I Am What I Wore

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

Tag Archives: Broadway

It’s My (Pity) Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To!

Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Ivory, Viscose/Wool/Nylon Designer: Michael Simon Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Less than one I’m a crier, y’all. I cry when I am sad. I cry when I am happy. I cry when I am overwhelmed. I cry when I am angry. I cry when things hurt. I cry when I overdo …

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Party Like A Rock Star! I Mean, Like A Theater Person…

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Black, silk Designer: Rebecca Taylor Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 4 Tonight, a treat. One of my favorites. And I’ve worn this blouse many, many times. But the best, by leaps and bounds, was in July of 2009 when we went to see Green Day play in Albany. Green Day has …

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The Show Stealer.

Item: Coat Color/Fabric: Spring Green, cotton Designer: Express Years Owned: 6 Tonight I am contemplating something to remind me that, eventually, it will be spring. That no matter how much more horrible this winter can possibly get, it can’t last forever. That there is a light at the end of the snow and ice covered …

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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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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 …

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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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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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Easy To Be Hard.

Item: Jacket Color/Fabric: Blue, denim Designer: Anne Taylor Loft Years Owned: 4 First you are going to notice that I have reused this lace cami. I hope it doesn’t throw off your opinions, as it seems to be universally loved. I tried this jacket on Trixie on its own, but it looked strange and a …

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Pee-Wee and the City

Item:  Trousers  Color/Fabric:  Black, cotton   Designer:  Banana Republic  Years Owned:  6? First of all, I really need to find a better way to photograph clothing.  These trousers look horrible!  I promise they are ever so much cuter in person.  Second of all, I am back in New York.  It was a wonderful whirlwind trip. …

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