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Don't forget to thank a veteran today! Let's work to build a world in which warriors are no longer necessary.

brown wool beret, valarie's collection
silver indian earrings, harvard square street fair
reversible faux fur vest, valarie's collection
moto jacket, flea market
green tweed purse, swap with iseepretties
vintage blue suede/leather skirt, thrifted
vintage black western boots, thrifted

Have you ever had a day in which one too many bizarre events tip the day from being tolerable to being aggravating? Yerg.

I'm still high off the election, though. We're a winner!

gray wool beret, valarie's collection
vintage sunglasses, thrifted
woven wool scarf, thrifted
green twill jacket, thrifted
silver spoon ring, flea market
brown merino wool skirt, thrifted
navy blue leggings, thrifted
blue patterned socks, thrifted
vintage tassel loafers, maxwell street market

Some people think we don't have the right
To say its my country
Before they give in, they'd rather fuss and fight
Than say it's my country

I've paid three hundred years or more
Of slave driving, sweat, and welts on my back
This is my country

Too many have died in protecting my pride
For me to go second class
We've survived a hard blow and I want you to know
That you'll face us at last

And I know you will give consideration
Shall we perish unjust or live equal as a nation?
This is my country

And I know you will give consideration
Shall we perish unjust or live equal as a nation?
This is my country

"This Is My Country" by the Impressions

I cannot even begin to express my feelings about yesterday's election. I am so utterly proud to be a Hyde Parker, a Chicagoan, an American and a woman of African American heritage today. I'm filled with hope for our nation in a way I never have been before.

During my time at Harvard my area of concentration was African American studies; often the question of whether America could overcome our long history of racism surfaced in conversation. I myself hoped it could happen in my lifetime, but I just couldn't be sure and I didn't want to get my hopes up, only to be disappointed. Barack Obama (whose name, by the way, means "blessing") has been nothing but a source of pride for me throughout his campaign. He's really a mensch, as they say. But what's more, I am proud of my fellow Americans who rejected the old paradigm and turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard.

Oh! My outfit! Almost forgot...
multicolored fedora, urban outfitters sale
silver hoops, flea market
vintage sunglasses, thrifted
vintage silk liberty scarf, thrifted
flag pin, thrifted
vintage white trench coat, thrifted
green tweed purse, swap with iseepretties
vintage denim skirt, thrifted
gray tights, thrifted
silver flats, thrifted

Maybe it's because I live in Obama Central (Hyde Park, Chicago) I've been sensing a palpable tension (excitement?) around the upcoming election...perfect strangers are telling one another to get out and vote on Tuesday. I've never seen anything like it!

wax fabric as headwrap, african festival and thrifted
blue suede strand as necklace (hans can't break it)
military jacket, thrifted (originally from target)
neon green long sleeve shirt, thrifted (also originally from target)
beat up bellbottoms, from high school
vintage black western boots, thrifted

I thought dressing as myself today was enough this time around :o)

vintage bow hair comb, thrifted new
vintage faux amber clip ons, flea market
tie dyed scarf, street vendor in seoul
chef pendant, flea market years and years ago
wool cardigan, thrifted
ruffled tank, forever 21 sale
turquoise nugget bracelet, flea market
friendship bracelet belt, thrifted
green tweed purse, swap with iseepretties
vintage high waist jeans, thrifted
purple suede flats, thrifted

Channeling Secret Squirrel...;o)

The hat had this strange yarn wrapped around it when I bought it. So, I took one of Rob's ties and wrapped it around the hat, and pinned it with a pearl safety pin. I love the way it came out!

felt wool hat, thrifted and wrapped with a thrifted tie
silver beaded hoops, steve & barry's
vintage aquascutum trench coat, thrifted
vintage gray gloves, rummage sale
brown knit skirt, swap from andreaiscool
gray tights, h & m
blue studded flats, ebay