tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67616888876252218382024-03-14T08:54:51.353-04:00queanvisit:
http://afflateuse.blogspot.com/Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-7197543446999251752011-04-15T18:07:00.001-04:002011-04-15T18:07:32.660-04:00all about town<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/all_about_town/set?id=30440797'><img alt='all about town' title='all about town' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmxpTzZ3cXhuNEJHT0oyNTZ4c0kwOGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/all_about_town/set?id=30440797'>all about town</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/suede_shoes/shop?query=suede+shoes'>suede shoes</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-45523918827093756782011-04-15T00:43:00.001-04:002011-04-15T00:43:17.607-04:00friday morning<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/friday_morning/set?id=30420450'><img alt='friday morning' title='friday morning' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm1BZUo0UnBuNEJHNk9HMWZzWXlWV3cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/friday_morning/set?id=30420450'>friday morning</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/suede_tote_bags/shop?query=suede+tote+bags'>suede tote bags</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-7813371346073698842011-04-10T16:12:00.001-04:002011-04-10T16:12:53.191-04:00the imagining<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/imagining/set?id=30265294'><img alt='the imagining' title='the imagining' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmNFd3Q2cTVqNEJHS1V4Zi1zSXlWV3cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/imagining/set?id=30265294'>the imagining</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring a <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/puffer_vest/shop?query=puffer+vest'>puffer vest</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-71971230135553086662011-03-21T16:39:00.001-04:002011-03-21T16:39:35.449-04:00some options<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/some_options/set?id=29577631'><img alt='some options' title='some options' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFk9obTRWUHRUNEJHeFU5Sm9iY01CQVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/some_options/set?id=29577631'>some options</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring an <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/embroidered_dress/shop?query=embroidered+dress'>embroidered dress</a></small><p>tried to find gold-ish dresses. i think you can play with colors if you make your accessories match.
and yes. this has been procrastination at its finest. :)</p>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-61680935898013519212011-03-15T01:12:00.001-04:002011-03-15T01:12:56.400-04:00i can't decide<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cant_decide/set?id=29348196'><img alt='i can't decide' title='i can't decide' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjBxZU1zTUpPNEJHNmtENDVoa1ZxRmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cant_decide/set?id=29348196'>i can't decide</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring a <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/wool_cardigan/shop?query=wool+cardigan'>wool cardigan</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-64403459764440668502011-03-15T01:11:00.001-04:002011-03-15T01:11:53.067-04:00i can't decide<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cant_decide/set?id=29348191'><img alt='i can't decide' title='i can't decide' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlBBZ2hwOEpPNEJHRDk5azZoa1ZxRmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cant_decide/set?id=29348191'>i can't decide</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/slimming_tops/shop?query=slimming+tops'>slimming tops</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-31119962357885629792011-03-14T22:59:00.001-04:002011-03-14T22:59:12.616-04:00pant dream<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/pant_dream/set?id=29345315'><img alt='pant dream' title='pant dream' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnZpQlJNTEJPNEJHUEpGOVMwZ0hRVGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/pant_dream/set?id=29345315'>pant dream</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=506676'>Achillean</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/twill_pants/shop?query=twill+pants'>twill pants</a></small><p/>
</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-45862073937388417752011-01-11T20:08:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:08:09.199-05:00re-freshtime for a change, yeah?<br />
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please visit me at <a href="http://afflateuse.blogspot.com/">afflatus</a><br />
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looking forward to reading you all. :)Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-90733619816397393942011-01-06T00:00:00.003-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.026-05:001511so i couldn't find a decent shot of my birthday outfit. well, except this one:<br />
