Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 30 April 2009

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Oh, dat ass.

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• Tank: Hanes
• Jeans: Hot Kiss
• Bum bag: Cortez; thrifted; army man added by me
• Studded belt (top): Walmart
• Bullet belt (bottom): Hot Topic; thrifted
• Necklace: NY State Fair; modified by me
• Boots: No tag; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

Yes, I am wearing three belts. Insane much? Also, I am quite enamored with the little army men I've been recently dangling from my outfits. This might become a new signature of sorts.

My hair is starting to fade a little on the top segment of my hair (which was not bleached). The rest of it is as bright as ever and I actually like the contrast. If I can avoid it, I never want to go back to normal colors!

Links:

• Two and a Half Watchmen.
• Overhead in New York delivers - the title really makes this one.

♥Anna

Things I Love Thursday: 30 April 2009

Photo by Dark Orange

• New York City! I am totally getting NYC fever. Can't wait to be there, even though I'm getting anxious about the process of moving my life (and all my stuff) back to the East Coast...Positive thoughts, positive thoughts!
• The post-apocalyptic aesthetic. It can mean a number of things, but my favorite examples are those that display a dark, gritty, and possibly creepy type of beauty. See: Falk2021's art; Chadwick Tyler's photography (NSFW); John Harbison's Oboe Concerto; Tank Girl.
• Vitamin Water. It's a permanent vice.
• Left 4 Dead Free Friday! I don't own the game, so I might have a go...or just grief. :P (Care to join? My Steam name is stylishgeek.)
• My hair. Still awesome.
• Good food! There are so many awesome restaurants in Ashland; it makes my head spin.
• Stephen Colbert. He is my huge non-secret crush.

And you?

♥Anna

Daily Outfit: 28 April 2009

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• Sweatshirt: Sweatshirt: FIVESTAR Vintage by Blue Marlin; thrifted
• Dress: WD NY
• Leggings: liz&co.; thrifted
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: Santana Canada, thrifted
• Everyday glasses

I call this look "crazy Soviet rocket scientist who got fired for stealing office supplies".

Links:

• Prettiest. Car. Ever.
• Nose Shower Gel Dispenser. Ew.
• Officially the best resignation letter ever.
• Create Magnetic Poetry on the Internet!

♥Anna

Androgyny

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I feel that "androgyny" is a word often thrown around haplessly by the fashion community. Androgyny is "in", a magazine may tell you, only to advise you to not dress too much like the opposite gender. I can't pull off the androgynous look, fashionistas claim, because I have too many curves, long hair, a very feminine face, etc.

That isn't the case. I can't stress enough that you should wear what you want. "Pulling off" an outfit has little to do with what you wear; it's how much confidence you wear it with. Wear what you want. Wear what makes you comfortable. Wear what makes you feel like the fabulous being you are.

That being said, the outfits below are merely a starting point - some androgynous looks that I find inspiring.

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Polyvore

This outfit is inspired by small children, who we can all learn some lessons from! Wear what is comfortable, bright, functional (a fanny pack leaves your hands free), and okay to get messy.

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I can see almost anyone wearing this; it's slightly polished but comfy. Are you on a boat?

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Inspired by street fashion...and ninjas.

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A visible bra and a fake mustache: gender confusion FTW!

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A little bit function; a little bit fashion; a little bit Sniper. Happy camping!

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Polyvore

Hipsters may be the source of much disagreement, but you must admit - some of 'em got style.

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Polyvore

Another outfit of contrasts. Incidentally, I'm a huge fan of accessories that claim an obviously different identity. Think "World's Greatest Grandpa". Hilarious!

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What does androgyny mean to you (in a sartorial context or otherwise)?

♥Anna

P.S.: The androgyny Flickr pool is an excellent source of this type of inspiration.

