Friday, October 26, 2007
During the summer the Crown Fountain is aflutter with little children splashing around. In fall it's so empty! But hey, makes for a great photo backdrop.
gray felt fedora, flea market
multicolored headscarf, thrifted
cotton scarf with hindu symbols, gift from rob, purchased in toronto
vintage wool cardigan, rummage sale
silver cuff, swap from mom
purple scoopneck tee, thrifted
rainbow dyed wool skirt, thrifted
brown stockings, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
Today's song is "Cissy Walk" by the Meters.
gray felt fedora, flea market
multicolored headscarf, thrifted
cotton scarf with hindu symbols, gift from rob, purchased in toronto
vintage wool cardigan, rummage sale
silver cuff, swap from mom
purple scoopneck tee, thrifted
rainbow dyed wool skirt, thrifted
brown stockings, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
Today's song is "Cissy Walk" by the Meters.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I have so enjoyed fall this year. I like the long, drawn-out sunsets, the warmth of layers and just a little bit of chill in the air to keep your cheeks pink. Wearing today's outfit really put me in an autumnal mood. :o)
vintage hat, thrifted
carnelian earrings, i made them from junk jewelry bits
teal/gray woven scarf, thrifted
vintage knit print blazer, thrifted (i popped the top button :oP)
vintage knit dress, thrifted
vintage gloves, thrifted
brass/shell bracelets, mixed thrifted with some from H &M
green patent-capped heels, thrifted
Today's song is "Shame Shame Shame" by the Harmonettes.
vintage hat, thrifted
carnelian earrings, i made them from junk jewelry bits
teal/gray woven scarf, thrifted
vintage knit print blazer, thrifted (i popped the top button :oP)
vintage knit dress, thrifted
vintage gloves, thrifted
brass/shell bracelets, mixed thrifted with some from H &M
green patent-capped heels, thrifted
Today's song is "Shame Shame Shame" by the Harmonettes.
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Monday, October 1, 2007
Haha, this might be the only peaceful moment I get before The Big Day...
blue tie dyed scarf as headwrap, thrifted
oval silver hoops, flea market
vintage striped blouse with cowl, thrifted
blue velvet blazer, thrifted
mavi jeans, thrifted
vintage purple wedges, thrifted
Speaking of blues, today's song is "When You Got A Good Friend" by Robert Johnson, an original blues man.
blue tie dyed scarf as headwrap, thrifted
oval silver hoops, flea market
vintage striped blouse with cowl, thrifted
blue velvet blazer, thrifted
mavi jeans, thrifted
vintage purple wedges, thrifted
Speaking of blues, today's song is "When You Got A Good Friend" by Robert Johnson, an original blues man.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
This outfit was inspired by me si and Kasmeneo. I saw that me si was wearing red to highlight the freedom marches in Burma/Myanmar, and so I wanted to contribute to that vibe. I like Kasmeneo's style and the way he bends the unspoken rules of fashion. So!
red corduroy cap, gift from elyce (i have a few pins on there, an ET heart pin and a letter E pin)
printed pashmina, thrifted new (for 25 cents! holla!)
gray denim jacket, thrifted in seattle, '06
purple leather satchel, garage sale over the summer
red tank dress, thrifted
dockers half-pants, thrifted
black knee-high socks, street vendor in Korea
black brocade flats, bakers
The song of the day is "Too Poo (Liberation Dues)" by Oneness of Juju, in honor of people everywhere seeking liberation.
red corduroy cap, gift from elyce (i have a few pins on there, an ET heart pin and a letter E pin)
printed pashmina, thrifted new (for 25 cents! holla!)
gray denim jacket, thrifted in seattle, '06
purple leather satchel, garage sale over the summer
red tank dress, thrifted
dockers half-pants, thrifted
black knee-high socks, street vendor in Korea
black brocade flats, bakers
The song of the day is "Too Poo (Liberation Dues)" by Oneness of Juju, in honor of people everywhere seeking liberation.
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The stork brought my nephew today, can't wait to meet him! Wheee...