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which would look like this if i were ballin'.<br />
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a pox on you, student budget. and dark restaurant.<br />
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at least my hair looked nice:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TSKz0x54tWI/AAAAAAAAPGg/m1q4zMABRxA/s720/IMG_9084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TSKz0x54tWI/AAAAAAAAPGg/m1q4zMABRxA/s640/IMG_9084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>but that shit was blurry too.<br />
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anyhoo, i learned that drenching my hair in molasses with a dash of honey and a deep conditioner definitely helps make my curls 'pop'. so long as i DON'T COMB IT. haven't combed it since. curls look AWESOME. tangles...another story. gonna have to re-negotiate this situation. >:-(<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1255668321"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://afflateuse.blogspot.com/">AFFLATUS</a></div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-50097763015170987612011-01-05T09:32:00.001-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.029-05:00this.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/">via</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>this, to me, is great style. it is not a haphazard toss together of items but a grouping carefully selected from a well-curated collection. the fit and texture and drape of every item is perfect, and yet she wears it with such a carefree ease. another iteration of the wearer owning the clothes, not the clothes wearing the owner.<br />
man, who else wants a fur skirt?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>*raises hand*</b></span><br />
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yeah...second post in like 12 hours...inSOMnia, folks.Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-34362606127458278552011-01-04T21:55:00.003-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.031-05:001411<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bB0PczsmfRstuXwmaJXwkr-wByNWntuwOG5ZEeM5YnA?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="477" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TSPbhIHYIlI/AAAAAAAAPI8/PyRBZn84v1Y/s800/Fullscreen%20capture%20142011%2094557%20PM.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/INzikYdQh_U?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/INzikYdQh_U?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><br />
coolest part of this video is not here. i was wearing my elbow leather gloves and decided to pile on some volume with my wool fingerless mittens. pretty awesome, but a bit much for the look, i thought. so went with this simpler effect.<br />
i'm not sure how comfortable i look in heels...but i love these. STILL learning how to walk in them. i like to think of myself as bambi, learning to use his legs:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKUcvm24WHvwUHiPhsEqKNNJeI9UrH30YrrY6z8OlNcGtqQxtUXw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKUcvm24WHvwUHiPhsEqKNNJeI9UrH30YrrY6z8OlNcGtqQxtUXw" /></a></div>and not like this:<br />
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although, being a klutz does have its good points sometimes:<br />
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blazer: firma<br />
shirt: rick owens<br />
pants: 120% lino<br />
boots: yin<br />
mittens: miss sixty, over leather gloves: marshall'sPenneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-16932818198357112822011-01-04T01:29:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.033-05:001.1.11<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OXMaMk4An-pWCPAFBZt8ecpUFX_cLnWxbI66EPhq2_g?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="506" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TSK0VF1HuzI/AAAAAAAAPHg/DX5FwdlIz60/s800/Fullscreen%20capture%20142011%20122003%20AM.jpg" width="530" /></a><br />
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sweater: pendleton<br />
shirt: 0039<br />
suede leggings: les chiffoniers<br />
gold boots: sacco<br />
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i am 24 and 3 days old. <br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">If you want to be happy, be. </span><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">-Leo Tolstoy</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">happy belated new year, everyone. thanks for reading. </span></span></div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-49233872837858745832010-12-29T02:32:00.002-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.035-05:00inspiration and the modular wardrobethink of manhattan. <br />
the film, not the city.<br />
