Have you heard of Le Petit Echo Malade? It’s a fashion parody blog I learned about from Clare of Pretty Green. It’s Borat-hilarious, if you like that kind of stupid stuff, which I do. Don’t get me wrong, I love fashion blogs, but now and then it’s nice to have a little laugh at ourselves and to have someone say, “the Emperor has no clothes.”
I was considering some cheesy poses today in honor of Le Petit Echo Malade, but my body and face refused to cooperate, frozen in fear in front of the camera. So here is my usual deer-caught-in-headlights shot.
what i wore:
- top – F21
- belt – F21
- skirt – Anthropologie (Fall 2008)
- shoes – Aerosoles
- earrings – Pulp Sushi
- necklace – Pink Andie Designs
- lipstick – Berry Sinner, Lipstick Queen
Have a great day, you guys!
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Yesterday, I took a cue from my Mad March Hare and made a big jump: I gave my boss 30 day’s notice that April 1st would be my last day of toil in his coal mine. He said, “I’m surprised that you stayed at this stupid job for so long anyway.” It’s nice to know I’ll be missed.
How do I feel about all this? I feel scared for the obvious reason that I won’t have a steady stream of income for a short while, but at the same time, I feel like a kid who just opened a fresh box of Crayola Crayons, with 48 different brilliant colors, and I get to draw on a fresh sheet of paper whatever I want. These are exciting times, indeed! :)
So these are my quitting-my-job clothes. I really like this outfit and it’s easily one of my favorites. It’s simple, colorful, and really comfy — a big plus. The brass bunny necklace was a Valentine’s gift from my hubby. He got it for me after hearing me gush about it when it was featured on Kind Over Matter. The necklace is by Pink Andie Designs on Etsy. I like to call it my Mad March Hare.
If you’re wondering about the headless Katrina, it’s because this photo is for Bloganista, a Flickr fashion/style pool, kind of like Wardrobe Remix, except you can’t show your face — it levels the playing field for us regular folks. At least I don’t have to worry so much about my photo face looking all scrunched when I’m focused on taking my own picture. And that, my friends, is a good thing. :)
I can’t wait to catch up on my blog-reading. See you on the Internet!
N.E.E.T Magazine, Vol. 18, is finally out in the virtual newsstands and this issue is noteworthy.
There is lots to be admired and savored, like these N.E.E.T. picks. I’m lovin’ these floral cards by Rifle Paper Company. They’re begging me to hang them on my wall:
The interview with Diane of Darling Darling fame is a must read. Check it out.
Look! Maria made the Global Fashion section — work it, girl!
I really want to get my digital paws on the font they used for the Show & Tell section. It looks chalk-inspired… do any of you font hounds know where I can find this delicious font?
Gotta check out the great threads from Luflux — totally cute, organic and sustainable clothing.
Looking through N.E.E.T. Magazine’s pages motivated me to abandon my boy-jeans and Keen Ventura kicks for the briefest moment. My ensemble below was inspired by Franca’s blue-red-green outfit a few weeks ago:
what i wore:
- top – Old Navy from Crossroads Trading Co.
- skirt – Old Navy
- tights – We Love Colors
- shoes – Munro
- pearl bracelets – Target
- watch – Baby-G
- lipstick – Red Sinner by Lipstick Queen
I took these photos at the corner of Post and Webster at Japantown some time last week.
The sign below has got me all excited about Meat Day, which is March 1st. Put it on your calendar.
Despite it’s sterile exterior, this building is a mecca for good food, fun, and cute.
My favorite shops:
- Kinokuniya Stationery (1st floor — insane kawaii section)
- Kinokuniya Stationery (2nd floor — kawaii lite for *adults*)
- Kinokuniya Bookstore (Rement, fashion mags, manga)
- Pika Pika (great place to go for Asian-style photobooths)
- Izumiya (hands down, the BEST sushi in the Bay Area)
I love these Japanese lanterns in various geometric and floral patterns. I tried to take more pictures inside the store, but the owner ran me out.
And this is what I wore on that cold day:
what i wore:
- denim shirt – H&M
- sweater vest – F21
- slacks – very old Banana Republic
- shoes – Dansko
- lipstick– Vamp by Chanel
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I want to thank Karli, Piper, and Ange for mentioning the shop in their beautiful blogs. You guys are gems — THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Have a super Wednesday!
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When I asked my husband what he thought of this outfit, he just shook his head, smiled, and said: “Couldn’t you wear some leggings or tights or something?”. I don’t think he gets it. I realize it cuts my body in half (a huge Tim Gunn no-no), but I really liked it and left the house yesterday feeling very stylish and comfortable in my *fancy* ensemble.
Hey, Taco said he liked it between his naps!
what i wore:
- dress – Anna Sui for Target
- sweater – Express (not sure though)
- slacks – very old Banana Republic
- shoes – Proper by Earth
- glasses – Matsuda (I’m near-sighted)
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