tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894152813853456002024-03-06T02:30:48.491-06:00Style GeekA Stylish Heart, A Geeky Soul - All Stuffed Into A Strange, Not-So-Little PackageStyle Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.comBlogger372125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-59767495571796457332013-12-10T10:44:00.000-06:002013-12-11T14:04:39.877-06:00Gone Is The Flaming Heart And With It Torrid's SoulI knew Torrid was making changes. The Torrid nearest to me recently moved from the Arlington Parks Mall to the Arlington Highlands shopping center, but it wasn't just the location that changed. Gone were the sensuous purple walls and boudoir lighting, gone were the gothic black decorations that brought it all together, even after the product went through a drastic change years ago. At least it was still Torrid, and to all the plus-size alternative girls, Torrid represented the hope that we were visible long before blogs and selfies.<br />
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I remember the first time I stepped foot into the Torrid at the Parks Mall: I wanted the store to be my room. I wanted ever piece to be part of my wardrobe, and because the sizes started at 12 rather than going up to 12, it was a very plausible desire. Sadly, I only had enough money for one thing so I was content to buy these platform Mary Janes that I've kept to this day.<br />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae94/lezandthecity/InMyCloset/031511b.jpg" alt="platform Mary Janes" /></p>But the stark white walls and boutique-style decorations told me that there just weren't enough of us. Plus-Size & Alternative is just too small a niche - but Plus-Size & Fashionable, that's where the money lies. At my local store, I see it in the way the majority of the merchandise now represents Forever 21 rather than Hot Topic. I see it in the way the store clerks are more fashion-hipster than goth-alt (though there's still this one girl who looks like a rock star).<br />
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The rebranding actually started about a year ago, so why talk about it now? First, my girlfriend noted the surprising lack of goth-y clothing when she shopped during Black Friday. Maybe they hadn't restocked for Black Friday, maybe my girlfriend got there a little late, but honestly we noticed the change in merchandise and have been mourning since Torrid changed its logo. The old burning heart was, in my opinion, a direct reference to tattoos which, in turn, were an acknowledgement to the edgy, alternative girls that made up Torrid's core market.<br />
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Second, this Bitchtopia article popped up on my Tumblr which helped justify my resentful feelings towards the retailer: "<a href="http://bitchtopia.com/2013/12/03/torrid-is-rebranding-to-become-just-another-plus-size-store-that-sucks/">Torrid Has Rebranded to Be Just Another Plus Size Store That Sucks</a>". The author recently went for an interview at her local Torrid store and was informed by the manager that they "want someone to walk into our store and see what they see on the cover magazines." I share her reaction in that there's already stores like that with same sexy, fashion aesthetic:<br />
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<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxBARiY76bn3X9v1X_F-RbOUvs3-vYddH2ontrYX39huGYyXagExaL58ulgG8GXhLfI2w-iXNJ_qW2pMs6fL8FKbTHj80WxJKyTTO_JLWG21k3tSGDc5s8GrEukKYts9EaxKoH2tcGLE/s1600/torrid3.jpg" width="100%" /></p>I concede there's not many retailers that solely cater to plus-size girls, and of these retailers, only about half are fashion forward. There's a need for what Torrid is doing. I still like a lot of what they have (for instance the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Collections/LookBooks/Celebrate/Sequin+Mesh+Jacket-10054133.jsp?cm_sp=LookBook-_-Celebrate-_-Page2_Model2_Jacket">sequin jacket</a> above or my girlfriend's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/CurrentPromotions/RegPriceExcludingSpanx/The+Lovers+Tarot+Graphic+Tee-10094146.jsp">lovers tarot tee</a>), but in "growing up with their costumers," they kind of lost their soul.<br />
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<em style="font-size:.9em">Torrid store image via <a href="http://www.aredesignawards.com/award_winner_detail.cfm?key=2002174">aredesignawards.com</a>, it's not my old store but pretty damn close. Fashion images via Torrid.com.</em>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-45033577655723197502013-12-03T22:52:00.000-06:002013-12-03T22:52:50.260-06:00[TOP 10 TUESDAY] Getting Crafty With 10 Supernatural Items on EtsyThe Supernatural Mid-Season Finale was tonight, which means I have 5 Tuesday nights free and Alex has 5 Tuesdays mornings without the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctuEE3JQcg">Heat of the Moment alarm</a>. It was a compromise after she threatened to throw my phone out the window. With all the live blogging going on, I felt it was the perfect night to post the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/171694352/supernatural-inspired-anti-possession">Supernatural anti-possession bows</a> on our Faye's Realm Etsy store. I'd been meaning to for a while since we don't have any conventions for about three months.<br />
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As I'm listing the bows, I realized that fandoms really bring out the creativity in people. Etsy overflows with people who spend hours crafting something just to express their love for this show. And it's not just time: you have burnt fingers from hot glue guns, tiny and not-so-tiny cuts from precise cutting with razor blades, and various instruments (pliers, needles) jamming under your nail from pushing just a hair too hard. But at the end of the day, they get to stand back and say, "Look what I made with my own two hands... Look and buy it."<br />
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So I'm dedicating this Top 10 Tuesday to some super cute/cool crafts and the crafty people who love Supernatural as much as I do. Also, I'm shamelessly plugging <a target="_blank" href="http://fayesrealm.com">my girlfriend's and my business</a>.<br />
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<ol class="top10"><li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/171694352/supernatural-inspired-anti-possession">Faye's Realm Supernatural Anti-Possession Bottlecap Hair Bow</a><br />
Pictured above, a joint project between me and Alex's grandmother.<br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105171491/sam-winchester-supernatural-made-to">Sam & Dean Winchester Crochet Sackdoll</a><br />
Maybe because I've always found knitting quite challenging, but these boys look like a lot of hard work. However, they're adorable in the end.<br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/161302180/supernatural-castiel-phone-dustplug">Supernatural Castiel Phone Dustplug Charm</a><br />
He looks a little derpy but I like the idea of having Castiel as your phone's guardian angel.<br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/121310998/supernatural-sam-dean-winchester-cameos">Sam & Dean Winchester Cameos</a><br />
I'm still very amazed by GeekCameosEtc's patience to carve Sam and Dean's faces into clay molds. These look beautiful.<br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/125001976/supernatural-pillow-sam-winchester-dean">Supernatural Plush Throw Pillows</a><br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109372215/handpainted-fakefalse-supernatural-nails">Supernatural Handpainted False Nails</a><br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/168241404/castiel-inspired-supernatural-hair-bow">Castiel Inspired Felt Hair Bow</a><br />
I make bows but this is so much more intricate - yet the piece itself is so simple and recognizable.<br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103021673/supernatural-charm-bracelet">Supernatural Charm Bracelet with Polymer Clay Figures</a><br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95969713/diy-supernatural-top-dean-sam-winchester">Supernatural Screen Printed & Painted Top</a><br />
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<li><a style="font-weight:bold;font-size:1.25em;" target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108811329/supernatural-castiel-capelet">Castiel Inspired Capelet</a><br />
I've got my eye on this one. Not a fan of khaki but it's based on Castiel's trenchcoat, complete with wings. Plus, I like how it looks the outfit in the listing.<br />
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My younger sister, Alex and I went down to Corpus Christi in the middle of the week recently to see a friend. The trip was half-planned, half-impromptu and drained the small reserve of money we had. But we go out of town often for conventions so it was nice to go just for fun.<br />
