Girl in a Box

I am currently living in a half-packed apartment, one week away from our house possession day.

My most recent "shopping spree" was $600 for treatment for a sick little Miss dog. Blarg. (It wasn't too serious and she is on the road to feeling better.)

More updates soon, I swear!

Tights, Tights, All Right

I love my tights.

I want to buy ten thousand more pairs and wear them every day all day for ever.

That is all.

Life Size Barbie: Cardigans and Awkwardness

The other day at work, my boss says to me out of the blue...

"Brrrr, cold in here today. I wish I had a vast array of cardigan sweaters like you have."

How awwwwkward. And random.

I do have an usually large amount of cardigan sweaters though. I can't decide if it's funny or creepy that he noticed.

My pics lately have been a big fat fail. I've been trying to use the 3-shot self timer and I end of with some weird awful facial expressions and the world's most awkward poses. I had to cut off my head in this one, it was just too gruesome. And the other poses were just so, so wrong. Mister Jay and Tyra, where are you when I need you!?!

Anthro Tick Tock cardi, navy J Crew city fit trousers, navy and white pinstripe blouse, tan suede Seychelles flats.

Life Size Barbie: Festive Sweater

The first Anthro piece I ever purchased was off of eBay, before Anthro started shipping world wide. I hadn't heard of Anthro until the girls on the Lucky/Fashion Hag/Stylethread forums introduced me to it. I loved how unique the Anthro aesthetic was, we just don't have any similar stores where I live. In comparison many of our mall stores sell very plain items, cheaply made and over priced. I have zero explanation for why this is, I am completely utterly stumped.

We're starting to get more and more American retailers- another city a few hours away has an Urban Outfitters and an Anthropologie. My city (I can really only speak for myself, specifically) is still patiently waiting for both/either, however we did recently get Forever21 and a Lucky Brand.

Annny hoooo... Anthro. eBay. Sweater. My first Anthro purchase was this gorgeous green wool Sleeping on Snow cardigan with appliqued flowers and chunky wooden buttons. I bought it in medium, unsure of my size, and it was a bit too large. I've managed to shrink and reshape it slightly the times that I've washed it and its better but not perfect. But I love the soft wool and the rich, saturated color.

Khaki Tommy Hilfiger pencil skirt, black Portugese gypsy market boots. I got a huge run in my pantyhose during the day and ended up ripping them off part-way through the day, without taking off my boots. You can dress a girl up but... oh well.

Inspiration Now

Pattie Boyd (George Harrison's wife) circa 1965-66

I just watched the movie Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked). While the plot was a bit slow, the clothes and music were the best. I love the '60s.

New Tights!

It's not often that I buy clothing at the grocery store. In fact, I don't think I've ever purchased anything except those little stretchy $1 gloves at the same place I buy steaks and dish detergent. However, one of the large chain groceries carries a line of inexpensive clothing called Joe Fresh. In my search for tights, one of the forums I lurk on recommended Joe Fresh for cute, recession-friendly tights.

Thick, wooly grey knitted tights-$8. I put them on and immediately fell in loooove.

They match perfectly with my grey J Crew top. Paired with black pencil skirt, peep toe heels and skinny belt decorated with a sparkly brooch. I was super toasty the whole day and I can't wait to wear them again. I really want to go back and look for more pairs!

Blog readers, help me out here... is there any way to wear tights and flats without looking like a preschooler?

Argyle

Sometimes I wish I had more interesting topics to write about. Right now my life is semi-absorbed with packing, cleaning, working and general everyday tripe.

I'm looking forward to moving as somehow my downstairs neighbour manages to use up most of the hot water before I jump in the shower at 7:30 am. Is she early morning bathing a whole gang down there? Washing 17 loads of laundry and a dishwasher cycle before dawn? Seriously.

I watched the movie Funny People recently. Funny People = Unfunny Movie. Blah.

My closest dog park is at the top of a long hill. After living here for 2 years and climbing it every few days, I still get winded by the top. Especially if I take the stairs.

I'm sad that one of my favorite sweaters may be ready for retirement soon. I bought this pink argyle number in Spain at a huge department store called El Corte Ingles. The clothes in Spain are soooo good and the shoes.... *sigh* to die for. I've had this sweater for 6 years, I'm pretty sure I got my money's worth out of it. It's starting to get a little pilled and shrunk a bit in length, I'll be sad to finally have to let her go. She's pink, obviously she's a girl sweater, k?

I dyed my hair a few shades darker and I admit, I hate it. I'm a blond through and through. Fortunately my hair doesn't want to be dark and is fading fast. You can't keep a good blond down!