Project Defiance - Outfit #3 Casual Friday

As Project Defiance forges on into my last weeks of employment, I have focused attention on defiling one of the most beloved institutions, Casual Friday. Like Halloween brings out the ho, Casual Friday brings out the hungover bum.

For this assault I chose an inappropriate and ironic t-shirt that I'm perfectly allowed to wear because you know I'm 1/4 Cherokee which I guess makes the shirt no longer ironic(?). But I do have reservations. I have reservations about all of this bullshit. But I don't have dinner reservations for 3 and a highchair tonight so I really need to get on that...

Project Defiance - Outfit #2

I'm not seriously violating any hardcore corporate dress codes this past week, but I AM pushing limits of professional workplace judgment while poking the twin set/bootcut slacks mafia with a very short and very pointy stick. 

It all started off with my Zara Culotte Shorts from my first attempt to stick it to the man. I considered just pairing it with the plain silk top again, but then I wondered where's the fun in that? I just kept adding until all seemed right in the world. Outside of the Zara skorts and the tee, everything else were items already in my closet, but I've tried my best to find comparable items where possible. Forgive me for the cardigan recommendation, and keep in mind that it's on sale AND import duty is included in the price. Just sayin'. 

Photo editor's note: My photographer has been busy with a day job, so I'm not too proud for the selfies. Notice the sliver of more leopard print in the bottom left which just happens to be a cat tunnel. 

...and there's a penguin...

Skorts (Black, Ecru and Geranium now available): Zara Culotte Shorts Tee (Grey linen, but many other colors available): Madewell Linen V-Neck Tee Boots My own Steve Madden, but similar style Ash Jalouse Western Boots Necklace: My own from Periwinkle Cardigan: My own, but similar style Christopher Kane Leopard Cardigan

Finally It Has Happened To Me, Right In Front Of My Eyes & I Just Cannot Hide It!

After weeks and weeks and probably more weeks waiting in the pre-order cue on Revolve Clothing, my Clare Vivier leopard print calf hair foldover clutch est arrivé! Calf hair can be rough (it's hair after all) but this is as silky and luxurious as I imagined in the summer of my dreams. I have a lot of looks on tap that were just waiting for this accessory to make it happen. Before the looks, I felt this clutch needed it's own post because it is just THAT BANGIN'.

Just to give a little perspective on the size, folded over, I can keep my TWO phones (yes, I'm totally bi-mobile when it comes to phones...Blackberry & iPhone) and the other side I can keep cosmetics and ID's and cards. Just look how it seems right at home in my chubby hand...

Unfurled and stalking from hydrangea bush on my wine drinking porch...Le ROAR. Unfolded, it can easily accomodate an iPad. In fact, I am considering purchasing a black foldover for my travel tech accessories.

I fell in love with these bags for the attention to detail and craftsmanship. This doesn't feel like a bag I got at a mall. It feels like something that was created for me as a personal, limited edition gift.

Vive Vivier!

Clutch (leopard on backorder) : Clare Vivier Foldover Clutch