Stripes and Bows

The formerly bad news: I was getting a migraine every time it rained, and it was raining every day in DC.  The current good news: I went to the doctor, got a Z Pack, and had the wax whooshed out of my ears with a syringe.  (TMI?) I can hear, and it's glorious.  I'm currently appreciating the sounds of cars rushing outside our apartment's balcony and the ticking of a watch- two sounds I hadn't noticed in weeks.  The current bad news: it's STILL going to rain for at least four days this week.  I think we've had enough for a while.

This is a riff on an outfit that was in the Anthropologie catalog, and worn beautifully by Carol here.  (I don't know why I used the phrase "to riff on", since it annoys me when the chefs on TV competitions use it to describe inventive dishes.)  I am so glad I bought this tee back in the spring, since I've worn it at least once per week since then.  For example, swinging on rings at the park:

It turns out I am a bit too tall for those rings.  

It's even better on days like today, when I can wear my favorite comfy tee to work:

Top: Anthropologie Printed Boy Tee (some colors now $20 here)

Skirt: The Limited High Waist Border Skirt (buy here)

Shoes: Anthropologie Bowed Lacerta Mary Janes (buy here)

Necklace: Forever 21 

Belt: Anthropologie (2008)

Bag: Anthropologie Twisted Toffee Satchel (2008)

Is the weather just crazy in DC, or is it everywhere?  My sinuses are sensitive to the pressure changes and I'm not too keen on getting headaches during the school day.   

Today's song is from Dawn Landes.  I love her, and her live show was simple and impressive.