In case of rain

Blue Shirt - Gap, White Shrug - NY & Co., Plaid Shortpants - Ann Taylor Loft, Boat Shoes - Sperry Topsiders, Blue Beaded Necklace - Bequeathed from Mammaw, Flawless Skin - Arbonne

As you can see, I was ready for anything today. My plan was to drop off my car and then spend some time in town reading and then walk back home later in the afternoon. Of course this didn't happen and I ended up driving back home with my rejected car, but at least I was ready for that plan too!

And for the Arbonne comment -- Can you see the Arbonne difference?! I can and it may be a placebo effect, but I really think my skin looks great. Today (in preparation for the inevitable downpour) I wore ONLY mascara and my own even skintone. It is truly spectacular. I'm convinced.

It's been raining since I got back to Maine, so this pic provides flair, but not quite style with the joining of two very divergent plaids. :)

Umbrella - Tommy Hilfiger

Gothic Golfer

Skull & Crossbones polo - Old Navy, Plaid Bermudas - Charlotte Russe, Red Flats - M. Patrick

Today I went for a twist on the J. Crew ultra-prep look. I love these shorts for the obvious reasons of fit, length, and plaid, but I hadn't tried them out with this shirt before today. As the title suggests, I was worried about pairing a black and white be-skulled polo with an equally dark bottom, but I think I achieved light-hearted whimsy rather than intimidating darkness.

My red shoes are my favorite, but they are starting to remind me of a certain red sweater that my grandfather used to wear (still wears? has anyone talked him out of it yet?). They are quite scuffed, and I'd love to be able to replace them. However, I do not believe that a more comfortable pair of flats exists.

In other news...I am going to working on the angle and lighting for pictures, but I'm getting a late start tonight. I'm also planning to buy a new digital camera, so that should improve things as well. I'll be much much happier when I don't have to use an upward angle in order to get a head-to-toe shot with the self-timer.

Here is a close-up of the skulls and crossbone detail: