I tend to break shit. A lot. 

Shop:
- Zara dress worn as skirt (No longer available, buy similar here or here)
- Loft blouse (Bought on sale, buy here)
- Thrifted (from Crossroads) faux leather jacket (Buy similar here, here, or here)
- Anthropologie belt (Bought on sale, no longer available, Buy similar here)
- Hue textured diamond tights (Buy here)
- Anthropologie booties (Bought on sale, no longer available)

Skippy Says: Birthday Girl (OOTD)

In many aspects, I am my father's daughter: I really enjoy having my back and head scratched, I yell at people I love when I'm angry and then kiss up to them five minutes later, and I love my birthday. Well, I used to. The older I've gotten, the more I've turned into my mother's daughter in this respect. For some reason, birthdays just haven't been as fun the last few years, and I find myself wishing the day will pass by quickly and quietly. Last year was especially trying-- my dog managed to get into the chocolate pecan caramel bars I made to share with my family, so I spent my birthday day frantically calling vets and calculating his weight/amount of chocolate consumed ratio to see if he needed to get his stomach pumped. See? Good times.

My birthday is tomorrow and I'm hoping for a slightly less eventful day. The plan is to have a quiet dinner at my parent's house with close family and friends, and then head to a little bar that specializes in fancy cocktails and desserts. Plus, it has board games, so we're sure to be in for a fun night. Well, I am. I love board games. But people don't necessarily love playing them with me, because I tend to get just a teeny tiny bit competitive sometimes. But it's not as if I've angrily stormed out of the room just because I lost. Fine. Maybe once a few times. I'm not afraid to pull the birthday card to make my friends play with me if I need to though.

Shop:
- American Eagle jeans (Bought on sale during Black Friday. Buy here)
- Anthropologie top (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Anthropologie jacket (Bought on sale, no longer available online but still available in some stores)
- Banana Republic Factory store scarf (Bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Zara headband (bought on sale- available in stores)
- SF ThreadShow vintage shoes
- SF ThreadShow earrings
- Necklace gift from my aunt

Skippy Says: Ode To Potatoes (OOTD)

My grandpa was a potato geneticist. Yes, you read that right. He bred potatoes, wrote his PhD dissertation on the genetics of potato breeding, and made my grandma sleep in a separate bedroom so that he could sleep with his piles of books on potatoes. Curled up into a little ball, he took up about 1/6 of the bed, leaving the rest for his potato books. Even in his last days at the hospital, potatoes were on his mind. Although he was barely able to speak, he mustered enough energy to tell me to go home and make sure the new potatoes he was breeding were properly covered with a damp cloth.

It should come as no surprise, then, that I love potatoes. I love them in any and all forms- fried, baked, mashed, you name it, I love it. When Ryan and I first started dating, I hid this love of potatoes from him. My 17 year old self thought he would think it was "too Russian" and therefore find it (and by proxy, me) unattractive. Oh yes, it's true. He still hasn't let me live that one down. I'm glad I'm over that little phase, because lord knows it would kill me not to pile my plate high with mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. Buttery, delicious mashed potatoes. I'm trying to wear all my tights clothes and pencil skirts now, as seen below, because after Thursday it may be a while before I'm able to again.

Shop:
- Forever 21 top (no longer available)
- Zara dress worn as skirt (not available online, may still be available in stores. Buy similar skirt here or here)
- BCBG belt (no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Fergie booties via DSW (not available online. Buy similar here or here)

Skippy Says: It's Time (OOTD)

I bet you're wondering why I've been wearing my hair up so much lately when I usually only wear it down. Come on, you know you have. You can't possibly have better things to do with your time other that sit around and ponder my hair styling decisions. Truth is, I need a haircut. Like, really really need one. I only cut my hair twice a year or so, but I've let it go far too long this time. Split ends abound. But I don't just want to cut it on any old day-- I hate getting a haircut and having it look all cute only to come home, sleep on it, and have it look blah again the next day without anyone seeing it in its full recently cut and styled glory. I don't know how much longer I can hold out though. Maybe Ryan will plan a surprise date night for the day I schedule the cut? Wink wink, nudge nudge.

Shop:
- Zara dress (no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie belt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale for $40! No longer available)
- Anthropologie earrings (circa 2010, no longer available)

Skippy Says: Dressing Up For My Man (OOTD)

A couple of weeks ago I was bumming around online and stumbled upon an online personality test. Turns out I'm neurotic and "highly dependent." Um, yes.. Tell me something I didn't know.

Although I love travelling, I really miss my peeps at home while I'm gone. You know, probably because I'm "highly dependent" and all. This trip to Austin was the first time I've been away from Ryan for that long in years, and I really missed the daily squeezes he gives me. Though I do have to say, my friend's "big spoon" during our cuddle time was really comforting. Watch out Ryan, you've got some competition.

Ryan loves seeing me dress up (and I love him for that), but apparently sometimes my fashion choices are a little too out there for his liking. Oh, and too "Anthropologie-y." It's ok, he's just a boy and doesn't know any better. But since I'm still feeling lovey dovey after being away from him for nearly a week, I decided to put together an outfit I thought he would like. A tight little skirt should do the trick, right?

Shop:
- Anthropologie skirt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar on sale here or here)
- Anthropologie top (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Zara belt (buy here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Earrings borrowed from my mother-in-law

Skippy Says: Tales Of A Wimpy Redhead (OOTD)

In the week I was in Austin, Fall came to San Francisco. The air was brisk when I took Ryder out for his morning walk, so, being the wussy that I am, I put on cashmere gloves and layered two thick sweaters on top of each other. Because of all the heavy clothes I had on, the scale said I gained three pounds during my little vacation. I know what you're thinking and NO, it couldn't possibly be all those sweet treats I ate in Austin. It was my heavy clothes I tell you. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 

While layering two bulky sweaters on top of each other is warm, it's not exactly stylin'. And since it was really not all that cold out (around 60 degrees and sunny), I told myself I shouldn't be such a wimp and put on some respectable looking clothes. After all, when we lived in Russia, I used to run around butt naked in the snow. More on that later, but for now please don't call Child Protective Services on my mama. 

Shop:
- Anthropologie top (Bought on sale, no longer available)
- Zara red jeans (Not available online, but I have still seen them in stores. Buy similar here, here, or here)
- BCBG blazer (brand new via Ebay for $9! Buy similar here or pricier version here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Treasure Island flea market earrings