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The short trip, though, was totally worth it. Even when we go for business, I love road trips. I love the open road and the random things you see along the way (like this alien). I love the sense of freedom that comes with the road, although being alone with my thoughts at 1:00 AM can be little unnerving.<br />
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Alex's idea of vacation differs than mine in amount of activity: I wanted to go see more of the city, do things but she wanted the simplicity of a date. So when we finally got to Corpus, Alex and I spent the first day taking it easy and walking around the mall. We shopped a little and hung out - which in and of itself was a vacation from our daily lives. I got some plaid shirts, fangirl pins for my purse and the sequin scarf below.<br />
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A little bit of style inspiration via Lane Bryant and Macy's. I'm loving the rhinestone skirt and the Spider-Man shirt is proof that geek culture has gone mainstream.<br />
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We also took a moment of silence for what's left of Claire's "Goth" section. I know it ages me but I loved the huge section they had way back when, it's where I bought all my accessories. The "Goth" wall has been replaced by "Glam Rock" - it's the new dark and edgy thing. I don't hate it but the things I love have been reduced to a sad 4-way rack. At least they still have armwarmers.<br />
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We spent the rest of the day just driving around... <br />
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<h3>Do you enjoy road trips? What's your idea of a vacation?</h3>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-9310811545965386802013-11-13T10:39:00.000-06:002013-11-13T10:39:30.093-06:00[DAILY OUTFIT] Long Black Skirts And Painted Eyes, Sally Used To Mesmerize With Sultry Music From Above<div class="listening-to"><a title="Kristin Hoffmann - Bittersweet Youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcW09bEMao" target="_blank">Listening to: Bittersweet - Kristin Hoffmann</a></div><br />
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I decided to play around with Photoshop filters. The sunset colored the photo, this song was playing in my head, and thus I felt moved to give it a more artsy look. Thank you Angled Strokes.<br />
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I haven't worn a skirt this long in almost 8 years. Right after high school, I realized that (1) I had nice legs, (2) short skirts made me feel sexy, and (3) my parents didn't own my body. I remember the first skirt I bought that landed above my knees - my mom kept trying to pull it down and warned not to let my dad see. After that, I didn't look back. I donated my long, black skirts to the local thrift store and picked up a pleated schoolgirl skirt for $6.<br />
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When Alex's mom gave me this skirt, without a second thought, I planned to cut it down and maybe make two skirts out of it. On a lark, however, I slipped it on and instantly remembered this weird magic that comes with long tiered skirt. I'm talking about the way it billows around your ankles as you walk, trapping the flow of energy beneath the fabric, adding an air of mystery as the wind blows it about.<br />
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I've always associated long skirts with witches, bohemians and healers. Coupled with the always-cool biker jacket, this outfit just filled me with a sense of creativity and power. I should have cultivated that feeling because I don't feel like got much done. It was worth a trip around the mall but Sundays just have an air of laziness I can't shake.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2013/10/doctor-50th-anniversary-special-bbc-america-announces-3d-screening-events/">upcoming Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 3D Special</a> was heavily on my mind as I live in one of the cities that is doing a simulcast that Saturday. The tickets sold out quickly and I felt like a bad fan but Alex and I were debating going because 3D movies give her motion sickness. Also, we wanted to go with friends - nerdy fangirling is a lot more fun in groups.<br />
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Back on Etsy, a single Tardis bow led me down a rabbit hole of wishlist making. My closet is shamefully lacking as geeky girl, and while I don't wear a lot of blue, I think it could use some. In no specific order, these were my favorite finds:<br />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/166890846/the-tardis-cosmic-flare">Tardis Cosmic Flare Bow</a></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160423229/dr-who-tardis-skirtunique-and-exclusive"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkg4cuntQ6PhcB15uKVFTxCWoyJB25k8H-yPlkcRv0K3ND7Hs0fIUIYg9XzbE71t0Ve7aZJEVrLEIQCXocdcdtDElrR4v4Smd9KcraeKaSHnGIgNMuhMUC1Ks0Ddj1JwXLmbhZJYfghg/s240/tardis08.jpg" /></a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160423229/dr-who-tardis-skirtunique-and-exclusive">Tardis Skirt with Adjustable Waist</a></td> </tr>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/153727395/doctor-who-tardis-embroidered-pocket">Tardis Embroidered Pocket Circle Skirt</a></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160707900/police-box-messenger-bag"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhSau9ylZBJym3zWl18TTs0jgS6FxtfeigSWx8F4_ung41BNAUPGypLZSuKOAyUkUGUiEahg9JU5Ei9PYWTXnnW7SH5DiklakthRcqlA6keYy2npp0LLY0NZOVkyD2zl0DGon3IX23I8/s240/tardis04.jpg" /></a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160707900/police-box-messenger-bag">Police Box Messenger Bag</a></td> </tr>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87848295/bigger-on-the-inside-tie-doctor-who">Bigger on the Inside Necktie</a></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/157755558/doctor-who-tardis-earrings"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypfVJ50xYxH0FMnr7YeHzjRIQkm2Sntz-QssPwp3MvsmL4xN_oQ6KR-2EHNpZvBQNe0ihdT_1o9bPHtbmnhuu2JyANp5XyD_JFEcuL1WrIhUihNRN8jmDzxFp1XQELFnldwRb1VYKjKM/s240/tardis06.jpg" /></a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/157755558/doctor-who-tardis-earrings">ABS Plastic Tardis Earrings</a></td> </tr>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/125576787/doctor-who-tardis-glitter-shoes">TARDIS Glitter Flats</a></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160806373/custom-printed-womens-tardis-in-space"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jdCMcl8o4i7sWFyYYZQTCZX5kbsL8UjLQz9EcXSVbb8KzsVQXmgZu8T4AGZuZDPQmBk2Vc1iE_tAuMQpcuHkrwFP0bLURZxesdSCVi3HTapLTokACvrCTrGLSAza4UXHQsi9rL5g8g8/s240/tardis01.jpg" /></a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160806373/custom-printed-womens-tardis-in-space">Tardis in Space Knee Socks</a></td> </tr>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/167646039/shoulder-sling-bag-new-dr-who-tardis">Tardis Shoulder Sling Bag</a></td> <td><a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84578452/ladies-doctor-who-exploding-tardis-t"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfso63ocDyAh7YOdRl8Gz4f5BUlmlH8k63BriCPnCu1gUtiajrNt9Xb1KOfskjXAWvvr-Qn2IM3EB_3LnLALg-Hao-iaJLytuPsCPH2drXnSIqinFER0PqDptkKkE2Mn3FxUa0qUX3B8/s240/tardis10.jpg" /></a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84578452/ladies-doctor-who-exploding-tardis-t">Exploding TARDIS T-Shirt</a></td> </tr>
</table>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-63807831031344572232013-10-16T15:39:00.000-05:002013-11-05T19:41:46.290-06:00[GET THE LOOK] Saving People, Hunting Things, The Family Business: Dean Winchester Inspired Fall OutfitWith our big move back to her Mom's house as well as her knee injury (due to moving), Alex and I have spent A LOT of time indoors. We're both freelancers so it's to be expected but cabin fever has kicked in more than once. The Fall TV lineup, however, has provided some comforting entertainment. There's a lot of magic on TV right now, maybe it's that time of the year, but I'm not complaining, especially because one of those magical shows is Supernatural Season 9.<br />
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Yes, I'm one of those fangirls and my current obsession is Supernatural (just look at my Tumblr if you dare). With the season premiere and episode two down, I felt an outfit inspired by my favorite hunter (Dean and I are both Aquarius lol) would be a great way to celebrate another Tuesday full of "feels" - namely Kevin's and Crowley's.<br />
