by a stylized hysteria on April 25, 2011
in Random
Time for a proper Day of the Cat entry…
Ever since I moved into my parents home in the suburbs, the cats have been especially keen about getting outside. I guess birds and chipmunks are more appealing to them than hobos and rats. I’ve been taking my sweet time trying to figure out if it’s really safe for the cats, but Calliope decided to let me know this weekend she’s a big girl cat.
After spending a rainy Saturday chasing down Calliope every time she escaped, I gave up and let her stay outside. She returned, unmarked and obviously thrilled that she had gotten her way. So on Sunday, I let her and Chloe explore outside.
Calliope’s real interest in going outside? A new food source.
And after a long day exploring, they both collapsed on my bed looking as adorable as can be.
by a stylized hysteria on November 13, 2010
in outfits
A little while ago I mentioned that I got a great faux fur coat, and I finally got a chance to wear it and photograph it. I first saw it in October at a Boldfacer’s event and fell in love. I followed the shopping rule that everyone says you should- I walked away and gave it 24 hours to see if I still loved it. And 3 days later, I was still obsessing and went to Lit Boutique to get it. And I’m still obsessed with it!
I wore this Thursday night to the Pretty. Eventful. charity fashion show, which was a blast because 1) the outfits (from Turtle in the South End) were great, 2) the model’s bouffants have me now trying everything possible to make my hair MASSIVE, 3) I got to meet some more boston-based bloggers who were very cool, and 4) I won a very generous gift card to Union Bar and Grille! My first thought was “I’m going to take a date out on the most awesome dinner date ever, and he’ll have to put out.” Then I thought that it’d be nice to get my parents out of the ‘burbs to enjoy a nice night out. Yep, I’m a good daughter.
Please notice the new table, which the cats have decided is their new lookout post. I love it. Love it!
So all the plants have been transferred to the other side of the wall. I feel like I need to redecorate so the rest of my apartment matches my cool new table.
UPDATE: It seems I’m not the only one who thinks a snakeskin silver side table is a great idea! For those who asked, I got the table at Homegoods in Braintree, MA. It was the only one in the store and didn’t have a label or brand name, unfortunately. However, Homegoods is a great place to find oneoff’s like the table so I highly recommend checking out your local one.
coat- Lit Boutique
shirt- Helmut Lang via TJ Maxx
pants- Gap
shoes- Enzo Angiolini
by a stylized hysteria on October 25, 2010
in outfits
I realized something this weekend. I am Chloe Cat’s booty call. See, before Calliope joined the household, Chloe was perfectly happy having all my attention. She’d be sitting on the couch waiting for me when I got home from work. She’d sleep next to me (or at least on the bed) all night. Now that she has to share me with Calliope, she’s gotten into a very unique method of getting my attention. During the day, she doesn’t care at all about me. I get home from work, she barely deigns to lift her head off of the bed. But when it’s 2 or 3am, I hear the most pathetic little meow and she jumps on my chest and purrs and snuggles and manages to get loads of affection from my half-asleep form. But when I wake up, she’s long gone. Now, is that not the perfect description of a classic booty call? I feel so used.
I wore this outfit on Saturday, walking around and window shopping with a friend. She was properly dressed for the weather (windy and cold) but I pulled the shirt out of my closet and was immediately inspired to try a Cherry Blossom Girl-esque outfit. I skipped heels, which would have been very Cherry Blossom Girl. After all, window shopping is an athletic endeavor. I have to say, I did feel very chic and sexy, despite wearing loose clothing. I had to include this picture of Calliope trying to give me a kiss. She’s a real gentlemen…lady…non-booty caller!
jacket- Old Navy
scarf- vintage (from my mother)
shirt- J.Crew
pants- H&M (menswear) via Swapaholics
belt- J.Crew
shoes- Gap
by a stylized hysteria on October 5, 2010
in outfits
Rocking some jeans I got from last Thursday’s swapaholics clothing swap. Even though it was total (controlled) chaos, I left with some pretty cool pieces. Please forgive my brevity. Lots on my mind. Including Calliope’s ever-expanding waistline!
jacket- Old Navy
sweater- American Apparel
jeans- J.Crew
belt- Vintage
boots- Steve Madden
by a stylized hysteria on July 18, 2010
in outfits
It’s really not a new obsession. Hot pink has always been one of my favorite colors. So any new acquisition in this shade makes me giddy.
Case in point: dolce vita’s pela wedges.
They come in damn near every neutral under the sun-black, brown, grey, silver. What color did I have to have? PINK!
I love them so much, I wore them two days in a row. And I might be wearing them again today. That’s the same hairdo both days, by the way. Works great for those days when you wake up late, stare at your blow-dryer and hair products and just think “fuck it.”
And a bonus Calliope picture because… well, look at her!
Outfit 1
shirt- vintage aka my mother’s closet
pants- Theory
belt- J.Crew
shoes- Dolce Vita
Outfit 2
dress- vintage from The Habardash
shoes- Dolce Vita
Listening to… “Pink” by Aerosmith