Daily Outfit + Links: 27 April 2009

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• Sweatshirt: FIVESTAR Vintage by Blue Marlin; thrifted
• T-shirt: Fubu; thrifted
• Necklace: Vintage
• Pants: Jerzees; hand-me-down
• Socks: Hanes
• Boots: No tag; thrifted
• Everyday glasses

Worn out for Pilates and some lunch. My Pilates teacher called me a Russian gymnast. :>

Sorry for the lack of content these days. Where does all my time go? I haven't been gaming a lot...oh wait, it's because the weather is so nice! Definitely a good thing. Anyway: actual content is on the way, I promise. Until then:

Links:

• The best 2-second clip on Youtube.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 26 April 2009

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• Shortalls: London London; thrifted
• T-shirt: French Connection
• Necklace: Vintage
• Belt: Hot topic; thrifted
• Socks: Hanes
• Boots: Santana Canada; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

Whenever I wear overalls, I feel slightly like the Engineer from Team Fortress 2.

Also! I am extremely excited about something blog-related, but it is not a sure thing yet so I can't share. Suspense! Have some videos in the meantime:

Links:

• Toddler plays Street Fighter 2. Dad freaks out.
• Worst video game voice acting in the world. Seriously. Choice quote: "Help, I taste really bad".

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 25 April 2009

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• Shirt: Threadless; thrifted
• Necklace: Hand-me-down, army man added by me
• Belt: Walmart
• Jeans: Vanilla Star
• Boots: Santana Canada; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Wristbands: Gifts
• Everyday glasses

Still loving the purple! Here's a better shot of the necklace:

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And what I actually looked like while oot and aboot:

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• Sweatshirt: Otomix; thrifted (as seen here and here)
• Bag: Vedoy's Genuine Leather; thrifted (this one)
  
• Headphones: iRiver; hand-me-downs (not particularly exciting)

Links:

• Hot Marni sandals: DO WANT.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 23 April 2009

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• Sweater: Old Navy; thrifted
• Vest: Badge; thrifted
• Belt: Hot Topic; thrifted
  
• Shorts: Adidas, thrifted
• Sneakers: Saucony
• Socks: B.U.M.
• Everyday glasses
  

Wore this for dollar store adventures (evidence here) and Pilates. Odd expression because I didn't look at any of the pictures I took until I uploaded them to Lappy.

Links:

• Probably my all-time favorite Mythbusters clip.
• Tori Amos's rendition of Smells Like Teen Spirit. LOVE.
• AJ Fosik knits beer sweaters. Even though I don't drink, I want these!
• As an eyebrow enthusiast, I greatly approve of this article (although I may not agree with the opinions expressed within).

♥Anna

Things I Love Thursday-on-Friday: 24 April 2009

Photo by jacpots2

• Having purple hair. It automatically brightens my day!
• Being 20. Totally a milestone birthday.
  
• My Love by The Bird and the Bee.
• Isao Machii, modern samurai. New crush! Watch some of his amazing videos.
  
• Pandemic 2. Addicting game alert: play at own risk.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit: 21 April 2009

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• Top: Sag Harbor; thrifted
• Shorts: Mossimo
• Shoes: Saucony
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

What's that you say? Is there something on my head?

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Why yes! It's Special Effects "Pimpin' Purple".

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Outdoor shot to show it under natural lighting.

I looooove it, but I'm already thinking that the next color I want to dye my hair is blue. Get in the present, girl!

Are you planning any hair adventures?

♥Anna

Daily Outfit: 20 April 2009

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• Hat: David & Young
• T-shirt: Gildan; thrifted
• Necklace: NY State Fair; modified by me
• Pants: Jerzees; hand-me-downSocks: Hanes
• Shoes: Saucony
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

Birthday outfit! (Not to be confused with birthday suit.) Okay, I admit dressing like this had nothing to do with the fact that it was my birthday, but still, I do love me some tie-dye. Upon further inspection, it sort of looks like I cut my hair in this picture. Not so! I had it in pigtails. :)

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 19 April 2009

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• Bandanna: Gift, modified by me
• Glasses: Coppertone
• T-shirt: Seibei; thrifted
• Belt: Walmart
• Shorts: Mossimo
• Gloves: Army/navy store
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: Thrifted; no tag

Today was a lovely day! I went out to the park and did many things, including: blowing bubbles for little kids, playing the recorder, listening to music while lying in the grass, playing on the playground, finding the only bottle of Special Effects hair dye in town (!), and getting invited to a concert by a hot chick with sweet tattoos. I'm so glad I don't seem to be getting sick anymore.

