Tagged: black

March 29, 2013

What I Wore: Sorry Actual Lesbians

This morning I’m pretty sure I became someone’s story about how young queers are doomed because we have no idea of our history or our circumstances. A guy in the elevator looked me up and down, decided that if I wasn’t a lesbian, I was probably at least on the good side of the issue, and started to talk to me about something Justice Ginsberg said about skim milk. Since this happened during one section of one day of a court case the ruling of which isn’t even expected until June at the earliest, I had no clue what he was talking about. Then he tried to tell me about the differences in legal arguments between the DOMA and Prop 8 cases, and just as my eyes started to glaze over, he said his goodbyes and moved on. So, my apologies to any actual lesbians, I confess I didn’t even know the names of the two ladies who’s inheritance tax issue brought DOMA to the court’s attention. In the future I will endeavor to be better at walking around with short hair.

Blue Crochet Cowl by me, and you can buy it on my Etsy store
Hoodie made by REI
Calvin Klein Dress from Macy’s
Doc Martins from a shop that doesn’t exist anymore

February 28, 2013

What I Wore: Cicrus Tent

So today after work, I was finally able to make it to the police station before they closed at 9 only to learn that the police report the lady at the bank told me they could “just print out” would take another week to get to me. When I asked if there was anything else she could give me, I got a number.

Was there some kind of world-wide ineffective bureaucracy meeting out there where they decided that every step of every process has to take “a week to 10 days?” This douche stole my money, and if that number isn’t enough for the bank I’ll have to wait another week to wait another other week to get my fucking money back. I can already see them having some kind of time limit on trying to get it back too. Tomorrow (today as of the posting date) is the last day of February. Rent’s gotta be paid.

Anyway, this outfit looks way better in person. I always get compliments on this dress, but in the photographs I just look like a weather balloon. It must be the repeating pattern. I guess you’ll have to take my word for it, I look hot.

Maroon shirt from the thrift store
Dress was a gift of a friend
Socks are from Target
Dansko clogs are from REI

February 12, 2013

What I Wore: Sassy in the Front

Yesterday was my Liveblog/Livestream of Die Hard 1. Counting myself, my boyfriend and everybody that joined us online, there were four people in attendance. No one stayed for the whole movie, not even me (pee break), but I had a great time and I can’t wait to do it again tomorrow.

Jacket from the thrift store
Red shirt from The Gap
Dress from Ross
Leggings from Target
Extraordinary Thigh High Socks from SockDreams.com
PF Flyers were a gift from Ben’s dad

November 28, 2012

What I Wore: The Other Pinkening

While I was editing this album I realized something. This outfit totally reminds me of Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Ponies I love on that show, in order from most loved to least loved are: Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Zecora the witchpony, Granny Smith, Princess Luna, Princess Celestia, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy.

Oh, you know, she’s only MY SECOND LEAST FAVORITE PONY WORTH MENTIONING.

My real least favorite is Derpy because she makes me uncomfortable.

And not for politically correct reasons. That would be hypocritical.

What the fuck is her cutie mark anyway? Is that lizard skin? Whichever of the writers made Derpy’s special ability psoriasis is a mean, lonely bitch.

Bandana from REI
Black sweater from Macy’s
Maroon shirt from Target
Blue Undershirt from The Gap
Skirt from The Gap
Leggings from Target
Socks were a gift
Vans from the Van’s store

In a couple of these shots, you can see the edge of my LG Tone Wireless Headset. They’re on sale right now for ‘cyber Monday week’ and if you’re looking for a wireless headset, these are my jam. I love them. They’re easy to pair, easy to connect, comfortable as hell, and really convenient. They solve the only problem that I had when I switched from my ipod to my phone: inaccessible controls. We’re basically inseparable.

Oh, and you should watch this. This kid is the voice of Finn the Human on Adventure Time. And this shit’s hilarious.

I know what you’re thinking. I’m a grown woman who still watches children’s cartoons. You’re right, my life is pretty awesome. I like to think of myself as an example. Something to aspire to, really.

So it has recently come to my attention that I already had a post called The Pinkening. Fairly recently, actually. So this post shall henceforth be known as The Other Pinkening.

October 26, 2012

What I Wore: I’m Not A Player, I Wear Polka-Dots

Guess who’s a little bit drunk in these pics. It’s Ben. Just kidding, it’s totally me. And before you ask, I have no idea why I’m making the angry face in some of them. Ben and I went to Octoberfest and I had 22 ounces of hard cider and ended up like this. I’m a cheap date.

Also, the cat has recently (in the last hour and a half) decided that we’re in love, and she won’t stop jumping up on my desk to purr, sit on my keyboard and push all my shit off into the floor by rubbing her head on it. I guess she’s finally over being angry at the humans for the existence of dog.