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yes, yes, we all love annie hall and her androgyny and her eschewing overt femininity and her just-so way of wearing ill-shaped, but impeccably-fitting trousers and ties and vests and whatnot. but...that trend is on its last legs. let's find a NEW <strike>androgynous</strike> character to obsess over!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.listal.com/list/youre-going-break-my-heart">via</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>i watched the movie last evening and this is one of the two that stuck with me. here, she walks through the museum with allen with a straight leg pant and blazer. not shown are the pumps that peeked out of the hem of the trousers which just barely skimmed the base of the heel. i'm not sure why, but this image and that of anne byrne hoffman (who played yale's wife; yale being the best friend of allen's character, carrying on an affair with keaton) wearing a silk (?) blouse--seemingly braless--tucked into a long, almost fluid skirt. such effortless but coordinated ease is what i aim for.<br />
nothing can take the place of a pair of well-cut trousers. indeed, you can dress it up or down for nearly any occasion. i have 3 pairs of these at the moment in 3 different colors, but rarely wear them as i feel such items are best left for formal or semi-formal occasions. being a student, these are few and far between. they are, all 3, understated and simple, but paired well, i have been able to work them into various outfits. with the foundation of a good pair of trousers and a versatile blazer, i just need to build my collection of tops. i feel i will be well on my way to my dream of a wardrobe based on simplicity, form and function.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the modular wardrobe; all parts are interchangeable.<br />
there are 2 pairs of patent shoes because sometimes you don't want to be all sexy, but still chic, although it has been noted that kitten heels cause greater back problems in the long run than stilettos...oh well. it feels better, dammit.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table> things i have learned this year:<br />
<ul><li>i have very little use for items that are 'girly'. this means no frills, bows, pink or lace. ever. period. </li>
<li>i like deep colors and earth tones. blues, greens, greys and browns, with the occasional pop of red.</li>
<li>i prefer crew necks to boatnecks v-necks to turtlenecks. though i have a fairly long neck, turtlenecks are not flattering. perhaps i'm buying the wrong ones. i have a jutting collarbone that is best flattered by simple jewelry or full coverage. decolletage...i'm working on it.</li>
<li>for every single shoe i have owned, if it's too high, uncomfortable or unflattering, i won't wear it.</li>
<li>there IS a boot for every occasion.</li>
<li>a good wool cardigan can take you from day to night, casual to formal, summer to winter with the greatest of ease</li>
<li>a true 'investment' piece will never give you buyer's remorse. wait it out. sleep on it. even if it takes months. i'm all for instant gratification, but have found that the patient path is also deeply satisfying.</li>
<li>i really, really, REALLY, like leather. jackets, pants, skirts, shorts. you name it, i want it, lol. and can usually incorporate it seamlessly. </li>
<li>one good bag, one clutch, a pair of studs, a watch, a string of pearls are all i need to accessorize. i lose the rest or they end up discarded or forgotten at the bottom of my closet or jewelry box. so-called statement pieces are rare (and distracting) for me.</li>
<li>my hair is a permanent accessory; if my hair does not 'go' with the outfit, i find myself frustrated and at a loss. i often have to build my outfit around the shape and style of my hair (silly? is it just me?) and as such, i spend a fair amount of time trying to maintain it. lately, i've been favoring double buns at my nape. sexy? no. chic? no. me? all the way.</li>
<li>i don't like to be on trend. i seriously avoided wearing blazers because everyone and their mother had one. whenever the next best thing comes out, i will likely revert to them because i feel they are a great modular element in any wardrobe.</li>
<li>i favor comfort far more than i favor what's supposed to be in style.</li>
</ul>good things to know when shopping, eh? i think this list, though mental on my part, has been useful more recently. i shop based on need. though nowhere near deadfleurette status, i am less of a recessionista (oy...really?) and more of...well, just me. my needs and staples are not dictated by vogue, blogs, or erin wasson. just me.Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-57061038086742924892010-12-27T16:11:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.037-05:00cocoonhappy holidays, all.<br />
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so...was santa good to you all? i'm waiting on my real christmas presents: my final grades for the semester. apparently my professors saw fit to enjoy the holiday before submitting our evaluations, despite there being a deadline of the 23rd...awesome. so now, i'm having trouble sleeping. no seriously, nightmares about failing all my classes and having to repeat them.<br />
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in the meantime, the boy got me some of the disney movies since i haven't seen most of them. it was a sweet, thoughtful gift, but i REALLY wanted to have those no.6 boots (i'm actually now considering 2 pairs 0_0). with all the expenses that came up this semester, i wasn't able to save as much as i wanted to (ahem, none). but will see how the saving goes for the new year. been working my butt off since school let out. hoping to keep racking up hours until i have to go back. aaaaaanyhoo, what are you all planning for new years? anyone in new york want to invite me out...?<br />
