The crazy schedule of the fashion industry (Spring shows in September, Fall shows in February) has thrown off my seasonal sensibilities for years. As a result, I usually start craving Fall items around the beginning of July or so. It's kind of ridiculous--in the midst of watching fireworks on Sawyer Point in 90-degree weather wearing short-shorts and a tank top, I'm daydreaming about boots and sweaters!
This year, the craving has set in a bit early
I found this old Boy Scout shirt when I was digging through my closet and decided I really wanted to wear it with something sparkly and girly for contrast.
Of course, a grown woman wearing a Boy Scout shirt meant the comments from the peanut gallery were in full force:
"Are you going camping? Can you pitch my tent? Did you earn your badge in (insert blatant ignorance here)?"
Sigh.
I started to wonder why I bought that shirt at the thrift store
June 3, 2009
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Travel
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tamia
I don't know about everyone else, but I firmly believe that anything I eat outside of a 30-mile radius of my home contains zero fat and no calories. Fried foods, cotton candy, sugary baked goods--no matter what it is, it will not contribute to weight gain because I'm not eating it at home. It's scientific, trust me.
I've actually been pretty "good" while here in DC, but last night we went to Georgia Brown's and, welllll
While perusing Elle.com, I came across a photo of a classic early summer look. The combination of an oxford shirt, ripped white denim, and animal print sandals is the perfect example of easy modern style.
Here's how it's done:
1. Van Heusen boy's oxford, JC Penney 2. Siwy ripped jeans, Shopbop 3. OPI nail polish in Coral Line Conga, Sephora 4. Prari "Renee" sandals, Zappos.com 5. Leather bag, Lush 6. Michael Michael Kors belt, Bluefly
May 27, 2009
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tamia
A former coworker convinced me to try on this blazer even though I was more than a little apprehensive about the bright color. It was on clearance, so I figured what the heck