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The outfit features jeggings as I feel that the stretchier the fabric, the better the mobility for fighting monsters. It also occurred to me later that while cute, the navy shirt's low back hemline might be a liability due to grabbing - I've seen some demons on that show get handy.<br />
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I normally don't wear blue but I would rock this look, especially because I did my window shopping on the larger end of the sizing spectrum. Most of the items above come in XL and 2X. <br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/121381217/supernatural-necklace-wood-burned">Supernatural Necklace Wood Burned Winchester Tattoo via Etsy</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/clearance/shoes/womens-shoes/k9-by-rocket-dog-turner-hiking-boots/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003050186&cmvc=JCP|dept20000018|cat100250184|RICHREL&grView=&eventRootCatId=&currentTabCatId=&regId=">K9 by Rocket Dog® Turner Hiking Boots</a> & <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/women/jeans-/levis-535%25e2%2584%25a2-denim-leggings/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002640695&N=508&searchTerm=jeggings&topDim=Gender&topDimvalue=women&dimCombo=Gender|&dimComboVal=women|&currentDim=Gender&currentDimVal=women&catId=SearchResults&colorizedImg=DP0724201216242442M.tif">Levi's® 535™ Denim Wanderer Leggings</a> via JCP </li>
<li><a href="http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Girls/Tanks/Graphic+Skull+Girls+Tunic+Tank+Top-975711.jsp">Graphic Skull Girls Tunic Tank Top via Hot Topic</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=plus&Category=plus_tops&ProductID=2000050156">Navy Sleek Chiffon Shirt via Forever 21</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-plus-size-moto-jacket-assorted-colors/-/A-14596312#prodSlot=medium_1_55">Peabody Green Mossimo® Women's Plus-Size Moto Jacket via Target</a></li>
</ul>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-40303032540079328902013-08-15T17:31:00.000-05:002013-10-14T20:50:01.281-05:00[DAILY OUTFIT] We All Had Our Minds Made Up For Us, We Had To Believe In Something, So We Did<div class="listening-to"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDVcGKWkmLU" target="_blank" title="Alanis Morissette Forgiven Youtube">Listening to: Alanis Morissette's Forgiven</a></div><br />
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I wasn't sure if I was going to take part in the crosses trend that is all the rage among the Nu Goth culture. With the sudden over-saturation of symbols in fashion, I've been contemplating how and why we wear them. For instance, triangles are pretty popular and I've seen them on plenty of shirts, but I'm sure not many know what the upward and downward-facing triangles are symbols of the male and female respectively.<br />
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However, the old-school Goth in me finally gave in and I bought this shirt with different cross motifs. Before I moved and lost 80% of my wardrobe, I had a few items with crosses. Not because I was super-Christian but because I found them beautiful and mysterious (not to mention their association with vampires).<br />
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Mary Rose at The Everyday Goth brought up the same points a few weeks ago in her blog <a href="http://www.theeverydaygoth.com/2013/07/religious-iconography-in-goth-fashion.html" target="_blank">Religious Iconography in Goth Fashion</a>:<br />
<blockquote>"I wear them because I find them very beautiful and it's a way to wear my love of western art and history around with me all the time... religious symbols come with questions of cultural appropriation, but I think this is a good starting point of a long-term discussion on what responsible decisions we can make with our wardrobe..."</blockquote><a href="http://style-geek.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cross-ootd-2.jpg"><img alt="OOTD Cross Shirt Symbols " class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1330" src="http://style-geek.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cross-ootd-2.jpg" width="100%" /></a><br />
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As I put on the shirt, I wondered what - if anything - would I be communicating? Would Christians see me as one of their faithful flock? Probably not with the tattoos. Would some think I'm just another trendy fashionista? Sometimes I am. But more importantly, did I care?<br />
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Ten years from now I'll still wear Gothic crosses because they symbolize an definitive era in the alternative subculture for me. And that goes for any symbols that have meaning to me. If I offend someone in the process, though, I am sorry.<br />
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But that's the funny thing about symbols, they can mean different things to different people. We hold so many different beliefs, so many different values and opinions, you're never going to be able to account for everyone.<br />
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Another great post to check out on symbolism in fashion is <a href="http://www.stylebizarre.com/2011/03/beware-of-what-you-wear.html" target="_blank">Style Bizzarre's Beware of What You Wear!</a><br />
<ul><li>Houndstooth Pants - Mudd @ Kohl's</li>
<li>Cross Motif Shirt - Feelib: Feel Liberated via Local Discount Store</li>
<li>Shoes - Ed Hardy</li>
<li>Hair - Undyed</li>
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Lauren's hats the quintessential eye candy - colorful, tempting and sweet to look at. Alex and I were making a wishlist all weekend.<br />
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As for the convention, it's the only one we were hitting for two months and ended up being smaller than we thought. Even though <a href="http://fayesrealm.com/">Faye's Realm</a> was in the Dealer's Room (where the big boys sell in booths) rather than the Artist Alley (single tables), sales were low. But with 7 weeks to recuperate, we should kill at <a href="http://animefest.org/">AnimeFest</a> here in Dallas. Cross your fingers for me!Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-57636986987298542262013-06-27T23:00:00.000-05:002013-10-14T20:49:42.615-05:00[DAILY OUTFIT + STREET STYLE] The Moon Was Full And The Color Of Blood The Night The Pirates Came To The Vampire Club<div class="listening-to"><a title="Vampire Club Voltaire Youtube" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYKekg61EGw" target="_blank">Listening to: Voltaire's Vampire Club</a></div><br />
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Since we missed him last time he came to Dallas, Alex and I made a point to attend Voltaire's Pirate Party earlier this month at The Church. Surprisingly enough I don't have anything "Pirate Chic" in my closet but I managed to pull this outfit together last minute. I hate attending a good party under-dressed.<br />
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• Corset: Made by Mom<br />
• Shirt: Part of a Renissance Outfit from Alex's Mom<br />
• Skirt: Wal-Mart<br />
• Black & Red Necklace: Made by Alex<br />
• Tights: Ebay<br />
• Earrings: Betsey Johnson<br />
• Jewelry: Mostly Gifts, Claire's & Party City<br />
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The concert was great, full of energy and drinking (because that's what pirates do). He played a few of my favorite songs, like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYKekg61EGw" target="_blank">The Vampire Club</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxJrjV4PNXA" target="_blank">When You're Evil</a>. We (especially Alex) really enjoyed the new song he debuted called <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUJZ4n0NZ20" target="_blank">Raised by Bats</a>:<br />
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<i>...So we sleep all day and we rise at night and we spread our wings and take into the skies.<br />
And when the people look up and stare and say, "Why you gotta be like that?"<br />
I just look them in the eye and tell them I was raised by bats!...</i><br />
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We bought a signed poster to add to our apartment-turned-art gallery and I got my picture taken with him. When I asked why he didn't play anything from his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMC4Nq1QqYk" target="_blank">pirate-inspired album To The Bottom of the Sea</a>, he explained he had to keep the music selection upbeat because half the people don't know him. Funny but I wonder if it was true.<br />
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Even if they didn't know his music, many came dressed in their finest pirate-wear. I snapped a few pictures - including a girl whose corset was made from soda can tops - but I think a lot of people didn't take me seriously because I was taking them with a phone. So here's <a href="http://www.thechurchpictures.com/viewer.php?folder=EventPictures/2013/20130609?TB_iframe" target="_blank">the awesome official Church gallery</a> - where I took the the top picture of this blog.<br />
