I Am What I Wore

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

Tag Archives: Lansing

An Exercise In Redundancy.

Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Grey, Merino wool Designer: Banana Republic Years Owned: 7 or 8. Maybe. I can’t believe that Christmas is less than 10 days away. I just can’t believe it. I am such an utter, unprepared wreck this year. I don’t understand why I can’t get anything done. I feel like there is a …

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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 …

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Don’t Stop Believin’!

Item:  Sweater?   Color?Fabric:  Black, cashmere   Designer:  BCBG   Where Purchased:  Dear Departed Value City   Years Owned:  Oh, wow, no idea.  12? Today was a fantastic day.  I felt stronger than I have since my surgery, and had a very successful run.  My motto during the recovery process has been, “One minute at …

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A Daydream Believer and A Homecoming Un-queen

Item:  Dress    Color/Fabric:  Merlot, velvet    Designer:  Roberta   Where Purchsed:  ?  Years Owned:  13! Tonight I am considering a sentimental favorite.  This dress has lots of fun and mostly happy memories attached to it. The first time I wore it was to my senior year’s (and I mean high school) Winter Homecoming festivities. …

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The Baby-est Babydoll

Item:  Blouse    Color:  Wine    Designer:  Calme   Where Purchased:  Urban Outfitters    Years owned:  8 When I lived in Lansing, there was a ritual I performed about twice a year.  I would go to Urban Outfitters, and if the stars were aligned just so, there would be a rack of clothing for $1. …

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One From The Vault!

Item:  Dress   Color:  Black velvet with beaded flowers  Designer:  Rimini  Where Purchased:  Value City (Sadly, extinct.)  Years owned:  10 Today for our viewing pleasure is a classic oldie.  I remember buying this dress, although I can’t say exactly when it was, I know I was still living in Lansing, and I know I hadn’t …

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