October 2010
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Weaponry Chic: How To Look Good With That Rocket...
That cap, those boots, and toggle-button sweater. It’s stylish, and yes, he could blow your head off with that rocket launcher.
September 2010
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Wishlist Wednesday: Metallic Whimsy
Metallics really put me in a bright mood and I just feel ready to rock n’ roll. Honestly, who doesn’t want to feel fabulous? Or at least pretend to be a glam-rock dancer-singer? Perhaps part of the Ziggy Stardust variety! 1. Mauve Silk Dress, $920 2. Brown/Gold Sheer Double Layer Tank, $190 3. Leather Skirt, $1,068 4. Sweet Jamz Dress in DJ, $104.99
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“The old-fashioned words-in-a-row platform suits me down to the ground. It...”
– William Gibson
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Tumblr Tuesday!
If you’re a fan of Girl Friday, please consider recommending me for the directory. Merci, darlings!
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Outfit du Jour: Just A Sweetheart
When: September 24, 2010 Dress: Ann Taylor Sweater: Forever21 Belt: Joyce Leslie Shoes: Urban Outfitters Pendant: gift from my Yia Yia Cuff: Loehmann’s This is a new attempt into accessorizing! I love that big green, jade pendant. It also has a small gold lion on it. My grandmother and I are both Leos, so I am gifted much of her Leonine inspired jewels and totems! I am a lucky girl...
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On accessories: poetry for your page, a...
(Source: Clare Owen Illustration.)
“Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” - Henry David Thoreau
Big bangs can come in small packages. The season is changing and like most people, I start to take stock of my closet. Granted, we’ll all make some purchases for cooler (or warmer) weather. I’m happy with most of my pieces but lately I’ve felt like I’ve been...
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Outfit du Jour: School Daze
When: August 31, 2010 Dress: Ann Taylor Flats: Lord and Taylor Do you ever think an outfit looks great and when you put it on…it doesn’t ring so loudly? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE this dress. Shift dresses are so versatile and timeless but something is missing. Oh, accessories! I should’ve totally rocked some cuff bracelets and a long pendant necklace.
Please note the...
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Outfit du Jour: In Chains
When: August 24, 2010 Dress: Loehmann’s Leggings: Forever21 Necklace: Gilt Groupe Belt: Coach Shoes: Matt Berenson
Full disclosure: I took these pictures in the bathroom at Bloomingdale’s because I like to keep it classy. Also, black and gold is one of my favorite color combos since I can still drape myself in my tried and true black but still have some pop.
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Tumblr Tuesday!
If you’re a fan of Girl Friday, please consider recommending me for the directory. Merci, darlings!
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Artichoke & Olive Salad
Ingredients:
1 can of large black olives (pitted)
1 jar of artichoke hearts
1 half can of tuna
1 bag of baby spinach
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
black pepper (for dressing)
Mix ingredients together and enjoy! While this isn’t a terribly fancy lunch, it’s also a great side salad (usually I just nix the tuna for a side dish).
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Elise Overland
As much as I hate to admit it, Elise Overland left me feeling less than inspired. However, who am I, to say no to military influences, a good little black dress, and a cropped leather jumpsuit? Not me!
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now, for some poetry!
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 6pm
The Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street (between Bleecker and W4th St), New York City
$7 entry includes one house drink
I am so pleased and proud to announce that I am a part of Uphook Press’s latest anthology, “hell strung and crooked.” My poem, “When We Lived Next Door To Mermaids,” closes out the collection. Please...
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NYFW: Tracy Reese
Long legs and high hems? Check. Big glasses? Double check. Carefree 1970s vibe? Brilliant. Tracey Reese, you got me.
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NYFW: Jenny Packhman
While I found the super sheer jumpsuit with sequins to be a little tacky, Jenny Packham really struck me with her shiny, glowing, gauzy and ethereal dresses. Why yes, I’m most definitely on a goddess-y kick with these flowy numbers and cold one-shoulders.
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NYFW: Ports 1961
Ports 1961 is reminding me to return to dressing like an absolute goddess. Silky but fitted with a strong emphasis on shoulders and necklaces? Honey, you’ve done right with that ambrosia.
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NYFW: Betsey Johnson
I just adore Betsey Johnson and this Spring 2011 collection is no exception. The skater and motorcycle sensibilities are great with heavy doses of color. Still, I’m also digging a return to her classic style of ruffles, bustiers, and big collars. It’s just screaming, please wear me, Stephanie!
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Tumblr Tuesday!
If you’re a fan of Girl Friday, please consider recommending me for the directory. Merci, darlings!
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Indian Summer
So, it’s not chilly yet but the warm weather is getting slowly behind us. I’m a bittersweet kind of gal - I absolutely dote on fall but there’s a part of me holding out for a couple more heavy aired nights and summer fun. And yet, what to wear? Well my little birds, it’s time to change up the wardrobe - but you can still reach for a few old summer favorites. I’ve been...
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Little Beast (excerpt)
7 What would you like? I’d like my money’s worth. Try explaining a life bundled with episodes of this— swallowing mud, swallowing glass, the smell of blood on the first four knuckles. We put our boots on with both hands but we can’t punch ourselves awake and all I can do is...
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Outfit du Jour: Love Vigilantes
When: August 20, 2010 Tee shirt: Every Little Counts Skirt: Forever21 I’m not really big on graphic tees, but I LOVE THIS SHIRT. I love it so much that I have to be obnoxious and TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SHIRT IN ALL CAPS. Yes, I do. P.S. Spot the 1980s band reference and you get a cookie.
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Wishlist Wednesday: School Days
School is back in session, well, for some of us. And if you work in academia like me, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and open those notebooks. Here’s some darling pieces that I think will transition into one of my favorite, but shortest seasons - fall! I feautred a school theme a little bit ago. Unfortunately, the tulip dress of amazing proportions is still $495 out of my reach. ...
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Outfit du Jour: Two Tone
Close up of fabulous spike necklace. Yes, I was on a carousel. Magnifique! When: August 19, 2010 Top: Loehmann’s Skirt: Forever21 Necklace: Shock Boutique This top is made of ten kinds of amazing. It’s a two-tone bat wing jersey top which to me is equal parts 1980s redux just as it is comfort chic. Yeah, I know, comfortable and chic? Since when do those two hang out?
I also noticed...
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Outfit du Jour: Saturday Night
When: August 18, 2010 Dress: Guess? Shoes: Sam Edelman You may have noticed that this is the same date as my last post. This is what I wore out to dinner with my bestie while on vacation. Easy breezy dress for a just girls night out.
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Outfit du Jour: On Vacation
When: August 18, 2010 Dress: Loehmman’s Shoes: Sam Edelman (not pictured) Necklace: Gift from a friend Apologies to all for my light posting this week - I’ve come down with a horrible cold and I have so much work to focus on in my job. Anyway, this is my first outfit when I stole away a couple of days in Atlantic City with my best friend. It’s such an easy dress to wear and I...
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link: Monocle Sets Up Shop in New York →
I found out about this British outpost brick and mortar from UrbanDaddy and was immediately swooning - a store with anglophile sensibilities? I’m there in ten seconds flat. But, do they sell monocles?