Oh, and some of you are probably like “isn’t she in a 12 step program?” Yep. Still am, this isn’t a horrible, tragic relapse or anything. There are about a million more 12 step programs than the drunk one (although you wouldn’t believe it to hear them tell it!) and the reason I never say what program I’m in is because it violates the anonymity clause. I think it’s kind of obvious from reading my blog what program I might be in, but if you ever want to know, just email me, I’ll tell you in private, I have no qualms. Sometimes I get a little amazed that, with my genetics I’m not an alcoholic. But then I buy a beer, drink half the neck and leave the rest to sweat itself to death. It’s really rare to see me even this drunk. So don’t you feel lucky?

Scarf is from REI
Misfits shirt was a gift from my dad
Green undershirt from The Gap
Skirt is Forever 21
Green tights are from Target
Socks are also from Target
Vans from the Vans Store

October 17, 2012

What I Wore: The Rythm, The Rebel

I’m too tired and it’s too late for any more of my own bullshit right now. Go check out the comments on my last post and let me know what you think of that.

Basically, I called a dude out for being rude, and so he came to my blog and was rude to me all afternoon. It got Ben all upset, but I was totally fine with it, in fact, I’m glad the guy said something. I mean, he’s right, not a lot of people read this blog, so it’s nice to get some response. Although they’re a little more hostile than my usual comments, I did kind of start it by calling him out. From time to time I cross a line where my trying to be honest and ‘tell it like it is’ turns into uncalled for cuntiness, but this isn’t one of those times. The nature of his response is such that I feel completely justified in what I said.

Drum shirt from Target
Green Tank from The Gap
Black skirt from The Gap
Hounds-tooth Cons from the thrift store

September 26, 2012

Because Fuck Labor Day

You’re getting an outfit post because the WordPress app on my phone crashed and deleted the last half of what was supposed to be today’s blog… just as I was trying to save it. I was so mad I could have drop kicked that phone into Southern Kentucky. But, that just means I get to share this great outfit with you, and also talk a little bit about the idea of attractiveness, and how much bullshit I think it is.

So this outfit would probably be on a list of fatty fashion don’ts. Light colors highlight my rolls, capri leggings make my short fat legs look even shorter and fatter, and I’m actually wearing this belt on the worst possible place if I wanted this outfit to be “flattering.” But in the words of fashion designer Gisela Ramirez, Fuck Flattering.

I think there’s something to be said for wearing clothes that accentuate your “assets,” but I also think there’s something to be said for telling the concept of “assets” to fuck right off and die. If I want to wear white, and strap a belt around my spare tire, I’m fucking gonna. Because I want to. And if I end up looking squared off, or lumpy, or fatter than I actually am, who gives a shit? I like white, and low waists and sometimes I want to wear them anyway. So I do. It feels good to not try and ‘flatter’ away my actual shape or put so much stock into imitating something I’m never going to be.

And let me tell you, this outfit was insanely comfortable.

White minidress from The Gap
Grey tank (not pictured) from The Gap
Tan belt from Target
Black Leggings from Target
Shoes are Birkenstock

September 13, 2012

What I Wore: The Pinkening

This outfit was really comfortable, and I felt totally cute all day. As you may be able to see from the bunching around the knees, the leggings should have been a size smaller, but whatever, they were really cozy! I feel I must confess that I didn’t actually wear the taos heels to work, I wore my ever present Merell flats, but I’m so sick of seeing them in my outfit posts that I changed my shoes for the pictures.

Belt is from some (ugly) Charter Club slacks I bought at Macy’s. Honestly, I have no idea what I was thinking when I bought those.
Black top is from The Gap
Blue tank is from Target
Pink Skirt is from The Gap
Black leggings are from Macy’s
Mary Janes are from Taos

August 22, 2012

What I Wore: Sailor Fatty

Grandma’s been in the hospital since Friday. She’s past the worst of it, and well on her way to recovery, but I’ve been running myself ragged trying to get all of my normal things done and stay on top of contacting the hospital and talking to each nursing shift, as well as sharing info with my Uncle and other friends and family members. I’m exhausted. So this is an outfit post I probably would rather have left on the cutting room floor. As comfortable as this simple jersey dress is, it is not particularly flattering, or at least I don’t think it is with this tank, even though I got compliments on it throughout the work day. The fact that my shoes and my manicure are completely mismatched adds to the shittiness of it all. Although, I do want to say that I really love the Channel inspired square in square look. It’s also crazy easy to do.

Red Tank from Macy’s
Stripey Dress from Macy’s
Shoes are Vans

Square in square manicure inspired by this post from www.lovemaegan.com

July 27, 2012

What I Wore: Tulip Envy

I bought this skirt on clearance at Target for, like, 6 bucks and I love it. It has pockets! Also, it’s basically see-through, so that’s why I’m wearing leggings under it.

Cardigan is from Macy’s. I cant remember the brand and I can’t find it right now. It might be NY & Co.
Olive tank is from Target
Black undershirt is from The Gap
Skirt is from Target
Leggings from Target
Merell flats from REI