I needed a bit of sunshine to round out a dreary, drizzly week, so I suppose I subconsciously reached for yellows on Thursday and Friday when I was getting dressed.

#1: Navy and mustard floral patterned loose silk blouse (sheer, with a white cami layered underneath) tucked into a yellow Halogen seamed ponte skirt; wide brown braided belt; brown hose; cognac riding boots.
I was actually quite happy with this outfit - any excuse to pull out a Halogen pencil skirt is a good one for me, and I love this gorgeous floaty blouse that my sister gave me for my birthday this year. However, the outfit didn't photograph well; it was too dark to take a natural-light photo outside, and the focus of the indoor lighting on the top half of my outfit makes my brown hose look a LOT darker and more chocolatey than they are in real life. In actuality, they are several shades lighter and less opaque.

#2: This dress and I made peace after a trip to Las Vegas in December. It's not an everyday foolproof dress; it is sheer so I need to layer under it, and it's a little more delicate than I'd like due to the shiny embroidery. But I love the feeling of the skirt swishing and floating as I walk, and it's just a fun piece. (I am kicking myself for forgetting to wear it during Mardi Gras week!)
Black chiffon midi dress with colorful floral/geometric print and shiny gold and green embroidery; black hose and low-heeled booties; black slip and turtleneck layered underneath for modesty and warmth; silver pendant necklace; and Lady Mustard (my beloved handbag) came out to play too.

Tomorrow, my partner and I are going apartment hunting, as we are both keen to add a dog (or, if that's not possible right away, rats) to our household and cannot do so where we're living today. Despite both of us growing up in the Seattle area our entire lives, neither of us have actually lived in the city... until now, we hope. It's a new adventure!