tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73924536684912093812024-03-13T17:20:07.540-05:00Cosmic NonsenseAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-62588934545442368922014-01-11T14:26:00.000-06:002014-01-11T14:26:33.722-06:00Amulets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over winter break I decided to use my free time to work on creative projects. It turns out that I spent more time sitting in bed on the internet, but in between episodes of Totally Biased and scrolling through tumblr I was able to fit in a few projects. One of my proudest accomplishments was to make these two little cat pendants. Considering I don't have much artistic ability, I'm thrilled with how they turned out. I gave the purple one to my friend Alice and I kept the pink one for myself. It reminds me of spring and it looks very tranquil, so I think of it as an amulet to bring me sunny, peaceful vibes during this long winter.<br />
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P.S. I used cardboard boxes as palettes and the colors were so pretty that I had to scan them before I recycled them.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-35756078521629381562013-12-10T10:00:00.000-06:002013-12-10T10:00:09.166-06:00Frost Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is an outfit that worked really well with my lack of eyebrows. One of my friends told me I looked like a frost queen, which is always an ideal look. Rosy cheeks, pale lips, and bleached brows are the way to go in winter. </div>
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Here I am looking real jaunty in my winter layers. I've decided to start documenting my more casual outfits because 1) I think they're still pretty cute, and 2) if I only post my fanciest outfits on here, it's not really an accurate representation of my style. Sometimes you just have to wear a t-shirt and jeans, you know? Plus this will hopefully motivate me to make my casual outfits look good too. I'm starting to accumulate a bunch of clothes that are practical and comfortable but still stylish, and it makes me a lot more excited to get dressed in the morning. This isn't to say that I won't still wear giant shoulder pads and floor-sweeping skirts, I'll just look better on the days when I take a break from the weird outfits.</div>
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Usually I'm not one to buy fandom merch, but these creepy deer won me over. If you're not familiar with Welcome to Night Vale, it's a free podcast about a fictional town in the desert where strange, unexplainable things are always happening. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something spooky and fun to listen to on your daily commute. It took me through countless long shuttle rides when I had my internship over the summer.</div>
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P.S. Sorry for the dodgy photo quality in these. Oncoming winter means that daylight is limited and even when it's light out, it can be cloudy and gross. There's only so much my little point-and-shoot can do!</div>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-74373239004858018542013-11-21T12:00:00.000-06:002013-11-21T12:00:03.409-06:00~college fashionista~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, uh, I guess I got featured in my school's style column? I busted out my best 70's goth outfit and awkward blogger pose for the occasion. You can see the actual post <a href="http://www.collegefashionista.com/accessories-report-bold-lips/#prettyPhoto" target="_blank">here</a>, which includes a rare photo of me smiling.<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"> It was nice to have someone else take pictures of me for once, even if I'm a painfully awkward model! I'm really happy with this outfit, and my eyebrows look bitchin' (aka androgynous) to boot. </span></span></div>
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Hi friends, it's been a while! While I was away I had some fun with my eyebrows. Unfortunately it's not really a sustainable look - apparently my eyebrows grow freakishly fast and they're so dark that they won't bleach much lighter than a buttery yellow. Still, the alien look is really fun and I'm glad I finally worked up the courage to try it! </div>
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I got these disco pants for my birthday in the summer and I'm smitten with them! They feel like leggings but look like a retrofuturistic space suit. They're good for winter days when I don't want to wear real clothes, especially if I throw on this massive sweater and my trusty boots. Cozy alien looks are essential for surviving Wisconsin winters while still looking fly (if I seem overdramatic about winter, it's because it snowed yesterday and I wasn't emotionally ready).</div>
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I know I haven't been keeping this blog strictly (or even primarily) about my outfits lately, but know that I have some outfit posts planned for the near future! Until then, here are some pictures of pretty things that I've stumbled across recently. Strange textures and eerie vibes are what I'm all about right now.</div>
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1. I found the best/spookiest candle in the world! It says La Santisima Muerte, Saintly Death. My roommate picked it out for me and that's how I knew we were going to get along very well.<br />
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3. My go-to makeup look (when I'm not too lazy in the morning). Strong brows, dark lips, a bright pink flush, and loads of mascara. Messy hair and snake earrings a bonus. My Thor pez dispenser makes an appearance in the background (fun fact: I'm obsessed with Thor and I have pretty much no self control when it comes to Thor merchandise. I'm pretty upset that I left my plastic Thor helmet at home).<br />
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Isn't it nice to take a portrait every once in a while? It's pretty cool that I'm getting to the point where I can take photos of myself and like the way I look in pretty much all of them. It's so fun not to be camera-shy anymore! Now I'm just regular shy, which is okay with me.<br />
