CocoLion

I got a few days away last week to attend a friend's retirement party.  She retired at age 60 after 35 years on the same job (working for the county in insect abatement).  They have a surplus of wild boars in the county so that's what we ate -- it was a delicious BBQ.*

Pictures 1/2 -- What I wore to the retirement party and later on at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose to make some NAS returns.  This is pretty much a repeat of one of my favorite outfits.

Pictures 3/4 -- What I'm wearing today.  Normally I don't post outfits like these but since it cleared of smoke this afternoon, I was excited to get outside and take some selfies!

Thanks for looking, commenting and most of all -- many thanks to all of you who have offered so much support on my Fire thread in the off topic section.

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Outfit details:
1/2 -- Jeans Free People, Top Helmut by Helmut Lang, Booties Rag & Bone, Jacket Zara from last summer.  All via Shopbop except jacket.
3/4 -- Jeans True Religion (from their store, purchased last summer), tee and belt from H&M, fringe clutch from Tylie Malibu via Amazon.
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*Wild Boar details:
For those interested, William Randolph Hearst imported wild Russian boars in the 1920s for his zoo.  Some of them escaped and mated with equally rogue, escaped domesticated pigs.  The result is a creature weighing 300-400 lbs who is quite destructive to local crops -- the Salinas Valley is a very important agricultural center.  I think the hunters had a depredation permit to get these.

Photos 1/2 -- Super casual day off outfit.  This is my first pair of cropped boyfriends; I know everyone else has been wearing them since last year.  But it took me a while to warm to the idea of them.

#1 -- Worn with baby wedge Splendid sandals.
#2 -- Worn with DV wedges from last year.  This is one of those occasions where I think the lower heeled option might look better.  I think I'm over these wedges too.

Photo 3 -- For a slightly dressier occasion (and cooler weather).  I fear my expression borders on sexy face!  I was trying to look relaxed but serious while walking towards my camera. 

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Outfit details:
1/2 -- Paige "James" cropped boyfriend jeans.  Bird of prey graphic muscle tee, gold braid belt, and necklace all UO.
3 -- Rag & Bone jeans, Madewell tee, Adia Kibur necklace (all Shopbop).Jacket from Nordstrom, Shoes from ShoeMint. 

I wasn't sure I would post these simple, hot weather casual outfits but as Angie made it her featured ensemble today, I changed my mind.

1 -- This is the dressiest of the outfits with the button down and refined ankle strap wedges.
2 - Shorter shorts.  I don't think I left the house.
3 - Knee shorts.
4 - Short cargo shorts and the same breezy denim top.  My strategy with shorter shorts is to wear them sized up and looser.  I think this helps make them more age appropriate and keeps the look from being vulgar.

Outfit details:
1 - J Brand mid-thigh roll ups from last year; J Crew shirt from MaryK (thanks!!), Sam Edelman wedges and Madewell belt.
2 - Rock & Republic fringe shorts from last year; cold shoulder top from boutique in Tahoe (purchased with forum member Mo).  My top favorite sandals, Matiko Keeley from 3 years ago.
3 - J Brand dark wash knee shorts, F21 tencel denim shirt, Nine West sandals, Zara striped sweater.
4 - Wal*Mart cargo shorts remixed with same F21 top and Matiko sandals.

 
Thanks for looking and commenting.  Any suggestions for improvement are welcome!