Gnarly

This is the closest I will get to any form of surfing...

Photos by Waverly Bair

Tunic- Violet Boutiqe, Removable Collar tips- La Petite Marmoset (here), Skirt- Ann Taylor (via Buffalo Exchange), Spiked Cuff- She's Unique, Watch- belongs to LPM Ashley, Wedges- UrbanOG.com

The first and last time I tried to surf was during spring break my freshman year of college--- I was feeling over confident in my ability to tackle new physical activities-- besides, if  Kate Bosworth could hang ten, why couldn't I? (duh, stunt doubles)  That hubris lasted all of about 10 seconds when the board and I flew in opposite directions, landed in an awkward series of splashes, and left me with a royally skinned knee.  *Cue clapping from my friends on the beach*

Neonderthal*

Booty booty booty detail shot

Photos by Charlyndria Horton

Top and collar tips- La Petite Marmoset (here), Shorts- Violet Boutique, Spiked Cuff- She's Unique, Watch- Belongs to LPM Ashley, Beaded Cuff- Forever21, Clutch- Vintage

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a fine weekend and managed not to fry too badly :) This is my entry in CAPFABB's June Style Challenge (check out the other bloggers who entered here) --I've loved lace/crochet shorts for a few years now (own a similar pair in cream) but had yet to come across such an in-your-face neon version. Naturally, I had to have them (see last 2 months of obnoxiously bright posts).  Wore this outfit to the Violet Boutique/ Spicy Candy DC/ TPWP Lookbook party on Thursday--- I'm so proud of the creative team, it was a big step for owner Julie! (if you haven't seen the lookbook yet check it here).  

Saturday morning Ana Buitrago held a makeup seminar here at the LPM showroom--- here are just two of the many lovely ladies who attended and learned how to create a flawless face! 

 Alina (The Hyperbalist) and her bestie Kate

By the way, LPM Ashley is on the West Coast in Portlandia for the next two weeks visiting family---- miss her a ton right now!

 *The title has nothing to do with this post except that there is neon in it--- and maybe my caveman eating habits...