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As much as I love living in the City, I must sheepishly admit that sometimes the suburbs are right up my alley--with the unobstructed sunshine, the sweeping lawns, the quiet streets,  the massive SUVS parked everywhere (not so much), it's easy to see why people choose to live in these enclaves.  When I'm in the mood for a little suburban sprawl I drive east about 35 minutes to visit my cousins who live in the most picturesque little town of Clayton, California.  Incidentally, it's also noteworthy as the town with the most paranormal activity in California, but that's a whole other blog post entirely (let's just say I won't be spending the night over there anytime soon). 
Anyway, this past Saturday we had a yard sale in which I attempted to unload some household paraphenalia that had been lingering in my storage facility for a while.  Though I ended up driving  home with most of it back in the trunk (suburbanites just don't know good junk when they see it apparently), it was still fun to hang out in the sun and pretend I was in an epsiode of Desperate Housewives for the afternoon.

jean jeacket- thrifted
tank- Rebecca Beeson
skirt- thrifted
wedges- Hasbeens
purse- Cole Haan

p.s. I finally gave in and got a bang trim.  So much for having the discipline to grow them out!
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  1. lauren brimleyJuly 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love your bangs! And your skirt is beautiful.

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  2. Libby July 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    It looks so lovely where you are...there's even a white picket fence!! I really love your outfit, especially that great purse and those lovely Hasbeens! I just recently got a jean jacket, and I'm looking forward to a cool evening when I can finally break it out! (The land of ice & snow over here has been in the mid 80's and humid every day for about a week! I'm loving it, but I won't be disappointed when it decides to cool down a bit.) Also, are you going to do a blog post on the paranormal activity in your cousin's neighborhood? Because now you've peeked my interest!

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  3. Rebecca N.July 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    looks like the perfect breezy outfit and the perfect weather.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I second the paranormal post! Also that skirt is great. Perfect length.

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  5. dahhlayneJuly 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    You look great with bangs!!

    And wait, what exactly is Clayton known for? All I thought of was Paranormal Activity...but that actually took place in San Diego. Man, you have just fed your readers' curiosities over here!!!

    forte-espressivo.blogspot.com

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  6. MOUSEVOX VINTAGEJuly 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    sometimes it really is nice to just get away from things. i'm a total urbanite, but love visiting with my family in the burbs. lucky for me, the boyfriend's parents live in the burbs of sf, so i'll have some place to escape when i'm craving some quiet time.

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  7. Libby July 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Thank you for the picnik tip! I haven't used that program in a long time, so I'll have to revisit it. I've just been using iPhoto to edit my pics, and I'm always looking for tips and suggestions.

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  8. devorelebeaumonstre.July 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    love your bag. x


    devorelebeaumonstre.com

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  9. Jo - Lost in the HazeJuly 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Ohh, I love your floral skirt! <3 And your hair is so amazing! I am so tempted to chop mine off; yours is divine!


    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  10. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    everything about this shoot is great, and i love the shoes! i just acquired my first hasbeens and i lovelovelove them. hey hey, i did a lookbook for my etsy a week or so ago and i think you'd really dig it. :) check it out on my blog!
    http://hammocksandtrampolines.blogspot.com

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  11. strawberry mothJuly 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Gosh, love your blog! Come on over and join in on my Giveaway!

    xo, Strawberry Moth

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  12. katecreateJuly 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The jean jack looks adorable on you.

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  13. Caroline Ergy ErgJuly 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    These photos are really sweet! What a pretty outfit :D
    xxxx

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  14. Stray Nabee July 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love your P.S. because I keep saying I am going to grow my bangs out only to trim them days later...I think they look great by the way, yay for bangs!

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  15. LoJuly 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I was just thinking your bangs are BANGIN! Also, perfect outfit :)

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  16. Kate G.July 22, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    This is like looking at stills from a Godard movie where the heroine is spending the day out of town. Nice shots, Ms. CustardHeart.

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  17. nooneJuly 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    nice skirt you are wearing in these pictures!! you look very chic and relaxed :D

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  18. MoniqueJuly 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The burbs eh... Sorry to hear you couldn't get rid of too much of your junk....that leather bag is the perfect size and shape. That skirt just screams summer and your bangs turned out great. I love your dark hair too!

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  19. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Loaf your style. And your blog! Aww.. Heck. Loaf you!

    Peace, Love and Puppies
    Raised By Wolves

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  20. JennyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Clayton. Oh man, my first BF's dad lived there. I remember that there was a really good pizza place there with delicious pies and beer. I can't seem to remember the name. And you are looking lovely as always! xx

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