phaleonopsis, paint swatches and an unfinished bedside table
pretty drawer knobs from anthropologie
scarves on a ladder
The Bags
the shoe-drobe
here are some scenes from around the new house that make me really happy. my latest pride and joy (and labor of love) is the shoe-drobe, a jelly cupboard that i bought from an unfinished furniture store and painted over the weekend. i really didn’t have a system for my shoes in the old place so they were just haphazardly placed wherever they fit, on shelves or in cabinets, often on top of each other (poor things). now they finally have a home, where they can be safe from dust and dirt, and where i can close the doors to keep the room looking neat. now that my room (ie clothes, shoes and accessories) is unpacked and in order, i can finally begin to feel at home.
These photos are from last week. You can tell because there is still a lot of snow hanging around and it is gray and shit outside. This is actually the outfit I was wearing back in my iPhone boots photo - so, yeah, here’s the rest.
I wore this dress here, in teh summa time. I, like all the rest of you crazy bloggers, have slowly started giving the sartorial finger to winter and wear really inappropriate things, no mind to the weather outside. Hey and look, I had super short hair!
I scored this sweater at Goodwill for like 5 bucks and I really love it. It’s long enough that I can get away with wearing leggings as pants and not feel like la lohan. Also, can someone tell me why it’s impossible to buy tights past January 30th? I get that we’ve all got to make way for the Spring stuff, but c’mon….still snow all over the ground and what is a girl to do if she snags her only pair of gray tights? Hmm? And let’s face it. Rumi, I am not.
Not sure what I was looking at there…
And now, a glimpse into my life at work for a laugh….
We are breaking down the current exhibition and I decided it would be a good time to climb into a box. p.s. styrofoam popcorn is quite possible THE most ANNOYING man-made substance on Earth. Sticks to EVERYthhinnggg
top -self made/tee - aa/skirt and boots - j.crew/coat - banana republic
this is an outfit that i snapped from last week. now that most of the snow has melted i have finally been able to wear these boots that i got a little while ago (as debated over in this post), and OMG I LOVE THEM. they have the foldover detail like the chloes, which i was looking for, and the heel isn’t ridiculous, which means i can wear them to work. they are also begging to be worn with 99% of my wardrobe.
oh, and look what i happened to find the next day on olsen’s anonymous: MK rockin the (real) fringe wrap with her gigantic ponyhair balenciaga:
Currently up to our eyeballs in The Big Move, but things are coming along well. One thing I won’t miss about living in our apartment is dodging the sketchy neighbor that always seems to come out of his house right when I’m in the middle of taking pictures. I suppose to him, though, I’m the sketchy neighbor, being that I’m always taking pictures of myself on the sidewalk every other day. On another note, I am a little anxious because we won’t have internet at the house (eek!) for five whole days, so I hope to either schedule a post or sneak some time on my work computer. Three days of sweats and sneakers ahead of me, but then hopefully back in the swing. Till next time!
new snow boots…..after the snow is gone. awhoopsie. I went into DSW the other day to do some reconnaissance on the new sandal selection and came across these bad boys……..in my size. in the clearance section. What sandals? I’m now in love with these boots and 1) refuse to wear any other footwear and 2) refuse to step in any snow/water/dirt in them. Who needs practical snow boots?
Also, I have an iPhone now. That’s how I took this photo of my boots. At work. Glory be, it is the most magical thing I’ve ever owned in my life.
I fell a little in love with Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw when I saw this video of ALK on Huff Post and though she was gorgeous, relatable and I liked that she said no to walking in Alexander McQueen’s crazy Lady Gaga heels (no offense, AMQ - RIP). From what I’ve seen of her personal style too, she’s quirky, eclectic and isn’t afraid of color - which is a refreshing departure from a lot of the Alexander Wang model-y types (not hatin, just sayin). She seems cool, in the Alexa Chung, Chanel Iman sorta way.
Anyway, then I saw that pink hair and - um, out of control! I died a little. Dip dyed magenta hair? Yes, yes, please! jussttt…!! Grow, hair, grow! What do you think guys, too much?!?
trying out a slightly different look here, with a darker hair color and the glasses. and, like megan, i can finally get my hair back in a ponytail! which is pretty gratifying– it’s nice to have options. change must be in the air, because in less than two weeks, my husband and i will be moving into our first house, and it’s got me both terrified and excited. moving, mortgage payments, grown-up life–pretty scary stuff. but! more space, creative freedom, a new chapter, building a life together, finally being able to have pets!–these are the things that make it worth it, and fun. it’s a bit bittersweet to be leaving our little apartment, which is the only place i’ve lived since i moved to fredericksburg five years ago and where many memories have been forged, but change is inevitable, and i know we’re ready. wardrobe-wise, i am looking forward to having a much bigger closet (and mike is looking forward to just having a closet, period). but it will also be a test of the things i own now, to see how much mileage i can get out of them, since saving will now have to come before spending (that’s another thing on the scary list). times like this make you appreciate clothes that can go the distance and that you can count on for the long haul.
Happy Valentine’s day all! I hope everyone had a {love}ly weekend. Tom and I went up to DC yesterday and stayed at the Donovan House, ate at Good Stuff Eatery (I have been hearing raves about the toasted marshmallow milkshake for ages and it was finally my time! and it was de-licious!), and spent much of the afternoon both yesterday and today thrifting around.
In other news, guys, I got my hair in a ponytail! For the first time in…well, a couple years!
Ahem…it’s…rather small (thatswhatshesaid) but I am giving my locks props n-e-wayZ. Small victories.
I wore this outfit tonight at dinner with Tom. Wanted something romantic/girly without being too literal….
I scored this dress in Carytown, Richmond two winters ago. L and I were doing some last minute Christmas shopping, we spotted this in the window, I fell in love but figured it was gonna be out of my price range. Turns out it was less than $50 so I snagged it and have been dressing it up and down ever since!
Can’t believe it’s already almost Monday! Guess that means it is time for some Big Love!
vest and sweater - topshop/scarf - target (gifted)/jeans - bdg/boots - frye/bag - balenciaga
this is an outfit from a couple of days ago. i can’t seem to get enough of stripes these days, and i laughed when i was putting away my clothes the other day to count something like ten different striped shirts/sweaters in all. they do go with everything, and are a little more interesting as an under layer than just a solid color. i’ve clocked about a gazillion miles this winter in these boots and am ready to give them a rest (much as i love them), but the vest is not going anywhere any time soon. i freakin love this thing.
so incredibly saddened to hear about alexander mcqueen. it’s hard to imagine the fashion world without him.
this snowstorm may not have been good for my stir-craziness, or for my footwear, but it sure has been good for the blog. one thing it has afforded us, in all this time off, is a chance to take lots of pictures (and together! which doesn’t happen as much as you’d think it would for living all of five blocks from one another, but we are trying to be better about that). another thing it has given us is lots of gorgeous sunshine! megan and i met up today to have lunch and trudge around town and here are some snapshots of our afternoon:
delicious lunch at the old town grill & cafe. i recommend the sweet potato fries!
on megan: bb dakota faux fur vest, handmade cowl scarf by the very talented anna* , limited wrap shirt (thrifted), vintage suede skirt, f21 floral lace tights and earrings, old suede boots, and target turtleneck
Ahem…it’s…rather small (thatswhatshesaid) but I am giving my locks props n-e-wayZ. Small victories.
