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Everybody Everywear: Polka Dots

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8 Mar 2011

I photographed this earlier, I’m in New York and probably won’t start taking photos outside until April (warmer, less layers to shed outside).  I haven’t worn this skirt in a while and I don’t really know why.  The only thing I don’t like about this skirt is its tendency to end up in odd lines (see above).  I used to wear it a lot last spring though, maybe it’s just one of those pieces that needed a temporary retirement and is back now?  I haven’t worn this shirt in a while either… I guess I just wanted to pull out some things that at one time were in heavy rotation in my closet.

This is my first time taking part in Everybody Everywear.  I can’t wait to see everyone’s polka dots!

Polka Dots | Everybody, Everywear

H&M shirt, American Apparel skirt, Commando tights, Sofft shoes.

And have a look at what I almost wore…

Almost Too Dark

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My dear friends,

I almost didn’t get photos of the outfit I wore to the dinner party because it was going on six o’clock when I finished dressing.  The exposure value is pushed all the way up and the flash is on as well in these photos.  So the color/lighting is a little odd- the farther I stand from the camera the more the photos look darker and less focused (sorry).  I shot this look before a long time ago but forgot about it, I skipped photos because I was so behind.  I didn’t wear it anywhere good anyway, so definitely no harm in repeating!  I do occasionally repeat entire outfits that I’m really fond of.

The dinner party was excellent!  Dinner parties at that household are never to be missed.  If you’re out of state then come back, seriously.  I ate so much.  I never can say no to corned beef and the home made banana chocolate cake with icing made entirely out of chocolate.  I can hardly ever eat cake any more due to too much milk in the icing so of course I ate two pieces (they were thin, I swear)!

Love,

Alex

Gap blazer, scarf from Turkey (gift from cousin), J.Crew cardigan and belt (not pictured), H&M dress, Forever 21 velvet leggings, Frye boots.

Light on the Shoulder

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11.2.10 – Tuesday – Hello November – Bohemian Equestrian… ish…

So Terra and I are starting a support group for whoever’s not doing 30 for 30.  You’re welcome to join us— but wait, everyone’s doing 30 for 30!  Well if you’re aren’t then you’re welcome to join our (very small) group.  Seriously though, I can’t wait to see everyone’s remixes for the next 29 days!  

I… am really behind on posting, I think it was posting out of order for Halloween that got me a little messed up, so I can’t even remember what I did when I was wearing this.  Oh well.  But these are my latest pants purchase!  They’re the LOFT riding pants on super sale right now.  I actually used to ride horses when I was younger and I could totally see myself wearing this on horseback.  On a non-strenuous trail ride or something, although flat boots would definitely be better.  Yes, I am actually that ridiculous.  

And this is probably why I’m not doing 30 for 30.  This time.  

H&M cardigan sweater thing, Free People shirt, leather ribbon thing from A. C. Moore, LOFT pants, Frye boots.  

Silk Bandages

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10.1.10 – Friday Evening

So it was really cold (okay, it was only 60, but still really windy) when I took these last week.  I think you can totally tell how cold I was, I’m doing that little scrunch in, yet still try to retain my posture thing.  

I wore this later on Friday to the speakeasy with my friends where I think we ordered at least 9 appetizers — most of it was dinner for three out of five though.  And I had the best Sidecar of my life, with sugar on half the rim.  I was breaking in my new (vintage) Ferragamos from BriFoster on etsy.  They got here from Canada so fast!  Totally my new favorite shoes, although I wish they had a platform.  Maybe I can have the cobbler attach some?  I don’t know if that’s possible though, seems like an intense job!  

H&M sweater, Anthropologie shirt, LOFT skirt, J. Crew belt, Coach clutch, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.  

P. S. Some last Toronto photos are here.  

Suddenly the Sun Appeared

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10.1.10 – Friday – Hello October! 

On Friday when I wore this I’m sure people thought I was odd because I wasn’t wearing tights, but honestly it wasn’t that cold.  And soon it will be far to cold to go without tights (I’m wearing burgundy right now) so I’m dedicated to enjoying the weather.  It was almost 70 anyway.  The sun came out during my little photoshoot and the light was just beautiful.  It was still overcast though in the first photo.  

I’m sure it doesn’t look like the first day of October in these photos either, especially with that floral dress!  I do feel like a few people looked at me oddly, I’m not sure if it was the tights (lack of) or floral.  Sorry, I’m now thinking past the fall collections to spring, especially as the spring collections are completely different (at least to me) and I like them much better than fall 2010.  Also, soon I won’t be able to wear these nude heels unless I wear them with nude legwear and I don’t like to wear them because I am also a serial stocking ripper, like fellow fashion tumblr Natalie — best term ever, by the way!   

H&M sweater, Charlotte Russe dress, J. Crew ribbon belt, Sofft shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag.  

I might steal your clothes and wear them if they fit me

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8.1.2010 ~ Sunday ~ Hello August

August first was a rather cool and dreary day, highly unusual!  I was able to wear pants for the first time in ever… sometimes I miss being able to wear pants (too hot) even if I normally favor skirts and dresses!  These are supposed to be jeggings but they don’t quite fit like they’re supposed to.  Maybe if I hemmed them it would be better?  

I’m seeing Counting Crows on Friday and it’s supposed to be hot and humid.  Any outfit suggestions?  

Free People shirt, J Brand jeggings, belt from Japan, H&M sweater, Sofft shoes.  

Oh Hai Polka Dots

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7.21.2010 ~ Wednesday

I had another one of those can’t-show-the-eyes-or-else-someone-will-mistake-me-for-a-zombie-and-try-to-kill-me-with-an-old-LP days.  Sunglasses are a seriously essential accessory!  

H&M dress, J. Crew belt, Sofft platforms, J. Crew bangles, Forever 21 sunglasses.