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coat: acne<br />
shirt: alexander wang<br />
jeans: buffalo<br />
boots: frye<br />
scarf: eddie bauer<br />
gloves: portolanoPenneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-52331809295480296462010-12-20T14:16:00.001-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.039-05:00new fascinationi have always been partial to stripes. i'm broad-shouldered for a girl so i have also always heard that horizontal stripes are not suited for folks of my...er...latitude. they are better suited for frail, willowy frames.<br />
given the versatility, however, i am disregarding all that rot in the hunt for a perfect collection of simple, versatile tops. <br />
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=21896255" rel="nofollow">Square Wrap Coat</a>, 615 GBP<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=25083867" rel="nofollow">Shipley & Halmos Perrier Bomber Jacket</a>, $229<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=23205974" rel="nofollow">Red Lord Velvet Jacket by Joseph</a>, 415 GBP<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=26523766" rel="nofollow">3.1 Phillip Lim Drawstring leather shorts</a>, $675<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=20290343" rel="nofollow">GUCCI AW10 BLACK WOOL PANTALONE</a>, 449 GBP<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=506676&.mid=embed-textlist&id=21162492" rel="nofollow">Jacquard Dogstooth Pencil Skirt</a>, 85 GBP</div><br />
on the last leg, now, boys.<br />
cheers to coming out the other side alive.Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-69919772676225112662010-12-19T03:03:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.041-05:00on style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld3dzebH691qf8kzfo1_500.jpg" width="302" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i quite like this. simple and easy but classy, elegant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fuckyeahcurlscurlscurls.tumblr.com/post/2168466679">via</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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yeah, i went outside to meet a friend wearing this and my huge parka. nary a breeze to be felt.<br />
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new boots. i dubbed them my 'go-go boots'. the day promptly turned into a bizarre adventure. i feel these two points are not entirely unrelated.<br />
sweater: 3 dots<br />
jeans: j brand<br />
boots: sacco<br />
i have been on the hunt for an ideal coat for quite some time. the stand collar, material, length and cut are all perfect for me.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VX8d-gFonanmIbX5WcO4cOh9kDkML2FtxGCbP8ryxdU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TQVcaHb3lbI/AAAAAAAAO7Q/Zya1z2kZHlk/s1600/Fullscreen%20capture%2012122010%2063419%20PM.jpg" /></a></div>yohji yamamoto coat <br />
proenza schouler turtleneck<br />
j brand 912<br />
dieppa restrepo lace up<br />
jerome dreyfuss billy bag<br />
odeon scarf<br />
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if only i had the coat and bag...this would be perfect! <br />
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hope your weekends are relaxed and cozy. i need to study...Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-67488210595762629982010-12-09T12:48:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.048-05:00update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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long sleeve: inhabit<br />
leggings: les chiffoniers<br />
boots: frye<br />
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but wait, there's more:</span><br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="338" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17635581?portrait=0" width="600"></iframe><a href="http://vimeo.com/17635581">12810</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4383022">pennerad</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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yeah...not big on editing and all that cool, snazzy stuff. sorryyyy.<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">anyhoo, i'm off to <strike>go wail myself into a corner</strike> do laundry because i'm having a horrific day. hope you guys fared better on this GORGEOUS but freezing thursday.<br />
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jeans: j brand <br />
boots: frye vintage harness<br />
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soooo...for now, this is probably how the outfit posts are going to go. i think it's a nice compromise until i figure out how to do the scheduling for photos. now that i've moved, it's a little bit harder to coordinate morning photos. the apartment is coming together nicely. may be nice as i get to keep my mug off this blog that much more. <br />
