My Outfit: Stubborn

"I'm so over taking photos of my outfits for my blog."  I literally said this out loud at a fashion blogger bash earlier this evening.  However, after all the talk about how difficult it is to take style photos of yourself, I got home and the first thing I did was take style photos of myself.  I guess I'm not over it after all...or, it could just be my stubborn attitude and desire to prove I can do something everyone (including myself) says is difficult. 

New Year's Day

"New Year's Eve equals sparkly shit."  This is what I told my friend on the phone while standing in my closet trying to decide what to wear to his New Year's Eve party.  "I saw a girl at HEB wearing so many sequins she looked like she was in a marching band" he responded.

The funniest thing about wearing this "sparkly shit" the night of New Year's Eve is that the next day you inevitably wake up from a night of drinking looking like a _____.  (fill in the blank options include: crack whore, homeless gay man, drunk dancing queen).

Here's what I looked like getting home this morning:

These Boots Were Made For Walkin

You might be thinkin "hey Joanna, it's still 95 degrees outside, I can't even think of putting on a tall boot."  Or maybe you're like me and are in denial that it's still hot and are already pairing your summer dresses with a fall boot.  Personally I consider boots to be a year round shoe because I am a huge fan of boots.  Why?  Because they are comfy, cute, practical, and look good with almost anything.  They also make me feel like I could run around in the tall grass and kick some ass if I needed to.

I recently went around town to see what boots the local stores have to offer us for this fall.  Amy from Stella Says Go (my new favorite place to find shoes) suggests y'all start looking for your fall/winter boots now so that you are guaranteed to find your size.  I agree.  It may be hot now but before you know it your feet will be dying to snuggle into a pair of socks and cute boots.  Luckily Austin has a wide variety of styles in a broad range of prices.  Check out these finds:

Adelante, $62

I Have Nothing To Wear

This is the night I felt like I had "nothing to wear."  As much as I know this statement is always a lie, on certain nights it feels like the most honest thing I could protest.  I decided to wear a loose tee that smelled of barbecue, a sequined skirt I thought I would only ever wear in Vegas, and my cowboy boots (which I should just start referring to as my feet since they are worn so often).  July 4th weekend in Austin, Texas.  Gotta love it.

And a Happy New Year

#$*% 2009! 2010 is about to be here. Here's some inspiration for New Year's Eve. I've noted which items are from local stores.

top and necklace: Blue Elephant
hat: Room Servicejacket: Goodie Two Shoes

ring: SoLa


have a fun and safe new year's!
and

keep austin stylish