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I am so proud of mysef - I actually did my nails yesterday and participated in #ManiMonday! (Though I should have posted this yesterday.) My nails normally chip too easily and quickly so painting them hardly seems worth it. This time around, I tried a sample of Nailene which guarantees "Lasting Wear" by cleaning residue off your nails and making the polish adhere better. My first chip usually happens within 36 hours and this time was no different.<br />
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I don't care how out-of-style it is, I'm finally trying some crackle nail polish. Like I said, I'm not a big nail person so this is the first polish purchase I've made in a long, long time. And since I'm in a very beauty type of mood, I wanted to share some killer eye make-up I found on <a href="http://luciferismydad.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>:<br />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c8550eca485df385d206e84e4c3d7cc/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo6_500.jpg"><img width="300" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c8550eca485df385d206e84e4c3d7cc/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo6_500.jpg" alt="Batman Eyeshadow" /></a></p><br />
Each look is inspired by Gotham City superheroes and supervillains. My favorites are Batwoman and Harley Quinn but I'm also very partial to these girls and these colors.<br />
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<a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/81c206408477f2dc2cc622c40f1f528c/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo4_500.jpg"><img class="pics2" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/81c206408477f2dc2cc622c40f1f528c/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo4_500.jpg" alt="Batwoman Eyeshadow" /></a> <a href="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b5f42781c85913ddbc06d6995ab1fd1a/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo8_500.jpg"><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b5f42781c85913ddbc06d6995ab1fd1a/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo8_500.jpg" alt="Harley Quin Eyeshadow" class="pics2" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a5b18764583600402555ae4374e84a6/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo1_500.jpg"><img class="pics2" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a5b18764583600402555ae4374e84a6/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo1_500.jpg" alt="Poison Ivy Eyeshadow" /></a> <a href="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0d02338d3fd9a00975943c3942eb418a/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo10_r1_500.jpg"><img class="pics2" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0d02338d3fd9a00975943c3942eb418a/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo10_r1_500.jpg" alt="Batgirl Eyeshadow" /></a><br />
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I'm also impressed by the detail in Mr. Freeze and Dark Knight, though the rhinestones don't really match his persona but are a wonderful touch.<br />
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<a href="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b2ab867897cc15df5d301debbb68807c/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo7_500.jpg"><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b2ab867897cc15df5d301debbb68807c/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo7_500.jpg" alt="Mr. Freeze Eyeshadow" class="pics2" /></a> <a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a6cc43dc06249395f5bccd03dcb1281/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo9_r1_500.jp"><img class="pics2" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a6cc43dc06249395f5bccd03dcb1281/tumblr_mmx1p3aGV31s6eehxo9_r1_500.jpg" alt="Batman Dark Knight Eyeshadow" /></a><br />
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<b>Which one is your favorite eyeshadow vs. favorite character?</b>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-10582792097266797342013-03-20T13:08:00.000-05:002013-06-24T19:16:39.069-05:00Who Are You Dressing For? Do You Really Care What They Think of Your Ass In Those Leggings?Upon reading <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/03/08/leggings_aren_t_pants_in_defense_of_the_better_alternative_to_pants_and.html">"Leggings Aren't Pants. They're Superior." by Amanda Hess</a> at Slate.com, I was reminded of three things: (1) I need a new pair of black leggings; (2) Why don't I have more patterned leggings? <br />
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My Current Leggings Wishlist</p><br />
(3) Someone out there is always going to be critical of what I (and you) wear. <br />
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You can't please everyone - so why not wear something that makes you comfortable? As Hess points out, "Leggings aren’t pants... It's time to stop squeezing our lower bodies into constrictive denim prisons and instead envelope them in a forgiving cotton-spandex jersey... Leggings aren’t tights. Right? Tights have exerted their control-tops over our torso-crotch areas for too long... They create itches that cannot be scratched. The discomfort of the toe seam is, frankly, egregious."<br />
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However I have to disagree with her about leggings being unfashionable. While it's true that many just throw them on like sweatpants, there are so many designs and fabrics available, and so many tops you can pair them with that's it's hard for me not to think of them as fashion. Exhibit A: these super-stylish bloggers:<br />
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<a href="http://stylemebad.com/2010/12/02/style-series-love-tights-borders-oh-my/">Style Me BAD</a> / <a href="http://www.theglitterthread.com/2012/12/crossing-lines-with-domino-dollhouse.html">The Glitter Thread</a> / <a href="http://www.small4style.com/2012/03/get-my-look-parisian-polka-dots.html">Small4Style</a> / <a href="http://tutusandtinyhats.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/ootd-galaxy-leggings-part-2/">Tutus & Tiny Hats</a> / <a href="http://www.stylebizarre.com/2012/10/sunglasses-coffee-the-perfect-morning.html">Style Bizarre</a></p><br />
The majority of comments I see and hear against leggings are about the pelvic area - our front and back naughty parts - and how nobody wants to see that. It seems that most of these comments, though, are directed at women (and men) who don't have the ideal small round posterior or flat lower abs. For such a sexualized society, we're very anti-flesh - we seem to prefer less of it - but that's another blog. Think of how many models and thin girls are told they look chic and stylish in their leggings. Once upon a time, they were even called "fashion forward".<br />
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But if you don't want to see a jiggly butt sticking out from under an oversized tshirt, you can look away, you can change your line of vision. Neither I nor anyone else have any duty to your eyes, we don't have to dress in a way that makes you (or anyone else) comfortable - just ourselves.<br />
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<a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/03/08/leggings_aren_t_pants_in_defense_of_the_better_alternative_to_pants_and.html">Muscles Leggings</a> / <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/amyodell/23-reasons-leggings-are-the-worst">Conan Meggings Source</a></p><br />
Some people commented that the Muscle Print Leggings were really creepy but what if that's what the girl wanted? She has every right to dress in a way that creeps people out. I'm not a big fan of male anatomy but I wouldn't tell a guy he can't wear "meggings" just because his accentuated package (a la Conan) made me uncomfortable. If he wants to express himself through spandex while emphasizing his jiggly bits, I think it's only fair to point out that women do it all the time with their boobs.<br />
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<i>Legging Wishlist Sources: <a href="http://tautclothing.co.uk/statement/style/manga-anime-angel-leggings">1</a> / <a href="http://www.xojane.com/clothes/fatshion-printed-plus-size-leggings">2</a> / <a href="http://www.lip-service.com/handlers/style.php?division=Lipservice&groupitem=StyleGroup&groupvalue=11273&style=97-378">3</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63756570/wavy-lines-print-leggings-size-m-l">4</a><br />
