Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 30 April 2009

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Oh, dat ass.

Before I give you the outfit details (suspense), I humbly ask you to participate in the poll to your right (under my profile over there ☛). It concerns how often I post articles here, so I want to hear what all my beloved readers have to say! Back to your regularly scheduled description...

• 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

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• 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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Polyvore

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

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Polyvore

Inspired by street fashion...and ninjas.

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Polyvore

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

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Polyvore

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