Sunbeam Scream

Top: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's; Skirt: Candie's, Kohl's; Boots: Chase & Chloe, Zulily

Bag: Olivia Miller, JCPenney

Anchor necklace: Charming Charlie

Art block: Primitives by Kathy, Zulily

Sweater and bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Skirt: Kohl's

A colorful corner of the craft room

Dress: Lula Roe; Shirt: Bongo, Sears; Boots: Penny Loves Kenny, Amazon

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Logistically speaking, sunbeams don't scream.  Unless, of course, it's summer, and even then they don't scream so much as scorch the skin of careless beachgoers.  But the phrase sounded good so I used it, despite the winter chill that still stings the air.  

To that end, here are some very yellow -- and very boho -- outfits.  I wore the first one to Valentine's dinner with the husband and the other two to run errands.  (I don't run errands often, so when I do, I make the most of it.)  None of the clothes are maternity except for the leggings.  The yellow sweater is one of my favorites, and when I saw myself in the mirror, I thought, yep, you can tell she's really in there.  Which was kind of crazy but also cool.

Even if it did make me fret about someday soon protecting her from the sun.

Foodstuff Guff: Fall Feeding Frenzy

Skirt: ModCloth

Bag: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's; Ring: A pumpkin loaf box from last fall

Squirrel Girl Necklace

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Top: Amazon; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Harvest Corn Barrette Brooch

Bag: ModCloth

Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zuiliy

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Bag: T-Shirt & Jeans, Amazon; Boots: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Fall Fable Necklace

Comb: Zulily; Scrunchies: So, Kohl's

Skirt: So, Kohl's

If it's a marshmallow world in the winter, then it's a honey mustard one in the fall.  And for once I dove right in, weaving old and new molten yellow finds into an autumnal tapestry.  Which, now that I read it, sounds too sophisticated for someone who stuck her head in a wreath that came straight from the attic.  So musty!  

On an equally juvenile note, I was excited to make the kindergarten-esque Harvest Corn Barrette Brooch.  I meant to get to it last year but was overwhelmed by the idea of cutting out all those kernels (two sets, because I made one for myself).  Yet it turned out to be kind of soothing.  Which, upon further reflection, is probably why it's designed for candy corn-fueled kids.

Note to self: Buy candy corn.  And, while I'm at it, marshmallows. 

Front Porch Pics and Bigfoot Tricks

 Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Sunglasses: Party City; Colonel Cutie Necklace

Top: Candie's, Kohl's Skirt: Modcloth

Top: Rebellious One, Macy's; Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Sandals: Katy Perry Collection;  Bag: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's

Cuddly Critters Necklace

Hair clips: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Sunglasses: Michaels

Dress: Lily Rose, Kohl's; Sandals: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Nautical Nourishment Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Boscov's

Sandals: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Bag: XOXO, Ross

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

If there's no place like home, then there's there's no place for pictures quite like the front porch.  So that's where I am in all four outfits here.  We've got florals and palm trees and even Bigfoot -- even if I thought he was a monkey when I was making the Cuddly Critters Necklace.  It wasn't until I flipped the charm and saw "SASQUATCHIN" on the back that I realized I was in the presence of greatness.  Of course, Satchy's tutu-wearing companion of a fox may have something to say about that.  

Never let anyone (not even Bigfoot) tell you that a beast can't be a ballerina.

The Face That Launched a Thousand Quips

Flannel, tee, and skirt: So, Kohl's; Barrettes and bag: Dolls Kill; Belt: Izod, Marshalls; Tights: Isadora, Zulily; Boots: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Top: ELLE, Kohl's; Skirt: Dolls Kill; Bag: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's; Tights: Mixit, JCPenney; Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's

Sweater: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target; Tights: HUE, Amazon; Boots: JustFab, Zulily; Bag: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Headband: Zulily; Sweater: JCPenney; Skirt and tights: Xhilaration, Target; Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's

Sweater: Modcloth; Skirt: Mossimo, Target; Tights: HUE, Amazon; Boots: Betsey Johnson, Zulily; Bag: Amazon

As you know, when I'm in between new outfit pics -- or just need a laugh -- I like to post old B roll.  Today is one of those days.  So enjoy this quintet of quirky facial expressions from falls and winters past.  Because I may not be Helen of Troy -- but if I float one boat, then I've earned by Greek yogurt. 

By which, of course, I mean ice cream.🍨

Tie High: A Bow is a Wish Your Cart Makes

Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon

Fabulous Felt Bow Barrette Brooch

Skirt: Cat & Jack, Target

Top: New York & Company

Shoes: Nine West, Amazon; Bag: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's; Printed bangles: B Fabulous; Pink bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City; Ring: gifted 

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney

Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Zulily; Chartreuse bangles: Target; Chartreuse stretch bracelet: Amrita Singh, Zulily; Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target; Ring: Claire's; Black and white bracelet and black bangle: Mixit, JCPenney; Bag: Candie's, Kohl's; Blue bangle: So, Kohl's; Love bangle: Boscov's

Top: New York & Company

Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zulily

Top: New York & Company

Skirt: Trixxi, Kohl's

Lipstick Love Barrette Brooch

Striped bangle: So, Kohl's; Green bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Rings: Making Waves, Ocean City; Bag: Candie's, Kohl's; Belt: Marshalls

I've always loved a good bow blouse.  And part of that love means never, ever calling it by its other, more derogatory name, i.e. the one that rhymes with "wussy."  So when I found these oh-so-colorful beauties at New York & Company this summer, I pounced.  Mixing them with other patterned pieces was a delight, as was cinching them with my favorite belts.  So I (almost) don't mind that I'm squinting in the outdoor pics.  (Twenty pairs of sunglasses, and yet I subject my retinas to the rays.)

Because not every picture (or decision) is perfect.  

Even when the blouses are.