Thank (Hugh) for the snap. (He saw me setting up my camera and kindly offered to take the photo for me.) I was so inspired by the myriad of things I saw today at the Art Institute: celadon ceramics; stained glass; egyptian masks, Japanese paintings, children's book illustrations; impressionist paintings, breathtaking tapestries, armor, masterful woodcarving...I could go on. But I won't :o)
vintage straw hat, thrifted
round sunglasses, thrifted
vintage pearl screwbacks, thrifted
vintage pearl necklace, maxwell street
vintage brooch modified by me, mawell street
black zip blouse ( i rolled up the cuffs, it was warm), thrifted
silver leather tote bag, thrifted
vintage blue gloves, thrifted
vintage timex, thrifted at this new junk shop in my 'hood
pinstripe ruffled skirt, thrifted
leggings, thrifted
knee-high half socks, H & M (i bought two pairs of these; i love the half-foot style)
vintage ferragamo pumps, thrifted
may19
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
may14
Last night while redoing my red dreadlocks I got inspired, and just wrapped the loose hair around my head to make a red beehive. I just pinned it and it's stayed so far. I love the way it looks! I think false hair is more fun when you don't pretend that it's your own. My initial idea (which I may still do tonight) was to make a gray streak in the front on one side. We'll see...
chiffon scarf, thrifted
vintage clubmasters, thrifted
sterling silver curl earrings, valarie's collection
white dress shirt, empty bottle swap
My Black Hoodie (which I almost lost today, thank goodness I found it!), thrifted years and years ago
vintage watch, thrifted
bias cut skirt, thrifted and modified by me
ankle wrap footy socks, forever 21
ferragamo wedges, thrifted
Toot, Whistle, Plunk, Boom
| My siblings and I grew up in front of cartoons, and not just any cartoons. Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck and Goofy cartoons were the mainstay of our TV diet. I watch almost no television as such these days, but thank G-d for YouTube is all I have to say. |
may6
In Grant Park. Okay people, the weather is warm now. It's time to inhabit the public space. Get out there, get some fresh air and exercise, make a friend and enjoy life.
vintage straw hat, thrifted and trimmed with a feather spray i made
purple/gold paisley scarf, gift from sweetkugel
junk jewelry necklace, i made it
cashmere cardigan, found hanging on a fence last week
tunic dress, thrifted
puff sleeve t-shirt, H & M
pearl/chain ribbon belt, thrifted
vintage gold watch, neighbor giveaway
vintage beige gloves,thrifted
ruffled skirt, thrifted
starry night umbrella, gift from a boyfriend at harvard
olive green stockings, thrifted
ankle strap platforms, thrifted (i tried selling them but no one bought them, so i reclaimed them for myself)
Kanzashi
| I'm an accessory person. It's so much easier to try something new by adding an accessory than by toying with the delicate balance of one's wardrobe. Since it's springtime I've been developing a bit of an obsession with flowers--in my hair, on my lapel, in my hat...wherever I can put them! Sadly, real flowers die much too quickly, but kanzashi last forever. Kanzashi is a type of traditional Japanese craft which involves folding fabrics into "petals" with which to construct artificial flower arrangements. Etsy seller SecretLolita has some beautiful and elaborate kanzashi arrangements, so perfect for an outdoor gathering or special occasion. Hanami Gallery has a slightly different chrysanthemum style of kanzashi, but just as gorgeous. |
may2
A mini meetup gave me an opportunity to dress in the gothic aristocrat style. I pretty much assembled this all from secondhand items. I have to say, this is one of my favorite outfits I have ever worn; I loved the way I felt in it.
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