Monthly Archives: September, 2010
The Last Train From Paris
Item: Skirt Color/Fabric: Black, cotton Designer: Gap Years owned: Going to go with 6, but may be longer. This skirt marks the first of my Black Skirt Series, an attempt to rid my closet of all but the most necessary and most fabulous black skirts. I have a ridiculous collection of black skirts. I counted …
The Day Of Reckoning Is Here! (Part One)
Well, here it is- today I become The Decider. I know that some of the decisions will be easy, some of them will be slow and torturous. But I will get through it. I have built up my fortitude all day long, through a diet comprised almost exclusively of butter, cheese, pastries, wine, and tomatoes. Now …
The Mystery And The Mayhem Of The Blazer
Item: Blazer Color: Brown Pinstripe Designer: Max Studio Where Purchased: Marshall’s Years Owned: 5 Ok, everyone. Here it is. The last item up for your consideration before I make my first round of eliminations. Please make help me out, and try to get some more people to vote tomorrow! I will …
Don’t Stop Believin’!
Item: Sweater? Color?Fabric: Black, cashmere Designer: BCBG Where Purchased: Dear Departed Value City Years Owned: Oh, wow, no idea. 12? Today was a fantastic day. I felt stronger than I have since my surgery, and had a very successful run. My motto during the recovery process has been, “One minute at …
The Dentist And Various Other Terrifying Matters
Item: Dress/Tunic Color/Fabric: Olive, Silk Designer: French Connection Years Owned: One What a day it’s been. Actually, what a month. September hasn’t been too friendly to me so far. It’s got 15 days to make it up to me. Your call, September- let’s see what you got. Any day that begins with …
Blue Trousers And The Beginning Of The End (Part One)
Item: Trousers Color/Fabric: Blue/Grey, cotton/wool Designer: Idra Where Purchased: Anthropologie Years Owned: 2 First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been supporting me through this crazy project. I love your comments and insights, and appreciate your opinions about my wardrobe. Saturday I have decided will be my …
Falling In Love With Blouses, Boutiques, and Rock Stars
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Pink, Silk, Rayon Designer: Marc Jacobs Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 6ish This is my 17th post! I’m not sure why that number seems like a milestone, but it does. I’m very surprised and rather delighted that I am turning this into such an effortless habit. It’s becoming …
Ode To the VMAs: A Tragedy
Item: Skirt Color: Beige, Suede Designer: Strenessee Blue Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 4 In honor of the Magical Tradition known as the VMAs, which were broadcast this evening, I felt it only appropriate to select a garment that was very nearly worn to last year’s event. I …
A Daydream Believer and A Homecoming Un-queen
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Merlot, velvet Designer: Roberta Where Purchsed: ? Years Owned: 13! Tonight I am considering a sentimental favorite. This dress has lots of fun and mostly happy memories attached to it. The first time I wore it was to my senior year’s (and I mean high school) Winter Homecoming festivities. …
A Series Of Fortunate Events
Item: Tee-shirt Color/Fabric: Beige, cotton Designer: Max Jeans Where Purchased: BCBG in Woodbury Common Years Owned: 5 This is a relic from my very first trip to Woodbury Common. In case you’ve never been there, if sort of like the Shopper’s Disney Land. There are many tourists, overpriced snacks, no where …
I Am What I Wore 