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Twisted
Last month I lost the camera.
Okay I didn't really lose lose the camera as much as, say, misplaced the camera. But hey, I didn't really know where it was so as far as I was concerned it was lost. How's that for a rabbit trail?
Anyway I found the camera over the weekend. Pretty relieving to see it there, amidst the folded laundry, nestled in the sheepskin rug. Even more relieving to see a couple of legit outfits on it. I'm not so sure the sequin sweater is still appropriate, but I might give that one a whirl next week because it IS in front of a vintage VW bus and you know how that magic takes hold of me.
In the meantime I can only say I probably need to put myself on Madewell restrictions seeing as if I get anywhere near the store I can't seem to keep from leaving without a bag. It does happen, but not that often due to a pretty stellar sale section. This skirt falls into the category of 'sporadic purchase turned regular rotation'. It was one of those moments when my fave shopgirl (who used to work at Martin+Osa so we go way back) employed her mind reading tactics and tossed me into a fitting room with the skirt. 'Just try it,' is her favorite line and she has got it down. In her defense, summer's around the corner and the skirt is a decent price so it came home and is earning its keep in the versatility department. Here's to warmer days ahead!
~Brandy & Melville-Fringe Bag, Erin Wasson-Ring, Motif56-Leather Bracelet,
Vanessa Mooney-Metal Bracelet~
Now if I can just find a couple of maxi skirts....suggestions welcome!
Herb, I think that woman's in her PJ's
Moments ago I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of coral skinnies. It was a close call.
This morning I spent some time reading blogs to see what's going on. Truth be told I don't get to do that as often as I used to, but when tax prep is the alternative it's amazing how suddenly there's a lot more time than I thought. Hmmmm. Anyway, after perusing several blogs I found myself thinking I needed this pair of denim.
I don't.
In fact, and this may strike as blasphemy here in blogland given the current trend, I don't really care for colored denim. It looks cute on other people, but the one red pair in my closet is enough for me.
Where am I going with this?
A few days ago I was talking to a friend about the pitfalls of blogging. I explained how last year I found myself really struggling to find more than a few things in my closet that I loved to wear. We all have those I have nothing to wear days, but it was more than that. I found myself disconnected from my wardrobe, having purchased things that no longer represented me. It was a wake up call.
Reading blogs can turn into mini shopping sprees. Real live women showcasing outfits in real time. If I see enough of them in the same trend I sometimes catch myself thinking maybe I should try it, even though it's not my style at all. Don't get me wrong: it's good to be encouraged to take a risk now and then, but it should still represent your aesthetic.
I wasn't going to post these pictures, but after nearly slipping from the precipice this morning I decided to pull them out. Yes, I wear loungewear in public. Rather frequently, in fact. It stems back to kindergarten when I insisted on wearing my cherry red sleeved baseball pj shirt with the kid drawn house and stick figure family, complete with floofy apple tree, on front to school. Regularly. Until I broke both wrists after slipping from some hay bales, getting casts and then having to have the sleeves cut off my beloved shirt in order to get out of it. Would've hated to be in my mom's shoes that day. Think flood of tears.
Seriously though. I'm not saying I'll never catch a trend and I'm certainly not saying all I ever wear is pajamas (uh maybe?), but I am saying it's important to remember who you are. I'm happy to report I've rediscovered my footing and am allowing the wardrobe pendulum to swing again in a way that is true to me. Stand by for more jeans and pjs? Maybe even with a flat and a blazer. But most importantly mixed with pieces I love to wear just as much now as when they were purchased.
This morning I spent some time reading blogs to see what's going on. Truth be told I don't get to do that as often as I used to, but when tax prep is the alternative it's amazing how suddenly there's a lot more time than I thought. Hmmmm. Anyway, after perusing several blogs I found myself thinking I needed this pair of denim.
I don't.
In fact, and this may strike as blasphemy here in blogland given the current trend, I don't really care for colored denim. It looks cute on other people, but the one red pair in my closet is enough for me.
Where am I going with this?
A few days ago I was talking to a friend about the pitfalls of blogging. I explained how last year I found myself really struggling to find more than a few things in my closet that I loved to wear. We all have those I have nothing to wear days, but it was more than that. I found myself disconnected from my wardrobe, having purchased things that no longer represented me. It was a wake up call.
Reading blogs can turn into mini shopping sprees. Real live women showcasing outfits in real time. If I see enough of them in the same trend I sometimes catch myself thinking maybe I should try it, even though it's not my style at all. Don't get me wrong: it's good to be encouraged to take a risk now and then, but it should still represent your aesthetic.
I wasn't going to post these pictures, but after nearly slipping from the precipice this morning I decided to pull them out. Yes, I wear loungewear in public. Rather frequently, in fact. It stems back to kindergarten when I insisted on wearing my cherry red sleeved baseball pj shirt with the kid drawn house and stick figure family, complete with floofy apple tree, on front to school. Regularly. Until I broke both wrists after slipping from some hay bales, getting casts and then having to have the sleeves cut off my beloved shirt in order to get out of it. Would've hated to be in my mom's shoes that day. Think flood of tears.
Getaways: that time others only stare minimally when they see you
roaming around in broad daylight wearing what they suspect is your nightgown.
