yes

yes, this counts as a ponytail.

transition

This seems to be the word that best describes things these days – work, seasons, life in general.  And, what better way to show transition than wear socks with my summer shoes.  I suppose it is similar to wearing wool socks with sandals – which is on my “not a great idea” list – but it really allows me to bring out my summer shoes and still survive my walk to work in the morning.

what has sprung?

Spring has.  The promise of a sunny day after work was enough motivation to wear one of my beloved short-sleeved polyester shirts.  Of course I had to wear it under a sweater until I actually get in some sunshine.  This shirt is all about being frivolous – the clashy overkill of colors and hypercute flowers.  It is old, static-y, and does not breathe at all but it is still a great choice for a warmer spring day. 

I was wondering to myself about my interactions with social media – whether it is this blog or facebook.  I tend to be rather lighthearted on the scale of flippant to important.  I guess I like to add playfulness to my daily life – some silliness - since it helps to counteract my nature of taking things too seriously.  And, this shirt is the embodiment of this attitude.  I was wondering why I do not wear it more often, but then during my commute after work as I am finally in sunshine, I feel that sort of stickiness that only unnatural materials (like polyester) provide and then I am reminded why.  But still, it is an awesome shirt. 

my second pair of nuts

In a past entry, I talked about nuts: http://practicalandperfect.blogspot.com/2013/01/nuts.html.

Tagua nuts must have other purposes that I am sure are amazing, but what I am really interested in is their way to make such fantastic necklaces.  Today I wore a monotone base of mustard so to highlight this necklace.

 

And, I have realized that now that softball season is upon us, I cannot help but get wrapped up in ball jokes – the surprising adaptability of phrases to be somehow related to peniuses.  Just cannot get enough of them.  Ball jokes that is.

it is a matter of inches

Well, in my case, a matter of many inches.  That is, what the difference is between a rather tame outfit versus something slightly whorish.  As I sleepily got dressed this morning, I was thinking if my heels were more intense, my skirt were shorter, and if I showed more skin, then this Friday office outfit would lean towards yikes.  But instead, I am my own normal kris powering through the final day of the week.  No big surprise with my vintage old lady shirt, jean skirt and belt, with my black boots.  Thanks to a wonderful concert last night (Yonder Mountain String Band), I was lucky to perhaps get 4 hours of sleep and I am already feeling the possibly hallucinating effects where your brain is buzzing and your body is under water.  It is that sort of what-is-going-on-?  tired.  The people who went to the show were a good mix of people, with your average hippies and college students, as well as us.  A quick glance at the slightly drunk and high crowd shows that long hair in a ponytail for either gender is the current look for a sweaty, bouncy concert.  And, I was thinking in the eternal struggle of WHAT TO DO WITH MY HAIR, I realized that only a few more (more) inches and I to could do the ponytail thing again.  It is good to have an attainable goal these days.

snap

I like shirts that snap.

Because they are a snap to put on and off.

They look snappy.

I can leave the house in a snap.

I am able to snap to it.

I can snap out of it.

So I do not loose it and snap.

Oh, snap.

Staying clashy

This week you may tell by my regular posting that I am finding it nice to be distracted and focus on things like fashion and what I am wearing.  I have noticed a pattern this week: Wearing a shirt and scarf that clash. 

Perhaps I am just experimenting to see what works and exercising my scarves.  A bit bored and creating my own excitement.

But then, I wonder if I am wearing jarring patterns to wake myself up and get pumped up for the week – work, school, and life in general. 

But then deeper still, I think that perhaps I am using the bright outer shell to mirror/show what is going on inside – slightly confused, unsettled, and nervous. 

And yet deeper, I wonder if perhaps I have a haze inside and not excited about things in general and so the clashing clothes give the appearance of being engaged and part of things. 

Or, maybe not.

multiple choice

Where did I get this shirt?

a)      Goodwill

b)      Forever 21

c)       Sears

d)      JC Penny

e)      From my Grandma’s closet



working 9 to 5

Well, actually working 7:30 to 4 and then school from 5:30-8.  A long day ahead.  Sometimes I find myself fueling my day with the excitement of being able to wear a certain clothes item.  Sort of self-bribe of motivation I guess.  Today must be a bit daunting because I felt the need to wear both my secretary-blouse and my school-girl vest.  Today I paired it with my “almost” jeans, striped socks and sneakers.  I say “almost” since I am not allowed to wear jeans at work, but these are sly pants that are mostly jeans.  I feel like I am getting away with something, however small.

p.s. And note, I updated the settings on this blog to allow comments 'cause I want to hear from you. 

I am forever 21

“I am forever 21” (for best effects, sing to the beat of “I am Iron Man”). 

As you may have guessed, I find shopping fun and a stress reliever.  You could say I feel joy in finding new things.  This week I needed to waste some time and I needed to blow off some nervous-steam, so it is not a surprise I found my way into a Forever 21. 

I was actually feeling proud of the fact that I have not been in that store in many months.  I know that I am not the person that they are targeting with their clothes, but you can find random gems (see image of an example gem below).  But this time, I had to really look to find items that I would actually want to wear. 

This got me to thinking.  Is it because current fashion is truly appalling or am I getting too far out of touch due to age?  I’d like to think it is not the later, but I have to do more research on that to confirm.  I am not impressed with all the lace, leggings, pastels, neons, awkward shirts that are not flattering and I really really really am questioning the headband look.

But, what you really want to know is did I find anything.  And, the answer is yes (of course) and I am sure I will be inspired to share them in the future.

And, here is an image stolen from a google image search for "girl with headband".  Sigh.

sick of scarves yet?

Well, not me.  I am wearing a rather vibrant one today.  It is that polyester material that you find in old lady scarves and let me tell you it takes advanced scarf manipulations to make it do something on purpose.  This little guy has a lot of potential and it is just in time since spring is upon us.  Yay!

belted

Today was all about my belt.  I wanted to wear it and so I had to patch together the outfit around how I can wear it.  If you have read much of this blog, you have seen it before and you will probably see it once again.

Previously I have been against belts in general.  Too polished and you have to tuck in your shirt.  But I am liking the preppy finish it gives plus the color is this odd, in-between color that is a bit mesmerizing.