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Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-12456212812518470902013-03-06T00:15:00.001-06:002013-03-06T00:15:54.735-06:00[DAILY OUTFIT] Let March Begin With More Things To Do & Being Slightly Overdressed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90-WfH_dCFlPbXT7NpqA93IECKd3npVXttb-9wjzJt2J5eQxwwYAq79Bytk750PHE2w2SUQSHawL0vY-yPkwBS4N6QkSk-VUPo_CJSLI4E6TAsSo58TfmkK4ooSOtLN2y1_Kl-oGWU-o/s1600/over-ootd-1.jpg"><img style="width:100%;max-width:600px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90-WfH_dCFlPbXT7NpqA93IECKd3npVXttb-9wjzJt2J5eQxwwYAq79Bytk750PHE2w2SUQSHawL0vY-yPkwBS4N6QkSk-VUPo_CJSLI4E6TAsSo58TfmkK4ooSOtLN2y1_Kl-oGWU-o/s1600/over-ootd-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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I love my black suede trench, makes me feel like an anti-hero in a comic book. After this past (busy) weekend, I'm not sure how long I have to wear it. Texas spring is slowly rolling in like a warm stuffy blanket. This past weekend was also quite busy for me and this month gives no sign of letting up. Friday my friend Yuki had photography showcased at Denton Square Donuts and we went to the reception. Wearing the pictured outfit, I felt a tad overdressed.<br />
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<i>Why so Startled?</i><br />
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Saturday and Sunday, we celebrated my sister's 24th birthday. Then this coming week will be our youngest sister's 18th birthday and that's a big one. She wants three new piercings in each ear but I doubt my parents will be happy if I gift her that. <br />
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March also marks the beginning of convention season. Alex has been working her ass off to complete the required inventory for two back-to-back anime cons at the end of the month. Her skills in chainmaille have grown tremendously since she started two years ago and her jewelry reflects it. The only glitch right now is how behind I am on <a href="http://fayesrealm.com">her website</a>. <br />
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We're wanting to add hairbows with bottlecap details that I will sew and draw before the first convention. However, my mornings are being taken up by what Alex calls an "ongoing, steady gig" a.k.a. a part-time job. Not that freelance design wasn't paying off, but when my old boss called me and offered me my old job back, I became greedy for stability. Six days in and I can't help but wonder if a steady income stream is worth waking up to 30 minutes of traffic and feeling tired all day from lack of sleep. I even forgot to ask for more money.<br />
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Good news, though, is that a little extra money means going to go see things like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NGRdallas">Naked Geek Girls Reading</a> at All-Con on Friday. I was kicking myself for missing Nerdlesque, which included Ms.Pac-Man, Harley Quinn and Marie Curie Gone Wild.<br />
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Both movies, though, confirmed that I would be a villain just for the wardrobe. It's a thought I had before as it seems the bad guys have a bigger sense of drama when it comes to getting dressed. <br />
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Kendra the Witch in Beastly, for instance, employs volume in different places to seem a little out there. The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Huntsman, on the other hand, uses cold, rigid angles to express her dark dominance. The Darkside always demands a bit of showmanship, such as Ridley's plunging necklines.<br />
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Ridley Ridley Duchannes is a Dark Caster and Siren Beautiful Creatures, which means her true nature was bad and she was always meant to be a seductive villain. I think the black lace on sheer does a pretty good job of conveying just that. And while <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/mediaindex">Gretel's outfits</a> were pretty kickass, I couldn't help falling for the evil witches' outfits. <br />
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They do, however, have a bit of "Just Walked Out of Hot Topic" mixed with "What Century Are You From?" (which permeated through the movie in general). I couldn't take my eyes off the <a href="http://thetestmarketevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/HGW_01.jpg">horned witch in Outfit #3</a> - I'd like to add a red skirt with a pointed hem in the middle to my closet.<br />
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<i>Images via <a href="http://hollywoodmoviecostumesandprops.blogspot.com/">Hollywood Movie Costumes</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/mediaindex">IMDB</a>, <a href="http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/beautiful-creatures/images/32897303/title/ridley-photo">Fanpop</a> and <a href="http://www.fiercekrieg.com/2012/01/beastly-mary-kate-olsen.html">Fiercekrieg.com</a>.</i>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-64102783820071067122013-02-17T17:44:00.000-06:002013-03-03T13:05:52.022-06:00[STREET SNAP] Girls On Two Seperate Ends of the (DFW) WorldI stepped out of the house this weekend for a little fun. Friday, I went to UNT's presentation of the Vagina Monologues, which is becoming tradition with my friends. It's an emotional rollercoaster but incredibly empowering. My favorite is still My Short Skirt, which <a href="http://blog.style-geek.net/2012/03/my-short-skirt-is-my-style-my-choice.html">inspired a blog last year</a>. This year they added <a href="http://joyceschoices.com/spontaneous-acts-of-joyce/vagina-monologues-eve-enslers-open-letter-to-todd-akin">Eve Ensler's open letter</a> to Todd Akin about his comment, "If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down..." <br />
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On our way up to the Student Union's Lyceum, I spotted the co-ed on the left who seemed surprised that I asked for her picture. I love the tights and high-heel sandals look. On Saturday, I stopped by Charming Charlies in Arlington to check out the 50% Off Clearance Items thing I received in my inbox. It was pretty picked over but I liked the store associate's dress and boot combo on the right.<br />
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"As you can tell, I love comics and superheroes. At the same time I also love fashion. I thought wouldn't it be great if I could go out dressed up like a Superhero but in a not so obvious way where people would ask me: Why are you wearing a cape? What’s the the mask?"<br />
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<b><i>Robin / Supergirl / Wonderwoman</i></b></div>
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These six are my favorites but you can view more at <a href="http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/2011/05/09/katrina-navarros-superhero-inspired-outfits/">Project: Rooftop</a>. Also, it seems that Navarro's tumblr is down or I would have a link.Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-44082544648607115702013-02-04T18:25:00.000-06:002013-02-04T18:25:57.439-06:00[STREET SNAP] Shades of Black ~ Birthday Night at The ChuchI turned 27 on the 21st and spent Sunday evening with Alex and our friend Allison with a plethora of interesting people at <a href="http://blog.style-geek.net/search/label/The%20Church">The Church</a>. It was my first night wearing my new <a href="http://www.inspiredinsanity.com.au/Womens-Clothing/HELL-BUNNY-Fortuna-Psychobilly-Sugar-Skull-Full-Circle-50s-Dress/prod_1053.html">Hell Bunny Sugar Skull dress</a> that Alex's mom got me for Christmas. The oversized sweater my sister got me for my birthday came off as the night progressed. A big thanks to these wonderful people who posed that night in their delightful style. <br />
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So 2013 meant a new hairstyle - let's see how long this purple will last - and a new scarf given randomly to me my sister halfway between Christmas and my birthday (last Monday). She realized she wasn't a scarf person but let's call it a New Year's present anyway. The golden-polka-dots shirt was also Christmas present from her and is quickly becoming one of my favorite shirts.<br />
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I've had some time this month to really think about last year, reflect on my experiences and vow to never make the same mistakes. It's hard to form generalizations because every experience seemed like it's own little world but there are a few things I feel I've learned: <br />
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<ul><li><strong>The best time to think, plan and organize is under a long, hot shower.</strong><br />
