So when the weather man says "it feels like 23 degrees" he isn't lying. In my opinion I would have said "it feels like your insides might die a little if you go outside today" but I didn't go to weather school, so I am no expert on weather emotions.
Same jacket as yesterday but I layered on a few other pieces as well. Rarely in Texas do I need to wear fake fur, but today I have a reason. And yes, I am regretting having bare feet. Thank you for your concern.
Last time I wore a handmade cowl, I had many comments that accoladed me on my fine ability to knit. No, friends. I can not knit. In all honesty I have trouble tying lace up shoes, so knitting doesn't happen in the Everyday household. I just have family members and talented friends that I force at gun point to make me things for free. Isn't that so sweet of them?
My shoes are in fact from Target. Cute, but not sturdy. Don't be fooled I am walking with purpose today but only because I have to concentrate on every step I take. I can see strangers taking wagers on how long before I fall or break an ankle. (Breaking an ankle would obviously be a higher wager.) Cute but not sturdy; that should be my tag line.
This is my last outfit post of the year. When I first wrote that sentence I forgot 'of the year'. That would have been a dramatic way to send that message, no? I've never been good with goodbyes, but that would have been the worst goodbye in history.
I hope high water pants come into trend next year. Even if they don't, I'll probably still sport my short pants with pride. I would just like to point out that yes, one leg is longer than the other. Don't be jealous of my short pants and uneven legs. We've all got to have something to brag about.
Thanks for sticking with me this year, friends. Here's to 2012, the year of short pants.
I'm either brave or a fool for wearing tight pleather pants and flats today. Or maybe just a brave fool. That fits. A girl at the shop and I were chatting yesterday about flats vs heels. Heels of course won, because a) they make me taller which intimidates small children and b) instant long legs. Why would I not want to have both of these things at the same time?
But it's Friday and the thought of putting on heels today made me cringe. Plus, it's Christmas time so I'm trying to lay off intimidating small children until the new year.
I impulsively bought this jacket in October with some birthday cash. (I only use cash when buying inexpensive faux fur jacket, dahling.) And since then I've been working up the guts to wear it. I mean there really is no reason for me to own this thing. I have nowhere to go, I am not a part of society, and my "christmas parties I've been invited to" list is really low. So a random Thursday will just have to do.
After wearing this jacket for approximately 2 hours, I kind of feel like a bear. But someone has already petted me today and asked if it was real. Yeah, me and the fur jacket are going to get along just fine.
So I survived our first holiday weekend up at the store. (I know you were worried.) By the end of yesterday I was getting loopy from the consecutive 12 hour days. I was in bed by 7 last night, safe in my bed, away from the crowds of people, watching reruns of Sister Wives on TLC. Obviously the best way to relax after a long weekend.
Since we are closed on Mondays, today is technically my day off and this is my day off outfit. (Don't act like you don't get dolled up and put red lipstick on for your day off, too.) I'm usually in my workwear on the blog but I figured we might as well snap a few photos since I ended up getting dressed today. So just pretend I look as fancy as you today, ok?
Monday mornings always catch me off guard. I sit down at my computer to write and...nothing. Absolutely nothing comes to mind. So today I will write about nothing. Just like I do every other day, but today I'm acutely aware of it.
When I bought this skirt (yes, from myself) I wasn't sure of it's remixability. But I'll be darned if I can't remix this beautiful thing. I have figured out that if it's a complicated piece then just go simple everywhere else. For instance, the first time I paired it with white and now with black. Next time -- probably grey or beige. Who knows? I'm so unpredictable.
(PS -- many have asked about bloom selling online. Right now the answer is no but maybe in the future sometime? Well then. That should answer all your questions.)
I was going to name this post 'Candy Striper' but I decided it looked too much like 'candy stripper.' Which was my old identity that I'd like to keep in the past, of course. 'Hot Pants' is way more appropriate and not stripper related at all.
I wore this outfit on Saturday night on a date. To the mall. With all of the other 14 year olds who have nowhere else to go with their love interests. I'm pretty sure we are running out of date ideas when we end up at a mall, but on the flip side I got to see the new H&M in Dallas. But on the other flip side, if this is 4 years in, what will dates look like in 10 years? Oh no, it's happening. All of a sudden all I want for my anniversary is a washer and dryer set... and a hug. And maybe a candle, if it's not asking too much.
THANK YOU for all of the kinds words on the shop! I was overwhelmed by the encouragement, so thank you times a million. Give yourself a hug for me, will ya? A long awkward side hug because those are the only ones I give.
I'm on the clock today, even though it's technically a holiday. I figure this is the first of many holidays I will work. You say, holiday I say Monday. But really it just means I have an excuse to dress up which is fine by me.