But there is more to Avery Island than the TABASCO® factory…a tour of Jungle Gardens is a MUST! The 170 acre semitropical landscape exemplifies nature at its finest. Ride along the bayou admiring the Spanish Moss, bamboo, and live alligators. Stop and enjoy the blooming Azaleas, then make your way up the path to a shrine, housing an ancient Buddha. A setting like this calls for one thing: Blog Pics!

How does a California girl dress for a day in the swamp? In lightweight clothing, of course! Living in San Francisco, for the past three years, has turned me into a fair weather snob. It is safe to say that my tolerance for heat and humidity is nonexistent. As demonstrated here and here, I dressed for the tropics, during my Louisiana tour.

I decked out in another two-piece set, but this time, a skirt and top combo from Current Clothing. This look is a knock-off of the popular label, Faithful The Brand. Constructed out of a cotton and gauze blend, this pair was perfect for the swamp-like conditions. I styled the look with a boho tassel necklace, my go-to gladiator sandals, and a black floppy hat. Prepared for the sun to go down, I carried a black fringe jacket just in case.

Add Avery Island to your itinerary during your next trip to Louisiana. In the meantime, shop this outfit at Current Clothing, or text (415-980-4772) to order. A special thanks to my bff, sister, and part-time photographer, Ava Trimble, for capturing the moment.

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When your closet begins to overflow, request a “Clean Out Kit” to your doorstep and begin packing away your once loved fashions. Send back the bag with the included prepaid shipping label, and begin earning cash for the pieces you are no longer wearing. Professional buyers set the asking price, similar to a high-end consignment shop, however you have one week to make adjustments as you please. When consumers shop your goods, use the money to purchase gently used styles for yourself on the thredUP storefront, or transfer the funds to your PayPal account. If items in your kit do not sell, reclaim your possessions or allow the hire-ups to donate your garments to a good cause. If this is not “cleaning out your closet made easy,” I do not know what is!

Over the weekend I took this pair of Alice and Olivia shorts for a test run. These babies are valued at over $150, and I scored them for just under $40 at thredUP. They were beautifully packaged and in excellent condition – it doesn’t get any sweeter than that! I styled them with the same white blouse from last week’s post “Denim Shorts and Flatform Sandals.” If you look closely, you’ll notice that the top looks completely different. That is what happens when you wear it the correct way the second time around! I forgot to affix the ruffle over my biceps in last week’s post…oops. Anyway, I polished off the look with a pair of lace-up gladiator wedges and a contrasting blue purse. After wearing out my cognac gladiators last summer, it seemed very fitting to welcome the spring with a new black pair.

My shopping experience was pretty stellar at thredUP. In addition to Alice and Olivia, other notable fashions include those by: Free People, Michael Kors, BCBG, Trina Turk, and Tibi. The next time your closet reaches maximum capacity, request a “Clean Out Kit” and save yourself the hassle. I plan to do so as early as next week, and will report back on the process. Happy Spring Cleaning, or should I say, Happy Spring Shopping?!

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Top | Shorts c/o thredUP | Shoes | Purse

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With temperatures steadying out in the high 60’s, this week I could get away with bare legs and arms! And when you’re working with a fab piece like this embroidered skirt, there’s no need to overdo it. For that reason, I tucked in a plain black racerback top and embellished it slightly with a lace halter bralette – the best bralette on the market may I add! Sometimes varying textures is all it takes to add just enough flair to your ensemble. I rocked my tan wedge gladiators and maroon chapeau to bring out similar hues in the floral embroidery, and polished off the look with my favorite wood jewelry.
 

You will be seeing this skirt again during the fall months. I’m thinking a turtleneck with black fringe booties and gold jewelry…

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Skirt | Tank | Bralette | Shoes (sign up for ShoeDazzle here) | Hat (similar) | Bracelets

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