Vintage View #14

It's high summer here in NYC...meaning it's H-O-T out!

It's hard to look nice, stay cool, and keep composed in this weather.

I had a doctor's appt. the other day, and when visiting the doctor I try to look a little better than usual. 

 I don't want them writing anything "funny" in my chart such as I look battered and bruised.

(because I am bruised...I got to a lot of concerts where jabs are received, and sometimes fists and kicks come my way)

Somehow is this dillusional head of mine, I think looking like a lady in a pretty lil' dress will detour the doc's eyes from my usual haggard physical appearance.

-Side note, I did not achieve this goal...sure enough, as was the case at last year's exam, the doctor asked me about my bruises.

(I'm convinced she's written in my file to keep an eye out for possible domestic abuse--its true, sometimes I'm that banged up, but never in the face...and if it is anyone hitting me-well its my own fault, not someone else abusing me...let's just be clear.)

So ok, we've established:

A.) It's HOT outside,

B.) I tried to look like a lady and wear a dress, and

C.) I had a doctor's appointment.

Big fat deal right?

Right!

So let's talk clothes.

I got this "new" vintage dress at Beacon's Closet on Sunday.

I can't tell what decade its from, I'm guessing the '90s.

(Um, Dusty Rose...wanna help me out with this one?)

I was drawn to it due to the yellow nature, I like yellow...not enough people veer toward yellow. 

I also really dig burnt orange-y browns mixed with Black.

So this dress was the whole shebang!

and it was cotton and airy and floaty...completely something begging to be worn in 90+ temps, no?

Overall, it was kinda an entire vintage outfit, but throughoughly workable for the modern day world.

-The purse if vintage from my trip to the Poconos last year

-The belt is vintage from my favorite thrift store in Ohio

-The shoes are vintage, or "gently used" at least, from Beacon's Closet a few years back

Yet, I thought I looked every bit a normal summertime present-day girl;

perfect for a day at the doctor's, even if it did not keep the "bruised" questions at bay.

gah!

Wearing:

*Vintage multi-color print dress-Beacon's Closet

*Vintage yellow purse-some store in the Poconos

*Vintage canvans belt-Thrift Store

*Dolce and Gabbana wedges-Beacon's Closet

*Brown sunglasses-Foster Grant

But ok guys...are you ready for the real kicker?

the most detrimental news I could ever hear at a doctor's office?

I'm only 5'4"!!!!!!!!

I had no idea, my whole life has been a lie, I guess I've worn tall girl shoes for so long I just started to believe my own fantasy.

I'm sorry I've fooled you for so long, but to be fair, I've fooled myself sincerely as well.

It's a huge blow to my "once upon a time tall-girl" ego!

:(

Daily Wear: I gotta wedge!

I was away for a few days in CO for a wedding, so many pictures, so little time--but soon I'll have a little vacation post for you peeps--I think you'll like it, even though the outfits are lacking, the pics are divine!

But for now, let's settle for what I wore today (6/21/11).


A pretty typically easy summertime outfit for me.  A little edgy, a little stark, a little simplistic...sure;
but c'mon,
did you get a look at those new peep-toe wedges I'm sporting?

Seriously, insanely gorgeous if you ask me...then again I'm kinda into everything I do and own and say and think...I'm full of myself, what more do you want from me?  Hey, if I didn't like these booties, why would I have bought the in the first place-so really is it that narcissistic of me to say that my booties are gorgeous? (eh, no need for comment really, I know the answer)
I'm sure at least 50% of you will agree with me though, they're the shit!  They clock me in at about 6ft tall, are easy and sturdy to walk in (I wore them in the mountains, yes I'm ridiculous, but yes they are really easy to walk in that's all I'm getting at), and the snakeskin surface adds a dose of texture that I just love.

In addition, I plopped on a few more pieces I tend to wear on a near daily basis:  a pair of oversized sunnies, my fringe scarf (which is smelling like outdoor dog right now, and I still wore it...I'm not one to shy away from a dog scent, I just spritz on some perfume-it'll mask it, right?), and my fave little fringey wannabe rocker-girl purse.

And that's how I roll on a first day back to work after a mini-vacation.  Easy pieces, a bright pop of color, and a great pair of architecturally sculpted peep-toe booties (of course making me one of the tallest girls on the subway--my goal each day!), makes for a great transition back to the real world of the "day job".

Wearing:
*Fuchsia tank dress-Express
*Black leggings-Uniqlo
*Black wedges-Carlos Santana
*Black/white scarf-Express
*Black sunnies-Foster Grant
*Black fringe purse-H&M

Don't forget to check back soon when I dish out my long-weekend getaway; I promise--its kinda rad!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!! SUNNIES!!!!!!!!

Hey friends!  As promised after my visit to the Corinne McCormack showroom, I've got a little giveaway for you!
Corinne McCormack and Foster Grant were uber-generous and hooked me up royally with lots of goodies...so I'm here to share the fun and "wealth" with my readers.

I chose a few samples based on my tastes, which seem to correspond tremendously well with the Corinne McCormack/Foster Grant aesthetic, and figured I'd throw one out there at you all which is completely representative of me.  Therefore, in a way, you get to snag my style...if that's something you're interested in.

So here they are...
The Foster Grant, Animal Print Sunnies up for grabs:

The only time these sunglasses were ever worn was for the few seconds it took me to snap these pics just so you know how they look...so a short moment in time; not too bad, practically like new--and they could be YOURS!

So ladies, or gents, here's what you have to do to enter:

1. Make sure you follow my blog via google connect, the followers thing on the right side panel, thru my facebook fanpage, or Bloglovin'.  (I will check this believe me!)


2. Leave me a comment on this post letting me know you want these sunnies; make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win

3. Be nice and tweet this, blog it, do whatever...although not required cause that's extra work which I do not really expect of anyone, I'm just sayin' that would be sweet of you if you did.

So there you go...easy as that.  And if things are looking as bright for you as my future is looking...well you're gonna need some shades!

-I'll draw the winner at random next Monday (5/30/11) @ 11pm eastern time (that's NYC time!)