Street Style

Many times I have been out and about and spotted

someone wearing something cute, fun or interesting.

This week I saw too many styles 

I had to stop and ask for a picture.

In the park - sipping on a beer 

with a big ol' gold chain around her neck

red lips and denim shirt around her waist, 

DJ let me take her picture

Lovin' the hair.. wish I was brave enough

While having a beer of my own, Kilt Lifters at Four Peaks

our waitress had cute matte pink nails with one white pinky

Nice ring too

I spent a few hours in the ER with my sis

She had a toothache and a severely swollen face.

I would have a swollen face right now too if I posted her pic

but instead I'll post this one

a girl named Christina was wearing these

cute black leggings

and moccasins with fringe - love!

she was in the ER with a cute guy, maybe her boyfriend 

He needed stitches

Finally, I saw these shoes on a friend of mine

not in the street tho

She posted a pic on Facebook and I stole it

So hot. Perfect for summer.
Thanks 'Desiree

It was fun asking strangers if I could take their pic

though I did resist asking someone who was 

using their long white socks as pockets

and one guy who had a shirt that said

I Love Beaver

Maybe next time

The Best Ways To Wear Leggings

I love summer. I really do. 

But my favorite time of the year is fall & winter. Know why? 

The weather in the southwest is ah-mazing. 

It's the season of my favorite holiday, Halloween  

 and style is not limited to tanks and shorts - 

which sometimes is the only way to survive a hot Arizona day. 

You can wear layers and my favorite - boots!

My favorite way to wear boots is with leggings. 

They're lighter than jeans and figure flattering 

(most of the time) 

I hope this trend does not die anytime soon.

Here are 4 ways to wear leggings that are 

sure to be popular this season:

1. Leather leggings. I don't know if we owe this trend to the Kardashians (a la Kanye West) 

but leather seems to be in. 

At times this Jim Morrison-ish style appears to be 

a little heavy, but not in this look pictured top left. 

A breathable faux leather would probably work best.

See this look on adult runaway 

2. Leggings with shorts. I wore this look in 6th grade (with white tights mind you) 

but it still doesn't get old. 

Pair some cute shorts with thin leggings or tights with heels or boots

and you won't go wrong, especially when you add a fitted jacket.

I found this look and others like it on Chictopia

3. Leggings with tall boots - I love this look,

 especially with brown boots 

which adds contrast against black leggings. 

Some women balk at the thought of wearing a shirt 

that does not cover the crotch area (gasp!) 

but you can always wear a cardigan to cover-up 

and soften the look.

This style was found on Lilly's Style Blog

4. Leggings with boots and thick socks. 

This look is perfect for when it starts getting a little cooler out. 

Add height to your shorter boots by wearing longer socks, 

or even layer multi-colored socks for some added color and fun. 

This look was found on Pinterest

Although only black leggings are featured here, 

there are many new styles and patterns coming out. 

No matter what style you prefer,

It's hard to go wrong with leggings!

5 Pretty Umbrellas That Will Keep You Looking Cute In The Rain

Monsoon season won't get in the way of 

your style if you keep an umbrella handy

1. Be like Marilyn and go with a polka dot umbrella

Photo from Alameda Point Antiques Fair

2. Sweet & romantic heart shaped umbrella

as seen on Pinterest

3. Vintage and demure in black & white

This one is also from Alameda Point Antiques Fair

4. Create an umbrella with your favorite colors

by making it yourself - who knew?! 

Learn how to paint your own umbrella right here at 

What I Wore

5. Solid, bold colors always make a black outfit pop

See more at YuMe