July 6th, 2010
Warning: Goofy smile to follow.
Why am I so happy? Well, this picture is from last week right after I made plans to visit a girlfriend in NY for the long weekend. I rarely take vacations, even short ones, so this was a real treat. I am back now and I have some fun photos to share when I finally get around to unpacking my teeny bag. Random fact: I am a really light packer. It leaves room to buy new stuff.
I love this sheer top and I try to wear it with everything, regardless of how well it works. Case in point- when I first put it on, it hung down over my butt and looked very sloppy a la the Olsens. So I tucked it into the hem of my tank underneath and got this little bubble hem that worked much better with the skirt.
Chloe cat, looking as grumpy as ever. I’ve taken to calling her and Calliope los gatos malos. When they scuffle, they get pretty hardcore.
skirt- Forever21 dress
shirt- DKNY
tank- Americal Apparel
sandals- BCBG
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June 21st, 2010
I’m amazed by how short I look in this picture.
This is a very old outfit- it’s been way too hot lately for real clothes. I freakin love it.
And this is my alien-head hairdo. I’m still not sure if I like it.
shirt- Forever21
pants- H&M
sandals- bcbg
Listening to… “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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June 6th, 2010
From the past weeks that I never got around to posting.
My love for super long pants has been sated for now by these khakis. They cover my feet completely, even in high heels!
cardigan- Rodarte for Target
shirt- ??
pants- Nicole Miller Studio
shoes- Urban Outfitters
At a later date, I wore the denim dress unbuttoned over a pair of leggings to brunch, and my friends declared it my “art class smock.” As in, the giant button-down shirts you had to wear in art class during grade school. I’m very tempted to wear it with a carefully placed paint smudge on my face.
denim dress-H&M
slip- forever21
shoes- vintage aka really old and I forgot where I bought them
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May 28th, 2010
hiding among the greenery. I wore this on Tuesday to an all-day work conference. I had to look decent but it was also hot enough for birds to burst into flames in midflight. Linen and silk (even cheap linen and silk) work well for these kind of circumstances.
These are my new fab shades bought last weekend at the SoWa market from vintage seller Nicole at Fidget Finds. You know how Lucky always describes boutiques as having a “carefully edited” selection? I never really got the phrase until visiting Nicole’s booth. Everything she brought to the market was gorgeous, in great condition, and just plain cool. There was no need to rifle through ugly stuff to get to the good stuff. It was all good. Sadly, I’ve been persuaded to stick to a budget (I type that with a grimace on my face) so I left with only sunglasses. I couldn’t resist a great dress from another vintage seller, so you’ll be seeing that soon.
shirt- forever21
pants- H&M
ballet flats- Urban Outfitters
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May 25th, 2010
I’m still obsessing over maxi skirts for hot weather. They are such a good ventilation system. This is another dress worn as a skirt- perfect for getting that floor-sweeping length I’m crazy about.
Hi! Calliope here. I’m wicked cute, right? Yeah I know- I am fucking adorable. Thanks for noticing.
skirt- forever21 dress
shirt- urban outfitters
sandals- gojane.com
two finger snake ring- aldo
snake ring- kenneth jay lane
Listening to… “Eye” by Smashing Pumpkins
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May 18th, 2010
So how do you know you talk about your cats too much? Well, if you go to a blogger conference (more on that in another post), see a blogger you haven’t seen in months and the first thing she says to you is “You got a new cat!” Yeah, that’s a pretty good sign.
I made sure to get some photos of my accessories since they are the only bits of color in my grey, grey outfit. Love my earrings- they came to me all the from India. And my blazer? Like $25 at H&M. Perfect if you’re been experiencing sticker shock at the price of blazers elsewhere.
blazer- H&M
vest- Forever21
shirt- H&M
corduroys- Gap
shoes- Aldo
Listening to… “Dreams” by The Cranberries
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May 3rd, 2010
I wear these jeans so often, yet you rarely see them on le blog. They probably aren’t the most flattering but they are so comfortable.
jeans- gap
shirt- j.crew
vest- forever21
necklace- aldo
shoes- urban outfitters
Listening to… “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem. But it’s the Franz Ferdinand remix which is even better than the original.
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April 26th, 2010
This morning I woke up with a clear vision of my outfit. A strapless yellow and grey flowered dress with light grey tights and platform sandals and maybe a belt. And then I tried it on and it was a total disaster.
Then I remembered this awesome outfit on Krystal from This Time Tomorrow. It’s a skirt, no it’s a dress! It… was completely and totally copied by me. To me, that’s the best part of this whole crazy blogging business- instant inspiration that translates to real life in a way fashion editorials never could.
Krystal, lookin’ good
I might have done better choosing another dress to try this with. The dress is short sleeved and a little loose, so it required pinning to stay on my waist. Then I had these unsightly lumps. Long story short, There’s a lot of layering going on in this outfit.
skirt/dress- asos.com
top- forever21
blazer- h&m
sneakers- puma
Listening to… “I Want You” by Kings of Leon
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April 12th, 2010
I am tingly with anticipation over here. Yes, tingly. In just a few months I will no longer be using my 6 year old ibook. Just. a. little. more. saving. And a nice refund from Uncle Sam!
This outfit is from last week. I have never worn so much yellow in my life. But now I like it.
cardigan- rodarte for target
shirt- forever21
cords- gap
oxfords- steve madden
Listening to… “Easy” by Morningwood
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April 5th, 2010
I was reminded that today is the anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. It feels appropriate to use his lyrics today then.
I had an amazing weekend with my sister. She came to visit from Philly and we had a blast walking around the city, shopping away, and laughing at Chloe kitten. Good times, man, good times.
I have a backlog of outfits that I never posted last week, so without further ado:
tank-j.crew
cords- gap
oxfords- nine west
jacket- wet seal
blazer- forever21
shirt- j.crew
jeans- gap
flats- urban outfitters
sweatshirt- american apparel
jeans- gap
shoes- seychelles
headband- urban outfitters
Listening to… “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
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