before we even moved in i had already decided how it would all be arranged. now i'm just looking for affordable shelves so that i can line the walls like so:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://remodelista.com/img/sub/bathroom-open-shelving-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://remodelista.com/img/sub/bathroom-open-shelving-1.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://remodelista.com/img/sub/bathroom-open-shelving-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://remodelista.com/img/sub/bathroom-open-shelving-2.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://remodelista.com/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">these floating shelves are pretty pricey at around $40 a pop. if i'm using more than 10 of them, i can see it getting rather pricey. i think i'm gonna head to the lumberyard nearby. may be easier to find some stuff that's better suited to the space there. </div><div style="text-align: left;">aaaanyhow, hope you're all enjoying the winter wonderland. apparently, everywhere has seen snow now (except maybe the south). we had flurries today. wtf? and christmas is right round the corner. it crept up on me. i'm broke and stressed out and looking forward to maybe a week of peace because i'll likely be taking courses in the winter. </div><div style="text-align: left;">will continue to update as best i can in the meantime. thanks for reading, all. :)</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-60362301707818515452010-12-01T21:58:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.053-05:00humidity is a mofo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TPcCsVYDKQI/AAAAAAAAO5g/QRyNnwG639I/s640/IMG_1064.JPG" width="426" /></div>certainly not glamorous but it is definitely a comfortable alternative for the craptastic weather. my umbrella flipped 2x and i nearly lost my glasses it was so windy. but check out my new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA">shiz (OMG WATCH)</a>.<br />
anyhoo, got lucky and bought these yohji yamamoto boots from wartime recess. i adore them. and her for giving me a crack at them. thanks again!<br />
going back to the discussion of fitting into your clothes. i think that i could certainly make a uniform out of this look. i love the sweater/collar combination. just need to find 2 or 3 alternatives for those days when this may get boring.<br />
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i thought these were pretty funny. i wish i had a before picture. my hair was smooth and stretched this morning when i left the house. then i forgot my hat and the umbrella went to heck in a handbasket and this was the result:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TPcCudzAvOI/AAAAAAAAO5E/nVJo6grqC8I/s1600/IMG_1084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TPcCudzAvOI/AAAAAAAAO5E/nVJo6grqC8I/s640/IMG_1084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>not sure if you can see it, but you may be able to see the tight curls at the base of the puff. now compare that with the situation sticking out at the top. this is the stuff i have to deal with everyday, man. my hair is schizophrenic. and the humidity is NOT HELPING.<br />
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i may be a little off again until the christmas holiday really rolls around. finals are fantastically important at this point so i'm going to try to spend as much time as i possibly can working on getting my shit together and giving it the 'old college try'. yeah. someone really said that. i know it was good advice but...really? college try? that's like a nice way of saying 'stop failing, loser; get your shit together!'.<br />
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k. will keep posting if you keep reading. helloooooo december...Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-17220015814272014112010-12-01T08:29:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.055-05:00case in pointthis particular look would probably appear as 'costumey' on me. nevertheless, i love how the shirt fits her and the shorts are perfectly nipped in at the waist and those socks look fantastically soft.<br />
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how i feel today:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">struggling to keep up with my own life's pace. dealing with a bunch of conflicting schedules and demands on my time, attention, and energy. no rest til xmas. how are you all doing this fine week?</div>Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-8317294098550299572010-11-29T23:43:00.001-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.057-05:00got my internet back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thestreethearts.com/wp-content/media/2010/10/IMG_5948-633x949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://thestreethearts.com/wp-content/media/2010/10/IMG_5948-633x949.