This outfit incorporates some of my favorite pieces right now. I'm obsessed with these shoes, though they are much more the "sit-down-and-look-pretty" shoes than they are the "walk-about" shoes. I'm currently obsessed with the book I'm reading. If you want sexual intrigue, historical fiction, and misguided romanticism, then read The Bolter. It's the story of Idina Sackville, the temptress/lovelorn British goddess who inspired the Happy Valley Set (ever-so-scandalous) of Kenya. It's the best nonfiction read, I've ever read. Read it! Dress: Faith 21 Hat: The Limited (sequins on brim) Cuff: Matara design on ebay Necklace: Starlet in Highlands, Denver Leg Chain: Chains of Love Shoes: Sam Edelman via Akira Chicago
This is the closest you'll ever see me get to Fourth of July attire. It really had nothing to do with Independence Day; it started with the shoes and developed a life unto it's own. Summer always reminds me of Jimmy Buffet (I'm a parakeet head which is a self-appointed position that I assigned due to my parents being Parrotheads). Since Independence Day is the epitomy of American summer experience (or at least it is for me), I grabbed a bottle of Riesling and crammed as many Jimmy Buffet CD's as I could into my CD player. In honor of my hero of leisure, I have included Margaritaville for your listening pleasure. Don't forget the contest! Dress: Express Blouse: Garage sale (import from Hong Kong) Shoes: Jessica Simpson Leg chain: Chains of Love
There is no excuse for my absence other than exhaustion that led to inexcusable laziness. I've been sleeping in and not giving a damn about what a wear, just trying to get through the year. The bad/good news? I'm done with school in less than two weeks and I don't have a full week for the rest of the year. I took a sick day today to sleep in, ride my bike, take an online course that I've need to take, and cleaned my house. Needless to say, I got a late start on the outfit; but I've purchased so many new and interesting pieces (including this headdress) that I need to get on here more and show you guys. So, I did today. Check out my latest musical fascination below. Thanks to National Public Radio for always keepin' it real and keeping me up-to-date on music. Dress: Ross Ring: Forever 21 Shoes: Marni Headdress: ChinnyLuLu
Been busy crawling inside my head. Dress: Faith 21 Cardigan: Secondhand from Saver's Rose necklace: Secondhand from Ball Park Flea Market Pearl Necklace and Bracelet: Gifts from mom Pearl Earrings and ring: Overstock.com Sunnies: Plato's Closet Shoes: Secondhand from Plato's Closet
Gregory Alan Isakov and Brandi Carlile. Could I possibly salivate more?
A cold front is rolling through, so the afternoon descended into a dreary cloud cover. Tee: LA Made (via Anthropologie) Skirt: Faith 21 Leggings: Express Shoes: Forever 21 Jacket: Kohl's Fur Stole: Vintage from Ball Park Flea Market
And the latest love of my life: The Whitest Boy Alive
My outfit was inspired by the Cherry Blossom Girl's trip to the U.S. and Vintage Americana. I spent the evening the best way possible-- listening to four Mexicans chat about politics and social issues in Spanish. Some days I love my life! Dress: Faith 21 Shoes: Velvet Angels (shopbop) Bracelets: Vintage from Ball Park Flea Market (Catholic Saints bracelets) Glasses: Secondhand from garage sale (popped out the prescription lenses) Music obsession for the day (and inspiration for title of post):
On another note, I received this award from Little Violet Dress! Thank you, it totally made my day. Ok, so evidentally, I'm supposed to list seven interesting things about myself. Here goes.
1. I can recite (by heart) the first fifteen lines of The Canterbury Tales in middle English (the language in which it was originally written). 2. I speak Danish fluently. 3. I'm obsessively vain about my teeth. 4. I'm a writer. I mostly write creative nonfiction, though I have been known to venture into fiction now and again. 5. I was an exchange student in Denmark (hence, the speaking Danish bit). 6. I'm a complete ludite. I am refuse to learn anything about technology unless it directly serves my immediate needs (i.e. this blog). 7. I have experienced four sweats in a traditional Lakota sweat lodge. In fact, it is the only time that I have ever (truly) prayed.
I feel unstoppable today. My district interview went amazingly well. In fact, I do not believe that I have had a better interview in my entire life. To celebrate, I kept my business outfit on and went for some plum wine and sushi at my favorite sushi restaurant in town. Though I was not looking forward to wearing such a conventional outfit, I believe now that it contributed to my interviewing prowess this morning. I'm still wearing the pearls eventhough I stripped down and pulled on some yoga pants. I just can't get enough of the residual power. Then again, I listened to The Pierces "Lights On" all the way out to the interview, which probably contributed to the goddess aura I was exuding.
Skirt: Secondhand Tank: The Limited Blazer: Loehman's Shoes: Dr. Scholl's Necklace: Gift from my mom
"We shall not cease from exploration/And the end of all our exploring/ Will be to arrive where we started/ And know the place for the first time."
-T.S. Eliot
