Thursday, September 20, 2007



sep20
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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.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007



sep19
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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)

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things in the window
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My merchandise in a store window.

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I love my neighborhood.

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sep14
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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!

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sep12
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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)

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sep11
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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

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sep6
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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 "

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sep5
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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)

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sep2
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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

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21st Century American Family
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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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