I Am What I Wore

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

Tag Archives: Next Boutique

Like A Boss. Son.

Item: Tunic/Tank Color/Fabric: Black, silk, sequins Designer: La Rok Where Purchased: Next Boutique: 2 Here it is, the fourth day of April. And I am happy! If you missed my last post, let me fill you in briefly. April is NaNoWriMo, and I am attempting to write 50,000 words this month to finish my second …

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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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A Fine, Fine Line.

Item: Maxi-dress Color/Fabric: Dirty peach, silky silk Designer: Gypsy 05 Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 1 There was a time when I was quite the little Domestic Diva. I took pride in crafting and creating meals. I baked goods in excessive quantities, so that there would be a little something left for Nate to …

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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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Adventuring!

Item: Sweatshirt Color/Fabric: Grey, cotton Designer: Mike and Chris Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Five Here I am, again, starting again! I was building quite a lot of momentum and enthusiasm from organizing my old posts, and passing judgement. I was ready and eager to start writing consistently again, and then something happened that …

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A Pail of Apples.

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Pure white, cotton Designer: American Vintage Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 3ish Tonight, I have very mixed emotions. This is a blouse I’ve never been 100% behind. I want to love it. I really do. But I’m not really sure if it works for me. I remember anticipating American Vintage’s arrival …

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I Like The Way You Move.

Item: Cape-ish, tunic-ish Blouse Color/Fabric: Lavender, cotton Designer: Elizabeth and James Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: One Well, I had every intention of doing this last night. But I simply ran out of steam. I haven’t done any morning writing in a very long time. I am not what one might call “A Morning …

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Bring Out Your Dead!

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Cream/silver, silk/metal Designer: Hannah Jo Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Less Than One Why, hello there! Yes, I know it’s been far too long. No, I do not want to talk about it. Tonight. I will tell you that I started out this evening intending to publish a poll, asking if …

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A Common Refrain.

Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Ebony/Ivory, silk Designer: For Love And Liberty Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 4 Tonight, I am considering a lovely little dress that I unearthed from the floor of one of my closets. In the spare bedroom, which I was tidying up last weekend before our friend Chris came to visit. This …

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The Wrath Of A Freighter.

Item: Jacket Color/Fabric: White, cotton Designer: Cino Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 3 Well, this is it. The final installment in my brief outerwear diversion. I’m not sure if I will get rid of one or two coats. I said two because I imagined myself posting many more jackets than my schedule ended up …

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