92.

A Tuesday bonus, taken a few weeks ago: Blouse: Banana Republic; skirt: F21; locket: Lenora Dame; initial cuff link necklace: Early Jewelry. Worn with brown suede loafers, my new uniform shoe.

wishlist: drawstring dresses.

Its hot as Hades in Omaha. Im longing for easy, airy dresses and little else.

teenage suicide: dont do it!

First, a huge OSRTS thank you for the support and encouragement. Really--you inspire me, and I hope I can do yall justice.Lets do make this our little planet, where we can all be shiny and new all...

life is what happens to you while youre busy making other plans.

Hello readers.Obviously, as Im sure youve noticed, I havent updated.Ive been debating for a few weeks with shutting down OSRTS for the summer, or for however long it takes for my health and...

just one cherry.

And the winner is... OSRTS reader Amanda, aka luna! Youre lucky no. 6 (the randomly generated number determining this giveaways winner). Congrats! Please email your contact info to...

you scratch and see whats underneath.

Faithful readers and giveaway entrants, the $100 Shopbop giveaway has now closed. Thanks so, so much to all who entered--yall have such great taste! Ill be randomly selecting a winner tomorrow, so...

shop alexander wang with a free $100 shopbop gift card!

Want to win a $100 Shopbop gift card?For a chance to win, all you have to do is comment on which Alexander Wang item from Shopbop is your favorite and why. Pop your responses in for consideration...

wishlist: leggings.

Oak Black Label; Ksubi.Maison Martin Margiela; Diesel.Kaylee Tankus; Kova & T.So, maybe it's kind of a passe, Lohan thing to say, but lately, I've been living in leggings, so much so that my...

90 and 91.

Dress: silence + noise; tassel lariats: mark and F21; snake-print hardware flats: Juicy Couture.Between the blog, Facebook and word around Omaha, I am truly overwhelmed and grateful for your...

i think i want to live my life and you're just in my way.

I didn't even realize a month had passed.I've been gone, I know. I've been buried under a mountain of worry and doctor appointments and preparations and, somewhere in there, celebrations of my 28th...

country mile.

I'm headin' out to Houston for a story this weekend.I've got my camera, my eye drops and a lot of prints and vintage packed, inspired by Kelly from TheGlamourai--while I'm gone, check out the...

osrts.runway: oh, marc.

Oh my gosh. Epic. Blog. FAIL.I'm blaming a nasty corneal abrasion (read: scrape on my eyeball), which has been sore and light-sensitive and generally gross. So, instead of the lost outfit photo(s),...

osrts.earcandy: the morning benders' "excuses."

Sigh. I meant to have an outfit post for y'all today, but time hasn't really been on my side lately.Instead, while I get myself sorted and photographed, I'm giving you a little aural delight: the...

introducing osrts.keypieces.

I am forever talking about wardrobe basics, probably because I'm so dependent on them myself. I narrow down the closet every six months, and when it inevitably fills up again, I re-narrow. Of...

Per an excellent reader request, OSRTS.shop will spotlight my recent finds; I'll be sure to link to products whenever possible in case y'all want to find my finds, too--especially in the case of...

digest: 89, 88, 87, 86 and 85 (the uniform project 18).

The digest has been a long time in coming, I know, but today, I'd like to welcome you properly to the March Outfit Digest--and the new OSRTS, now at www.osrts.com. (Don't worry if you've kindly got...

reader question no. 16: the pink dress.

I'm finally returning to blogging this week after an unintended month-long vacation. What with moving and working and breaking up and being there for friends who've recently been having a rougher...

starting thursday:

housekeeping: column, COLOURlovers and the future of OSRTS.

Hello, faithful readers.I'm officially closing Reader Question Week--I know, I know, I didn't get to all the questions in my lineup--but never fear. All remaining questions will be answered on the...

reader question no. 18: the teaching job.

Today's multipart question comes from reader Mimi, who's about to embark on a teaching journey in South Korea. Here's what she says:"I'm moving to South Korea in March to teach English. Aside from...

reader question no. 17: the vintage ysl blouse.

Today's question comes from my sister Sarah, who's prepping to spend her first Valentine's Day with her beau since they got married in September. They're headed to one of our favorite fancy haunts...

reader question no. 16: the pink dress.

I'm finally returning to blogging this week after an unintended month-long vacation. What with moving and working and breaking up and being there for friends who've recently been having a rougher...

starting thursday:

far away from home, but never far away from me.

So, today is the last day followed by the last night I'll live in my little apartment. Up there? That's my closet, and it's always been in some form of disarray--discarded bags tossed overhead,...

83 and 84: the uniform project 16 and 17.

Double U neck dress: American Apparel.Sweater: ae.School blazer: boys.Tights: miscellaneous.Crystal bow necklace: Nordstrom.Rhinestone bee necklace: Fossil.L and B initial charms: Helen...

82: happy new year.

Oversized portrait-collar coat: BB Dakota.Cut-out dress: American Apparel.Tights: miscellaneous.Rhinestones: vintage.Ruffle T-strap brogues: Nina Kids.I've been such a terrible blogger these last...

lindsey's picks of pre-fall 2010.

I want to take a break from all the blog project business today to lust after some of pre-fall 2010's prettiest offerings (surely that's inspiration, too, isn't it?). I've said before I really love...

81: the uniform project 15.

Polka-dot chiffon tuxedo shirtdress: Moon Collection.Exaggerated houndstooth moto jacket: Express.Tights: miscellaneous.Leaf charm: art shop in Quebec City.L initial charm: Helen Ficalora.Crystal...

80: the uniform project 14.

Knife-pleat peplum camisole: H&M.Cardie: Target.Miniskirt: American Apparel.Tights: miscellaneous.Chain and ribbon lariat: F21.Bead and tassel lariat: mark.We all know about my American Apparel...

78 and 79: the uniform project 12 and 13 (and a blizzard).

Plaid ruffle shirt and cardie: Gap.Skinnies: BDG.Wellies: Gabriella Rocha kids.I meant to do something far less literal with this new plaid, but Omaha's been hit with a crazy snowstorm/blizzard...