While everyone in the northeast is concerned with the snow, I’m more concerned about the fact that I’m sick with a cold yet again. I feel like I barely got over my last cold, yet here I am again with the coughing, achy back, and whiny-ness. And you know the worst part? When I’m sick, my stomach transforms into a bottomless pit. Seriously. I can’t.stop.eating. Most people lose a little weight when they’re sick- I get a gut. Not fair!

So while I’m on the couch, waiting for Domino’s delivery (and effing starving), I’ve found a dress and purse that I am mildly obsessed with.

Well, isn’t this dress from Bonadrag just perfect? I know I just got a long black skirt from the last Swapaholics clothing swap and I already own a short-sleeved black dress. But really… it’s perfect. The cutouts would show the sides of my stomach (while still hiding the belly remaining from being sick all the goddamn time) and I could imagine wearing this everywhere. Everywhere!

A few days ago I saw a buttery, pale yellow purse at TJ Maxx. I immediately thought “that’d be nice if it was small, structured, and neon yellow.” Kate Spade, get out of my head! It’s very pricey for what it is ($295), but I could imagine wearing it for years to come.

Alright, I’m off to scour the web while anxiously waiting for my dinner. So…very…hungry…

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When I wore this dress, I imagined people are looking at me and thinking that long dresses are so high-maintenance and so dressy for a Sunday. I find long dresses to be the simplest thing to wear when it’s warm. They’re cooler than shorts and a t-shirt and classier than a teeny dress. And sometimes Sunday needs a little drama- especially in the form of a dress flowing behind you while you walk.

  
dress- H&M
shades- Fidget Finds vintage store (at SoWa market)
  

Listening to… “Strange and Beautiful” by Aqualung

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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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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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Well, you’ll definitely not get any complaints out of me. It’s fucking gorgeous out. The kind of day that makes you forget about every snow fall and frozen noses.

I spent the morning jogging along the Charles River, then walking around newbury street before grabbing lunch (outside of course). There was a quick detour to the Boston Public Library. The courtyard in the middle is the second most peaceful place in Boston. The first? The butterfly room at the Museum of Science. It was the perfect place to stop and grab some photos.

I bought this dress online and of course, sized up a bit too much. It’s just loose enough in the waist to look sloppy, not casual. My quick fix? Pinching the middle together and pinning it. It’s a great trick to make something fit better and adding some visual interest.

I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this guy and his dog. They are quite a pair, huh?

As for the rest of day? Breakdancing class. I kid you not. Every inch of me aches!
 
dress- asos
flats- urban outfitters
necklace- j.crew
 
 
Listening to… “Middle of Nowhere” by Hot Hot Heat

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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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I rocked this dress all summer, and I don’t want to put it away yet! Oh, and I’ve been listening to loads of radiohead on pandora, hence the post title.
 

 
dress- forever21
sweater- j.crew

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