An Extra Spring in My Step
Worn: April 29, 2013
I've continued to experiment with heels from thrift stores since the unexpected success of the shoes I bought for Frolicon. The comfort of heels is highly individual and not well correlated to their height, so finding ones that work for me is a slow process. I'm wearing one of my successes today. Despite the four inch heel, these boots don't feel high or make me less steady on my feet. They're actually a lot of fun to walk in, putting an extra spring in my step.
Forever 21 black dress with leopard print collar, 2013
New York & Co. leopard print belt, 2012
Music Legs black fishnet tights from Yandy Lingerie & Costumes on Amazon.com, 2012
Nine West "Fondea" black boots from thrift shore, 2013
Black teardrop pendant from Michael's, 2007
Trifari black earrings from Sears, 2011
Black earcuff with chains, made with parts from Icing and Michaels, 2013
Spiked black headband, made with parts from Studsandspikes.com, Etsy.com, and Hancock Fabric, 2013
Like Wearing a Sack
Worn: April 26, 2013
I decided to try this top as another match to my pink zebra hoop earrings. Otherwise I might only wear them with my pink zebra scarf, as here.
I rarely ever wear loose, flowing tops, as I think they look like I'm wearing a sack, especially in profile. But my friends tend to be unusually proactive and effusive in their praise for my outfits when I do.
Bongo fuschia & black top from Sears, 2013
L8ter black top from Macy's, 2010
Levi's "Bold Curve" black jeans from Macy's, 2012
Nine West beige hat, 2009, with added ribbon and cord
Bait & Switch?
Worn: April 22, 2013
I bought two new "Coach Tour" dresses from Modcloth over Thanksgiving, this one, in "Violet", and another, in "Spearmint". They didn't seem quite as nice as the "Bleu" I had bought a year earlier, so I carefully inspected them. Every hem and every seam appears to be identical, but the new dresses are made with a slightly thinner and shinier material that looks cheaper. I wonder if the new colors were always that way, or if lower quality fabric was substituted when the style became popular on Modcloth. Don't get me wrong; I still like the dresses and expect to get a lot of use out of them. But my temptation to continue buying more colors in the style has greatly waned.
Monteau "Coach Tour" dress in Violet from Modcloth.com, 2012
Ralph Lauren Polo offwhite cardigan from Macy's, 2003
We Love Colors navy tights, 2013
Annie "Tux" shoes in Purple Velvet from Zappos.com, 2012
Vintage interchangeable belt clasp, 2011
Belt made of Dritz knit elastic from Hancock Fabrics, 2012
Purple earrings from eBay, 2012
Navy hair bow from Etsy.com, 2013
Superhero
Worn: April 8, 2013
I read a lot of Marvel comic books. I even make superhero costumes to wear to science fiction conventions. But it wasn't until I put this outfit together that I really got a glimmering of why a superhero might be so satisfied with their costume that they stick with the same look, day in, day out, year after year. This is probably my favorite outfit I've ever put together. And with a heavy belt, short skirt, fishnet tights, knee boots, and sort of a cape, I feel like a superhero.
International Concepts green camisole & shawl from Macy's, 2010
Grane black skirt from Macy's, 2012
Music Legs black fishnet tights from Yandy Lingerie & Costumes on Amazon.com, 2012
Indigo by Clarks "Proctor" black boots from Footwear Headquarters on Amazon.com, 2011
Steve Madden brass links belt from Macy's, 2010
August "Blossom Story" black beret from Macy's, 2008
Gold butterfly earrings from Cliptomania.com, 2007