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I hope you all are well, and I hope you're brainstorming some brilliant halloween costume ideas! Now to get back to a towering pile of reading...Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-87187566910282292402013-08-27T14:36:00.001-05:002013-08-27T14:36:37.691-05:00Recent Observations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Some of my delicate clothes being hand washed in the sink, resulting in an interesting pattern.<br />
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2. A bunny at the state fair that is my eyeliner inspo for fall<br />
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I've just moved back into my room at school and started classes again. I'll hopefully get back to outfit photos soon, but for now here are some pictures I've taken recently. Good luck to everyone who's going back to school!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-75632772399315047452013-08-09T13:00:00.000-05:002013-08-09T13:00:04.036-05:00Birthday Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was my 19th birthday! I celebrated by eating a lot of good food, finally seeing <i>Pacific Rim</i>, and drifting around Minnehaha Falls with my best friend. While I was there I ran into this cute outhouse and some nice purple wildflowers.<br />
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The dress I'm wearing here is several years old. It's Rodarte for Target, so it's from... 2009? 2010? I've worn it to a wedding, my high school graduation, at least one school dance, a halloween, and on a few regular days. It's fluffy and sweet and it's just one of those dresses that makes me feel happy, especially since there are so many memories attached to it. I paired it with some dark lipstick because I just feel wrong if I don't look a little spooky.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-67433131091953062632013-08-07T19:53:00.000-05:002013-08-07T19:53:46.427-05:00Pink and Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are the rest of the pictures I took on my trip that I wanted to share here. Pink with dark green is one of my favorite color combinations, so it's no surprise that I was drawn to those colors in my photos. This vacation has made me want to bring my camera everywhere. It's amazing how easy it is to take interesting photos when you have a camera with you all the time! You never know when you're going to stumble across something beautiful. That's photography 101 I guess but I'm still learning the basics.</div>
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<li><i>A hi-res scan of a moth cutie at the American Museum of Natural History</i></li>
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I spent last Sunday being spooky in a local cemetery. It's a really peaceful, beautiful place to hang out. As you go farther back the graves get older and older, and some are so old that the engraving has worn off. The one in the fourth picture belonged to a civil war veteran. The mausoleums are so cool, but I've seen too many episodes of Buffy not to be a little creeped out by them.<br />
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I bought this little leather backpack for $3 a few weeks ago and it's become the most vital thing in my wardrobe. It's cute, practical, compact, and makes me feel like I'm going on an adventure every time I wear it! Small bags are essential to me since most of my clothes don't have pockets.<br />
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Today I'm on my way to New York! If you have any recommendations of a good place to go shopping/get shawarma in NYC, I'd love to hear them.<br />
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P.S. Thank you for all of your kind words about my last post! I got nothing but positive reactions (as I knew I would because you guys are all the best). The internet has the potential to be such a positive, powerful space and I love being reminded of that.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-76255883436036493292013-07-21T20:02:00.001-05:002013-07-21T20:02:34.392-05:00Big Hairy Deal<br />
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you may not know about me is that I have a ton of body hair. For most of my
life, it’s been my biggest insecurity. After years of painstaking hair removal
and perpetual self-consciousness, I decided enough was enough and stopped
shaving last fall. I felt that the only way I’ll ever be able to reach inner
peace about my body was to let it exist in its natural state and let go of the
fear of being scrutinized. After almost a year, I’ve grown to genuinely love my
weird hairy bod. I feel like I was meant to be hairy and my legs, arms, belly, back, butt, armpits, toes, etc, etc, don’t look
right without a layer of fur. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now I’m
trying to work on taking my internal confidence and projecting it outward. As
much as I like my hair, I’m still constantly worried about what others think of
my appearance. I feel very self-conscious whenever my body hair is visible in
public, and I’ll admit that sometimes I get the urge to shave it all off so no
one will whisper about me as I walk by. I’m afraid of being ugly in the eyes of
strangers and that fear holds power over me, but every day I’m phasing the fear out a little more. I took these pictures to celebrate my cute fuzz, but
also because showing close-ups of (some of) my imperfections to an audience will help me
to let go of my self-consciousness even more. <o:p></o:p><br />
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self-esteem is freedom and we deserve nothing less than that. It takes a long
time and a lot of mental work, but it will all be worth it when I can wear a
swimsuit in public with hair all the way up my thighs and not give a fuck. This
is my advice: fight the forces that tell you that you are unworthy if you don’t
change your appearance. Fight your personal demons. Know that there is power in
being ugly and being okay with it. Take beautiful, vulnerable pictures of
yourself and post them on the internet. Do what you need to in order to feel
content with yourself, and don’t be hard on yourself if you haven’t reached
that point yet. Remember that you are amazing always.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wore this outfit to a friend's birthday party. I have a tendency to stay cooped up in my room and get really bummed out, so it was nice to get out of the house and socialize a little. I'm painfully shy and the idea of going to a party terrifies me, but I have to get out and talk to people once in a while or I get really sad and lonely. This party turned out to be very nice. I caught up with some dear friends who I haven't seen in a long time and even met some new people. Plus, how could I turn down an invitation to get dressed up?</div>
