Author Archive: voltee
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 …
One Is Silver, And The Other Gold.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Navy blue/silver, polyester Designer: Simply Vera By Vera Wang Where Purchased: Kohl’s Years Owned: 4 Tonight, a perplexing dilemma. How many luxurious navy blue, tea-length dresses can one girl possibly need? I have two. I have always wondered if these are too similar to own both. They are very different, to be …
My Favorite Striper! (That’s Just the One P)
Item: Shirt Color/Fabric: Black/white, Polester/rayon Designer: Poleci Where Purchased: Anthropologie Years Owned: 4 I love stripes. They just make me smile. Stripes are such an orderly and harmonious pattern. The absolute best use of stripes is on a baby. Stripes on a baby is my weakness. Another weakness would be this sweet striped skirt. Doesn’t …
The Day Of Non-Prolific Writing.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Black/white/blue, Silk/jersey Designer: Michael by Michael Kors Where purchased: Marshall’s Years Owned: 2 I’m not really feeling the writing spirit today. I have to leave in a little bit for, guess where? The Dentist. Again. It’s horrible. Today I’m having my baby mutant wisdom tooth extracted. I only ended up with one …
Memoirs Of A Board-game Geisha.
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Pinks/white/black, Silk chiffon Where Purchased: The Salvation Army Years Owned: Four I had quite a nice weekend this past weekend. Except for the fact that I had to do the absolute worst part of travel- unpacking. I unabashedly adore packing. I may start doing it a month before I leave for a …
Shine On, You Crazy Diamond!
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Silver, all that matters is sequins Designer: Laundry Where Purchased: Shopbop.com Years Owned: 3 Tonight I bring to your attention this little gem. It’s a sequined dress! If you didn’t notice. I really love this dress. I love that it’s long sleeve, and just so many sparkles. By the cut, it seems …
I’m Fairly Certain This Won’t Actually Kill Me.
\ Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: White, polyester Designer: Bob Mackie Studio Where Purchased: Marshall’s Years Owned: 3 Today was a nearly perfect day, I have to admit. It began with a brunch with many wonderful people and an unbelievably cute puppy, rambled on with a Library Book Sale (in which no precious gems were unearthed, but …
I Am What I Wore 