A full suite of accessories will cause them to ponder.
Disregard the looks of mild to moderate confusion.
Just grin and carry on.
~Vest: M2F, Dress: Saturday/Sunday, Boots: Jeffrey Campbell~
Take in some lawn sport where you realize neither of you know how to use the
color features on the camera and you might resemble an alien.
And you need an arm workout?
See if there's a party going on. It might be a pajama party, after all.
Seriously though. I'm not saying I'll never catch a trend and I'm certainly not saying all I ever wear is pajamas (uh maybe?), but I am saying it's important to remember who you are. I'm happy to report I've rediscovered my footing and am allowing the wardrobe pendulum to swing again in a way that is true to me. Stand by for more jeans and pjs? Maybe even with a flat and a blazer. But most importantly mixed with pieces I love to wear just as much now as when they were purchased.
Anticipation
It's Friday and I think we're all breathing a collective sigh of relief. Having just blown up a forgotten boiling egg for the second day in a row I'm looking forward to free time to clean the kitchen. Isn't that special? Argh.
With all the rain and dreary weather we had last weekend in SoCal it was nice to wake up to bright sunny skies this morning. I can't wait to get out and take it all in! Here are just some of the things I'm contemplating this weekend:
With all the rain and dreary weather we had last weekend in SoCal it was nice to wake up to bright sunny skies this morning. I can't wait to get out and take it all in! Here are just some of the things I'm contemplating this weekend:
The Ardisia Maxi at Anthropologie
I have looked at it almost every day since receiving the catalogue earlier this week.
I think it's a sign, and perhaps the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
I think this handbag could balance it out quite nicely
and keep the styling of the dress true to me.
The fringe/turquoise combo is really something else.
You can tell I'm on a pretty serious boho kick because this thing
is locked front and center on my desktop. I keep glancing at my blank wall
wondering if I should just get it and hang it up there already.
I mean really - why did these have to be sold out??
It got me going on an internet shopping extravaganza.
I've started clicking and I can't get up.
You know it's bad when I start contemplating cat attire.
One of my friends sent this cat shark coat over earlier in the week.
She found it in this Etsy shop...now usually I'm not one to
dress my cats up, but since I spotted it I can't help but
eyeball them for size whenever they walk by. Woops!
is locked front and center on my desktop. I keep glancing at my blank wall
wondering if I should just get it and hang it up there already.
It got me going on an internet shopping extravaganza.
I've started clicking and I can't get up.
One of my friends sent this cat shark coat over earlier in the week.
She found it in this Etsy shop...now usually I'm not one to
dress my cats up, but since I spotted it I can't help but
eyeball them for size whenever they walk by. Woops!
Here's hoping you find me back on Monday with pink shoes in hand and cats wearing only their own fur. Have a great weekend everyone!
Falling Into Fur
Fall fashion is in full force and I've been having so much fun checking out your wish lists and swooning over the fabulous items you've been thinking about. The other day Alicia at Cheetah is the New Black caused my eyes to well up when she wore her fabulous fur vest. I haven't compiled an entire wish list for fall because, well, I don't really have to. Fur is basically it. All of it. Yes, the entire list. Faux fur is the way I go and not just because of budget...it all stems back to the time I rescued a rabbit from a daycare and it became my pet for reals (but that's another story for another time). Last year I picked up an adorable fur vest and jacket from Juicy Couture, and then it rained so much in Southern California I couldn't even wear them (suffice it to say soggy faux fur is not the new black). In hindsight I'm kind of grateful because I feel like I've got a bit of a headstart in the fur department for this season. There's so much out there to choose from I thought I'd pick some of my latest favorites and share them with you. One thing is for certain - fur is a major part of this fall's top picks. I found it on handbags, boots, collars, entire coats, gloves, hats, and the list goes on. I even found this Cat in the Hood Hat over at Modcloth - um, kinda want it. Badly.
How are you feeling about the fur/faux fur trend? Are you planning on incorporating it, or simply admiring it from afar? Perhaps you even dislike it *say it isn't so!*
Starting in upper left corner and moving clockwise: Halston Heritage - Faux Fur Vest, Guess - Bountiful Ankle Boot, Rebecca Taylor - Faux Fur Cheetah Coat, Alexander Wang - Polina Fur Ankle Boot, Anna Sui - Faux Fur Cropped Jacket, BB Dakota - Janika Faux Fur Vest, Topshop - Leopard Vintage Faux Fur Coat, Jeffrey Campbell - Dana 2, (center) Loeffler Randall - Faux Fur Military Jacket
How are you feeling about the fur/faux fur trend? Are you planning on incorporating it, or simply admiring it from afar? Perhaps you even dislike it *say it isn't so!*
Starting in upper left corner and moving clockwise: Halston Heritage - Faux Fur Vest, Guess - Bountiful Ankle Boot, Rebecca Taylor - Faux Fur Cheetah Coat, Alexander Wang - Polina Fur Ankle Boot, Anna Sui - Faux Fur Cropped Jacket, BB Dakota - Janika Faux Fur Vest, Topshop - Leopard Vintage Faux Fur Coat, Jeffrey Campbell - Dana 2, (center) Loeffler Randall - Faux Fur Military Jacket
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