Buggin'

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So today I was maliciously attacked in the parking lot of my work.  Ok, that's a bit dramatic, but let me explain . . .

I left work at lunch time for my usual dollar menu splurge.  I'm walking out to my car and all of a sudden I felt like something was stabbing my leg.

After letting out several (loud) obscenities, I swatted at my leg and some equally loud big black buzzing thing flew off.

I don't know if that little bastard bit me or stung me or what, but it immediately swelled up with a red spot the size of my palm and hurt like a mo fo.  It still really hurts six hours later.  

I ran into the office to show John, one of the attorneys.  I was in so much pain.  He was asking me if I was allergic to bees.  No, I don't think so.  He started warning me of anaphylactic shock.  Then, as I am staring mercilessly at him with my mouth wide open, he says "well, we might just have to amputate from the knee down."  I kid you not, the first thing out of my mouth was "But John!  I just got all those new shoes!"

The End.

 Striped Dress-vintage and thrifted; Short Sleeved Blazer-thrifted; Leopard Wedges-Naughty Monkey, gifted; Watch-gifted; Broach-vintage from Grandma; Earrings-gifted and DIY

As Dr. Dre would say, Thank God It's Friday!

August Run Through

By the way, here is what I was wearing this month.  I know you're all wondering.  To see past months, check them out here.  Bring it on, September.  Bring it on. 

The Hills Are Alive

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Doesn't this skirt remind you a little of the clothes that Julie Andrews made the kids in the Sound of Music?  That's what it reminded me of.  

A couple of things about this skirt.  One, I bought it thrifting with Cristi last weekend.  It seems, by all accounts, kind of fugly to the naked eye.  But, I was instantly drawn to it and immediately started pairing it with various elements of my wardrobe. 

It is the greatest sheer fabric, so light enough for the heat, but the color is perfect for fall.  I can't wait to wear it with my wine colored tights, cognac booties and sweaters.  Mmmmmm . . .  

One last element is that this skirt is a size 10.  This is why it is always important never to pay attention to sizes when thrifting.  Typically, I am a size 4-5.  By all logistics, this skirt should not fit.  But it does.  Like a glove. 

Also, Sound of Music is Peggy's favorite movie.  Too bad she is off kicking ass in a bridge tournament in Cali right now.  I think if she was at work today, she would have appreciated this skirt for the Sound of Music reference. 

Speaking of work, here's the low down on my office sitch.  Ok, so I work for three lawyers and we have two other lawyers that share our office space.  One lawyer is leaving the firm.  But another lawyer and his paralegal moved in and my boss just hired an associate attorney as well.  So I went from 5 lawyers to 7 and a new paralegal within a couple of weeks.  Let me just say--shit's been hectic son!

But even with all the chaos, it is so nice to have other people in the office.  I like the busy.  I like the water cooler feel of it.  I am in love with the new associate.  She kicks ass!  She's one of those really sweet and quiet, young new lawyer, but when it comes down to it, she gets her DFWM tude going.  As we all know, I'm a big fan of getting your DFWM on.

Blouse-Vera Wang; Skirt-Anne Klein, thrifted; Belt-Kohl's; Heels-Worthington, gifted; Necklace-vintage from Grandma; Earrings-Kohl's