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This is what I wore to Pride last weekend. Leave it to me to wear all black to a festival that's unofficially sponsored by rainbows and glitter.<br />
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Some might call these John Lennon glasses, but I can't look at them without thinking of a mad scientist (which is honestly the reason I bought them). It doesn't come through in these pictures, but the frames are a really bright gold. Also note that my lipstick is coordinated with my shoes.<br />
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I have mixed feelings about pride festivals. I think <a href="http://superqueerartsyblog.tumblr.com/post/51497077912/a-shortie-about-what-i-think-should-be-improved" target="_blank">this comic</a> is important to read for anyone who wants to go to pride. In mainstream GLBTQ events like these, people often celebrate the Neil Patrick Harrises of the world but are quick to forget the CeCe McDonalds. Pride has also gotten very corporate in some ways. Betty Crocker had a huge booth set up with a banner reading "Betty Crocker Loves All Families" and was giving away free cupcakes, and Target wrapped some trees in rainbow ribbons and handed out buttons. Jaded as I am, I can't imagine that these companies are there for any reason besides garnering support among an increasingly large pro-gay demographic. On the other hand, Pride can be a really affirming experience for some people and I don't want to invalidate that.<br />
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I also question whether I, as someone who doesn't identify as GLBTQ, should even go to pride. Is it even my place to critique it on this blog? Of course, I did go and I did eat the free cupcakes and buy overpriced french fries and people/dog-watch and have a great time. I don't know. Share your thoughts in the comments, and call me out if I've said something stupid!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-78468800374975895802013-06-30T21:13:00.000-05:002013-06-30T21:13:38.711-05:00Haircut Photo Diary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm not a person who takes hair decisions lightly. I can be fickle in my interests and I always worry that I'll regret any big changes. However, after a year and a half of the exact same hair I was starting to get antsy. I thought about getting an undercut for about a month before I finally went for it, which, for me, is as impulsive as it gets. The best thing about this kind of undercut is that it's drastic but also noncommittal, because it doesn't show at all when I wear my hair down. It lets me feel hardcore sometimes but allows me to keep my feminine, conventional hair for when I'm feeling less weird (or when I need to be """professional"""). Shout out to my sister for doing most of the shaving. Rebellious hair shenanigans are best when you do them in your bathroom.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-68263428593212079852013-06-23T17:32:00.000-05:002013-06-23T17:32:15.881-05:00Do It Yourself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of my attempt to lead a positive, productive summer has been to keep consistently crafting. My most recent project was this harness made out of elastic and nylon washers. I've been lusting after harnesses from <a href="http://shop.zanabayne.com/" target="_blank">Zana Bayne</a>, <a href="http://chromatgarments.com/" target="_blank">Chromat</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hopeless" target="_blank">Hopeless Lingerie</a> for over a year now, but I've always been too strapped for cash to spend that kind of money on a piece that I might be too timid to wear often. It took me forever, but I finally figured out that a simple elastic version of a harness would be an easy DIY project. $5 and an hour or so later, I had one. If you want to take a crack at this yourself, I recommend hand-sewing the elastic around the washers. I tried to use a machine, but it went wonky and I had to rip out a lot of tiny stitches.<br />
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The latest additions to my beloved denim jacket are embroidered constellations: gemini for my sister, and leo for me and both my parents. I'm excited to keep documenting the changes I make to this jacket. I have a lot more plans for it.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-83438441300460849142013-06-19T17:36:00.002-05:002013-06-19T17:36:58.474-05:00Sun Face<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Excuse/enjoy my hilarious faces in these photos. I guess that's what my face looks like when I'm facing direct sunlight. I looked even more uncomfortable in one shot, but I decided to spare you guys that one.<br />
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I'm really pleased to feature this shirt on the blog again. I haven't posted it much, but it's one of my all-time favorite shirts. It always gets a lot of attention when I wear it, most of it positive. I found it in a thrift store a few years ago and was baffled and delighted by it, and I'm still in love with it years later.<br />
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When I bought this dress, it had shoulder pads, long sleeves, and an ankle-length skirt. As much as I liked the sexless Morticia Addams look, I'm happy with my decision to cut it short. Recently I've been gravitating towards black clothes and all-black outfits. It will be a fun challenge to try to style black clothes in interesting ways that still feel true to my style. </div>
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<i>Vintage shirt from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnimaleVintage?ref=seller_info_count" target="_blank">etsy</a>, shoes from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RepurposedRascals" target="_blank">etsy</a>, jumper from <a href="http://www.frenchtoast.com/product/v-neck+pleated+jumper+girls+7-14.do?sortby=ourPicks&filterby=" target="_blank">French Toast</a>, Kate Moss for Rimmel lipstick in 04</i><br />
