1980's Desert Park Ranger

i never wear shorts.

i mean, seriously nearly never. i hike, walk, bike, and go to the river in skirts or sundresses.

that being said, suddenly i have developed a certain weakness for the pleated/high-waisted shorts of my junior high days.

however, this is my first time trying it since then.

i was inspired by milla's post about channeling characters and realized that given the summer heat and my penchant for new-agey 80s clothes lately, the 80's desert park ranger is the look i've been choosing quite often.

you know, the lady ranger who wears practical hot-weather clothes, sensible sandals, and chunky southwestern jewelry to show her true colors.

i wore beads in my hair that i bought from an old navajo family near sedona arizona.

and geared up for our upcoming southwest road trip!

while keeping an eye on the local wildlife:

(still trying to get them to develop a friendship, my beanie is very stand-offish)

and today is even hotter so i've finished up with ranger duties and off to the lake!