Monthly Archives: December 2009

Merry Christmas to Me

  I’ve been thinking about getting a new coat for a while now, esp after cracking out my old one and realizing how worn down it was. Sad because I really love that coat, but nothing lasts forever, especially when they’re cream colored… So after scoping out some coats on the streets/subway/stores, I decided I [...]

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V Magazine’s “Plus Size” Model v. “Regular” Model

   V Magazine pit a regular size model v. a plus size model in the same outfits with similar styling. Both are the same height 5’9″ (inch taller than me), with the following measurements: reg: 32/24/34 plus: 36/31/41 (me: 36/27/38 – as I remember, could be adjusted for the holiday)  Fairly interesting because the plus [...]

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Christmas Wishlist, Secret Santa & Random Info

So I’ve been thinking about what would comprise my Christmas wishlist if someone were to ask, and there is nothing that really, really, stands out. My list may grow as we get even closer to Christmas, but I would say first and foremost would be a black or grey boyfriend type blazer. Followed by more [...]

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Food For Thought

Rediscovered this quote in a book that is on my wish list, applicable for many walks of life I think: “Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people.” ~George Bernard Shaw Lauren read this in one of her books (probably [...]

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V Magazine Pin Up Girl

  Image from the December issue of V Magazine, “Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down.” Over all an okay spread, nothing too new or profound. This image stuck out to me though; a beautiful combination of a vintage swimsuit and Dior dress. It has more presence than justified by material; if that makes sense.    [...]

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My Favorite Stylists/Designers

  So for whatever stupid reason, I can’t type above this image? So anyway, shocker, I’m my favorite stylist/designer! But I rarely can take full credit for everything I make/wear, so I must include Sybil and Lauren in this list as well! This latest outfit was from our weekend birthday celebration; initial design by Lauren [...]

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