2011 is shaping up to be another year that can s my d, but at least I had a cute outfit in which to ring in the next shitstorm. Do you think I got any good pictures of it? Of course not!
I ended up abandoning what I had planned on wearing at the last minute because I couldn't quite get it to look right. Luckily I had an adorable little lacy/bodycony dress I'd planned on wearing for my birthday, and the night before I found this lovely brown velvet cape at Salvation Army for $2.50: Oh, and these shoes: Which are a lot cuter in real life and rather dainty for my taste, but for some reason they really called to me. Bestests<3
Can you tell that I'm bored here? I work all damn day and then usually can't do much in the evenings so I just take pictures of my clothing. Or lack thereof.
I will freely admit it- I don't always like to wear a lot of clothing. In fact, in some circles, my attire might even be considered skanky. Bodycon, hotpants, underwear as outwear...I'm into it. The problem (if you want to call it that) lies in the disconnect between the rest of the world's "reality" and mine. My mindscape resembles a pop-art, sequin encrusted, cartoon version of some kind of Ellen Von Unwerth retro rock n roll banjeebaby heaven. And I dress for that. Not Pittsburgh, PA. I don't always realize that I do it, and then I get mistaken for a hooker while walking through Lawrenceville.
I also tend to think that I can get away with a lot of shit (I am probably wrong, but whatevs) because I'm naturally fairly thin and totally flat-chested. Loose, low cut tops and no bra have been a staple for years. Ribs and nips, FTW!!! Elvira Hancock is mah muse.
But I have tried to start dressing more like a grownup, recently. After all, in a couple months I'll officially be closer to 30 than 20. I've noticed it taking hold a little bit. Buuuuut part of me thinks as long as I still look like I'm 16, why not work the Lolita look? Outfit deets: H&M jacket, top, and shoes. No idea where the shorts are from; they're ancient jeans that I cut off. Thrift store purse ($2!) , necklace, and earrings. Socks from Gabes. Ring from Forever Whatever.
I was supposed to go see Sleigh Bells tonight but I changed my mind, as I have to work sort of early. I swear I wasn't just dressing up like this in my hotel room for no reason. I SWEAR!
Tonight I worked the press party for the new H&M opening in Columbus, Ohio. I was required to wear a dressy outfit that was as much H&M as possible. I didn't know I'd be doing this when I came out here, so I made due with what I had, and it actually came out surprisingly well: Everything's H&M but the earrings! Chyeeaaah brand representative deluxe! It's pretty sad how regularly I realize I am wearing almost entirely H&M, but that's what happens when you work there!
Terrible pictures, again! Whatevs, who doesn't love a good Photo Booth photoshoot? Actually, I hate it because it's hard to squish your entire body in there.
Mood music:
I was carried to Ohio on a swarm of bees. I'll never marry. But Ohio don't remember me. I still owe money to the money to the money I owe. I never thought about love when I thought about home. I still owe money to the money to the money I owe. The floors are falling out from everybody I know. I'm on a blood buzz. Yes I am. (Hot dudes with beards are always a plus)
PS. Speaking of buzzes, I drank for the first time in a long time the other night and was so hungover the next day that I wore sweatpants in public!
I've been on a roll with the vintage finds lately. Here's the most recent: Yeeeeehaw! I'm not sure why it looks like I have a fupa here. I assure you, I don't....really.
Mood music:
Two of my favorite songs (and ladies) right there. I MUST make it to Dollywood sometime soon!
I love it when old people lament the days when people dressed up to travel. It's such a quaint notion, such a hilarious contrast to the current consensus on appropriate travel attire- which is apparently PJs and Uggs. Ugh. Though I am the last person to support slobbery, I do find it pretty necessary to be comfortable while traveling. But it can be done cutely! My attempt: H&M faux silk oversized top (which my friend Matt told me looked like I "stole it from Blanche Devereaux's lingerie drawer" HA!) / H&M striped sweater leggings / socks from Gabes / Forever 21 earrings ($1.50...haaay!)
I like how 2 out of the 3 outfits I've posted thusfar have been slob days. Haha. I also believe I said something about better quality pictures. Obviously I lied.
I spent Saturday afternoon in New York City and came back with lots of blisters on my feet and surprisingly little plunder. But my wallet is happy about this, and my few finds were good ones.
I got these beasts at Topshop: They are heavy as hell, but totally worth it.
This gargantuan necklace reminds me a little of Dara Ettinger, with whom I am currently OBSESSED, and is the perfect blend of Banjee Girl and Earthy Girl: It was only $10 at some tacky jewelry store in Soho.
I scooped up the last pair of these at Pat Field: Haaaaay.
I do have one regret- passing up a vintage (probably faux) YSL maxi dress at Beacon's Closet. It was clearly going to be to big on me so I didn't try it on but I keep thinking...."What if?"<----stupid. Maybe it'll still be there next time. You never know.
Here is my very first and very shitty attempt at an outfit post: H&M dress/H&M biker-jacket-looking sweater/tights borrowed from my mom (they are amazingly opaque)/vintage purse/shoes from Pat Field/earrings from the wig store/awkward growing out asymmetrical haircut from hell
I swear the image quality will be MUCH better next time.
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