Daily Wear: A perfect Balance to Life

I always like to think highly of myself in terms of fun and responsibility, work and play, sleep vs. lack there of (ok, maybe this is more like I'm going to look like the 45yr old Lindsay Lohan looks like if I don't slow it down...then again Lindsay is early '20s looking 45, and I've got her by a few years and think I'm no where near looking 45, so scratch that-I'm good to go for now).  I'm trying to say that at times I live the best of both lives, sometimes I don't know how I manage to have the energy I need to make it through my crazy weekends...but this outfit managed to keep things going steady from Saturday straight thru to Sunday.  And that's that perfectly balanced life I'm talking about...I manage to play hard, but work even harder! (this saying is usually the other way around, in terms of my life-its better this way)

Yeah, you're thinking, "gross, what is she talking about this outfit took her from Saturday into Sunday??? Don't even tell me you slathered yourself up with some patchouli and went about your day as if there was no need to shower."

-Ok, let me first off say I do shower...but I also slather on the patchouli.
-Secondly, here's how it went down.  After my swap meet on Saturday, Mel and I quickly changed into more casual clothes and hit up the East Village.  Now this is where most of our Saturday nights turn into sunrise on Sunday before we know it.  And this night was no different.
Soooooooooooooo, while I was reenacting Poison videos at 8am, lip syncing at the top of my lungs, believing I could be CC Deville and Bret Michaels combined into one, I realized in a mere 4 hours I'd be needing to get up and meet the ever so fun lil' Indiana blogger (so duh I like her already, she's from Indiana!  Holla!!!), Toast with Charmalade.
So I race home, take a quick few hours of a catnap, get up at noon, get ready, feel too tired to think about clothing, sniff the outfit from last nite-notice its not rank at all, throw it on knowing that if anywhere you can pull off day old clothing and make it look feasible, its Williamsburg. (and yes, little patchouli dab here and there never hurts either) And this is exactly what I did.  Sooooooooo, sorry Charmalade....I hate to admit that this is why I didn't mind what outfit photos of mine you kept, basically because I already had these from Saturday night.  ewwwwwww!
OK, don't think ill of me now that you know I put on the same clothes from the night before...I actually didn't get the full required 8hrs of sleep that one needs to make rational decisions.  It was a dressing move made in haste I will admit-but one that turned out OK by both days' standards.
But you see, I managed to stay out all night have a blast and get up in time to meet Charmalade and shop till our hearts were content at Beacon's Closet.  Perfect balance to my life I tell ya!
And of course when her friend suggested LA Burrito for lunch, obviously I was incredibly hungry!!!!  All that crazy NYC fun can really work up a girl's appetite.

Saturday, Mel gave me this shirt before the swap-its a Kensie top of course...but she knew slouchy, black and white, yeah...that's a Nickie, not so much a Mel.  Did I think twice about taking it off her hands, hell no!
Did acquiring this top on Saturday afternoon make it super easy for me to get ready Saturday night in a jiffy?  Hell Yeah!  (I couldn't wait to wear it!)

I'm also going to tell you I spiced up my own personal life a bit by actually wearing LIPSTICK-not lipgloss, not Dr. Pepper Bonne Belle (fave!), and not chapstick.  I recently got my hands on some amazing bright fuchsia, perfect for summer, lipstick from The_ed.  She's a Swappy_Seconds repeat swapper, and swapping with her is beyond awesome for me--she's a Mary Kay rep, so she's always tempting me with makeup.  Needless to say it makes swapping easy when you're offering up Pink Melon lipstick!

Lipstick, something I rarely wear, I'm a gloss girl lets be honest.  Lipstick however, does make me just want to pop my lips, smack away, and do a lot of "MUAH's" when I have to suck it up and do cheek kissing hello greetings like most NYC'rs like to do....midwest head nod is more my style.  But yeah, after living here for nearly 8yrs its time I just get over it, I've gotten over my hugging phobia, so now on to working away the cheek kiss awkwardness I tend to possess.  Maybe I should just walk around with my Pink Melon lipstick in my pocket so I'm ready for the cheek kiss greeting at any time, and I can just feel more comfy doing it because I'm all ready to give big ol' MUAH smooches and leave behind my mark on the cheeks of all friends that dare try to make me greet them this way!

Yeah....so we've got the Pink Melon Mary Kay lipstick, and the Black/white slouchy Kensie tee.
Besides that, you'll find me here wearing:
DIY cut-off shorts--Gap
Black platforms--Topshop
Ivory quilted chainpurse--Thrift Store.

Now, back to that "perfect balance" of a life I lead...it's almost 11:30pm, if I go to bed now I'll get 7.5hrs of sleep, more than enough to get up bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow!  tootles

Thank ya, Thank ya very much....

Thank ya very much, INDEED!

Sorry, I swear this is my last birthday post....as it's been over a week since the actual event.   But tonight I got a chance to go through (moreso organize my list of thank-you cards) all my lovely gifts from all my lovely friends and family....and I cannot believe all the goodness that was bestowed upon me.

