July 17th, 2010
It doesn’t mean that I’m a prostitute, no no.
Although you’d think it from the looks I got in this. Yes, in this. It must have been the platform heels drawing attention. I think the idea that woman are catty by nature is untrue; but days like this one test my belief. I try to myself that the looks aren’t catty, other women are just checking out my outfit. So in that spirit, I made a promise to myself. When I see a woman in a great outfit, I’m going to smile at her. I’m not going to give her the once-over that makes us all uncomfortable. I’m going to try and let my admiration show through my face.
On an unrelated note, I think the hem on these jeans needs to come up about a half inch. Proportions are everything, right?
shirt- J.Crew
jeans- Habitual
shoes- Seychelles
Listening to… “Free Your Mind” by En Vogue
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May 3rd, 2010
This weekend I shopped. Hard. I didn’t plan on it. I got my tax refund and I had planned to put it away towards a new laptop. But a quick stop into H&M turned into a stop into numerous stores. A walk through the air conditioned mall yesterday turned into a new pair of shoes. A visit of someone else’s blog turned into an online purchase.
I’m not exactly thrilled at my lack of self-restraint. My entire life, I’ve viewed shopping as a fun event. My mom and I spent our quality time together at the mall. I still get all giddy when I go to the mall with her. Now it’s more about the giddiness of having something new.
When I unpacked all the stuff I made it home with and saw that there was NO more room in my closet, I realized something. Every morning I feel this slight panic when it’s time to choose my clothes for the day. I used to think it was because I had “nothing” to wear. Now I realize it’s because I have so many choices that it literally renders me unable to make a decision without second-guessing myself. I have officially become a consumer. {enter dramatic music}
So I’m making a deal with myself. In addition to listing more clothes in my online shop and ebay, I will not buy anything new until I wear at least 75% of the things in my closet once. And considering that my laptop still works (after 6 years!), I’m going to wait on a new one and put my money towards paying my credit card debt.
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March 26th, 2010
Finally debuting my Sam Edelman Zoe boots. I realize at this point they are so ubiquitous that if someone were to put together a fashion blogger welcome package they would be the first item in the bag, along with a pair of wayfarers, denim shorts, and ripped black tights. But I’ve admired them for years and managed to snag them on sale and I will wear them without irony. Well, maybe with an ironic smirk.
I got more than a few stares in them, which I expected. Most women in Boston wear heels that are work appropriate and under 5″. These boots don’t exactly fit that criteria. I held my head high and strutted through town, feeling like a 5’11″ glamazon. Until I stumbled and nearly broke my ankle. Ah, good times.
I am declaring this weekend “internetz free.” My mind feels like a rubber band about to snap from constant over-stimulation. Last night, I parked on my couch and spent hours clicking onto random websites, barely paying attention to what I was seeing. Falling asleep was even more of a shit show. So I’m unplugging my laptop and hiding it and the end of the night and it’s not coming back on until Sunday night. Should be awesome. I wonder if I’ll get the computer-geek equivalent of the crackhead shake? (if unfamiliar, youtube Dave Chappelle. trust me.)
There are a few more pictures than normal- I wanted to show off my bracelets and I finally got enough light to show my blue highlights a bit better.
How much does Chloe Kitten look like a creepster right here? “Oh hai, young girl. I got some candy and catnip under the couch waiting for us. Don’t tell your mom. meow”
blazer- j.crew
dress- target
boots- sam edelman
Listening to… “Shuv” by Santigold
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January 24th, 2010
Beginning (well, middle of the night)
end of the night
Ever get a thought lodged in your head and it doesn’t go away, no matter what? No amount of alcohol, food, or laughter could stop me from thinking that thing.
Wearing:
Zara blazer
Urban Outfitters shirt
H&M skirt
Plush tights
Steve Madden oxfords
Elizabeth and James brass ring
Listening to… “Made Concrete” by The Republic Tigers
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November 28th, 2009
Ahh, Thanksgiving Day. This was one of the best Thansgiving’s I’ve had in recent years. I often have a hard time with Thanksgiving- there are too many obligations and the weather has usually turned from crisp to bone-chilling. It overwhelms me and I hide from the weather, the people, the happiness that sometimes seems out of my reach. But this year, I had a great time at my sister’s parents-in-law.
Clearly I couldn’t leave the gothic-ness behind completely, so I opted for grey and black. And tight clothes on Thanksgiving! Trust me, I knew to take pictures before dinner and spare you my food baby.
New bib necklace from Aldo. For a trendy piece, the price was right, baby!
shirt- h&m
dress- forever21
Listening to… “Be Somebody” by Kings of Leon
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November 23rd, 2009
Saturday night and I was feelin’ alright. But honestly, my second favorite part of any night out? That precise moment when my head hits the pillow and I shut my eyes. My favorite part of any night out, is of course, getting ready!
Looking at this outfit now, I think it would have looked better with a pair of brogues or something that reached below my ankle. Guess I need to go buy some brogue now, huh?
I bought my first dslr (Nikon D60) during the summer and I’ve really been getting into photography the past few months. Which has been fun, but also incredibly, incredibly frustrating. I am not a good photographer. I have no eye for composition, I have trouble understanding lighting, and I am not that creative. And I find myself surrounded by friends and families who have a real natural ability. Ugh. It’s so frustrating. But I’m going to keep trying. Things came so easy to me as a child and teenager, that I am just now learning to appreciate the feeling of succeeding after trying and trying.
Lovely readers, do you have any general tips for a burgeoning photographer? Or book recommendations?
sweater- forever21
shirt- h&m
skirt- h&m
boots- jeffrey campbell
Listening to… “Length of Love” by Interpol
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