Also, I ran into my friend on the bus, going to work and coming home from work, how cool is that?
black scarf with gold threads, thrifted
huge gold hoops, thrifted on tuesday
dress worn as light coat, thrifted a few weeks ago
black tee, thrifted
gray square buckle belt, thrifted
black jersey pencil skirt, thrifted
black patent leather flats, thrifted
The song today is "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato Five :o)
Also, I ran into my friend on the bus, going to work and coming home from work, how cool is that?
black scarf with gold threads, thrifted
huge gold hoops, thrifted on tuesday
dress worn as light coat, thrifted a few weeks ago
black tee, thrifted
gray square buckle belt, thrifted
black jersey pencil skirt, thrifted
black patent leather flats, thrifted
The song today is "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato Five :o)
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Warmer than it looks.
Today was my first day back to graduate school, and everybody was very peppy, ready to get down with another year of learning. Plus I'm geeked because a fair trade gift shop opened up across the street from me, just last week. G-D I love my neighborhood! Hyde Park forever.
Ooh you all, wedding in 13 days! Eeek! Yesterday was the wedding shower, it was so much fun. I'll post those photos when I get them.
vintage electric blue polyester blouse, thrifted
silk pop art scarf, thrifted
black khakis, thrifted
vintage purple leather sandals, thrifted
Listen to "Honeybee" by the New Birth, it's hot.
Today was my first day back to graduate school, and everybody was very peppy, ready to get down with another year of learning. Plus I'm geeked because a fair trade gift shop opened up across the street from me, just last week. G-D I love my neighborhood! Hyde Park forever.
Ooh you all, wedding in 13 days! Eeek! Yesterday was the wedding shower, it was so much fun. I'll post those photos when I get them.
vintage electric blue polyester blouse, thrifted
silk pop art scarf, thrifted
black khakis, thrifted
vintage purple leather sandals, thrifted
Listen to "Honeybee" by the New Birth, it's hot.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
I realized recently that you simply have to choose to smile.
maroon pashmina as headwrap, thrifted
tan scarf (interwoven), thrifted
copper hoop earrings, african festival
gold/agate necklace, souvenir from seattle
70s paisley blouse, thrifted
aqua tank, thrifted
dior striped skirt, thrifted
cork/gold miniwedges, thrifted (they match my skin exactly, love that)
Today's song is "Soulful Strut" by Young Holt Unlimited! It's one of those songs you know, but never knew the title to.
maroon pashmina as headwrap, thrifted
tan scarf (interwoven), thrifted
copper hoop earrings, african festival
gold/agate necklace, souvenir from seattle
70s paisley blouse, thrifted
aqua tank, thrifted
dior striped skirt, thrifted
cork/gold miniwedges, thrifted (they match my skin exactly, love that)
Today's song is "Soulful Strut" by Young Holt Unlimited! It's one of those songs you know, but never knew the title to.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
This world is a trip. It looks cold where I'm standing, doesn't it?
cotton scarf, thrifted
purple wooden disk bead earrings, thrifted
sterling silver neck cuff, flea market
quartz pendant, swap from my mom
gray camisole, thrifted
patterned wrap dress, thrifted
silver mayan cuff, flea market find
mixed metal cuff bracelet, simply fashions last spring
patent leather penny loafer heels, thrifted
Today's song is "Switchblade" by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ;o)
cotton scarf, thrifted
purple wooden disk bead earrings, thrifted
sterling silver neck cuff, flea market
quartz pendant, swap from my mom
gray camisole, thrifted
patterned wrap dress, thrifted
silver mayan cuff, flea market find
mixed metal cuff bracelet, simply fashions last spring
patent leather penny loafer heels, thrifted
Today's song is "Switchblade" by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ;o)
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Is that a...UFO?
black velvet hat, thrifted
kenyan cowhorn earrings, swaporama
black pashmina, filene's basement in boston
purple scarf, market vendor in seoul
purple michael stars wrap tee, thrifted
beige hoodie, thrifted in maryland
black leather belt, thrifted
power tiger skirt, swap from plumpoet
purple skirt, amazing church giveaway
black knee highs, market vendor in seoul
black patchwork leather flats, thrifted
Today's song is "I Found Lovin'" by the Fatback Band, because today I finally found those red boots I've been searching for. Hot cha cha cha!
black velvet hat, thrifted
kenyan cowhorn earrings, swaporama
black pashmina, filene's basement in boston
purple scarf, market vendor in seoul
purple michael stars wrap tee, thrifted
beige hoodie, thrifted in maryland
black leather belt, thrifted
power tiger skirt, swap from plumpoet
purple skirt, amazing church giveaway
black knee highs, market vendor in seoul
black patchwork leather flats, thrifted
Today's song is "I Found Lovin'" by the Fatback Band, because today I finally found those red boots I've been searching for. Hot cha cha cha!
