Top: Gadzooks (defunct); Cardigan: Etsy; Skirt: H&M; Shoes: Frye; Prayer Beads: eBay

Had a very nice weekend playing Dungeons & Dragons, hanging with friends on roofs, playing Rock Band and doing some desperately needed yard work. And when I say desperately, I mean DESPERATELY. Me and Fiance Kaboom extracted the following items from our backyard:

• four 50lb. bags of shrubbery
• 2 giant screens (from doors?)
• a broken table
• an old ladder
• a RUG?!

The old tenants had apparently been very busy, indeed. Due to the excessive rain we’ve been getting, it’s been virtually impossible to do any lawn care for some time. As a result, the backyard had become a veritable jungle, teaming with all sorts of strange, exotic fauna over 2 feet in height (I am really kicking myself for not nabbing a photo). There was so much shrubbery, it broke the weed whacker and defeated the manual lawnmower, forcing FK and myself to use the only other weapon in our arsenal: a machete. Yes, as in MACHETE. Given to us by a friend as a souvenir from Benin, Africa. We usually keep it in a convenient place in case the zombies come, but the backyard took priority.

Top: Gadzooks (defunct); Cardigan: Etsy; Skirt: H&M; Shoes: Frye; Prayer Beads: eBay

Like the shoes? They’re made by Frye, and are my first clogs. And yes, I believe my hippy certificate is on its way to me in the mail. I really like them, they are quite comfy, but I have discovered one rather awkward result of wearing clogs: inevitable squishy noises. It sounds a little like my feet have gas.

Bet you didn’t expect to read THAT today.

Anyhoo, what was the best part of your weekend?

top: Victoria’s Secret; cardigan: thrifted; jeans: Express; boots: thrifted; necklace: Laura Burnham

I almost never wear jeans in the summer. But it’s sooo rainy, that they are still a major component of my wardrobe. Same goes with the boots – though there is something nice about it being cool enough to still wear some of my favorite seasonal duds.

I have been trying to come up with ways not to feel too grumpy about the weather. I believe an exorbitant umbrella purchase may be in order.

Tops: thrifted, Skirt: thrifted, Shoes: Pixie Market, Necklace: accumulated

My favorite part of this outfit is definitely the skirt and the shoes. I thrifted the skirt a few weeks ago, it fit perfectly, and still had it’s tags. It’s this mock-houndstooth pattern I find just too wonderful: I hereby dub it, “puppy-tooth.”

Also, I am a big fan of these new sandals. These are my, “I can’t afford the Ann Demeulemeester’s I am in love with because I am getting married and still need to eat” shoe. I got them from Pixie Market, and they are so similar in style to my beloved AD’s, but for a teeny fraction of the price. I may be able to do without the high-heeled version. MAY.

Tank: Target; Top: Free People; Cardigan: Etsy; Slacks: Zara; Shoes: Zara; Necklace: Laura Burnham

Hi! Did you know that August 29 is only 75 days away? I do – and I can feel each one of them PRESSING on my skull. Yeah, the wedding is right around the corner, or anatomically speaking, jammed somewhere between my stomach and my throat. There is still soooo much to do, and it’s really sinking in with me and Fiance Kaboom just how much we have to get done. However, this weekend we made some lists and plans, so hopefully we’ll make some real progress in the next few weeks.

Meanwhile, the weather on the east continues to be baffling. It’s unseasonably cool, and I’ve heard rumors it was hailing in New Jersey yesterday. I am anticipating a plague of locusts, maybe a tornado or two before things settle down. All this crummy weather has meant my beach trips are on indefinite hold, which is pretty darn disappointing.

However, one great thing about the weird weather is it is not unbelievably hot in NYC, as is often the case this time of year, which allows one to break out those great “in-between” pieces – you know, those things too warm for summer, but too cold for winter. I have been piling on the light sweaters and cardigans in anticipation of the chillier spring days, as exemplified in this outfit. It’s a rather nice feeling to do this: you feel bundled like you would in the winter, yet without feeling frigid or underdressed.

Tank: Target; Top: Free People; Cardigan: Etsy; Slacks: Zara; Shoes: Zara; Necklace: Laura Burnham

This was also the first time I got to rock these harem slacks I got from Zara. I picked them up during the winter, but it was far too chilly to wear them at the time. They are satin, and feel like warm water is sliding down my legs all day. It’s too wonderful.