These pictures turned out to be a little more, um, theatrical than I intended. That's what happens when you raid your mom's accessory collection and convince your camera-savvy dad to go on a "photoadventure" at the local ecological reserve. So thank you, parents, and thank you Santa Rosa Plateau, for making this Harlequin Western Romance look possible.

Appropriately, the Payton Two Piece is part of Reformation's I'm Up Here Collection, designed for those of us who won't survive the zombie apocalypse without a damn good sports bra. I love the fit of the halter top (yeah darts!) and am looking forward to pairing both the top and skirt with other pieces in my wardrobe.

A word on the accessories: most of these pieces were purchased at the Los Angeles County Fair from various artisans (I believe the hat is from Peru); the silver cuffs are from a New Mexico-based jeweler. My mom has good taste.