Sources:
- Skirt – Gap
- Ruffle Tank – J Crew
- Belt – F21
- Bracelets – gifts from S.
- Sandals – Charlotte Russe
- Basket – gift from Sister S.
Endnotes:
This weekend I spent a lovely evening with friends in a nearby park. My contribution to the picnic included plates, bowls, cutlery, cups, and a bottle of white wine (in the cooler not pictured), but I also tucked a bottle of ice water, some bug spray, sunscreen, and an umbrella into my multi-purpose red basket. My sister gave me this collapsible canvas basket for my birthday a couple years ago. I’m pretty sure she got it from The Container Store, but I recently discovered a similar item at Garnet Hill. They come in a wide selection of colors and patterns and even in different sizes. I’m adding a mini basket in blue and a large basket in brown paisley to my wish list.
I figure I could easily use one or two more, since I’ve used mine for hauling plants, shopping at the farmers market, transporting baked goods for my family or hot dinners for new parents (like E. and N.), and for packing up picnic supplies. Because it had been used for the dirtier plant hauling most recently, I lined it with a brightly patterned fresh linen for the picnic.
Picnic Basket, originally uploaded by academichic.
For my picnic-perfect ensemble, I chose a tank that would keep me cool but had enough detail for an evening out. I paired in with a full skirt so that I could sit comfortably on the picnic blanket and not worry about flashing anyone!
I love summer! Especially when spent with good friends and good food! A.
PS: Thanks for all of the interesting comments last week about slogan t-shirts. I responded to some of the questions/concerns raised in a lengthy comment of my own.
Cute picnic outfit. Love the detail on the top.
My mom got me one of those baskets (I think she found it at Sur La Table) and it’s awesome for everything. When we’re not using it to cart things around, I keep it in my kitchen to stash our paper/cardboard recyclables.
[...] While A. was enjoying a serene (I assume) picnic in the park with her friends and A2 this weekend, T., our roommate L., and I spent a rockin’ night at an 80s throwback party. It was ace. We all pulled out our best 80s garb and improvised by making some last minute DIY alterations to complete our looks. T. actually owned this black, white, and neon orange workout jacket back in the 80s (don’t ask) and he made his white jeans by soaking a pair of old jeans from his to-donate-pile in a bucket of water and bleach solution for an hour. He even pegged his pant cuffs the way he used to have the cool girls at his schools help him do it during his 80s childhood. 80s Party – L & T, originally uploaded by academichic. [...]
looks so light, breezy and comfortable! :)
Things that make my day? Realizing that this picture was taken 4 buildings down from where I live. Hope you enjoyed your picnic!
[...] but mine was just the right length for her. I replaced my white one with this skirt from BR and A. had another brown skirt as well. All in all a perfect trade. Anyway, I thought the brown skirt and shoes balanced the [...]