Links:

• The hair heart connection. Fascinating.
• Sony releases new stupid POS that doesn't effing work. (NSFW due to language, but hilarious!)

♥Anna

Daily Outfit: 17 April 2009

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• Vest: Badge; thrifted
• Shirt: H&M
• Jeans: Vanilla Star
• Bum bag: Cortez; thrifted
• Boots: Snowland; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

I must admit I have been pretty boring this last couple of days - I haven't even been out of the house! Some close friends are sick, and I fear I might have a fever right now. Send good vibes, geeklets!

♥Anna

Daily Outfits Catchup: 15 April 2009

Two outfits for the price of one! This one I wore to go hiking:

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• Bandanna: Thrifted
• Bow pin: Hand-me-down
• T-shirt: Fubu; thrifted
• Sweatshirt: FIVESTAR Vintage by Blue Marlin; thrifted
• Leggings: Express
• Tights: Hue
• Boots: Thrifted; no tag
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

Then I changed (and took a shower...you can tell how dirty my hair was before!) to go out to dinner:

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• Same bandanna, pin, tights, boots, and glasses
• T-shirt: Fubu; thrifted
• Sweatshirt: WD NY
• Skirt: Lots of Love by Speechless; thrifted

♥Anna

Daily Outfit Catchup: 14 April 2009

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• Hat: David & Young
• T-shirt: Seibei; thrifted
• Jeans: Hot kiss
• Shoes: Saucony
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

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I'm particularly stoked about the thrifting the Seibei tee; but silly me forgot to take a picture where my hand wasn't blocking the design. If you can't tell, it is a picture of a mummy smoking a cig and saying "Who wants to live forever?"

Any of you thrift anything good lately?

♥Anna

Things I Love Thursday: 16 April 2009

Photo by TobiasOhlsson

• My aunt, my uncle, and their wonderful friends. Last night we went out to dinner in honor of my and my aunt's birthdays. It was a wonderful time!
• Bad Sex: Micspam and the Art of the Dramatic Reading. A newly created Tumblr where my friend and I record ourselves reading bad sex scenes (mostly from fanfiction). Audio NSFW, and possibly mentally scarring.
• cp_pacman_wtf, the best Team Fortress 2 custom map ever.
• Nice weather! I am eating it up.
• Bursting out in laughter for no particular reason.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 13 April 2009

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• Sweatshirt: WD NY
• Vest: Badge; thrifted
• Necklace: Hand me down
• Tank: Hanes
• Pants: No label; thrifted
• Boots: Santana Canada; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

An unconventional close-up of the necklace:

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I am a goofball.

Links:

• I absolutely love the Androgyny Flickr Pool.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 11 April 2009

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• Sweater: Old Navy, thrifted, ripped up by me
• Tank (underneath): Marshalls
• Skirt: No Boundaries
  
• Pants: No tag; thrifted
• Shoes: Saucony
• Everyday glasses

I took an outfit picture outside! I don't often get the chance, but it's nice too have some natural light once in a while.

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Also, this is the infamous sweater I destroyed. I like it so much better now.

Links:

• Calling all natural redheads in the NYC area!
• Moral of this video: Don't mess with LARPers.
• Andy punches people who are about to eat. Hilarity ensues.
• Happy tape! I don't have a use for this, but I want it.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 9 April 2009

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• Hat: David & Young
• Vest: Badge; thrifted
• Shirt: Astro; thrifted
• Shorts: Adidas; thrifted
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: No tag; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

I am in love with this hat. It has a ribbed texture, as you can see below:

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Links:

• J'adore this video of Gareth Pugh Autumn/Winter 2009.

♥Anna

Live Stylishly: 12 April 2009

Photo by nyc dreamer

• Load up on discounted Easter candy tomorrow. (Especially Peeps. They’re fun to microwave and taste even better stale!)
• Wear war paint.
• Incorporate a toy into tomorrow’s outfit.
• Memorize raps. Bust them out at inappropriate times.
• Ask complete strangers if you can take their picture. If they ask why, tell them you’re an artist. (Inspired by this photo. I was taking photographs and this guy saw my camera and asked me to take one of him. Sadly, I couldn’t zoom in any closer. It still made me smile.)
• Try your hand at making YouTube Poop with your favorite video footage.
• Get a pashmina or big shawl, if you don’t already have one. Some outfits just don’t go with a fitted cardigan or sweatshirt. (Trust me…I was in this situation yesterday.) The bigger the better, so you can share it and snuggle with chilly friends!
• Talk in a fake accent.
• Carry chalk around. Write temporary, cryptic messages in public places.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 7 April 2009

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• Bandanna: Thrifted
• Necklace: Hand-me-down
• Tank: Hanes
• Belt: Walmart
• Jeans: Vanilla Star
• Boots: Santana Canada; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Everyday glasses

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Accidental "DO NOT WANT" face.

Links:

• Flutter: The New Twitter.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit Catchup: 6 April 2009

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• Bandana: Thrifted
• Necklace: NY State Fair; modified by me
• Shirt: Astro; thrifted
• Pants: Self Esteem; thrifted
• Shoes: Santana Canada; thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Regular glasses

You get a close-up so you can see how strange I am:

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It doesn't show up well on the picture, but I drew a fake scar on my lip (click through to Flickr if you can't see it). I crack myself up sometimes.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit Catchup: 5 April 2009

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• Long-sleeve shirt: Chump Motocross; thrifted
• Short-sleeve shirt: Fubu; thrifted
• Necklace: NY State Fair; modified by me
• Shorts: Adidas; thrifted
• Socks: Hanes
• Sneakers: Saucony
• Watch: Casio
• Regular glasses

Extremely plain; but my Flickr friends seemed to like it. Interesting.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 4 April 2009

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• Sash: Fabric scrap
• Top: Love by Design; thrifted
• Skirt: Luella for Target; thrifted
• Leggings: Hot Chillys; thrifted
• Socks: Hanes
• Boots: No label; thrifted
• Pin (on skirt): Thrifted
• Watch: Casio
• Regular glasses
  

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My hair looks really cool in these pictures but that's because it's filthy and filled with products. Not exactly what I want to aim for.

Links:

• Awesome art jewelry.
• Piglet goes to the beach.
• The 30 Classiest Angela Lansbury Blingees. Don't ask, just experience.
• Another one of those heart-shatteringly cute short films about life.
  

♥Anna

Things I Love Thursday: 9 April 2009

Art by Lauren Utter

• My birthday is in 11 days!
  
• "Long Gone" by Fat City Reprise. The music video is also fabulous; you must check it out.
• Terrible fanfiction that people make into hilarious videos. This is my favorite.
• How much I have changed in the course of a year. I never would have guessed I'd be doing what I am today back then.
• Androgyny. Expect a post on this soon!
  
• New music. Sometimes I get in a rut by listening to the same thing over and over again, so I took some friends' recommendations and found some great new tunes!
• Playful gamers. Some are just too serious, so I really appreciate those who are willing to fool around.
• Meeting people online. It doesn't need to be sketchy or dangerous. I am so grateful for my internet friends.
• Art. Forever and ever.

What's got you smiling, honeybuns?

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 1 April 2009

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• Zip sweatshirt: WD NY
• Sweater: Old Navy, thrifted (the sleeves really aren't that long; I was just fooling around.)
  
• Leggings: Express
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: No tag; thrifted
• Regular glasses

Links:

• Sweating in your pajamas: I know I have.
• Blam; a pretty crazy animated video.
• I am in love with Metronomy's music videos. Check this one out; then see their other videos for Radio Ladio.

♥Anna