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thestreethearts.com/2010/10/nameless/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">i often feel that with all this accessibility to fashion current events and style blogs and forums and the millions of trendy magazines and on and on and on, we are often overwhelmed by what we 'should' be wearing than what we already own. even with this new minimalism movement, we are bombarded by images of THE perfect sweater, THE perfect black pant, THE shoe to end the fickleheartedness of all shoe whores. </div><div style="text-align: left;">i am always more awed by those who are able to blend their ieals and personalities with their outer coverings. to me, it signals a consistency, a fluidity that allows clothing to transcend just a variety of coverings. rather, it is an extension of oneself, one's being. one is oneself through and through, from book choices. </div><div style="text-align: left;">i suppose, in my case, i find that sort of consistency to be a sign of maturity. to be completely possessed of your own confidence, value, and worth in the world, without any significant wavering from one's intended path is a groundedness that i always admire in both women and men. i think that at my 'tender age', it can be quite difficult to be so completely solid in all of one's convictions. while i like being fluid and believe very strongly in the importance of change, i think that picking a side can be equally empowering. i also believe that one's wardrobe can be an additional medium that encapsulates one's convictions, be it in quality or quantity, depending on individual priority. </div><div style="text-align: left;">the women above epitomize the sort of style i enjoy. while very different aesthetically, there is a strong menswear element that i think i will always hold dear. i prefer even lines and definitive symmetry to the shapelessness of fluff and frill. the woman on top, lena, looks completely at ease in her clothing. she is not contrived, the clothing is not overly LOUD; it does not dwarf her or her personality. rather, it is she who is wearing the clothes and not vice versa. i have seen many women who are the exact opposite. that seasonal fur vest/jacket/hood thing and THOSE wedges/boots/sandals of the season are eventually relegated to the back of one's closet and one's mind. to me, lena's outfit is defined by form and function. the model's outfit is equally functional, albeit more theatrical. i would personally wear a more casual version for daily outfits, but were i in a more professional sort of field, i would don the full look.</div><div style="text-align: left;">as another example, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3iJnnXDP7w/TOyMNuZYvQI/AAAAAAAADFk/tvLQGlzRsf8/s1600/boy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3iJnnXDP7w/TOyMNuZYvQI/AAAAAAAADFk/tvLQGlzRsf8/s640/boy4.jpg" width="438" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rackkandruin.blogspot.com/2010/11/fallen.html">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">i would wear this as well. at 5'7", this jumpsuit/romper business would look more like a short pantsuit on me. while i love the cut and fit, it probably would not fit me the same. i know because i have a similar piece and in pictures i've unearthed from earlier days on the blog, i look...not so hot. the jumpsuit dominates the look because it doesn't quite suit me. while it may be the perfect slumming look, it would shorten my leg-line, and draw unwanted attention to the width of my hips and the disproportion of my torso.</div><div style="text-align: left;">as i've said before, i'm still working on what suits my frame, irrespective of editorial, blog, or fashion week influence. but i do like these for myself:<br />
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</div>what of you all?Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-77269832161903936652010-11-23T12:00:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.058-05:00all the same<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/chIXxus8acLw-j_BJ4-8HlbaA6Q2WEvyCgXCuYX3_QA?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="800" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TOvQgF6E8oI/AAAAAAAAO4E/_o0sW5Lmp2Q/s800/IMG_1025.JPG" width="541" /></a> <br />
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jacket: hilary radley<br />
sweater: the boy's castoff<br />
shorts: dkny<br />
tights: target<br />
shoes: boemos<br />
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so this is the first photos of the new digs. sorry the photos are pretty much identical; i was trying to show the jacket's detail, but i'm not sure if it'll come across. anyhow, the jacket and my shorts are the same color and fabric. awesomesauce. :) let's hope the warmth holds out til after the sun goes down as i have to be outside late and didn't really plan for that. oops. but, again, this was geared toward comfort. commentary/critique is appreciated always!<br />
i'm still unpacking, and think i may leave the books in the pile on the floor as a 'display area' since it'll make me look well-read and smart and whatnot. will take additional photos of the apartment when i figure out what to do with all my clothes. we went from three closets to one large one and clearly the whole was greater than the sum of its parts. it seems that our closets were much larger than we had thought...soooooo, shelving will be necessary!<br />
going to research apartment therapy; i'm thinking i may find some unique storage ideas there. what are your plans for the holiday? i will be WORKING. woot!<br />