Again, seriously......

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!

The GOODS:

(Thanks Bonnie, Eva, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, Aunt Liz and Uncle Harry)

The FASHION:

(Thanks Gaut-I can't believe you found such an appropriate t-shirt)

(Thanks Kristine-glad you stuck by me even though my taste in music is questionable)

(Thanks Jewel, Kris, and Jane--Jewelry and make-up always a plus!)

(Thanks Jewel-a magazine from South Africa=soooooo Interesting!)

The MAN I LOVE:

So freakin' DROOL-WORTHY!  I HEART U BIG TIME ELVIS!

(Thanks Bonnie, Monique, and Kris--you obviously know what makes me SWOON!)

The FEEDING of my OBSESSION(s):

-Vintage and Owls

(Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Wolf--you hit the spot w/antique owls and the vintage purse)

(Thanks Mel-it doesn't get much cuter than this!)

The COCKTAIL HOUR:

(Thanks Nate-classy wine for a cl-ASS-y lady like myself, 

no seriously, thank you very much, can't wait to taste this)

(Thanks Amy and Michael-I want to keep this on display FOREVER!  Vodka in a skull!)

The SHOPPING:

(Thanks BF's parents, Thanks BF's sisters/family, Thanks Adriane, Monique, and Mr. and Mrs. Oberg--this will allow me to lift my self imposed "Wallet-Lockdown" if I feel so tempted to purchase some indulgent items)

And thank you to everyone for all those items not shown here. 

(Matte OPI nail polish/Aveda goodies courtesy of Abbey, The Necklush courtesy of Michael and Amy, $ courtesy of Rita, Roses courtesy of my dad, perfume/lotions courtesy of BF's sisters, and CARDS CARDS CARDS courtesy of many)

But thank you mostly for the honor of your presence at my party--it was an honor for sure.  I loved every minute of it.

Without everyone who made it, it would not have been the same....and that itself is the most important gift of all!

Weekend Rewind: September 12-13th, 2009

"Oh by god.....Look What the Cat Dragged In"

(Hope you're a Poison Fan so you can finish the song, because it's a good one)

Saturday started out with me looking like a

Lost member of Poison.

Seriously, my hair was really really large before I decided it was a bit too over the top-so I tamed it with a quick brushing.  I had a bit more eyeliner on than necessary for a Saturday treck thru the 'hood.  And, the jacket added a masculine quality that left me looking a bit manly, but girly at the same time--just like Bret Michaels, or Riki, or Bobby, or CC (my fave Poison member by far!) circa 1986.

Saturday afternoon-

*Navy boyfriend jacket-Target

*Black vintage Poison concert tee-Thrift Store

*Ivory vintage grommet belt-Thrift Store

*Blue skinny jeans-Uniqlo

*Brown booties-Steve Madden

*Necklaces/earrings-Forever 21

Oh but this jacket!!!!!  $30 from Target....can't beat that.  A little secret ladies--check out the boys' section at these stores.  Target has these little cheap suits for young boys and believe me, we full grown adult women can fit into it!  Not only is it slightly fitted in a good way, it's also cheaper because it's kids' clothing!

And then, after coming home, I shed the jacket.....and what a quick change--no longer am I the lost member of Poison,

instead I've morphed into Lost Poison Groupie

As day turned to night, it was time to figure out what to wear for a girls' night out.  Mel and I planned to meet up in Williamsburg.  And from there, the night was ours.  However, we're not all that crazy, so we were good with going just a few doors down from the subway and staying put all night.  So Union Pool it was.

Forgive the cig, my judgement is often impaired after a few drinks, and this is the outcome. 

In fact, the outcome is a cigarette and 2am photos outside my house before I retire to bed. 

Why don't I do this before I go out when I still look presentable?  Oh yes, again impaired judgement, cocktails that make me feel bolder than I really am.

Saturday Nite-

*Multi-color satin dress-Zara

*Black leather bomber jacket-H&M

*Black opaque tights-Express

*Black vintage suede boots-Thrift Store

*Black chiffon beaded necklace-Forever 21

*Black stud earrings-Macy's

And one more shot....because I was feeling as if I had all the time in the world to put a crappy background on this.  (And now look, it's freakin midnite and I've got work tomorrow.  Eeek)

And for Sunday, no outfit pic.....a t-shirt and jeans does not warrant a photo.

However, I did meet up with Mel again, shopping of course!  We had a mission-FIND SHOES!  I don't think we succeeded.  

And now I will be very boring at the two Fashion Week parties tomorrow and the following night.

Yes, that's right....Fashion Week, Parties, and I'm attending!  What what?

Tomorrow is the Independent Fashion Blogger party--should be exciting to meet everyone and get all dressed up super swanky!

And Tuesday is the Chictopia party.

Ooooooh, pictures pictures pictures, and fun fun fun!  I should go to bed.  There's two parties, two consecutive nights, and 7am wake-up calls for work that I have to deal with.  

Sleepy Time it is! 

Hope you all had a great weekend too!