The lengthy debate

The usual guideline is if you're petite, shorter hemlines are preferred to lengthen the legs. However, I'm always debating this because shorter lengths are not always appropriate and sometimes the legs just don't look that great (flabby thighs, cellulite-showing, pasty, crooked, bruised, veiny, etc.). So here's me attempting different hemlines to see what really is the best length? 

A) MINI-SHORT SHORTS - not appropriate for work, but good for hot summer weekends

B) MID-THIGH - shhh, actually wearing an underslip dress here

 C) KNEE-LENGTH - this is realistically how I normally dress to work

D) MIDI-MID-CALF - the only midi-length items I own now are gaucho (or culottes) lounge pants

  E) FLOOR-LENGTH - wish I had a black maxi-dress for more consistency

Hmm...after looking at these photos, I really can't decide what looks better. The infamous midi length is probably the least flattering. However, there are probably ways to make midi-length more pleasing like wearing heels instead of flats. Anyhow...

Does length really matter?

What do you think is the best or worst?

(Featuring customize whale-print tote from my favorite Etsy tote-maker: NancyPKdesigns)

Flower gazing

Taking a stroll in my parent's garden. This is how flowers bloom in the desert...

What to wear to a golf resort?

Per advice from TBSmen.com, "take inspiration from Mother Nature and mimic her seasonal palette."  In other words, dress to match your environment, even man-made ones.

When I think of golf, I think of vivid green grass and sunny blue skies. 

Here's some color palette ideas from Ralph Lauren ads I saved in my scrapbook from 2001....seems like such a long time ago.

Polka dots, gingham, and stripes....still in-style today!