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Deep thoughts

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When?  June 5, 2012

What for?  A loooooong day at work, but a good one. Starting out before the sun came up — there was a lot of brightening the fill light and contrast in these pics, sorry — comfort ruled the day. Also, it’s been really chilly and rainy lately, so I’ve got some long johns on underneath to help keep me warm. Yep, long johns in June. Keeping it real.

Continuing with the series of funny fashion blogger quirks:  today’s is the “The Artiste” pose from this site, all about monkeying around with pics and showing off your filters and quotes knowledge. Deep thoughts, y’all, deep thoughts. ;)

Details?

  • Long skirt:  Marks & Spencer, UAE (2008)
  • Camp shirt:  Old Navy (new, gift card, shopping trip details here)
  • Cardigan:  Gap, so many years ago
  • Bronze flats:  K-Mart, so many years ago
  • Metal beaded necklace/earring set:  My paternal grandmother’s
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A softer side

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When?  May 29, 2012

What for?  Work, a day spent helping a lot of people dealing with upcoming finals. I went for a softer look today, kind of tonal with the chambray shirt and grey skirt, but with those pops of bright pink and purple in the belt, tank, and flats. I also went softer with the hair, curling it in different directions with a big barrel curling iron.

And how great is that necklace?! My paternal grandmother made that way back when. I was quite young when she passed away, and I inherited a lot of her jewelry, most of which she made herself. It was fun to go back through all her jewelry this past weekend — Sam heard a lot of, “Wow!” and “Isn’t this fantastic?!” With this necklace, I remarked on “how very Portland” it is, with all the little fishes and birds. So I am eager to wear a lot of her pieces that I’ve never worn before.

The funny blogger pose today is “The Monroe” from this site. This pose felt a little weird and artificial to me; obviously, I prefer twirling. ;)

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Details?

  • Chambray shirt:  Target
  • Grey skirt:  Marks & Spencer, UAE (2008)
  • Flats:  Payless
  • Tank top:  Target
  • Belt:  Kohl’s (new, gift card)
  • Multi-strand necklace:  Self-made by  my paternal grandmother
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A rose for all

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When?  May 28, 2012

What for?  For Memorial Day, Sam and I went to the Portland International Rose Test Garden and had a lovely day amongst the roses. Also, roses are blooming right outside our place! Portland’s nickname as “The City of Roses” is well-earned. :)

Feeling like spring, I brought out a new striped dress from Target, even though it was a still a bit too chilly today for bare legs. But whatever, I felt pretty. And when the skies got cloudier later in the day, I buttoned up the denim jacket and switched my belt to the outside. Two looks in one outfit! :)

And continuing with our series of funny style blogger quirks, today’s pose is “How To Be a Fashion Blogger, #5: Three must-haves… buns, glasses, and red lips.” The third shot above shows all 3 of those must-haves most clearly (and yes, that’s the reddest lipstick I’ve got). I gathered my wet hair into a quick side bun, looping my hair through a hair band twice and leaving the ends sticking out. Then I pinned the ends around the bun but left it kind of haphazard and messy.

Details?

  • Striped dress:  Target (new)
  • Denim jacket:  Kohl’s, had for ages
  • Bronze flats:  Kmart, had for ages
  • Vintage bakelite-and-wicker purse:  Art fair in Chicago (2007)
  • Wide belt:  Kohl’s, a few years ago
  • Lariat necklace:  Nature’s Jewelry, ages and ages ago
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Working for the weekend

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When?  May 19, 2012

What for?  Working on a Saturday by participating at an information literacy conference. So what to wear to a professional event, but a less formal one that’s on a weekend? I chose to go with trousers, but made it more casual with a tank top, denim jacket, and sandals. Comfy yet still put together. It’s like my fashion motto. ;)

And continuing in our series of funny fashion blogger quirks (click here, here, and here for the round-up). Today’s entry is,”How To Be A Fashion Blogger, #3: Show us how touchable your hair is.” What? I can’t hear you, I’ve got my hand in my hair.


Details?

  • Grey trousers:  Gap, UAE (2008)
  • Tank top:  So basic, I don’t remember. Could be Target, Gap, Wal-Mart, etc.
  • Denim jacket:  Kohl’s, years ago
  • Sandals:  Payless
  • Dangly earrings:  Bought at an ALA conference in Chicago (2009)
  • Jane Austen necklace:  JASNA regional luncheon (new!)
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Classy color combination

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When?  May 18, 2012

What for?  For a busier-than-expected day at the library. I think this outfit came out dressier than I had thought in my head for a “casual Friday,” but getting down to basics, it’s just a cotton tunic, trousers, and black wedges. That’s it. But I liked how a co-worker remarked, “Black and white, such a classy color combination.” I could have totally gone with some skinny jeans — as I certainly have in the past — but these trousers were at the top of the stack in the dresser. Sometimes, the decision comes down to whatever’s closest. ;)

I tried a variation of the hairstyle that I tried out yesterday (following this online hair tutorial), this time with my regular side part and doing only one side. Seriously, 5 minutes. It’s so easy, and this style would look great with wavy or curly hair, too.

And, finally, continuing with funny style blogger quirks, today’s pose is “How To Be a Fashion Blogger, #2: Perfect your pigeon-toed stance.” I’ve had some practice with this one already, too. ;) (Also, I dubbed that 3rd shot above my “broken dolly” pose.)




Details?

  • Black trousers:  Maurices (2005?)
  • Cotton tunic:  Pyramid Collection catalog, birthday gift from my mom (2011)
  • Black wedges:  Dillard’s (2005? ’06?)
  • Necklace:  Kohl’s (new, gift card, shopping details here)
  • Earrings:  Either my mom’s or my paternal grandmother’s (Mom, a little help here?)
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