Baths can be a little too relaxing for this. I think the physical process of washing away the daily grime helps to wash away clutter of the mind. The pouring water drowns out most other noise and I get a chance to clearly process my thoughts. Water is traditionally the element of intuition and the subconscious so I'm sure that helps. I recommend keeping a notebook or tablet handy to quickly to jot down your thoughts before you even get dressed.</li>
<li><strong>There's nothing wrong with fighting over the little things.</strong><br />
We're all different and I sincerely doubt that everyone in your personal life (lover, partner, sister, BFF, etc) will share your views on everything. So have a little argument when you need to, agree to disagree - and an hour later you'll realize how insignificant the issue was in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes we just need to yell at each other to realize how much we care. If in an hour, however, you can't shrug it off, then you guys will have to delve deeper.</li>
<li><strong>Make sure to get everything in writing.</strong><br />
This is one of those things everyone tells you but ends up taking experience to really understand. We're all human which means honesty tends to be subjective. I don't mean to say that everyone is horrible but people always want the better end of the deal. So when making deals, make sure everything is spelled out - in business as well as between friends. I've seen friendships die over verbal contracts. It seems stupid because "Hey, who's closer than your BFF?" but, financially, gray areas tend to screw things up.</li>
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<strong>Is there any lessons you feel 2012 taught you?</strong>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-60076745412137242482013-01-15T13:59:00.000-06:002013-01-15T13:59:54.669-06:00[DAILY OUTFIT] When I Grow Up...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloNzwcdQr_21z7OES98f2gRhQ8Dl0hIjpdvRH7P-8y9qUp3HB9VVrswkeSGEbqBt5g-gyU682iA57iJtMyFiY737UU3DYaYoWwc9q0MY2r5QCey_PG3ouQtYbrhaSc3-X6s34E-MJzqE/s1600/OOTD-10413A.jpg"><img width="100%" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloNzwcdQr_21z7OES98f2gRhQ8Dl0hIjpdvRH7P-8y9qUp3HB9VVrswkeSGEbqBt5g-gyU682iA57iJtMyFiY737UU3DYaYoWwc9q0MY2r5QCey_PG3ouQtYbrhaSc3-X6s34E-MJzqE/s1600/OOTD-10413A.jpg" /></a><br />
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I'm turning 27 in a week. Just three years shy of 30 and I don't really feel like an adult. For a few years now, I've been expecting this AH-HA! moment where things fall into place and everything is clearer (like when I realized I was gay). But, no, the giant hand of adulthood has yet to hit me over the head.<br />
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I'm sure this outfit, and various others in my closet, do nothing to help my cause. I've tried dressing "older" and putting away clothing that obviously came from the Juniors section in hopes of tempting the adulthood fairy to sprinkle me with her magic dust. However, I always come back to my poofy skirts, graphic shirts and hair bows - it's what I like, it's what feels the most me.<br />
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I finally got around to reading my backlog of magazines and found an article in November's ELLE that made me wonder if the adulthood fairy has retired. It seems I'm not the only 20-something who hasn't quite felt that official "I am a Grown Up" moment. A couple of -Ologists have discovered that our brains continue to develop well into our twenties, and are calling this stage of our lives emerging adulthood.<br />
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Sociologists explain that the AH-HA! moment of adulthood as made up - historically and socially - of five things: (1) Moving out, (2) Getting married, (3) Finishing higher education, (4) Financial independence, and (5) Having kids. Because our world has changed so much over the past couple of decades and there are more choices now, twenty-somethings are doing this at an ever decreasing rate. <br />
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Personally, I'm not married and I don't want kids, I only hold an Associate's (for now) but I live in an apartment with my girlfriend and we financially support ourselves. So where does that leave me?<br />
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The article asserts that it's okay if you're twenty-something and exploring your options - it's actually the best time to do it. From experience, I can attest that trying different paths and weighing all your options can be freeing yet overwhelming. I agree with the author's conclusion of a "strategic searching" so you don't feel like you've wasted an entire decade and have nothing to show for it (like I do in my most depressing moments).<br />
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But then the paradox: "How can you sincerely throw yourself into testing alternative ways of living if you're always shooting for a certain outcome?" However, I believe that because of our humanity, we always have an outcome - no matter how vague - in mind. Even when we're out exploring, we're looking for that career path makes us happy (or rich), we're looking for that person who clicks and melts our insides, and we're slowly building the life we want. Remember, "not all who wander are lost."<br />
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In college, I had a professor who always said "when I grow" when we touched on interesting new jobs or skills in the fashion industry. I feel she had the right mindset: maybe the idea of growing up and adulthood has become antiquated, pushed aside by a better idea that we can explore our options until we die.<br />
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I personally have come to believe that growing up is as simple as working, becoming financially independent and contributing to society. If you're doing it form your parent's basement, if you're doing it with a partner (or three), if you're doing it in hot pink tights and a candy skull shirt - who cares??<br />
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<em>Outfit: Shirt & Tights via Walmart Juniors, Skirt via JC Penney Juniors, Jacket c/o my sister who studded it, Boots via DiscountWomensDressShoes.com & Hair Bow via <a href="http://www.incorrigibledames.com/" target="_blank">Incorrigible Dames</a> (got it at a Burlesque Show).</em>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-18117104575369651962013-01-09T23:12:00.003-06:002013-01-09T23:12:56.095-06:00[STYLE ICON] Little Red Riding Hood is All Grown Up & Dressing Like a Rock StarABC's Once Upon a Time aired it's mid-season premiere on Sunday, which re-ups Alex's and my TV tradition. While we don't have a lot of shows where we mutually geek out, we are both very much into fairy tales which means we both hate missing an episode. She's a big Disney geek (like her mom) though I enjoy the modernization of the characters juxtaposed with the development of their back stories in the magic realm.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ofqwjWWQ-rALweMKQO3lqe9QyNxG0qei0neTGonebROp8rNXI_Ln0gIk07hobykzSn6QNxBYGcCT5gQ8gVQxQQielszyd6XYvfEjTJowhfcmszIcM1EkxUBS1A5xShnuxROPJ3PDY64/s1600/ruby-redridinghood.jpg"><img width="320" height="320" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ofqwjWWQ-rALweMKQO3lqe9QyNxG0qei0neTGonebROp8rNXI_Ln0gIk07hobykzSn6QNxBYGcCT5gQ8gVQxQQielszyd6XYvfEjTJowhfcmszIcM1EkxUBS1A5xShnuxROPJ3PDY64/s320/ruby-redridinghood.jpg" /></a>Speaking of character modernization, I love Red Riding Hood's transformation from little girl lost in the woods to hipster-rebel-girl werewolf (yet still maintains a caring demeanor). And while she still has her hooded cloak from the old realm, her collection of hats during the first season more than compensates in our world.<br />
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Like her bloody past as the very wolf she feared, Ruby's style is dark and edgy with glimpses of rebellions red in her hair. With red and black as her main color palette, it's no surprise that I would gravitate to the character's style at the beginning. But as the story progressed, her closet also grew with touches of lacy goth, rocker jackets, fashionable slouchy sweaters and trendy sheer tops.<br />
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Because she has everything I would love to have in my own wardrobe, and still manages to stay loyal and caring despite the hungry wolf that lives inside her, I've added Once Upon a Time's Ruby a.k.a. Red Riding Hood to my Style Icons.<br />
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P.S. Don't blame me if you see red streaks in my hair soon.<br />
Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-32830776552306327462013-01-07T13:07:00.001-06:002013-01-07T13:20:40.551-06:00[STREET SNAP] Photographer Ambrea Dean, Caught in Rows of Books & Magazines<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh955oi4pRems_z4vYXcw0kJ7El120cTVFiUL947J7cCjS-99Fh_uN6t7iAUZfpv4BSkcWzmpGkHGUUl5TiJwhWMA5t02KgTs-m9BMTvBBBDdzF0DlWRfhFbmou8uoEW8p1Gi8ruXmdQFA/s1600/AmbreaDean010413.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh955oi4pRems_z4vYXcw0kJ7El120cTVFiUL947J7cCjS-99Fh_uN6t7iAUZfpv4BSkcWzmpGkHGUUl5TiJwhWMA5t02KgTs-m9BMTvBBBDdzF0DlWRfhFbmou8uoEW8p1Gi8ruXmdQFA/s1600/AmbreaDean010413.jpg" width="100%" /></a><br />
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Location: Half Price Books in North Dallas<br />
Website: <a href="http://photographybyambreandean.tumblr.com/">PhotographybyAmbreanDean.tumblr.com</a><br />
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Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-33938882102354809132012-12-05T18:25:00.000-06:002013-01-09T23:16:48.940-06:00[DAILY OUTFIT] Fighting Evil (Design) By The MoonlightI can't believe I haven't touched my blog in a month! And it's not from lack of wanting or lack of ideas, just a slight lack of time and energy. I guess I should thank the universe, though, for the influx of graphic and web design jobs. <br />
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I've kept it pretty casual for the past few weeks as my work keeps me chained to my laptop. Apart from family and close friends, I haven't really gone out. I wonder if all freelancers hit this point where their work becomes their life and life becomes work. I'm trying to move past it.<br />
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I do have a few new articles of clothing, however, that I've picked up here and there. The melting lip effect on this shirt caught my eye on a recent trip to Wal-Mart. Their desire to keep up with trends is notable but they're oversaturated with animal print. <br />
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The necklace - an ode to my childhood - is based on Sailor Moon's transformation brooch. Oh how I've wanted to cosplay her (and Sailor Pluto and Sailor Uranus) but the necklace will have to do for now. With the <a href="http://www.themarysue.com/new-sailor-moon-anime/">Sailor Moon reboot</a> in the works, there's more merchandise appearing at conventions and online. My collection (currently a hat, a necklace, two keychains and two plushies) might build up faster than I expected.<br />
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Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-50396040173484372732012-11-05T15:03:00.001-06:002012-11-05T15:03:29.821-06:00And In a Small Way, I Rejoined the Legion of Cosplayers at AnimeFestThese are pictures from AnimeFest weekend this past Labor Day (way late). I did my first cosplay in years, though, I'm not sure it really counts as it wasn't an anime character. I was Gaz from Invader Zim, partially because it was an inexpensive cosplay I could throw together in two days and partially because my friend Allison already had a Dib cosplay ready to go.<br />
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The dress, I bought at some discount store years ago. I ordered the striped tights and shirt from Ebay for under $10 for both. The boots were also bought on Ebay but months ago. Unlike some cosplayers, the hair is actually mine and took three hours to get that purple (and one week to wash out). Finally, her necklace was a craft project I undertook the night before. Never having worked with Sculpey glitter clay, I wish I had known it would take an hour to kneed, and that it picks up little pieces of dirt easily. However, the giant charm is still good after two months.<br />
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For those who don't know Invader Zim, our characters are brother and sister, and Dib foils alien Zim's (horribly laid out) plans to take over Earth. Not wanting to be left out, Alex bought a Zim hat. There are plans to actually make her a full on cosplay for future conventions which means I'm not retiring the Gaz outfit just yet. Plus, I liked the few times we got stopped for pictures (style blogger much? lol).<br />
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The appreciation wasn't one-sided, of course, as I was snapping a few cosplayers who caught my eye, mainly characters I like from various series, anime and not. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" style="margin:0 auto; text-align:center;"><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE3U91Y9BwYNdcNAEJNborKokrCTegMS2lvoSaWNkppLWpSn3vDOO3ivgjys0fmq0DssdFvlrzu9YhpyKWxPX6NZqVla-yJ_y-ICQsKyPYICVSfD7bOJjU2qzbFQLq2YV2Iufk28_Xk4/s1600/afest1205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE3U91Y9BwYNdcNAEJNborKokrCTegMS2lvoSaWNkppLWpSn3vDOO3ivgjys0fmq0DssdFvlrzu9YhpyKWxPX6NZqVla-yJ_y-ICQsKyPYICVSfD7bOJjU2qzbFQLq2YV2Iufk28_Xk4/s320/afest1205.jpg" width="190" /></a></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OV5QqzWo8enHYwoaujX68D85Euls4lPETDDqtVAmTrs-eRBxHxwII7p_BhOtytFizzKb5ovgkVXr8_V4Ezb86hqwVQCs3Mvb7ici2tna4dmyDuRu1ry9mSKMHTQo3bbYtfzaIMDN3d8/s1600/afest1204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OV5QqzWo8enHYwoaujX68D85Euls4lPETDDqtVAmTrs-eRBxHxwII7p_BhOtytFizzKb5ovgkVXr8_V4Ezb86hqwVQCs3Mvb7ici2tna4dmyDuRu1ry9mSKMHTQo3bbYtfzaIMDN3d8/s320/afest1204.jpg" width="190" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo</td>
<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elegant Harley Quinn from Batman</td></tr>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJeiCJ8ovPkoK0GnX0x6xpmc8oNf-T2-0WlOBirgqNlxGPbinZNB4rpHrsgdkYYQZojZgFLnCStb1r_Y_nHjmLFP0pL83gs7SgCLjiHUQ9Rb4FZj-a48BBqdDchWm0vhSFQ1fyUj9AcE/s1600/afest1202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJeiCJ8ovPkoK0GnX0x6xpmc8oNf-T2-0WlOBirgqNlxGPbinZNB4rpHrsgdkYYQZojZgFLnCStb1r_Y_nHjmLFP0pL83gs7SgCLjiHUQ9Rb4FZj-a48BBqdDchWm0vhSFQ1fyUj9AcE/s320/afest1202.jpg" width="190" /></a></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizs7on4h2Pc805FLaZkubdXYCUFvVBvJYbm6jkAV4L9ciw-Hqo77HuhQpixyhfrkzLOkH9IwWWu_vVja3mqpLNwJGN6cVWcGy1hVI87_q9ePsu8YffstFtcLuV1RVMO7Z9yQ-PBnHVkw4/s1600/afest1203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizs7on4h2Pc805FLaZkubdXYCUFvVBvJYbm6jkAV4L9ciw-Hqo77HuhQpixyhfrkzLOkH9IwWWu_vVja3mqpLNwJGN6cVWcGy1hVI87_q9ePsu8YffstFtcLuV1RVMO7Z9yQ-PBnHVkw4/s320/afest1203.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Magician Girl from Yu-Gi-Oh!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sailor Pluto & Sailor Uranus</td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2" class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesomely Done Beetlejuice Cast</td></tr><br />
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<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxardk6ju7TquDOf7t0lEvlYiR1WzOykY55vTdn41Z8wT5gyK2NP4RvyBjoLqoegOo60sokk2rshxMHv3f3ukmr7glzrDXTz5letAZwSxeQ6-y1Jq3gxAsWy7xbCRGbzeafsUTTsC1HE/s1600/afest1206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxardk6ju7TquDOf7t0lEvlYiR1WzOykY55vTdn41Z8wT5gyK2NP4RvyBjoLqoegOo60sokk2rshxMHv3f3ukmr7glzrDXTz5letAZwSxeQ6-y1Jq3gxAsWy7xbCRGbzeafsUTTsC1HE/s320/afest1206.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br />
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tony Stark, Girly Thor & Girly Loki</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seto Kaiba & Bakura also from Yu-Gi-Oh!</td></tr></table>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-55702676383979167042012-10-24T13:53:00.002-05:002012-12-05T15:16:46.013-06:00[WISHLIST WEDNESDAY] Trendy Bones! Wearing Your Inside on Your OutsideCheck out this beautiful silk coat I saw over at <a href="http://www.stylebizarre.com/2012/09/4-days-and-10-pens-coat-design.html" target="_blank">StyleBizzare</a>. It took designer Jamie Avis 4 days, 10 gel pens and a great mix of talent and patience.<br />
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Skulls have been a little trendy for over year, seeping past the alternative scene into mainstream. It's no surprise then that around the Halloween season, the rest of the human skeleton followed. The US is a little slow on the pickup, however, as skeleton tights appeared in <a href="http://tokyofashion.com/romantic-standard-cosmic-top-skeleton-tights-goggles/">street</a> <a href="http://tokyofashion.com/girl-frogs-eyeballs-strawberries-takeshita-dori/">fashion</a> for a while.<br />
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My go-to place to buy hosiery is Ebay - which can be great for pricing but suffer when it comes to quality. So for I'm 50-50 when it comes to hits and misses. But a few months ago, after seeing the street fashion pics, Ebay disappointed me with the lack of larger sized bone tights. Are there fashionable plus-sized girls on the other side of the world?<br />
