Monthly Archives: November, 2010
What’s The Harm In Tellin’ A Few Purdies?
Item: Jacket Color/Fabric: Yellow/grey plaid, cotton Designer: Idra Where Purchased: Anthropologie Years Owned: 2 Ok, let me start by saying, quite honestly, that I have never lied to you, oh, whomever you may be. I do have a little personal slogan, which is “I am physically incapable of telling a lie.” Which is, in fact, …
Black Widow, Honey.
Item: Teeshirt Color/Fabric: Black, cotton Designer: Express Years Owned: 8 First of all, I am handing out huge heaps of congratulations to myself for successfully surviving the Thanksgiving weekend shopping extravaganza with my vow still intact! I did not buy a thing, although I was tempted on every level, from ads, the internet, television, excited …
A Whisper of A Story.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Silver/black, acetate Designer: Breakin’ Loose (yes, that really is the name, apostrophe and all!) Where Purchased: Uncertain- a gift Years owned: Also uncertain. More than a dozen, surely. This week has been wonderful. I love the time around Thanksgiving, when the first layers of Holiday Spirit start floating around, along with the …
One More Time, Again!
Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Chocolate/bronze, cashmere/acetate Designer: Theory Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: One What a lovely and relaxing Thanksgiving Day I had this year! And I have made a vow to myself to be more thankful for all the blessings I have each and everyday. I am well aware that I take …
But I’m Not The Only One.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Black, Modal Designer: Express Years Owned: 4 Today I am full of reflection. I’ve been thinking back on all the Thanksgivings I can remember, all the dishes I’ve made, all the celebrations I’ve enjoyed with friends and family, and I know that I am entirely blessed. It’s always hard when I’m not …
Alas, A Tale Of Tears. And Food. Specifically Chocolate. Also Gummy Bears.
Item: Perfect, beautiful Dress Color/Fabric: Wild Plum/ Silky, satiny heaven Designer: Nicole Miller Collection Where Purchased: ideeli.com Years Owned: Not long enough! Not even six months. Tonight I lay before you something that I has been tormenting me relentlessly for the last two weeks. My Barcelona dress. Yes, I am showing you the back first. …
What’s So Amazing About Really Deep Thoughts?
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Mist, cotton and a smattering of sprinkles Designer: Free People Where Purchased: TJ Maxx Years Owned: 2 Last week was some week. I have not struggled so much to write since I started doing this. Every day, it just was harder and harder, and I was starting to feel a little suffocated. …
One More Reckoning! (Part 2.3)
Well, friends, after a rough weekend, I’m ready to get back on track! My plan is to do a little bit more sorting this morning, and then start with new posts tonight. Let’s just get right down to it, shall we? I’m starting with my Snoop Dogg/sunrise dress (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/reasons-why-this-week-sucked/). I’m really a little surprised by …
The Day Of Reckoning Continues! (Part 2.2)
I.m not sure how much I will actually get to tonight, since this horrible headache has returned with nasty vengeance. But, I am determined to concur the massive amount of clothing I’ve allowed to pile up, so I’m going to try to make at least a few weighty decisions tonight. The first consideration of the …
The Day Of Reckoning Is Here! (Part 2.1)
Last night I had a fantastic evening. I was able to take in a fun and feisty production of Promises, Promises that introduced me to yet another facet of my amazing friend Annie’s phenomenal talent. The night also included a sensitive and charming performance from the lovely Carolyn, an elderly couple sitting behind us who …
I Am What I Wore 