I Am What I Wore

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

Category Archives: Toss!

You Are My Density.

Item: Jacket Color/Fabric: Gold, leather Designer: Sienna Studio Where Purchased: neimanmarcus.com Years Owned: 5 Well, I have been on such a streak this month in presenting my well hidden, yet unrelenting metallic clothing fetish, so I thought I would just keep it going! Here is an old relic that I have always been a little …

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A Birthday! A Gown!

Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Various blues, polyester Designer: Nikki Livas Where Purchased: The Goodwill Years Owned: 10+ Today is a joyful day! It’s my one and only sister’s birthday. My sister is the kindest, most generous and completely selfless person I have ever known. She can always make me laugh, is a world champion listener, worries …

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Ode To Detroit!

Item: Tee-shirt Color/Fabric: White/crazy paint, cotton Designer: BDG Where Purchased: Urban Outfitters Years Owned: 8 The Vault of Nostalgery opens once more! This time I have found what was for many years my favorite tee. It was one of my $1 finds at Urban Outfitters, and one of the best because it was a unique …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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A Love Story.

Item: Pants Color/Fabric: Olive, leather Designer: The Gap Years Owned: 10 Sometimes there are secrets to be told. Sometimes people do ridiculous things, and then repeat them. For years. Sometimes you can’t wear leather pants on your own. Sometimes love just isn’t enough. This is a story about how I am a huge nerd. It’s …

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Confessions Of A Malaysian Fruit-Bat

Item: Costume Color/fabric: Black, cotton, polyester Designer: Kerry Dotson Years owned: 10 Hello all! This might be my shortest post of all time. I’m hurriedly typing this as I wait for my ride to the airport. AAAAGGHHHHH! So excited. When you read this, we should be in Madrid. I’m sure we’re having a fabulous time! …

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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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Hey, There, Mrs. Fancy-Pants!

Item: Jeans (First pair!) Color/Fabric: Indigo, polyester/spandex Designer: Kenneth Cole Where Purchased: A yard sale Years Owned: Interesting story… (see below) I want to begin by asking, How hot does Trixie look in this outfit? Large armholes and all. Work it, Trixie! Secondly, I would like to say that this is an exciting night, because …

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