I Am What I Wore

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

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The Edge of Glory.

Item: Fancy tube top Color/Fabric: Black, unsure. Dreams? Designer: Chanel (!) Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 1.5 Sometimes, I crack myself up. Oh, I have been saving this one! It had to wait, though, until I thought of a fitting title. And then, on the drive home from work, this little gem …

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On The Mend.

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Bluish/greenishness, silk Designer: Elie Tahari Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 4 Tonight, I would like to get some feedback about a little project I’ve been working on. This blouse is something I picked up using one of my most favored shopping methods, “The Rescue.” The Rescue is dangerous. There’s …

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The LBD Project- April Edition

Item: Vest Color/Fabric: Charcoal, Tencel Designer: Kai-aakman Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 1 Ah, well, April, you’ve gotten away from me, too. This LBD Project has proved to be more difficult than I imagined. Wearing the same dress month after month…seriously, what was I thinking?? So, I missed March. I was planning …

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Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Fuchsia, silk Designer: Elie Tahari Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: One First of all, a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who gave me such kind words about coming back last night. I am so very grateful for your support!As a few dear, wise old friends noted, I really …

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Heavy Metal Lightning.

Item: Skirt Color/Fabric: Gold. cotton/polyester/steel- yes, steel!! Designer: David Meister Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 5 Tonight I had the honor of going to a work party! Dare I say that I had fun? Indeed, I did! I know that many people out there probably cringe at the idea of the work …

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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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Ode To the VMAs: A Tragedy

Item:  Skirt   Color: Beige, Suede   Designer:  Strenessee Blue   Where Purchased:  Last Call Neiman Marcus   Years Owned:  4 In honor of the Magical Tradition known as the VMAs, which were broadcast this evening, I felt it only appropriate to select a garment that was very nearly worn to last year’s event. I …

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