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Seasons change, and I don't just mean the weather.
sterling silver earrings, purchased in seoul
sterling silver amber pendant, 21st birthday gift from my college roomie
turquoise trapezoid pendant, ? probably thrifted
vintage dress with fruits and flowers, thrifted
pink camisole, thrifted
gray vintage elastic belt, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
No song today, except the rustling of the leaves. :o)
To all the Jewish folks out there, shanah tovah 5768 :o)
sterling silver earrings, purchased in seoul
sterling silver amber pendant, 21st birthday gift from my college roomie
turquoise trapezoid pendant, ? probably thrifted
vintage dress with fruits and flowers, thrifted
pink camisole, thrifted
gray vintage elastic belt, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
No song today, except the rustling of the leaves. :o)
To all the Jewish folks out there, shanah tovah 5768 :o)
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Wind!
vintage flower patterned scarf, flea market
mixed metal bead earrings, rummage sale
green pashmina, bijoux terner in atlantic city (everything in the store is $10, an easy way to burn up any money you might have won there...)
blue leather purse, garage sale earlier this summer
gray denim jacket, thrifted in seattle
michael stars long sleeve top, thrifted
vintage metallic leather leaf belt, thrifted
vintage wrap skirt, tembi's vintage boutique
gray hammer pants, urban outfitters sale last year
metallic slippers, thrifted new
Today's song is "Keep On" by James "D Train" Williams, which is now my new life anthem :oD
vintage flower patterned scarf, flea market
mixed metal bead earrings, rummage sale
green pashmina, bijoux terner in atlantic city (everything in the store is $10, an easy way to burn up any money you might have won there...)
blue leather purse, garage sale earlier this summer
gray denim jacket, thrifted in seattle
michael stars long sleeve top, thrifted
vintage metallic leather leaf belt, thrifted
vintage wrap skirt, tembi's vintage boutique
gray hammer pants, urban outfitters sale last year
metallic slippers, thrifted new
Today's song is "Keep On" by James "D Train" Williams, which is now my new life anthem :oD
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I think this is something like the face I would make if my supervisor happened to walk in and see me photographing myself...
silk pop art scarf, thrifted
beige gap tee, church giveaway (not as amazing as last year's, but pretty good nevertheless)
red ruffled skirt, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
Today's song is "
silk pop art scarf, thrifted
beige gap tee, church giveaway (not as amazing as last year's, but pretty good nevertheless)
red ruffled skirt, thrifted
vintage gray wedges, last year's amazing church giveaway
Today's song is "
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Meeting my girl for some Indian food. I don't know about where you live, but it's still hot here.
yellow swirl scarf as headwrap, thrifted
green enamel hoops, thrifted
black layered bead necklace, thrifted
blue leather bag, garage sale on kimball ave
trippy vintage dress, thrifted
black brocade flats, bakers
Today's song is actually a podcast. Check out my favorite podcast Ebony Cuts, it's the hotness! Plus I get a shoutout on the latest edition ;o)
yellow swirl scarf as headwrap, thrifted
green enamel hoops, thrifted
black layered bead necklace, thrifted
blue leather bag, garage sale on kimball ave
trippy vintage dress, thrifted
black brocade flats, bakers
Today's song is actually a podcast. Check out my favorite podcast Ebony Cuts, it's the hotness! Plus I get a shoutout on the latest edition ;o)
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dark multi scarf, thrifted
triplets of silver hoops, purchased at the swap meet on different occasions
wooden bead necklace, thrifted in las vegas
black tee, thrifted
tote bag, thrifted
patchwork leather fanny pack, thrifted
shell bracelet, from the african festival yesterday (haven't yet removed it)
striped hilfiger trousers, thrifted (the stripes are kind of hard to see here)
purple canvas slippers, thrifted in indiana
in honor of the awesome house music party at the Jackson Park Harbor last night, the song if the day is
"I Want to Thank U" by Alicia Myers, a local house music hit from the 90s
triplets of silver hoops, purchased at the swap meet on different occasions
wooden bead necklace, thrifted in las vegas
black tee, thrifted
tote bag, thrifted
patchwork leather fanny pack, thrifted
shell bracelet, from the african festival yesterday (haven't yet removed it)
striped hilfiger trousers, thrifted (the stripes are kind of hard to see here)
purple canvas slippers, thrifted in indiana
in honor of the awesome house music party at the Jackson Park Harbor last night, the song if the day is
"I Want to Thank U" by Alicia Myers, a local house music hit from the 90s
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Rob's sister and her fiance (originally from Chicago) came to visit and prospect for relocation next year. I love that my family is diverse and beautiful...this is America people, get used to it!
