Wednesday, September 19, 2007



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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Thursday, August 30, 2007



aug28
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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.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007



aug25
Originally uploaded by midoritsuru
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.

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aug24day
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My wedding's coming up, every day getting closer. So many things to do until then.

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