November 3, 2010
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Personal Style
It’s voodoo, child
After trying to decide on a Halloween costume for the better part of a month, Saturday morning came and went and I was no closer to making a decision. I’d spent a good part of the morning brushing and trimming my hair while humming a completely off-key version of “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” when the idea hit me: Jimi. I dug through my closet and found I already had everything I needed for the costume:...
October 29, 2010
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Personal Style, Vintage & Thrift finds
Prints-ess Clash
I’ve never been one of those people who can artfully combine seemingly clashing prints in a Dries-y/Etro-ish way. I wish I was, but my limit seems to be two prints at a time, tops. However, I managed to squeeze in another pattern in the form of an accessory–a hat–instead of trying to pull off polka-dot pants or something. Keeping the other main elements (trousers, cardigan, belt) solid helps offset the floral hat, striped and floral...Life aint so bad at all…
This year I jumped on the bandwagon and dressed up as Michael Jackson…Off the Wall-era Michael, complete with bow-tie and ‘fro. At one point, I was walking outside and guy on the other side of the street pointed straight at me and yelled “Off the Wall Michael Jackson!” Between all the candy and cupcakes and cookies I consumed in a very short period of time and the thrill of doing the Thriller dance (people kept...
October 29, 2009
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Holidays