So this week the temps have been my ideal (low 90's) which is making me ecstatic (my reptile DNA apologizes to all of you who hate the heat and have to contend with it).

My challenge with when these temps hit our area (which is moderately rare. Its usually always around 72-75 near the coast) is trying to dress so I am cool and comfortable enough while outside (where I hold many of my meetings) while also being warm enough in the frigid temps they like to keep our office when I'm indoors.

So obviously layering comes into play, but I also have to figure out the right ratio of exposed arm, foot or leg (like if my legs are exposed my feet need to be covered so I won't be too cold, or if I my arms and feet are exposed my legs need to be covered).

I know, I know, that sounds freakin' weird, but I haven't been able to be more "exposed" without being chilly since I left the extreme temps of Vegas some years back.

So my outfit from Monday was an an attempt to layer enough and get the right ratio so I'd be comfortable indoors or out. It was also a personal challenge to myself I've been doing this week to show my legs more (not in a weird way, just meaning that I have a tendency to shy away from shorter skirts, dresses or shorts even when they are weather appropriate because of my legs).

I'm not a fan of my legs mostly because they've developed the most extreme and large sun/age spots in the last 5 years or so --so they're pretty darned spotty looking. I've actually jokingly started to refer to them as my "leopard legs" (and then tell myself that I'm a huge fan of leopard print so I should shut up and like them as much as I like leopard print!).

I don't think the outfit was very successful in the cool/warm enough department, but I had a backup item --I tucked a denim shirt in my bag so if it turned out I got cold in the office I could put that on under the long knit vest to add a layer and help keep my arms warm.

I was cold so ended up wearing the denim shirt most of the whole day (hey, I get points for another variation on double denim! Another combo I am not a huge fan of but love to push outside my comfort zone and experiment with!)

I definitely think the look was very fun and made me think of something worn to Coachella or some other type of music festival.

Fedora: vintage (via flea market)
t-shirt: Aeropostale
Denim Shorts: Old Navy (bought in Vegas years ago back when I did expose my legs on a regular basis while still being warm enough)
Belt: vintage (thrifted)
Knit boho design alpaca vest: vintage (via flea market)
Tiger stripe calfskin oxfords: Dolce Vita (obtained new in box for a whopping $14 via ebay. Woot!)
Copper chain tusk necklace: vintage (via flea market)
Art nouveau style ring: Jan Michaels (via flea market)
Bronze bones cuff bracelet: Forgot the jewelry designer's name (via Wasteland)
Wood ring: bought from a little hand-craft vendor in Barcelona, Spain years ago.
Washed leather messenger bag with brass studs: Campomaggi (via ebay years ago)