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Costume-Women-Sexy-Skull-Skeletons-Leggings-Stocking-Tights-Punk-Bone-/221140768584" target="_blank" ><img height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3DuT0gy9gHqu0zp07-VClHAMEaDkyj1SxcgnDFqVm_BQOnL1OiDfoWlIMPdy-JBwoeeMc2eWrxiMwE8SlTQRai87nvKvLQLv3EASmDVCzQXB-Enkjr7aIcdBWpOR69RzhLuBOpMG650/s320/bones3.JPG" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Halloween-Skeleton-Bone-Skull-Tights-Pantyhose-Leggings-Stocking-Punk-New-/180997633893?pt=US_CSA_WC_Hosiery_Socks&hash=item2a244cb765"><img height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0tiGdtcFd9kOTbrVhZh1oLwYqe4K3OYQ6ERgUfkuOQONMGRbctxvL61pMzRUg8p71Mc00MbtvCc35gHQ18yDsDTNcvXLSAoIiy8lBCe-27b_q8GoVx0d1onYDt0NcnwK7EQ3Po3zjqE/s320/bones1.jpg" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Skeleton-Bone-Printed-Pants-Tights-Pantyhose-Leggings-Ladies-Stockings-/320942722199"><img height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaP8l0ZTvj7S4kPv8RAJRMEg2QCddWtcb5GBwjbrQpyBeJ7HRlAGkKY91HBDxRUq8FpbenWu53Lh9Z7mj1834qn2ARdRrj3hJWooOvCYjeQONNbc38u4cGVGO9Aco_t9FB5-hU0onkMk/s320/bones2.jpg" /></a><br />
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Their current selection hasn't changed in terms of sizing. I thought that if I waited closer to Halloween a few L-XL's would pop up but alas. For tights that would actually fit my size 14 ass, I had to turn to Halloween stores like Spirit. The website shows they carry larger sizes (yay!) but most are sold out (boo!). However, I haven't rechecked the store down the street from my apartment lately. The pink ones are pretty cool but I'm still leaning more towards the sheer ones in the middle.<br />
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Tights not your thing? Rib cage shirts have been around for a while (with or without tiny hearts) and recently took on more fashionable cuts. My sister (left) found her shoulder-cut-out, semi-sheer top on Ebay but when I searched, my best find was the middle picture in a S-M. I also like Hot Topic's colorful romantic take on the right.<br />
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<a href="http://dimskeletons.blogspot.com/2012/08/happy-birthday-kristina.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff379/squidtrance/blog%20photos/IMG_1815.jpg" height="305" /></a> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Best-Selling-Human-Skeleton-Double-Snow-Spins-Personality-Short-Sleeve-T-shirt-/160841066233?pt=US_Womens_Tshirts&var=&hash=item2572dfe6f9" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmOuCwUtgPxLGEAQFEQCemFVk1tNJ7mY-3RhTHqNBYviGLPj6XU6igFwnhaRvkyFZzJ3FEWZfMF_tIQg-i1XZvUhKdSogJihT7Z13H9lXVrX5ckqDyRmJ6aZSVTHGtgfPf_ei-f6Y5-g/s320/ribcage2.jpg" height="305" /></a> <a href="http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/TShirts/Fashion//Teenage+Runaway+Rib+Cage+Flyaway+T-Shirt-710329.jsp" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcuSQalUIBfiwDw-Vn4vCuGkqKwaPR-HRyLnaee7SXoE5A59ui5_iDHvjJ_AzF99EDSzNhaRuzyweQ1zfzbWX85zzVu-kkOWo-HL_2B0OWPz7-dBirx6UAMqU4o949d76Ha5yDR10IUdU/s320/ribcage3.JPG" height="305" /></a><br />
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Where else can bones be found? Other than inside your body where they belong... Necklaces and gloves are two other popular places. Just ask my girlfriend, who bought skeletal gloves from Party City and cut off the fingers (left). I've been meaning to do the same.<br />
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<a href="www.etsy.com/listing/92828758/skeletal-cameo-rib-cage-necklace"><img height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2waAeeYPO3pRxJb4DhhlqWsT1L-JtJDZhIrPUgunYdd2X_PxRHuSV39kkZl__Z0xKWrlmGVEmkAR9eAc81xTJoCC88bDcwfpK30X2XmzDQVXC3Q6zPRpZC4DnOtMSLoNGJzBcLiwnek/s320/necklace2.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92828758/skeletal-cameo-rib-cage-necklace"><img height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bxhtvVB92sjbHclvoj2krUSzka3NumrpUJISZKmoHcCRpjyJKct6SnWJCyRTBAONly96Ezm-rYTn4RF36bbRu28pVevFuWafZu4Wj8U654XBcIX6MHcHZbSTHnP_eaSayERjRTkfVpA/s320/necklace1.jpg" /></a>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-64138111034633457632012-10-16T17:16:00.000-05:002012-10-16T17:16:00.062-05:00[TOP TUESDAY LIST] 8 Fashion Affirmations (Or My Style Manifesto)<p><img class="right" alt="Betsey Johnson Spring/Summer 2013" height="360" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma966yqarW1qz9qooo1_1280.jpg" width="240" />It's been a while since I really sat down and wrote. I've had trouble putting pen to paper and making it flow. But I was recently inspired by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4YHDPsgUx8" title="Affirmation Song with Lyrics" target="_blank">Savage Garden's Affirmation</a> to write my first blog in a couple of weeks.</p><p>A bit of a Style Manifesto, I wanted to define the scope of my personal style - and the style I admire - for this new blog.</p><ol><li>I believe that no matter how trendy or conservative, classic, conventional or outrageous you dress - you will never please everyone. So don't try, dress how you feel, reflecting who you are/want to be. People will always have, and voice, their opinions but, in the end, your outfit is yours alone.</li>
<li>I believe in glitter and shiny accessories. I truly believe that they will brighten your mood as well as your outfit. I think everyone should own a sequined item of clothing and wear it any time of the day they please.</li>
<li>I believe in the color black and everything it represents: darkness, simplicity and edginess. It's chic and modern yet murky and full of secrets. And it goes with everything.</li>
<li>I believe you don't have to suffer for beauty and fashion. Sure waxing hurts from time to time and corsets can get uncomfortable but don't take it to an extreme. If high heels are hurting your knees, wear flats. If your diet is making you weak and hungry, stop it. If the Spanx is bothering your skin, take it off.</li>
<li>I believe in the "Right Outfit" and the power it has to make or break your day. There are certain clothes that fill us with more confidence than others. There are accessories that put a spring in our step. And I believe that you don't have to spend an hour picking it out - it will speak to you.</li>
<li>Like Audrey Hepburn, I believe in pink. It holds a promise of something tender and pretty - and I believe everyone needs that. I don't believe in it as a representation of femininity but it does have a certain softness. Sometimes our outfits, our lives and situations require softness.</li>
<li>I believe clothing is gender-less. I believe that girls in ties should not be fetishes and boys in skirts should not be revolutions. Hard lines, ethereal fabrics, bows and lace should be open to everyone, no matter gender or lack-there-of. I think the first step is to stop calling fashionable boys "effeminate" and "weird".</li>
<li>I believe that great style begins with creativity and a sense of adventure. All good things have started with experiments and accidents.</li>
</ol><p><strong>When it comes to fashion and style, what do you believe?</strong></p><p class="source">Betsey Johnson Spring/Summer 2013 Picture via <a href="http://suicideblonde.tumblr.com/post/31427940273/betsey-johnson-spring-summer-2013" title="Pic Source" target="_blank">Suicide Blonde</a></p>Style Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423054666740886011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289415281385345600.post-44579934606543353292012-08-17T12:36:00.001-05:002012-08-17T12:36:10.601-05:00[DAILY OUTFIT] Working Hard for the Money, Mixing Spots, Stripes & CSSI'm in Week 3 of my full-time freelancing and, like the Little Engine, chugging along. I'm still letting go of that 9-5, steady workload mentality, but I love doing graphic work. Though I figured web design would be my top seller, business cards have become my bread and butter (which is good because they are necessary for small businesses).<br />
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The bad thing about working at home, however, is you don't have to dress up to go in. I'm sure the <a target="_blank" href="http://theoatmeal.com/comics/working_home">sloppy freelancer stereotype</a> lives on (<a target="_blank" href="http://theoatmeal.com/comics/working_home">see the Oatmeal's comic</a>). Recently, I was building a construction company website and only saw the sun when I took Alex lunch. Technically pajamas would have been beyond acceptable.<br />
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But I dress up and tame my summer frizz in the morning as part of my motivation. There's always a chance a potential client will want to set up a meeting. The dressy ensemble below, however, was more for promoting my services in the area ( mostly apartment communities and restaurants). <br />
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Along with my re-crush of layered bangles, the netbook Alex's mom gave me has also become my Number 1 Accessory. It fits so easily in my purse and, coupled with my external drive, lets me make quick changes to my projects.<br />
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