I Am What I Wore

One girl's quest to streamline and catalog her nostalgia-laden wardrobe.

Author Archive: voltee

Where You Goin? Barcelona. And Madrid. And Mallorca!

Item: Jumpsuit Color/Fabric: Black, polyester/spandex Designer: Lapis Where Purchased: Marshall’s Years Owned: One Hoorah! As you are reading this, I am somewhere high up in the clouds, on my way to my baby. And Spain! In case you are wondering what I’m wearing as I float far, far way, you’re in luck! It’s this outfit! …

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Over The Moon!

Item: Capris Color/Fabric: Olive, cotton Designer: Roxy Where Purchased: Pacific Sun Wear (!) Years Owned: 12? This is it everyone! My very last post before my journey. It’s really real! It’s happening! I still can’t believe it. My dearest wish is that I sit on the plane and all my little stresses from the past …

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Project: Not Remotely Runway

Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Lavender, cashmere Designer: Express Where Purchased: Value City (tears) Years Owned: 10? Oh I made it through another week! By the skin of my teeth. I think I’ve discovered why I haven’t been sleeping. It’s because I have no compartments. My life would be so much easier if I had little boxes …

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Is She Outside-In Or Inside-Out?

Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Black/white, cotton Designer: Elie Tahari Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: Four Whew. It is 11:30 at night, and I’ve just finished scrubbing my basement floor. I’m kind of fond of this not-sleeping thing. I’m getting lots of projects done! Gracie seems better today, thanks to everyone who sent her …

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Tommy James and Planted Wedding Dancers.

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Cream, cotton Designer: Nanette Lepore Where Purchased: Neiman Marcus Years Owned: Six Oh, what a night I had last night! I took my dog, Gracie, to the Emergency Vet, mostly because she had a relly odd episode last week, and then much vomit last night, so I panicked and took her in. …

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Spontaneous Eruptions of Joy!

Item: Skirt Color/Fabric: Camel, cotton Designer: Gap Years Owned: 6 I was having a perfectly lovely day today. Finally, things are coming together, and it really feels real that I am leaving for Spain in five days. I’m not sure when it dawned on me. It was sort of simmering and building until I walked …

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We’ll Take A Cup Of Kindness Yet.

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Rose, silk Designer: Rebecca Taylor Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Three I would like to start this evening with a truly heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been supporting me in my project. Last week I had the most views I’ve ever had! That’s so exciting for me. Thank you …

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The Vault Of Nostalgery, Opened!

Item: Teeshirt Color/Fabric: Rainbow tie-dye, obviously. Cotton. Designer: Mrs. Erica Pitkin Where Purchased: Through Eastwood High School Athletic Dept. Years Owned: 14 Today, I have opened my Vault of Nostalgery. Yes, I know that nostalgery is not actually a word, but I like the way that it sounds. Say it out loud. “Nostalgery.” Fun, right? …

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The Beginning Of The End, Part Two: I Plead

Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Brown/Turquoise, polyester Designer: Lux Where Purchased: Urban Outfitters Years Owned: 4 This is your last day to get those votes in, everyone! I honestly do value your feedback, and it will help me greatly when I come to the Day Of Reckoning, which I think will happen on Monday now. Please please …

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Strange Things Are Afoot.

Item: Tank Color/Fabric: Olive, cotton Designer: Sparkle and Fade Where Purchased: Urban Outfitter Years Owned: 4 Ah, well, it is time again to make some decisions. Sunday night is my cut off for votes on this round. Please vote. It’s the democratic way! I have heard some protests, about not knowing enough about fashion to …

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