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Sorry for the photo quality in this post. It was cloudy this morning and the lighting wasn't great, but I couldn't wait any longer to show off this outfit! This blouse has quickly become one of my favorite items of clothing. The print is everything I could have dreamed of, and the collar is perfectly '70s. There's a very similar one <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/120113674/70s-pastel-psychedelic-sheer-shirt-s?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">here</a> if you want to be my twin.<br />
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After seeing <a href="http://www.kzspygv.com/2013/03/schoolgirl-realness.html" target="_blank">this post</a> on For Show, I immediately placed an order for this jumper and a peter pan collared blouse. I got them in a size 14 (as in children's size 14) and they fit perfectly. The sizing goes up to 20, so even smallish adult-sized people can enjoy wearing children's school uniforms! I would have thrown the biggest tantrum of my life if I had been made to wear uniforms as a little girl, and now I'm willingly buying and wearing them in everyday life. Funny how that works.<br />
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My last day of classes was yesterday and the weather is starting to get warmer! All I can think about are ice cream cones, laying in the grass, walking barefoot, giving sweaty hugs, and wearing inappropriately short shorts. I've never been more ready for summer.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086919008088923012noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392453668491209381.post-32784363885484785002013-04-18T16:35:00.002-05:002013-04-18T16:35:42.036-05:00Moon Femme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These pictures were taken a few weeks ago, and I'm only getting around to posting them now. It's too bad I didn't buy this cookie monster jacket earlier, because it's starting to get too warm for it already. Enjoy these lunar vibes, and I hope the weather where you are is better than it is here! Moody weather is okay once in a while, but I feel like I'm withering a little without the sun.<br />
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Lots of love to the people of Boston, Texas, Iraq, and all the other places that have experienced tragedies this week. I hope you and your family are safe and happy.</div>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">The wall above my bed. The hearts say QUEEFS and POOP. ~feminist art~</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Witch pin from </span><a href="http://shop-poptones.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Poptones</a><span style="text-align: center;">, ouija pin from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnOldSchoolGhoul" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Old School Ghoul</a></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">The records I have displayed around my room. I don't have a record player but I buy records anyway because they look pretty. Don't judge me.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">My baby zine collection. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaurenceLuna" target="_blank">Reclaim yr Girlhood</a> (restocking soon!), <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79094669/furr-zine?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Furr Zine</a>, and <a href="http://shop-poptones.blogspot.com/p/zines-other-stuff.html" target="_blank">Pastel Puke</a> (out of print). I want to expand my collection, so link me to yr zines in the comments!</span></li>
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Hi friends! Thanks for being so patient with me while I navigate my second semester of college. I've had a lot on my plate both academically and emotionally, so I haven't been able to post much. I've actually gained a few new followers while I've been on hiatus. Bless your hearts. New and old readers, feel free to introduce yourselves in the comments or in an email! </div>
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I kind of have this recurring character that I sometimes picture in my head when I'm putting an outfit together. She's an old woman who is eccentric but really sweet, and she likes to invite you over for cookies and tea. Once you've been to her house a few times you start to notice that there's something a little strange about her. Maybe she has a mysterious jar of teeth in her curio cabinet next to her ceramic rabbit figurines, or has one too many taxidermy animals for your comfort. Something about her always looks a little bit off, and beneath her grandmotherly smile you can tell that she has a secret.<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span>I
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blouse was a find from my local salvation army, a place I like to go as a way
to escape my tiny campus every once in a while. It had long, puffy sleeves when
I bought it, and it didn’t have teeth embroidered on the front (if you didn’t
already guess). I’m experimenting with fixing the sleeves, and the teeth were
my most recent embroidery project. I’ve talked about this before, but I’ll say
it again: it’s so satisfying to put work into a thrifted garment to really make
it special to you. I know that once I figure out the sleeves on this thing
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P.S: I’ve
finally joined Bloglovin! I’ve heard a lot about google reader going under soon
and I don’t really know anything about it, but if you want to follow me on
bloglovin for whatever reason you can do it <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/cosmicnonsense" target="_blank">here</a>. Also I'm basically a technologically inept old woman and the site is a little confusing, so bear with me if I'm doing something wrong. Thx bbys!<!--3--></div>
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I'm becoming A Person Who Wears American Apparel. These are my only two pieces from that brand, but it seems somehow like cheating at fashion to wear them in the same outfit. I really don't like wearing two things from the same brand at one time, especially one as ubiquitous as American Apparel. Then again, I like this outfit, so whatever.<br />
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I love the ghostly flowers on this shirt. The fashion world is so oversaturated with floral prints that even I was starting to get bored of them, and half my wardrobe is floral. I like that this print has the grandma factor of your average floral print but also looks a little ethereal and spooky.<br />
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