July 18th, 2010
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
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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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July 15th, 2010
I almost don’t want to post this picture because I look so tired and rundown. I am neither at the moment, so I think it means I need to start remembering blush in the mornings.
Once upon a time, I had a respectable collection of Diane von Furstenberg dresses. They are so easy to throw on and always look flattering. But as I wore them more often, I began to realize that they don’t really work for me. I’d always end up flashing my underwear on the street-because of wild winds and soft breezes alike. The majority of them also dipped down pretty low in the front, which was fine for fun but less fine for work. I slowly sold off a lot of my collection-now I’m down to five, all of which I love.
dress- Diane von Furstenberg
shoes- Cynthia Vincent for Target
necklace- J.Crew
Listening to…”Rebellion (lies)” by Arcade Fire
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June 11th, 2010
When I wore this skirt on Monday, I tweeted that it was “Serena van der Woodsen” tight. Which basically means, if it wasn’t ruched you’d be able to see my uterus. Yay for ruching! I think it’s actually a nice alternative to a regular pencil skirt for work and the button-down shirt tones it down. The shoes are my new wear-with-everything black flats. They have a Loeffler Randall vibe to them, yes?
PS- I got my hand vacuum that I mentioned in my last post. This is the happiest I’ve ever been in my adult life. It scares the kitties (always entertaining) but ohmigod the thing sucks up everything. If you want to know the brand, tell me in the comments and I’ll pass along the info!
PPS- I added a few new items to the store, check check check it out!
shirt- J.Crew
skirt- New York & Co.
shoes- BCBG
necklace- Haberdash vintage
Listening to… “Lights On” by The Pierces
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May 4th, 2010
Another day, another long skirt. There’s really no cons to wearing a long skirt. When you walk, it’s nice and cool and breezy. When you’re being attacked by air-conditioning your legs are covered up. They make everyone look taller and don’t require shaving your legs. Yup, a long skirt is the perfect article of clothing.
For those who read yesterday’s rant about consumerism and my pledge to wear most of my clothes before buying any more, there are indeed two new additions to my wardrobe in this outfit.
Number one is this super cute and lightweight shirt from urban outfitters. Gifted to me from one of the lovely ladies on fashionism, I think I’ll be wearing this loads as the summer heats up. Number two is my footwear. Every summer, I visit GoJane and buy a few trendy flat sandals at ridiculously low prices. They rarely last past the fall, but for $15-25 bucks a pair, I think I get my money’s worth. These are really comfortable and may just last me a few seasons.
Chloe cat is in her typical formal-wear outfit. Why she insists on wearing fur in the god-awful heat is beyond me. She’s clearly a blue-blood.
Lastly a close-up of my new favorite necklace. My sister bought it for me when she visited last month. It’s just dainty enough to be worn with nearly everything.
top- urban outfitters
skirt- asos dress as a skirt
sandals- gojane
long necklace- j.crew
short necklace- urban outfitters
ring- elizabeth and james
Listening to… “J.A.R.” by Green Day
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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 7th, 2010
I miss the days of mistakes being little more than road-bumps. It was easy to dust yourself off and run full-speed ahead to the next mistake. Mistakes these days weigh so heavily, it seems. On that pleasant note, I’m finally doing my taxes this weekend!
I have not one, but two important work events today. Which means… office clothes. Boo hiss! As far as work outfits go, this one isn’t too bad. It’s hard to see, but the dress has subtle white pinstripes.
dress- j.crew
cardigan- j.crew
shoes- enzo angiolini
Listening to… “Go with the Flow” by Queens of the Stone Age
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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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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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March 24th, 2010
Years ago, I bought a t-shirt from Wet Seal (remember that place? I worked there for years. embarrassing fact #1) that had the words Search and Destroy emblazoned on the front in silver. The skinny hipster (before it really caught on) in my English class asked if I was a fan of the song. He was pretty cute, despite the unwashed hair, so I said “Oh yeah, it’s awesome.” I had no idea what he was talking about. I finally heard the song last year and I was right- it is awesome. Anyway…
My outfit today isn’t especially Iggy Pop-esque. And my jeans are too tight. All my jeans are a little too tight these days. But it’s okay- I was tired of eating food anyway.
Chloe kitten was woken up from a nap and not in the mood to pose for the camera. Such a diva.
vest- topshop
shirt- j.crew
jeans- 18th amendment
ps- that lil’ Sam Edelman box in the corner? You’ve seen these shoes on everyone else, but I finally got a pair. And I’m wearing them tomorrow!
Listening to… “Search and Destroy” by Iggy Pop
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