Wearing (an Overview), and WORN (a Magazine)

What am I wearing this summer? Let's cruise through the most recent additions to my closet...

The Dresses: Not too short, not too long, somewhere between form-fitting and easy-breathing...

Leifsdottir 'Red Shibori' silk dot dress

$129 from $298

(Note: this one might get sent back if the fit isn't perfect...)

Tracy Reese silk cummerbund dress
$100 from $295

The Blouses: This season, I've focused on vintage-style blouses with flattering sleeves, so that I can wear them through the day without a shell or cardigan coverup.

Vintage coral cotton blouse
$28

Trovata striped cotton top with ruffly detail
$49 from $150

Edme & Esyllte pouf-sleeve navy cotton blouse
$39.95 from $78

Jill Stuart dot silk 'Katy' blouse

$72 from $265
(Note: Because my torso is short, it does not look like a crop top on me. It's great with high-waisted skirts.)

The Skirts: When it's hot outside, a flowy cotton skirt is the only possible answer.

Leifsdottir 'Ashri flower' pleated skirt
$69 from $198

Vintage 'French blue' button-front skirt
$36

Floreat 'Pulsations' red and white striped cotton skirt
$39 from $78
(Note: sold out online, but still available in stores)

The Shoes: Sandals (finally!), BRIGHT BLUE SHOES (Wooo!), and Repettos (no surprise there...)

Vintage woven T-strap wedge sandals
$38

Vintage leather electric blue peep toe heels
$32

Repetto 'BB' bright red patent leather ballet flats
$130 from $290

(And, may I add, these were very difficult to find. Thanks, eBay recurring search function!)

As you can see, summer's wardrobe has been brought to us today by:
Gilt (access here),
Etsy (Golden Vintage and Bee Keeper),
RueLaLa (access here),
Anthropologie (sale section!), and
eBay

No real surprises there :) What's your favorite summer shopping locale? Is it virtual or actual?

P.S., WORN's shoe issue, image at top, is my current exciting fashion read. I'm also getting into their online content...

Let me be excruciatingly clear: I do not read fashion-based literature. It makes me slightly nauseated and dizzy. This magazine, however, has some actual substance to it. It makes me feel excited and intrigued instead of resentful and fat.

Per the editors' description: " instead of concentrating on trends and pushing products, we explore the concepts and ideas of clothing." I like to think of it as a nerdier Jane Magazine, and from Canada. Bliss! Now excuse me while I return to my article on the art of boot repair...