“I’m on a Boat and…”: Fireworks, Floral, and Dirty Liberal Lies
Dirty Leftist: skirt (available at Common Crow Vintage!), top (Urban Outfitters via thrift, $3), sandals (Target, $7), necklace (gift).
I’m sure you all know that, as a dirty lefty liberal, it’s my job to hate my country. Thus, I did nothing fun for the Independence Day weekend, nor did I once give thanks for living in the US of A. I did not wear the colors of the flag, I did not watch fireworks, and I did not stroll around a cute lakeside town, keeping my ear tuned to the sounds of a brass band.
Okay, that’s (mostly) a lie. I did pretty much all that stuff I listed and more. I ate sweet, sticky ice cream in Michigan; had a picnic at the lake in Chicago; played in the freezing water and on the hot rocks; mocked teenage dudes who nearly blew themselves up showing off with their fireworks; and generally enjoyed the shiz out of my long weekend. And while it’s true that I’m a bit (ahem…massively) suspicious of rampant nationalism, I did celebrate the fact that this country has marked another year of its fascinating history.
I wore lots of things during the weekend, but as I was attempting to live life, not blog it, I only took a few outfit photos. You have those here, as well as some recent photos from some of the sailing trips I’ve taken with Sean on his sailboat, The Kestrel.
First Mate Me on the deck of The Kestrel, with The Baby Sloth in the background.
Is that a mainsail between my legs, or am I just happy to see you?
My goobery eyes are closed in "I'm on a Boat" bliss.
I'm very serious when I'm the captain.
Chicago fireworks from the perfect spot outside Adler Planitarium
I love everything about this post, the pleated skirt, your glasses, nautical stripes, the sailboat, and most of all, “I’m on a boat!”
I loveeeeeeeee your skirt ensemble!! seriously gorgeous!
I love your outfits! Especially the blue stripes combined with red and tan!!
Glad you enjoyed your long weekend!
“massively suspicious of rampant nationalism” hehe I love that. I’m the same way.
I love your sailing outfit. So adorable. By the way I just discovered that little fun area by the planetarium – such a neat place.
Oh, you look like a natural sailor. And that first photo, at the junction of so many possible paths is wonderful.
Loving your first out … !!! And you look really happy while sailing!
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Ha, ha … I feel a little bit the same about Australia Day, but still find myself down at the beach floating around on an inflatable thong (Sandal!) …
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Ok I don’t know what is wrong with me always misreading you at first, but I read “mainsail” as “mansail” and was like WHAT THE HECK IS A MANSAIL, I need me a boat so’s I can have one. Preferably between my legs. And I’m not even drunk this time..
This is totally the best July 4th post I’ve read this week. And I’ve scrolled through quite a few. Thanks for the laugh
YOU LOOK FABULOUS! WHEN ARE WE GOING SAILING?! xo
Too, too funny. Love the outfits!
Your fireworks look like they were amazing! What a view!
You are such a cute sailor! And those floral really are so pretty.
I want to go sailing with you! And I’d also like to eat ice cream with other liberals.
totally thought you were being a huge party pooper for a second there. haha glad you had an awesome 4th!
You are too cute!!