The Scarf!

Pleated Tank - NY&Co., Jeans - GAP, Black Flats - M. Patrick, Scarf - Bindya New York

I was pretty stoked about having a nice and breezy day with plenty of sun. Perfect weather for the wonder tank and the new scarf!

Recognize it?



At the conference, a guy asked me if I was making a political statement.
My response: "No. Just a fashion one."
The response I wish I came up with immediately: "Yes. I stand by Rachael Ray." :)

Oh well...

Classic Black

Black Tank - NY & Co., Jeans - NY & Co., Black Flats - M. Patrick (I know, it's lame, but I love them.), Watch - Fossil, Pink Sapphire Ring - Kay Jewelers, Heart Necklace - Middle school leftover

I'm feeling very Audrey Hepburn/Jackie O. today. I got up this morning all excited about walking to The Store and blogging and reading. However, as it goes these days, it started raining by the time I stepped out the door. Oh well, Amy saved the day and I'm now blogging from Starbucks. I'm telling you...this lack of internet is starting to get to me.

Moving on... I quickly realized that my outfit (though cute and fun) did not fit the conditions outside. Instant fix to the Audrey outfit: the Jackie O. coat.

In other news, the best setting for taking pictures in my dingy apartment: Sunset. Interesting...now I just need to find a better background.

Bowling Ballerina

Black Dress - NY & Co., Grey Tank - Gap, Black Leggings - Kohl's, Red Flats - M. Patrick, Heart Necklace - Target $1 Bin :)

This outfit was inspired by the song that has been in my head for several days now. The song is 'Sugarcane' by Missy Higgins. Here are the lyrics:

Baby ballerina's hiding somewhere in the corner,
where the shadow wraps around her
and our torches cannot find her,
she will stay there 'til the morning,
crawl behind us as we are yawning,
and she will leave our games to never be the same.

So Grow Tall Sugar Cane.
Eat that Soil, Drink the Rain.
But know they'll chase you if you play their little games.
So run, run fast Sugar Cane.

This look was extremely functional for the walk to and around campus. I ended up going candlepin bowling later in the night and the ballerina look actually worked out well with the Lysol-ed, tri-color, rented bowling shoes. Nice...

I tried to take ballet pictures too...but I'm really just going to leave that to Jessica. :)

I had to add the jacket for the walk. Maine is a bit chilly (and very rainy) these days.

Shoppin' Dirty

On Jessica: Polka-dot Ruffle shirt - Torrid, Jeans - Old Navy, Boat shoes - Sperry Topsiders

On Amanda: White T - Hanes (with applique detail by me), Jeans - NY & Co., Sneakers - New Balance

Since Jessica likes to do everything 'dirty' these days, I guess one could say that we shopped dirty today. (Dirty defintion: doing something while listening to really loud, heavily bassed music and looking fierce.) My outfit was dictated by comfort, while Jessica's seems to have married comfort and style.

We did fairly well on our shopping excursion too, so there will be some bangin' updates in the coming weeks.

Gothic Golfer

Skull & Crossbones polo - Old Navy, Plaid Bermudas - Charlotte Russe, Red Flats - M. Patrick

Today I went for a twist on the J. Crew ultra-prep look. I love these shorts for the obvious reasons of fit, length, and plaid, but I hadn't tried them out with this shirt before today. As the title suggests, I was worried about pairing a black and white be-skulled polo with an equally dark bottom, but I think I achieved light-hearted whimsy rather than intimidating darkness.

My red shoes are my favorite, but they are starting to remind me of a certain red sweater that my grandfather used to wear (still wears? has anyone talked him out of it yet?). They are quite scuffed, and I'd love to be able to replace them. However, I do not believe that a more comfortable pair of flats exists.

In other news...I am going to working on the angle and lighting for pictures, but I'm getting a late start tonight. I'm also planning to buy a new digital camera, so that should improve things as well. I'll be much much happier when I don't have to use an upward angle in order to get a head-to-toe shot with the self-timer.

Here is a close-up of the skulls and crossbone detail: