I always need to remind myself that I make my own dreams come true. And it starts with the energy to make things happen.
Do I really know the difference between my birthday and Christmas?
Almost one week ago, my phone got snatched while walking along Washington St. Some guy just passed by, riding a bike, and snatched it away from me. I tried to catch the guy, but thanks to those people around me, he got away quickly.
So, my phone just took on it's first year with me. My sim card, which has been the same sim card I've had since college, was also taken. And with that; I had to let go of a hundred contacts, pictures and music I've stored for the past 10 (?) years or so. Now, please tell me how do I let it go. And because I've had the same sim card since college, it was also the only means of communicating with my husband who might try to get in touch anytime... Good thing, though, I have memorized his number by heart. I can dial it from ny phone. But, how were you supposed to get my baby's pictures back? Her voice recording, which I listen to everyday? And all the friends I have kept in touch with, for the past 10 years...?
After losing my phone, I realized that I was not always lucky or safe. Nothing is impossible. :(
Earlier today, my mind was torn between buying an iPod with bigger storage and staying put with the trusty old unit I've been using for three years now. The one I have now - a 2 GB first generation Nano - can only house around 450 songs (if I un-tick the Album Artwork option).
My formula is 60% comfort, 40% play.
I gravitate towards New England prep and Brit high street on most days. My love for New England prep started five years ago. I've always been intrigued by Brit street style. I think Brits dress better than the French.
When I feel like it, I wear a tailored jacket and it caps my look.
I am not afraid of prints. Paisley is my favorite. And you know paisley's a love it or hate kind of print. Runners up are floral, plaid, gingham, stripes, and herringbone. Paul Smith would be proud.
When I'm not wearing prints, I wear black. And why not?
I am not a shoe fiend at all. I favor slides, loafers, and sneakers. Leather shoes, the pointy kind - I reserve them for the occasional dress-coded event. I should buy more shoes.
How I wish I could afford Bottega Veneta, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Rick Owens. In the meantime, there's Tyler, Topman, Old Navy, J. Crew, and H&M.
No to fakes! I'd rather wear a cheap brand. If it bothers me so much, I rip the label off. I feel much better after.
I only have a couple of watches. One of which was a corporate giveaway. I do not own any jewelry. I'd play with eyewear, though. I've been drawn to nerdy frames since college.
Cost per wear is the only metric I maintain when dressing up. I'd rather wear the same things over and over than spend on singular, disposable, flash-in-the-pan fashion.
I ought to have a better relationship with the local alteration store.
I get more excited looking at trends from women's magazines. If I get inspired enough, I'd pick a female trend and make it my own. The writer in me, however, would buy the men's magazine because it is better-written. Speaking of trends, I mostly like seeing them on someone else.
How do I define best-dressed? If someone's able to put together a smashing ensemble without the aid of a stylist. Or if that person looks fly but doesn't look styled. (Then you'll know the stylist did a good job.)
The real good dressers, you find them on the streets or sometimes on The Sartorialist. Some of them are on lookbook, too. Sometimes, however, it's hard to tell if they're being editorial about it. That being said, military men in full regalia are the best dressed folk in the world.
The best-dressed celeb guy on my list is Brandon Flowers (The Killers). He had me at feathered jacket. Kanye West, more for his attitude, is second. They both look like they can to dress up without professional advice. Ladies who make the grade are Zooey Deschanel, the Olsen twins, Sienna Miller, and Jennifer Connelly.
If I had my way, I'd get me the whole LV Damier Graphite collection, but I'll be happy with a Fred Perry PVC Carry-all for now.
I should save more money and stop buying clothes. But I should buy more shoes. What should I do?
Having pegged my style as 60% comfort/40% play, I'd still say it's ambiguous, erratic, and undefined. Now that's where attitude comes handy.
Style goes beyond fashion. It's your aspirations, realizations, predictions, and predilections combined. It could be tricky. It's surely not store-bought. Everyone has one.
If there was one reason the 90s ruled, it was Swatch.
The kids from 2007 are back. Mika and Paolo Nutini are back with their respective sophomore albums!