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
You know summer is winding down when you get a vague sense that you're running out of sunlight.
black parasol, thrifted
turquoise teardrop earrings, a gift from my mother
white cotton mandarin style shirt, thrifted
turquoise nugget bracelet, flea market
turquoise/sterling silver slave bracelet, a souvenir from sedona, arizona
white cotton pants, thrifted, i think
silver khussas, thrifted in maryland
Today's song is Ray Charles' cover of "Summertime in the City" by the Lovin' Spoonful. The only thing I seemed to see today were black folk sweating.
black parasol, thrifted
turquoise teardrop earrings, a gift from my mother
white cotton mandarin style shirt, thrifted
turquoise nugget bracelet, flea market
turquoise/sterling silver slave bracelet, a souvenir from sedona, arizona
white cotton pants, thrifted, i think
silver khussas, thrifted in maryland
Today's song is Ray Charles' cover of "Summertime in the City" by the Lovin' Spoonful. The only thing I seemed to see today were black folk sweating.
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
Tonight I DJ'ed a soul music set at a party at my friend's record store. Man, the music was poppin'! lol
sterling silver hoops, flea market
vintage ruffle blouse, thrifted (didn't sell, reclaimed it)
multi patchwork leather bag, thrifted
black patent belt, thrifted
white jersey skirt, rummage sale last year
london tube map socks, gift from my college roommate back in the day, toes cut off)
nanette lepore keds, caesar's palace
No single song can capture today, since it was full of great music. But learn about Chess Records, a local label.
sterling silver hoops, flea market
vintage ruffle blouse, thrifted (didn't sell, reclaimed it)
multi patchwork leather bag, thrifted
black patent belt, thrifted
white jersey skirt, rummage sale last year
london tube map socks, gift from my college roommate back in the day, toes cut off)
nanette lepore keds, caesar's palace
No single song can capture today, since it was full of great music. But learn about Chess Records, a local label.
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My wedding's coming up, every day getting closer. So many things to do until then.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Ran all over creation trying to get things done today...doing the do and making the moves. I have some projects I'm working on, including building my etsy shop and producing a podcast. I'm pumped!
square leather earrings, african festival 2006
jamiroquai tee, thrifted (seems to be a stencil made by a fan, cool)
leather apron belt with conchos, thrifted (looks like a tool belt, haha...actually now I want to find a tool belt)
longchamp tote, thrifted
batik bellbottoms, rummaged during college move-out
yellow ultrasuede wedges, gift from aunt in ft. lauderdale
Today's song is "Morning Star" by Kool and the Gang, another great single I recently aquired on 45. :o)
square leather earrings, african festival 2006
jamiroquai tee, thrifted (seems to be a stencil made by a fan, cool)
leather apron belt with conchos, thrifted (looks like a tool belt, haha...actually now I want to find a tool belt)
longchamp tote, thrifted
batik bellbottoms, rummaged during college move-out
yellow ultrasuede wedges, gift from aunt in ft. lauderdale
Today's song is "Morning Star" by Kool and the Gang, another great single I recently aquired on 45. :o)
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ok, I'm trying over. My last blog could have been a contender, but now it's a nobody because I deleted it! Oh well. My words, like so many others spoken or written before, have gone back to the ether. But seriously, I want to produce a blog of better quality than the previous, and to use the medium more wisely. So check back with me frequently as I build my blog.
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