August 9th, 2010
As someone who’s gained a little weight recently and finds most of my pants sitting in the closet until I’m back to my normal size, it really doesn’t make sense to wear pleated pants to emphasize my hips. But they were so cute, sitting there on sale. Whenever I put them on, I feel inspired to wear some very masculine pieces. I can’t wait until the fall so I can wear them with super tall ankle boots and a schoolboy vest.
How goes your Monday? Usually I enjoy Mondays. I’m always energized and motivated to complete as much work as possible. Today…is a different story. I can tell that something is vaguely bothering me because I’m starting to rip at my nails and cuticles. I’m curious- what is your “tell” that you’re overstressed or feeling out of sorts?
tank top- Theory
plaid shirt- Urban Outfitters
belt- I don’t remember!
pants- Gap
shoes- Zara
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July 13th, 2010
My boss was on vacation last week, which translated to wearing my favorite, most unprofessional jeans to work. You ready for something scandalous? I’m not wearing a tank top under my shirt. Just a nude bra. Risque indeed, right? No? Well, I felt very adventurous.
top- Urban Outfitters
jeans- Gap
heels- Aldo
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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 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 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 21st, 2010
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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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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September 7th, 2009
Saturday night. Cocorosie concert. Incredible. Back in my apartment still feeling the music.
shirt- forever21
leggings- urban outfitters
sandals- gojane
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