All I need now is a headscarf, a convertible, and a beach vacation.

Cutler & Gross shades from J. Crew: the perfect combo of '40s frames and '60s flower-child shape (though to be practical why not go to the vintage shop for sunnies with a story rather than spend $460 on shiny new ones that are just as likely to end up at the bottom of the kennel bag covered in Denta-stix crumbs?)

These boots really swing!

If your boots don't attract playful cats this fall, you're hopelessly out of date!

ACNE's Pistol Short Boots

Etienne on 19th NW

Etienne doesn't let a bike commute on a hot day affect her look: she stays super cool with a 70s style!

Liz on Q NW

I'm digging (no pun intended.  Well, maybe a small one) Liz's retro look complete with big sunglasses and bold lipstick!

Borrowing from the boys: bowties!

With the rate that women's fashion is taking over menswear, pretty soon the jockstrap will be the only item of gender-specific clothing.  And that's fine with us!

this look should come with UV protection.

 With this look, you'd never know mama's long-time catch phrase was "ooh! It comes in grey!"

Ngalla

Whenever Mama abandons her heels in favor of her comfy flats, I am going to show her this picture!  If Ngalla can brave the DC jungle in these super-booties, 2-inchers are nothing!

G'nite, all!

Happy (belated) 4th!!

Mama and I hope you all had a happy (and illuminating) 4th!

Put a bow 'round it!

The bow-tie branches out!

cool cats love retro hats!

DC women--and men--leave no detail untopped when it comes to their outfits; on Saturday everyone was sporting trilbies, fedoras, newsboys, and wide-brims, even mother/daughter duos like our friends Jessie and her daughter Emma!  If only they made a trilby that fit over these ears of mine (and stayed on after multiple body wiggles, scratchings, squirrel races, and lightpost/streetsign/grasstuft sniffs). 

Mama's new necklace is bananas. And thanks to Gwen Stefani, I can spell that.

This is one of mama's more interesting thrift store finds.  Hell, I"ve never seen such beauty.  Bananas? On a string?  With beads?  Hello Prada SS2011!

Anna at Irving

We stopped Anna because I was loving her combo of leopard, lace, and polka dots!  Bringing a little wilderness to the ladylike!

Keisha in Cumquat Coach (near the Capitol)

 Y'all know I have a soft spot for shoes (since they're at my eye level) and I especially love bright eye-catching footwear like this!   I literally stopped in my tracks!

Auntie Jane

My auntie Jane on her way home from a long day at work; I'm loving her Mondrian-esque skirt and her oversized Fendi clutch, not to mention she gives awesome belly rubs!

Maggie--Dupont Circle

Miss Maggie's look is equal parts adorable, fashion forward, and geek chic! And she's super nice, which is the best accessory, I believe.

Subtlety Schmudellty



While killing some time at Barney's we discovered this little number, the Bunker Tote, by Helmut Lang.  Now I love me some Helmut, but I need a "Helmut" to protect my head from the 2x4' of obviousness I'm being smacked with. 

The question: boobs? or bajingos?  or both? 

Makes the flesh color of the leather all the more unsettling, doesn't it?

I'll be ordering this look in my size

wearingthepants.tumblr.com

Hoodie (street) + canvas jacket (classic) + button-up/cuffed pants (menswear) + oxfords with socks (Rizzo from Grease) = the perfect outfit for rainy day walks in DC! I love that this is from Organic John Patrick's resort line; mama and I prefer cool misty mountains to heat-drenched beaches.  Very un-chihuahua of me. 

If only they made this look in pup sizes…

Gladiators invade Anthropologie...

in search of asymmetrical bias-cut drapey tops, no doubt.

I love Ms Nicole's sandals: how often do you see Greco-Roman meet southwestern?

Our nifty neighbor!

Check out our stylish neighbor in her pretty prints!

Lauren

While on 11th we spotted lovely Lauren, who was kind enough to pause for a pic! I’m lovin’ her pastels, sharp lines, and awesome ‘do!