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i hope you are having a great week, all. here's a little something to keep your sartorial engines pumping:<br />
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</tbody></table>i think that, while not exactly traditionally chic, this is a great outfit. the coat is such a good shape and her jeans fit just so and those boots look like they are of impeccable quality. just look how the leather creases. mmm...Penneradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18100528401602497059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761688887625221838.post-5489606023544177002010-11-20T13:30:00.000-05:002011-01-11T20:04:44.061-05:00reflection: dress for the occasion<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5ykuMmCetxI4tPeYyvRQj0JXo_i4_MasOOjr_TXBS9w?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="800" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H3vRB2J5-Ok/TOgOdmNzVII/AAAAAAAAO3A/WJgmlRwbt8g/s800/IMG_1001.JPG" width="534" /></a><br />
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jacket: zara<br />
sweater: ralph lauren<br />
shirt: dkny<br />
pants: rick owens<br />
shoes: maison martin margiela <br />
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the purpose of this blog was, perhaps, misinformed. i was younger, and (somewhat) less wise. i wanted to have a medium in which to express my thoughts, but also to show others how 'cool' i could be in front of the camera (<--less wise part). as time progressed, i found that being able to look back on what i wore on a day to day basis definitely helped me in identifying what looked best or was least flattering. this year has been the foray into specificity, trying to 'type' my style. of late, however, what with school, and well, life, crashing down upon me, i have found that i am less particular in trying to fix my outfits into a particular vein. rather, i tend to reach for those items that bring me feelings of (various forms of) comfort, and ease, and protection. on my toughest days, a simple tee and my leather leggings and a pair of oxfords have been the foundations of my looks.<br />
this, above, was focused around comfort and warmth. none of it really 'goes' in my opinion, but these lovely shoes gave me a reason to smile all day. while merely material, i love them and all their detailing. this sweater is one of the warmest i own and i love the prepster feel of brown houndstooth (brownstooth???) and the simplicity of the zippered opening. the pants are incredibly soft and supple, even on the inside, against the skin. and the shirt underneath, a simple long sleeve, is the only one i have ever been able to find that fits the entire length of my arms and torso. the armpits have been stained from deodorant and i didn't want that to show, so i kept it covered with the cardigan. i'm considering tossing it since i don't think the stains will come out, but for this day, i wanted everything as simple as possible. i donned the blue jacket because the boy said of all my jackets, it was the most complementary to the overall look. after the photos, i also added my elbow length brown gloves and fluffy orange scarf for added protection from the wind. i probably looked a hot mess, but covered in all these things, i felt like a confident force to be reckoned with, at ease with my body and the items on it.<br />
i know that's a LOT of verbiage for a single outfit, but isn't that why we all do this? we spend a peculiar amount of time looking over an item, at any price point, for what will make it uniquely a part of OUR individual wardrobes. a basic sweater/shirt/pant is only basic while it's on the hanger. on one's form, it becomes a part of you, imbued with your energy, energy that you give it. all the things i'm wearing held positive energy for me, and during tough times, i feel it's nice to have a little boost. some have jewelry, some just prefer to be bare in the face of difficulty; i like to feel protected. my cocoon of layers and brown gave me this. and i was content.<br />
right now i'm wearing flannel sweats and a simpson's shirt that declares 'I'M IDAHO'. why? because i'm protein treating my hair and packing up all my belongings and this was the most comfortable, suitable attire for the job. my sister gave me the pants and a very dear, close friend gave me the shirt; she made it herself. while i pack, i have caught myself touching the flannel while thinking, and thinking of my sister. and it brings me a bit of peace, and a smile. stress-free, guys.<br />
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i hope you are all having a great weekend. if you commented in the past 2 weeks or so, i have been trying to be more responsive in the actual comment space, as opposed to your respective blogs or in my subsequent posts. i feel i may more directly answer your questions (if any) that way.<br />
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here's some additional inspiration i came across. i have always, always preferred a more masculine silhouette, so will be trying to incorporate more boyish cuts into my style. happy saturday :)<br />
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