5 July 2009 – Last Spin , originally uploaded by academichic.

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All remixed:

• Fuschia scarf – J.Crew
• Purple tank - Banana Republic
• Cuffed skinnies – Abercrombie, thrifted
• Orange gladiators – American Eagle
• “Pride” necklace – garage sale find

Endnotes:

Since I spent a significant portion of my day in the car today, I needed an outfit that was no-fuss and accommodating to my schedule. Flat shoes for ease and comfort while loading and unloading my car and light layers to combat the heat were a must. So I drew my inspiration from the cute outfits A. and her sister L. sported just last week and put together this purple tank with my cuffed skinnies. I added a hair scarf for both the fun detail it provides and the function it serves in keeping my hair out of my face and off my neck in this brutal heat.

These flat gladiator sandals have become a staple in my summer wardrobe and I’m surprised how often I wear them given that they are a bright punchy orange. But if you follow this blog, you know that neither of us three shies away from a bright and colorful shoe! I used to think that all I needed was a black and a brown shoe for each season and I’d have my bases covered. But why stick to brown and black when there are so many more fun options out there?

We recently received a reader email asking us how we know when to pair a colorful shoe with our outfits and whether there is a good rule of thumb for how to combine colored footwear with colors in the garments. Before we try to develop a methodology of our own on this subject, I’d like to pose these questions to you: Do you play it safe with you shoes or are you also a fan of the colorful and patterned variety? If so, what’s your ‘rule of thumb’ when incorporating a colorful shoe into your outfit? And when do you make colorful footwear work and when do you decidedly steer away from it? S.

 25 June 2009 – Evening, originally uploaded by academichic.

25 June 2009 – Morning, originally uploaded by academichic.

Evening (all remixed):

• Black top – thrifted 
• Red cardi – thrifted
• Black linen skirt - H&M 
• Scarf - souvenir from Minnesota 
• Purse – garage sale find 
• Sandals – Target

We rode a bit through the city of Frisco and there we came across this adorable sight. You may have heard of Bike to Work Day, which took place this past Tuesday in Colorado. Apparently, this pre-school was having a Bike to Preschool Day today (as one of the teachers informed us) and so the front lot was littered with the cutest and tiniest array of bikes I’ve ever seen. It made my day! S. 

 

14 May 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.     

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• White button-down – American Eagle 
• Blue cami – BR, remixed 
• Green cord skirt – thrifted, remixed 
• Silk tie – thrifted 
• Sandals – Target, remixed many many times 

Skirt Holders, originally uploaded by academichic.    

And check out my new basket! I went with a back of the bike version because I fear that my laptop and books would be somewhat heavy and throw off my steering balance at the front if placed in a basket up there. This is actually just a storage basket we picket up at Target. Last night, my fiance added the back rack off a free Craigslist bike we got a while back (that’s out of commission) to my bike, fastened this $10 storage basket with tie straps, and we added a $5 water bottle holder also from Target. We pimped my ride for only $15 – definitely student budget friendly!

Silk tie detail, originally uploaded by academichic.   

It’s been a long day of writing at home for me today and my brain is fried. So what better way to unwind than by taking a little bike ride with T. to a local sandwich place for dinner? I’m tossing my bag in my new basket and my cares to the wind! S. 

 14 May 2009 , originally uploaded by academichic.